HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-01-12 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
CITY HALL CHAMBERS
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2000
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Schreiber called the meeting to order on Wednesday, January 12,
2000, at 7:00 P.M., in the Commission Chambers of Tamarac City Hall, 7525 Northwest 881h
Avenue, Tamarac, FL.
PRESENT: Mayor Joe Schreiber, Vice Mayor Larry Mishkin, Commissioner Edward C. Portner,
Commissioner Karen L. Roberts, and Commissioner Marc L. Sultanof
ALSO PRESENT: Jeffrey L. Miller, City Manager, Mitchell S. Kraft, City Attorney and Carol Gold,
City Clerk
Mayor Schreiber called for the pledge to the flag.
1. PRESENTATION by Mayor Schreiber of a proclamation proclaiming January 24, 2000 as
Broward League of Cities Millennium Celebration Day in the City of Tamarac. Commissioner
Sultanof accepted.
2. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Marvin Seidel, 9645 N Belfort, Tamarac, spoke about
refunding utility deposits and Mayor Schreiber responded. Mr. Seidel also spoke about lighting
improvements on the east side of Nob Hill Road and 71" Place, one -handed driving, and
thanked Commissioner Partner and Representative Wexler for looking into placing a satellite
post office in Tamarac.
Mayor Schreiber introduced Mr. Paul Jean, and explained that Mr. Jean saved the life of a
resident at the Bermuda Club. Mr. Jean administered CPR to a gentleman who had fallen into
the pool.
Burt Schneider, 8016 NW 72"d Street, Tamarac, spoke about MediaOne and asked the
Commission to look into bringing BellSouth and/or other companies into the City of Tamarac.
Commissioner Sultanof responded that BellSouth said they would prefer to wait until things are
settled between MediaOne and the City of Tamarac. Commissioner Portner said if nothing were
accomplished by March 22, 2000, he would do everything in his power to make sure the
franchise is opened to everyone else. Vice Mayor Mishkin suggested Mr. Schneider meet with
Assistant City Manager Hemstreet to discuss the matter further. Mayor Schreiber said BellSouth
could apply for a franchise in Tamarac. There is more than just the franchise involved with
MediaOne; there is the transfer of title and fees.
REPORTS
3. City Commission: Commissioner Roberts congratulated the new Firefighters,
Paramedics and 3 new Lieutenants who received their badges at the January 11" Badging
Ceremony, and thanked the Fire Department for the helmets. Commissioner Roberts expressed
concern with the way the utility department notifies residents when the water is being shut off for
repairs, and requested to have a better procedure than is currently being used implemented for
the future.
Commissioner Portner said he received a letter from Veronica Woodhall, thanking Raj Verma
and the Public Works Department for the beautiful job they did paving the streets in Mainlands
Section 7. Commissioner Portner thanked Public Information Officer Moore for the article in the
Herald about homes in Tamarac. Commissioner Portner said he would have liked to have been
notified about the proclamation Mayor Schreiber gave to Mr. Paul Jean at the Bermuda Club,
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and asked Mayor Schreiber to read the proclamation and present it to Mr. Jean again. Mayor
Schreiber read the proclamation honoring Paul Jean for saving a life.
Vice Mayor Mishkin said the hot lunch program served 3,830 meals in 1999, and when the new
Senior and Community Center is completed, there will be social programs before and after the
meal.
Commissioner Sultanof said people interested in the second homestead exemption on their
property must submit the paperwork to the Broward County Property Appraiser's Office.
Commissioner Sultanof said on January 4'h he met with the Library Board of Broward County,
and they were delighted with the preparations made by Tamarac for the new County library.
Commissioner Sultanof commended Community Development Director King, who led the group,
Public Works Director Verma on his engineering abilities, and City Manager Miller who put the
group together. Commissioner Sultanof spoke about the millennium capsule, and enumerated
the items the City of Tamarac will put into the capsule. Commissioner Sultanof thanked Public
Information Officer Moore for his assistance.
