HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-01-09 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2019
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Gomez called the Commission Meeting of the City of Tamarac to
order at 7.26 p.m. on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, in City Commission Chambers, Tamarac
City Hall, 7525 NW 88th Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Michelle J. Gomez, Vice Mayor Debra Placko Commissioner Marlon
Bolton, Commissioner E. Mike Gelin and Commissioner Julie Fishman were in attendance.
Also in attendance were City Manager Michael C. Cernech, City Attorney Samuel S. Goren
and City Clerk Patricia A. Teufel.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Fishman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Gomez asked for a moment of silence in memory of and in honor of Edith Lederberg
who passed away earlier this week.
1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
a. Presentation of a Proclamation by Mayor Michelle J. Gomez to All Saints Lutheran Church
for their Generosity and Support of the Thanksgiving Basket Initiative for Families in Need.
(Requested by Commissioner Debra Placko)
b. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Michelle J. Gomez proclaiming January 2019 as
"National Human Trafficking Awareness Month" and January 11, 2019 as "National Human
Trafficking Awareness Day". (Requested by Commissioner Julie Fishman).
c. Presentation of a Proclamation by Mayor Michelle J. Gomez proclaiming January 18, 2019
as "Arbor Day". (Requested by Public Services Director Jack Strain)
2. CITY COMMISSION REPORTS:
Mayor Gomez recognized Mayor Hazelle Rogers of Lauderdale Lakes who was in
attendance at the meeting. Mayor Rogers invited people to attend the Domino Tournament
that will be held at the Tamarac Community Center on February 2, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to
7:00 p.m. There is a $20 fee which will include lunch and dinner.
Commissioner Bolton left the meeting at 7:43 p.m. and returned at 7:44 p.m.
a. Commissioner Bolton: Commissioner Bolton said he met people tonight who are anxious
that the meeting did not start on time and he will yield his time to move along. Commissioner
Bolton said he can be reached at 954-275-3850 and you can follow him on Facebook.
b. Commissioner Gelin: Commissioner Gelin talked about the Federal Government shutdown
and how it is affecting people, including his wife who is now working without getting paid. We
need to contact our elected officials to get this shutdown resolved. Commissioner Gelin met
with Woodlands residents and attended the Greenhaven 12 HOA meeting. Commissioner
Gelin wished his Wife and Father a Happy Birthday and said he participated in the Dunn's
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Run benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Broward County. Commissioner Gelin said he
attended the first day of Soccer on Saturday; the Happy New Year Young at Art Museum
New Year's event and talked about Haitian Independence Day on January 1, 2019.
Commissioner Gelin attended the African American Club in Kings Point; the Local Progress
event in Miami and the Broward County Black Chamber of Commerce event. Commissioner
Gelin's PowerPoint Presentation of his report is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
c. Commissioner Fishman: Commissioner Fishman said she attended numerous Holiday
Parties at the Broward League of Cities Broward Days; the Kings Point African American
Club; the Kings Point Spanish Club; the Kings Point Men's Club; the Broward Human Rights
meeting and the Broward Veterans Coalition meeting. Commissioner Fishman said she was
appointed to the National League of Cities Racial Equity Committee and spoke about the
benefits of the equal distribution of educational resources and ended by saying she is looking
forward to working with this group.
d. Vice Mayor Placko: Vice Mayor Placko said she served on the Board of the Aging and
Disability Resource Center and spoke about the legacy of the Center's Executive Director
Edith Lederberg and the wonderful things she did for this City and Broward County and she
will be sorely missed. Vice Mayor Placko said the holidays allowed her to spend time with the
residents in her district and talk about what was on their minds it also allowed her the
opportunity to take to her neighbors. Vice Mayor Placko said she hopes people will keep
reaching out to her.
e. Mayor Gomez: Mayor Gomez said when Edith Lederberg sent letters to the City she
always wrote "I Love My City" on the letters. Mayor Gomez said she attended the Paws With
Claus Holiday Pawty with 3 of her fur babies. Mayor Gomez said she was unable to attend
the Challenger Elementary Winter Concert; the African American Social Club Holiday party
and the 7-11 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Mayor Gomez reported that she spent the holidays
in New York with her mother and then returned to have her surgery, which went very well.
