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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 Page 1 of 10 COMMISSION MEETING January 9, 2019 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 Page 2 of 10 COMMISSION MEETING January 9, 2019 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 Page 3 of 10 COMMISSION MEETING January 9, 2019 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 Page 4 of 10 COMMISSION MEETING January 9, 2019 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: Page 5 of 10 COMMISSION MEETING January 9, 2019 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 Page 6 of 10 COMMISSION MEETING January 9, 2019 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. Page 7 of 10 COMMISSION MEETING January 9, 2019 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. Page 8 of 10 COMMISSION MEETING January 9, 2019 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, Page 9 of 10 COMMISSION MEETING January 9, 2019 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. 0 Patricia Teufel, CMC City Clerk Z�a —' i , - Wchelle J. Go Mayor Page 10 of 10 COMMISSION MEETING January 9, 2019 1 1