Mayor Schreiber thanked everyone in the audience for showing up at tonight's meeting. Mayor
Schreiber said he attended the Fire Department Badging Ceremony and the Department has
grown tremendously in the last 25 years. Mayor Schreiber spoke about the upcoming
referendum questions and expressed his hope that people will vote "yes". Mayor Schreiber
thanked staff for their efforts and said everyone has done a good job. Mayor Schreiber
expressed good wishes to Jonathan Allen, the Assistant to the City Manager, who is leaving
Tamarac for a position in Lauderdale Lakes.
4. City Attorney: City Attorney Kraft had no report.
5. City Manager: City Manager Miller announced Parks and Recreation's upcoming events.
The Utilities department is holding a public forum on January 18', in Chambers, on Chlorine Use
at the Water Treatment Plant.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Commissioner Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Roberts moved approval of all items
on the Consent Agenda. On roll call Commissioner Sultanof voted "yes", Commissioner Roberts
"yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Vice Mayor Mishkin "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes".
Motion carried.
a. APPROVE the minutes of the December 22, 1999 Commission meeting.
APPROVED
b. APPROVE the minutes of the December 22, 1999 Special Commission meeting.
APPROVED
C. FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES INSURANCE PREMIUMS: (TR8817) Executing an
Agreement between the City of Tamarac and Florida Municipal Insurance Trust (FMIT) for
property and liability insurance for a period of two years.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-1
d. LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM: (TR8885) Accepting the
Grant Award from the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, under the
Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program in the amount of $28,251.00; authorizing
the City cash match of $3,138.00 to be allocated from the grants - matching account for a
total project cost of $31,389.00; amending the grants fund budget.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-2
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e. CAPTIVA TRAFFIC CONTROL & ENFORCEMENT: (TR8839) Executing an Agreement
with Captiva Homeowners Association, Inc., for the City through Broward County Sheriffs
Office, to exercise jurisdictional authority for traffic control and enforcement within the
property of the Captiva Homeowners Association.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-3
f. TERMINATE WATER AND SEWER DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT: (TR8842)
Terminating the Water and Sewer Developer's Agreement with Lennar Land Partners, a
Florida General Partnership, for the York at Kings Point Project, located on the northwest
corner of NW 77 Street and NW 96 Avenue, for 4 residential water and sewer building
connections, one non-residential building connection and 4 dumpster connections
requiring 201.3 ERC's for water and 205.3 ERC's for sewer; and not be required to pay
$651,360.00 in CIAC Fees.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-4
g. WATER AND SEWER DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT: (TR8856) Accepting and
executing a Water and Sewer Developer's Agreement with Trammell Crow Realty
Services, Inc., for the Zephyrhills Project, located on the northeast corner of Hiatus Road
and NW 67 Street, for one non-residential water and sewer building connection requiring
8 ERC's for water and 8 ERC's for sewer; requiring the payment of $25,600.00 in CIAC
fees.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-5
h. WATER AND SEWER UTILITY EASEMENT: (TR8857) Accepting and executing a
"Tamarac Water and Sewer Utility Easement" with Trammell Crow Realty Services, Inc.,
for the Zephyrhills Project, located on the northeast corner of Hiatus Road and NW 67
Street, to allow legal access by City Utility Personnel for installing, maintaining, and
operating the water distribution system.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-6
i. UTILITY EASEMENT ENCROACHMENT AND HOLD HARMLESS: (TR8858) Accepting
and executing a Utility Easement Encroachment and Hold Harmless Agreement with
Trammell Crow Realty Services, Inc., for the curbing constructed in a Utility Easement for
the Zephyrhills Project located on the northeast corner of Hiatus Road and NW 67 Street.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-7
j. RELEASE WARRANTY BOND: (TR8865) Releasing Warranty Bond (Letter of Credit
#S970413) in the amount of $10,000.00 posted for a drainage culvert on the west side of
Nob Hill Road at the intersection of 77th Street.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-8
k. RELEASE WARRANTY BOND: (TR8870) Releasing Warranty Bond (Letter of Credit