Mayor Gomez reported that she attended the Jackson Hewlett Grand Opening in Sunshine
Plaza. Mayor Gomez said everyone on the Commission is available for their constituents
and you can reach us via our City email addresses or phones. You can also call or text her
at 954-263-1918 if you have any questions or concerns or to clear up any misinformation.
3. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT: City Attorney Goren said he will defer his time to the City
Manager and briefly noted that his office is developing a report on the legislative bills that will
affect cities and he will brief the Commission at the next meeting.
4. CITY MANAGER REPORT: City Manager Cernech reported that BSO will hold its annual
Shred-A-Thon and Operation Medicine Cabinet event on Saturday, February 16th from 10:00
a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Kings Point, 7602 Nob Hill Road. City Manager Cernech invited people to
attend the One Tamarac event that will take place on February 231 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m. at the Sports Complex featuring Grammy Award winning Jamaican Reggae Band "Inner
Circle". This is a free event with entertainment, cultural exhibits, food trucks, a children's fun
zone and a fireworks grand finale.
Upcoming Events: The Rock N' Ride event, on January 12th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at
Tamarac Park, 7501 N. University Dr., will feature music by VIVA and a car show. Food
Trucks and inflatable rides will be on site. This event is sponsored by O'Reilly Auto Parks and
P.A.R.O.T. City Manager Cernech said there will be a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day event at
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the Tamarac Community Center on January 18th at 6.00 p.m. with the key speaker Saul Paul
who is known as a "Musician With a Message", a dance performance by Ashanti Cultural Arts
as well as an Art display from Challenger Elementary and Renaissance Charter Schools.
Light refreshments will be served. City Manager Cernech invited people to attend the Domino
Tournament that will be held at the Tamarac Community Center on February 2, 2019 from
11.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. There is a $20 fee which will include lunch and dinner.
City Manager Cernech said Public Services reported that on December 1 It the City collected
approximately 14 tons of household hazardous waste and electronics which will either be
recycled or properly disposed of. Residents can bring live, undecorated, Christmas trees to
the Public Services Complex located at 6011 Nob Hill Rd, for recycling through January 18tn
The trees will be chipped and reused for City Landscape projects and maintenance.
Residents with curbside solid waste collection may set out trees with their regular bulk waste,
however, sections can be no longer than 4 feet.
Public Services has reported that the NW 51st Court Resurfacing Project is scheduled to
begin work on January 14tn and completed by February 27tn. Message boards will be installed
to notify residents. The proposed construction site is located in District 1, Mainland 6 at NW
51It Court between NW 50st Avenue and NW 51It Ave.
City Manager Cernech invited to people attend a Property Tax Exemption Interactive Session
at the Tamarac Community Center, 8601 W. Commercial Blvd. on January 17th at 6.00 p.m.
Broward County Property Appraiser Marty Kiar and his staff will be there to answer questions
and sign up for eligible exemptions.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Mayor Gomez opened Public Participation and the following
individual spoke: Ron Wasserman, 8577 Jade Dr., spoke about being mugged and the
homeless situation in Tamarac. With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Gomez closed
Public Participation.
6. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Gomez asked City Manager Cernech if there were any
changes/additions to the Consent Agenda and City Manager Cernech said there were no
changes/additions to the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Bolton reiterated his concerns he
expressed at the Workshop on Monday, January 7, 2019 on item 6 (f) — TR13206 relative to
LED lights. Commissioner Bolton asked people to email their Commissioners if they have any
concerns on items on the Consent Agenda. Mayor Gomez requested that in the future if there
is going to be information offered at a workshop or commission meeting that it be shared with
the whole Commission prior to discussion. Commissioner Fishman seconded by Vice Mayor
Placko moved approval of the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion passed unanimously
(5-0).
a. Approval of the December 12, 2018 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes — APPROVED
b. TR13224 - Purchase of Pumps and Appurtenances from Hydra Service, Inc. — FY19: A
Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, designating Hydra
Service, Inc., as a sole source provider for pumps and appurtenances utilized at sixty-four
(64) city wastewater pump stations, and to authorize expenditures for the purchase of pumps
and appurtenances from Hydra Service, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $100,000 for Fiscal
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Year 2019; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective
date.
