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CITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
CITY HALL CHAMBERS
TUESDAY OCTOBER 07, 2008
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Patricia Atkins -Grad
INTRODUCTION
1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
READ INTO THE RECORD ON BEHALF OF REQUESTOR:
Formally recognizing individuals or organizations for their contributions and/or
achievements, and/or providing educational information to the residents and citizens
of the City of Tamarac.
READ INTO THE RECORD AND ACCEPTED BY REQUESTOR:
Formally recognizing individuals, organizations or departments for their contributions
and/or achievements, and/or providing educational information to the residents and
citizens of the City of Tamarac.
a. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco proclaiming
October 5-11, 2008 as "Fire Prevention Week". (Requested by Fire Chief Jim
Budzinski)
REPORTS
2, City Commission
3. City Attorney
4. City Manager
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - Any member of the public may speak to any issue
that is not agendized for public hearing at this meeting. Speakers will be limited to three
minutes during this item and at public hearings. There will be a thirty (30) minute
aggregate time limit for this item, and speakers are encouraged to sign up in advance
with the City Clerk prior to their participation.
When an issue has been designated as quasi-judicial, public remarks shall only be
heard during a quasi-judicial hearing that has been properly noticed for that matter.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF TIME ALLOCATIONS -MOTIONS TO TABLE - The Chair at this
time will announce those items that have been given a specific time to be heard, and
will entertain motions from the Commission members to table those items that require
research. The Commission may agendize by majority consent matters of an urgent
nature that have come to the Commission's attention after publication.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Motion to adopt items 6(a) through 6(k).
Items listed under Consent Agenda are viewed to be routine and the recommendation
will be enacted by ONE MOTION in the form listed below. If discussion is desired, then,
in accordance with Tamarac Code, Sec. 2-34(e)(6), the item(s) will be removed from the
Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.
a. APPROVE the minutes of the September 24, 2008 Regular City Commission
meeting.
b. APPROVE the minutes of the September 24, 2008 Special City Commission
meeting.
C. SECOND RENEWAL OPTION OF AGREEMENTS TO "FURNISH, DELIVER
AND DISCHARGE OF gUICKLIMU: (TR11471) Exercising the second renewal option
of agreements to "Furnish, Deliver and Discharge of Quicklime" to, and execute
agreement amendments with, Chemical Lime Company of Alabama, Inc. for the City of
Tamarac and on behalf of fifteen members of the Southeast Florida Governmental
Purchasing Cooperative; and with Carmeuse Lime & Stone, Incorporated on behalf of
two members of the Southeast Florida Governmental Purchasing Cooperative, for a
period of one year with two (2) additional one-year renewal options.
d. SUPPORTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FLORIDA CONSTITUTION -
REQUIRING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO OPERATE UNDER THE FLORIDA
SUNSHINE LAWS: (TR11491) Supporting an amendment to the Florida Constitution
requiring the Florida legislature to operate under the Florida Sunshine Laws; directing
the City Clerk to transmit a copy of this resolution to the Chair of the Commission on
Open Government, the Governor of the State of Florida, Broward League of Cities, the
Broward County Board of County Commissioners, and all municipalities located within
Broward County.
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e. OPPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FLORIDA CONSTITUTION
BE-Q_UI_RING EVERY AMENDMENT TO A CITY'S OR COUNTY'S COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN BE SUBJECT TO A VOTE OF THE RESPECTIVE CITY'S OR COUNTY'S
ELECTORATE: (TR11492) Opposing an amendment to the Florida Constitution
requiring that every amendment to a City's or County's comprehensive plan be subject
to a vote of the respective City's or County's electorate; encouraging public participation
in the local government decision -making process; directing the City Clerk to transmit a
copy of this resolution to the Broward League of Cities, the Broward County Board of
County Commissioners, and all municipalities located within Broward County.
f. URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ELIMINATE UNFUNDED STATE
MANDATES ON LOCAL GOVERNMENTS: (TR11493) Relating to unfunded state
mandates; urging the utilization of any means necessary to require the Florida
Legislature to eliminate unfunded state mandates on local governments; urging the
Florida League of Cities to consider the sponsorship of an initiative petition, to amend
Article VII, Section 18(a) of the Florida Constitution to eliminate the clause allowing for
unfunded mandates by a two-thirds majority, and to potentially amend other clauses of
said subsection; directing the City Clerk to transmit a copy of this resolution to the
Governor of the State of Florida, members of the Florida Legislature, the Florida League
of Cities, Broward League of Cities, the Broward County Board of County
Commissioners, and all municipalities located within Broward County.
g. BSO MEDICAL SUPPLIES: (TR11469) Purchasing medical supplies and
firefighting supplies from Broward County Sheriff's Office, Fire Rescue Division Logistics
Warehouse during FY09, in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Thirty Thousand
($130,000.00) Dollars; authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute a liability
waiver for the purchases.
h. MITCHELL CEASAR - RENEWAL OF LOBBYING SERVICES AGREEMENT:
(TR11489) Executing Amendment #7 to the agreement between the City of Tamarac
and Mitchell Ceasar, P.A., for lobbying services extending the agreement for an
additional one (1) year period at a cost of $50,000.
i. FEE WAIVER EXTENSION OF HOURS OF OPERATION AND SALE OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - SAINT MALACHY CATHOLIC CHURCH CARNIVAL:
(TR11483) Granting a waiver of fees in the amount of $1,558.90 and extending the
hours of operation to 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 6, 2008, and to 11:00 p.m. on
Friday, November 7, 2008 and Saturday, November 8, 2008, and approving the sale of
alcoholic beverages for the Saint Malachy Catholic Church Carnival, located at the
northeast corner of NW 61St Street and University Drive, during the operation of the
Saint Malachy Catholic Church annual carnival beginning Thursday, November 6, 2008
and ending Sunday, November 9, 2008 (Case No. 16-MI-08); providing for conditions of
approval.