RESOLUTION R-2019-01
c. TR13219 - Colony West EnviroDesign Change Order No. 4: A Resolution of the City
Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, to approve Change Order No. 4 to the
Agreement with EnviroDesign Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $35,280.00 for the
installation and quarterly monitoring of additional groundwater monitoring wells; authorize the
appropriate City Officials to execute said Change Order; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2019-02
d. TR13207 - FY 2019 Vehicle Replacement: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City
of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the purchase of new and replacement vehicles and
equipment utilizing competitive procurement methods and current agreements available for
cooperative purchase at the time of purchase, including, but not limited to, the Agreement
awarded by the Florida Sheriff's Association, Houston -Galveston Area Council (HGAC)
Cooperative Purchasing Program, "piggy -backing" off other municipal contracts for like items,
and other agreements, in the best interest of the City, authorizing the appropriate City
Officials to select, approve, and award the purchase of said equipment and vehicles utilizing
current Agreements available for cooperative purchase at the time of purchase in the best
interest of the City; authorizing an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $1,714,332.00
from the appropriate accounts for all vehicles and equipment; providing for conflicts; providing
for severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2019-03
e. TR13222 - Accepting and Executing a Supplemental Agreement to the Transportation
Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant for the Bikeway/Walkway Phase 4 project: A Resolution of
The City Commission of The City Of Tamarac, Florida authorizing the appropriate City
Officials to accept and execute a supplemental Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement
between The Florida Department Of Transportation (FDOT) and The City Of Tamarac
pending legal review, amending Lap Contract Number GOU41 For The Bikeway Phase 4
Project, reducing the amount of the awarded FDOT Transportation Alternatives Program
(TAP) Grant to the amount of $661,016 due to a reduction in the price of the project;
providing for a subsequent reduction in the match requirement to the amount of $18,291 in
local funds; Providing For Conflicts; Providing For Severability; And Providing For An
Effective Date.
RESOLUTION R-2019-04
f. TR13206 - LED Street Light Replacement Program utilizing SE Florida Cooperative
Contract #16-17-029: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida,
approving replacement of City owned street lights; authorizing an expenditure of funds for an
amount not to exceed the Approved Annual Budget; utilizing ITB No. 16-17-029 solicited and
awarded by the City of Miami Gardens, Florida as the Lead Agency for the Southeast Florida
Governmental Purchasing Cooperative Group; effective upon approval through November
18, 2019 or as extended by the City of Miami Gardens on behalf of the Southeast Florida
Governmental Purchasing Cooperative; authorizing the proper City Officials to execute
contract renewals; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an
effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2019-05
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g. TR13220 - KFC Unity of Control: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of
Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the Partial Release of Covenant as to an approximate 16,580
Square feet of property known as the KFC at the Shoppes at University located at 7556 N.W.
58th Street as more particularly described in the partial Release of Covenant attached hereto
as Exhibit "1" and incorporated herein, to provide for the future sale and subdivision of an
outparcel in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan of the City; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2019-06
h. TR13225 - Award Bid No. 19-08B for the Water Treatment Plant Raw Well Rehab Project:
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, awarding Bid No. 19-
08B to and approving an Agreement with Florida Design Drilling Corporation for the Water
Treatment Plant Raw Wells 10, 11, 12 & 13 Project, in accordance with Bid No. 19-08B for a
contract amount of $929,000.00; a contingency in the amount of $92,900.00 will be added to
the project account for a total project budget of $1,021,900; authorizing an expenditure from
the appropriate accounts; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for
an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2019-07
i. TR13179 - Pine Island Pedestrian Crossing LAP Agreement: A Resolution of the City
Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida accepting a grant award in the amount of
$272,608 from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) through the Florida Department
of Transportation (FDOT); authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute a Local
Agency Program (LAP) Agreement and necessary documents between FDOT and the city of
Tamarac pending legal review for grant funding in the amount of $272,608, providing for a
match in local funds in the amount of $141,160 for the Pine Island Road Pedestrian Crossing
at NW 57th Street and NW 67th Court; providing for the appropriation of $272,608; providing
for conflicts, providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2019-08
j. TR13226 - IAFF Union Contract Renewal: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City
of Tamarac, Florida, ratifying the agreement with the International Association of Firefighters,
Local 3080; authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute an agreement with the
International Association of Firefighters, Local 3080 for the period from October 1, 2018
through September 30, 2021; authorizing the execution of a Mutual Consent Agreement
describing the use of insurance premium tax revenues; authorizing the preparation of
amendments to Chapter 16 of the City Code for review by the Pension Board and approval
by the City Commission; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an
effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2019-09
7. REGULAR AGENDA: There were no Regular Agenda items scheduled for this meeting.
8. ORDINANCE(S) - FIRST READING: There were no Ordinance(s) — First Reading
scheduled for this meeting.
9. PUBLIC HEARING(S): There were no Public Hearing(s) items scheduled for this meeting.
10. ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING:
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a. T02380 - Code Enforcement Administrative Fines, Costs of Repair & Lien Items: An
Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida amending Chapter 2 of the
City's Code of Ordinances, entitled "Administration" by specifically amending Article III,
entitled "Boards, Committees, Commission," by creating Section 2-73.09 entitled
"Administrative Fines, Costs of Repair and Liens" for Code Enforcement orders not complied
with and repeat violations in accordance with Section 162.09 Florida Statutes; providing for
codification; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective
date. City Attorney Goren read T02380 by title into the record. Commissioner Bolton
seconded by Vice Mayor Placko moved approval of T02380 on second reading. Mayor
Gomez opened the Public Hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed the Public
Hearing. Motion passed unanimously (5-0).
PASSED ON FIRST READING JUNE 13, 2018
PASSED ON SECOND READING JANUARY 9, 2019.
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2019-01
11. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S):
a. Commissioner E. Mike Gelin's Motion to Reconsider Pursuant to City Code Section 2-
340)(5) to Reconsider T02388 - Rock Island Self -Storage - Small Scale Land Use Plan
Amendment. According to the City Attorney, the Motion to Reconsider was timely filed by the
Commissioner on December 14, 2018, under the City Code as a voting member on the
prevailing side. City Attorney Goren read the Motion to Reconsider into the record. City
Attorney Goren explained the process for the Motion to Reconsider and the potential
outcome of the vote. City Attorney Goren responded to questions and concerns from the
Commission. Commissioner Gelin pulled his Motion and City Attorney Goren said we can
now move on and take up 11 (b) T02388 — Rock Island Self -Storage — Small Scale Land Use
Plan Amendment and 11 (c) T02387 — Rock Island Self -Storage — Rezoning.
City Attorney Goren read T02388 and T02387 by titles into the record and explained the
Quasi -Judicial processes and procedures. City Clerk Teufel swore in all affected parties.
Commissioner Bolton seconded by Commissioner Fishman moved approval of T02388 on
second reading. Dennis Mele, Esquire, appeared on behalf of the applicant and confirmed
that he will have the opportunity to address the public's concerns after the Public Hearing and
that his presentation will be incorporated into the record. Mr. Mele gave a presentation on
T02388 and T02387, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Commissioner Bolton said there are rumors that people who are here for these items are paid
actors either for or against the Small -Scale Land Use Plan Amendment and the Rezoning
and asked City Attorney Goren what the ramifications were if they spoke at the Public
Hearing on these items. City Attorney Goren said they are sworn in as witnesses and lying
on the record is a crime of perjury. City Attorney Goren noted that this is not just a casual
conversation. Mr. Mele said he has no objection to asking anyone speaking tonight if they are
paid to speak on these items. Mayor Gomez opened the Public Hearing and the following
individuals spoke in opposition to the Small -Scale Land Use Plan Amendment and the
Rezoning: Herbert Daley, Venus Stacy, Charles Nicholson, Joyce Williams, Ricky Williams,
Joel Davidson, Carlos Bocel, Dean Soman, Andrew Paisley, Roy Malcolm and Jose Spena.