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j. PURCHASE OF INTERNET LAPTOP WIRELESS AIR CARDS: (TR11487)
Approving an application by the Broward Sheriff's Office for the release of Law
Enforcement Trust Funds in the amount of $41,328 to provide for the purchase of
aircards for use within the City of Tamarac as provided by Article XII "Fines, Forfeitures;
Payment", Section 12.4 of the Agreement between the City of Tamarac and the
Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) effective October 1, 2004; providing for appropriated
budget.
k. REQUEST FOR IN -KIND SUPPORT AND WAIVER OF ALL FEES — TASTE OF
TAMARAC EVENT: (TR11484) Approving requests from the Tamarac Chamber of
Commerce for in -kind support and to waive all fees for the Taste of Tamarac event to be
held at the Tamarac Community Center on Saturday, October 25, 2008, from 11:30
a.m. to 3.30 p.m.; authorizing the appropriate city officials to permit the Tamarac
Chamber of Commerce and/or designee to serve alcoholic beverages at the Taste of
Tamarac event; providing for permits, proper insurance and execution of hold harmless
agreement.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
ORDINANCES — FIRST READINGS
7. AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF THE TAMARAC CODE — LANDSCAPING:
(T02163) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading amending the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Tamarac by specifically amending Chapter 11 entitled
"Landscaping" for the purpose of insuring the Code of Ordinances is consistent with
current industry standards; providing for an enhanced purpose and intent; providing for
revised definitions; providing for a revision to minimum landscape requirements,
providing for additional requirements associated with the maintenance of irrigation
systems; providing for minimum standards for tree protection; providing for revisions to
the landscape requirements in zoning districts; providing for perimeter landscaping
requirements; providing for landscaping within pedestrian zones along building facades;
providing for landscape requirements for existing uses; amending Chapter 24 entitled
"Zoning" to delete inconsistent provisions; amending Chapter 10 entitled "Land
Development Regulations" by deleting Sections 10-47, 10-79, 1-0311, 10-312, 10-313,
10-314, 10-315, 10-316, 10-317, 10-318; providing for codification.
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8. AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE TAMARAC CODE — MISCELLANEOUS
OFFENSES:(TO2164) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading amending Chapter
13 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Tamarac, Florida, entitled "Miscellaneous
Offenses", by specifically amending Section 13-8, entitled "Abandoned Property",
providing for a mechanism whereby the City staff may better address abandoned
residential property matters located within the City; providing for purpose and intent;
providing for definitions; providing for notification procedures; providing for removal of
abandoned personal property; providing for registration of abandoned real property;
providing for maintenance requirements; providing for security requirements; providing
for enforcement; providing for codification.
9. AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE TAMARAC CODE — ADMINISTRATION:
(TO2165) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading amending Chapter 2 of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of Tamarac, entitled "Administration", by specifically amending
Section 2-73.08, entitled "Supplemental Provisions"; providing for alternative code
enforcement procedures pursuant to Chapter 162, Florida Statutes, as amended from time
to time; providing for purpose and intent; clarifying the powers of a Special Magistrate;
providing for the collection and recovery of civil penalties; providing for an appellate
process; providing for periodic review; eliminating Section 2-74; providing for.codification.
10. AMENDING CHAPTER 9 OF THE TAMARAC CODE— "HEALTH SANITATION
AND NUISANCES"; CREATING SECTION 9-43: (TO2166) Motion to adopt Ordinance
on first reading amending Chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Tamarac,
Florida, entitled "Health Sanitation and Nuisances"; by creating Section 9-43, to be
entitled "Portable Storage Units", providing for regulatory provisions for the replacement
and removal of portable storage units; providing for enforcement; providing for
codification.
11. AMENDING CHAPTER 9, ENTITLED "HEALTH, SANITATION AND
NUISANCES", ARTICLE iv, ENTITLED "LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE
CREATING
PROGRAM AND BY C SECTION 9136): (TO2167) Motion to adopt
Ordinance on first reading amending Chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of Tamarac, Florida, entitled "Health, Sanitation and Nuisances"; specifically amending
Article IV by creating Section 9-136, to be entitled "Neighborhood Beautification",
providing the City of Tamarac, Florida with additional regulations intended to preserve
the character, appearance and property values of neighborhoods; providing for intent
and purpose; providing for definitions; providing for repair and maintenance regulations;
providing accommodations for non -conforming uses; providing for protection of public
health, safety, and welfare; providing for codification.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:00 P.M. OR THEREAFTER
ORDINANCES — SECOND READINGS
There are no ordinances scheduled for second reading
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QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
There are no quasi-judicial hearings scheduled
END OFQUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
The City Commission may consider and act upon such other business as may come
before it. In the event this agenda must be revised, such revised copies will be available
to the public at the City Commission meeting.
Pursuant to Chapter 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if a person decides to appeal any
decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at such
meeting or hearing, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is
made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is
based.
The City of Tamarac complies with the provisions of the Americans With Disabilities Act.
If you are a disabled person requiring any accommodations or assistance, please notify
the City of such need at least 72 hours (3 days) in advance. Additionally, if you are
hearing or speech impaired and need assistance, you may contact the Florida Relay
Service at either of the following numbers: 1-800-955-8770 or 1-800-955-8771.
Marion Swenson, CIVIC
City Clerk --
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