Two other individuals spoke in opposition, but their names and addresses were unintelligible.
Kristin Conroy and Mohammed Khaial Kyle were in favor of the project. All pertinent
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information on the above individuals is on file in the City Clerk's Office. With no one else
wishing to speak, Mayor Gomez closed the Public Hearing.
Mayor Gomez recessed the meeting at 9.51 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:08 p.m.
with all present as before.
Mr. Mele responded to the concerns raised by the residents during the Public Hearing and
talked about the consequences of this project not going through.
Mayor Gomez asked for any Exparte disclosures: Commissioners Bolton, Gelin and Fishman
said they had nothing to disclose. Vice Mayor Placko and Mayor Gomez disclosed that they
had met with Mr. Mele. Mayor Gomez opened the floor for Commission discussion.
Commissioner Bolton said the building is nicely rendered; however, if it was only two stories,
it could look good on that corner. Commissioner Bolton noted that this rendering is not final
and could look like a concrete wall as they have not gone through Site Plan approval yet. If
this disturbs the quality of life for just one person that is reason enough to fight against this
project. This will affect the value of the property in the area and take away the equity of
homes. Mr. Mele responded that he can only provide arguments that support this project.
Commissioner Bolton was concerned about how this project would affect other communities
that are closer to the building, the traffic and visibility. Commissioner Bolton said there are
other communities that have parks under power lines and FPL would agree that it is better to
put in a walking trail on that property. Commissioner Bolton asked how would this affect
beautification of that parcel. We should put public art and benches, so people could walk to
the park. We need a place to get away from social media and get out to talk each other. A
storage facility is going in the other direction. Commissioner Bolton talked about the
possibility of covert criminal activity behind the building. Commissioner Bolton said he would
be eager to support another project that Mr. Mele could bring before the Commission.
Residents over all do not want this project. At the last Workshop he asked for a Moratorium
to be instituted on Storage Facilities, so we can step back and study this for the future.
Commissioner Bolton reiterated that other parks have powerlines and there are so many
other things we could do with that land. Commissioner Bolton said the Commission has been
elected to represent the whole City and not just their respective Districts and appealed to his
colleagues to listen to the people and put this to rest and do the right thing which is not
putting this 5-story building on the corner. Commissioner Bolton asked Mr. Mele to pull the
project.
Mr. Mele responded to Commissioner Bolton's comments and concerns. Mr. Mele said they
have submitted a Site Plan application but the Land Use Plan Amendment and Rezoning
have to come first. The only difference with the Site Plan is that they have made the building
shorter. Community Development Director Calloway confirmed that the Site Plan will come
before the Planning Board at their March meeting. There was a long discussion on the
Settlement Agreement on the property and the consequences of not moving forward with this
project. City Attorney Goren said the Agreement is still viable. City Attorney Goren said if
Broward County does not release the Covenant on the property all bets are off. This is
pending before the County Commission now. If this transaction fails, the end result is we
have a mutual obligation to jointly sell this property and split the money 50/50 between the
City and Prestige. City Attorney Goren said the contract for sale and purchase was part of the
Resolution that was previously approved by this Commission.
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Commissioner Fishman said we are in a Quasi -Judicial session and we are bound by law to
look at only the evidence presented and not the hypothetical. City Attorney Goren said the
basis for your decision on this project must be based upon competent substantial evidence.
Commissioner Fishman said when you are looking at a proposal such as this we are bound
by law based on our Ordinances. City Attorney Goren said you are bound by this Code
Section 2-367 and you are required not to speculate but to accept the evidence as presented
as you are sitting in the capacity of a judge. This application is consistent with the Charter
and Comprehensive Plan.
Community Development Director Calloway went over the various uses of land in a MU-N
District at the request of Commissioner Gelin. Commissioner Gelin said he was not aware of
all the issues that affect this project at the last meeting. Commissioner Gelin said he wants to
make a decision based on all the facts. Commissioner Gelin noted that the Planning Board
concurred that the property needs to be rezoned, but not to facilitate a self -storage use.
Commissioner Gelin said the majority of people are opposed to this use and people in other
areas outside 400 ft. would be affected as well and these are things he has to consider.
Commissioner Gelin said he drove around and looked at other storage facilities in other cities
and displayed pictures of the facilities he visited, most of which were in commercial areas and
not residential areas. Commissioner Gelin said he spoke with a realtor to find out how difficult
it was to sell property next to a storage facility. Commissioner Gelin referred to an article in
the January 16, 2018 Wall Street Journal about the slow -down in the self -storage business.
Commissioner Bolton said he initially did not want to turn down a business but after all the
research and hearing from the voters he is uncomfortable with that decision. Mayor Gomez
asked if the pictures shown by Commissioner Gelin were part of the record and City Attorney
Goren that is Commissioner Gelin's opinion and not evidence as it is not being presented by
staff or the applicant or an affected party; therefore, they are not part of the record. Mr. Mele
said if he knew what self -storage facilities were located next to was an issue, he would have
looked into it.
Vice Mayor Placko asked if we were putting the cart before the horse as we don't know if the
covenant will be removed by Broward County. Vice Mayor Placko said there is a very good
looking self -storage facility going up in her district on a commercial area and across the street
from a residential area. Vice Mayor Placko asked how tall a building can be in a MU-N area
and Community Development Director Calloway responded 40 feet. Vice Mayor Placko said
she has trouble visioning this huge building which will be surrounded by residents; we are
looking at 23 feet over what is allowed. Mr. Mele reminded the Commission they are not
voting on height tonight they are voting on a Land Use Plan Amendment and Rezoning.
Commissioner Bolton said the applicant opened the door to a discussion of height when they
offered a potential rendering of the building. This building is 5 stories which is something that
Tamarac has not approved of in the past; the storage facility on McNab is not 63 ft. tall. Mr.
Mele noted that the building on McNab is also 5 stories. City Manager Cernech said we are
pushing vertically just like other cities. If the Commission does not want us to do that and limit
the height, staff needs to know that. We are out working with Mr. Mele, Mr. Scott Backman
and Mr. Newman to bring new and better development to Tamarac. We are open for
business and if you want to participate in this community you need bring proposals to us. City
Manager Cernech said we will continue to push until you tell us differently. You need to let us
know so we can work on this at Strategic Planning in February. City Manager Cernech said
there is a great deal of interest in Tamarac for development. City Manager Cernech stated
that we are not discussing a Site Plan tonight.
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Commissioner Bolton said at the end of the day we do not want a 5-story building on that site.
Commissioner Bolton appealed to his colleagues to listen to the people and if we pass this
tonight, we will be stuck with a 5-story building. Vice Mayor Placko confirmed that tonight
they are looking at Land Use and Rezoning for all future use on that property. Community
Development Director Calloway said yes and noted for the record that the Site Plan is
scheduled before the Planning Board on March 6, 2019 which has the final decision. The
Commission has 15 days from the date of the Planning Board hearing to call up the Site Plan
for a Commission review and decision. Mr. Mele said if you approve 11 (b) you are changing
the land use you are not approving any specific use. Community Development Director
Calloway went over the process for "calling up" a Site Plan item at the request of City
Attorney Goren.
Mayor Gomez said she has lived in Tamarac for 25 years and is very familiar with the
location; and that location is not a green space. This will affect everyone who drives past it
and asked if the facility will be renting U-Haul trucks to which Mr. Mele replied no. Mayor
Gomez asked if they approve the Land Use and Rezoning tonight can the Commission make
it a condition that this will come before the Commission at Site Plan approval.
City Manager Cernech said this was the direction of the Commission for the last 3 years to
bring development into Tamarac. We have brought you any number of buildings that have all
been beyond the height of this building and staff will be bringing more before the
Commission. Mr. Mele agreed to bring this before the Commission at Site Plan approval.
Mayor Gomez asked Captain Glassman about crime at storage facilities. City Clerk Teufel
swore in Captain Glassman. Captain Glassman said he looked at the facility on Commercial
Blvd. and in the last 6 years there were only 2 reported incidents, neither which were crime
related. Mayor Gomez said she wants people to understand that decisions they make are not
easy and there are certain things they have to keep in mind when making decisions.
There was a discussion relative to the Variance process as well as what can be done with the
money from the sale of the property on the corner of Commercial Blvd. and Rock Island Rd.
Mayor Gomez said we have heard from some people who want this project and others who
do not, and we want them to know they have been heard and if we move this forward today,
we can take care of things at the Site Plan approval. Vice Mayor Placko asked for
confirmation that the applicant has agreed to bring this back before the Commission at Site
Plan and Variance and City Attorney Goren and Community Development Director Calloway
said yes. Mayor Gomez asked if out of the 31 uses for this property have we had any
expressions of interest on the property and City Manager Cernech said we have had a
number of gas stations express an interest. Commissioner Bolton said if we move forward
with this tonight then we are stuck with a 5-story building because anything less than that is
not financially viable. There was a lengthy discussion on the voting variables.
b. TO2388 - Rock Island Self -Storage - Small Scale Land Use Plan Amendment: An
Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, adopting a Small Scale
Local Land Use Plan Amendment to the City of Tamarac's Comprehensive Plan Future Land
Use Map in accordance with Chapter 163, specifically Section 163.3187 of the Florida State
Statutes, for an area of approximately 1.76 net acres in size, located on the northeast corner
of West Commercial Boulevard and North Rock Island Road, originally addressed as 5101
West Commercial Boulevard, now referred to as 5602 North Rock Island Road, more
specifically described as Tract "H" of "Saba) Palm by Prestige", according to the Plat thereof,
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as recorded in Plat Book 178, Page 71, of the public records of Broward County, and shown
in Exhibit "A", to change the Future Land Use designation from "Medium -High Residential" to
"Commercial" in order to allocate 3.02 gross Residential to Commercial Flex acres to facilitate
the development of a self -storage facility, (Case No. 2-LUA-18) consistent with the intent of
the City of Tamarac Comprehensive Plan; authorizing transmittal of the Small Scale Land
Use Map Amendment to the Department of Economic Opportunity and the Broward County
Planning Council for Recertification of the City of Tamarac Future Land Use Map; providing
for amendment to the Future Land Use Map to reflect such change; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
Commissioner Bolton seconded by Commissioner Fishman moved approval of T02388 on
second reading. Motion passed (3-2) with Commissioners Bolton and Gelin dissenting.
DEFERRED FROM THE NOVEMBER 14, 2018 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
PASSED ON FIRST READING DECEMBER 12, 2018
PASSED ON SECOND READING JANUARY 10, 2019
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2019-02
c. T02387 - Rock Island Self Storage — Rezoning: 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 to
reflect the Rezoning of certain real estate property described as Tract H of Sabal Palm by
Prestige, as recorded in Plat Book 178, Pages 71 through 87 of the public records of Broward
County, Florida more legally described in Exhibit "A", from the current RC (Recreation
District) to MU-N (Mixed Use Neighborhood) zoning classification, for the subject property
located at 5602 North Rock Island Road, in order to allocate 3.02 gross Residential to
Commercial Flex Acres to facilitate the development of a self -storage facility and provide
consistency with the Land Development Code in accordance with the intent of the
Comprehensive Plan of the City of Tamarac; (Case No. 5-Z-18); providing for amendment to
the official zoning map to reflect such change; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date.
Commissioner Bolton seconded by Vice Mayor Placko moved approval of T02387 on second
reading. Motion passed (3-2) with Commissioners Bolton and Gelin dissenting.
DEFERRED FROM THE NOVEMBER 14, 2018 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
PASSED ON FIRST READING DECEMBER 12, 2018
PASSED ON SECOND READING JANUARY 10, 2019
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2019-03
12. OTHER
There being no further business to come before the City Commission, Mayor Gomez
adjourned the meeting at 12:02 a.m., January 10, 2019.
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Patricia Teufel, CMC
City Clerk
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Wchelle J. Go Mayor
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