#S980755) in the amount of $16,817.50 posted for drainage located at the southwest
corner of 80th Street and Granville Drive.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-9
I. RELEASE WARRANTY BOND: (TR8871) Releasing Warranty Bond (Letter of Credit
#S980392) in the amount of $12,865.25 posted for the paving and drainage located at the
southeast corner of Nob Hill Road and 77th Street.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-10
M. RELEASE WARRANTY BOND: (TR8872) Releasing Warranty Bond (Letter of Credit
#S980670) in the amount of $10,108.67 posted for sidewalk and curbing located on the
northeast corner of NW 96th Avenue and NW 77th Street.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-11
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n. RELEASE WARRANTY BOND: (TR8875) Releasing Warranty Bond (Letter of Credit
#S960556) in the amount of $9,151.00 posted for sidewalk and curbing located on 80th
Street west of Nob Hill Road.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-12
o. TRANSFER OF RIGHTS — STREET LIGHTS: (TR8874) Transferring the rights and
responsibilities for twenty-seven (27) street lights located within the Woodlands Estates
and Woodland Greens subdivisions, from Broward County to the City of Tamarac;
executing the transfer of said street lights.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-13
P. LOCAL OPTION MOTOR FUEL TAX: (TR8877) Supporting an initiative of the Broward
County Board of County Commissioners to levy one cent ($0.01) of the Local Option
Motor Fuel Tax to fund public transportation; supporting the apportionment of this tax as
recommended by the Special Committee on the Local Option Gas Tax; directing the City
Clerk to send a copy of this Resolution to the Broward County Board of County
Commissioners and the Broward County Mass Transit Division.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-14
q. NORTH SECTION 7 ASSESSMENT: (TR8876) Relating to the North Section 7
Assessment Area, amending the initial Assessment Resolution; amending the Amended
Final Assessment Resolution; amending the Amended Assessment Roll, excluding the
turnpike property due to City acquisition of Broward County Expressway Parcel.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-16
r. LEGISLATIVE AIDE: (TR8878) Appointing Hubert S. Klombers as Legislative Aide to City
Commissioner Marc L. Sultanof.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-16
S. MUNICIPAL REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM. (TR8851) Supporting a Legislative
Initiative to reform the Municipal Revenue Sharing Program and the Municipal Financial
Assistance Trust Fund.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-17
t. WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES: (TR8863) Denying a request from St. Malachy Catholic
Church to waive all permit fees for their carnival.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-18
U. QUIT CLAIM DEED: (TR8869) Executing a quit claim deed from the City of Tamarac to
Broward County granting additional right-of-way for a proposed turn lane on Commercial
Boulevard near the Senior & Community Center.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-19
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
7. PENSION AND RETIREMENT FOR GENERAL EMPLOYEES: (TO1884) Motion to adopt
Ordinance on first reading, amending Chapter 16, Pensions and Retirement, Article III, Pension
Plan, Sections 16-218, Early Retirement Benefit, 16-233, Benefit Level, to increase the pension
benefits for general employees. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance No. 1884 on first
reading by title. Commissioner Roberts seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved approval.
On roll call Commissioner Portner voted "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes", Vice Mayor Mishkin
"yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
APPROVED FIRST READING JANUARY 12, 2000
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PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:30 P.M.
8. PUBLIC SCHOOL SITING: (TO1866) Motion to adopt Ordinance on second readin ,
amending the future land use element of .,the City Comprehensive Plan in accordance with
Chapter 163, Subsection 163.3177(6)(a) of the Florida Statutes; concerning a text amendment
to incorporate a new objective and related policies pertaining to public school facilities siting and
public facilities collocation. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance No. 1866, Revision
#1, by title on second reading. Commissioner Roberts seconded by Commissioner Sultanof
moved approval. Commissioner Portner questioned the figures for the elementary and middle
schools, and Community Development Director King responded. Commissioner Roberts said
the elementary school is being proposed for 1,035 students, and the middle school for 1,350.
They are being built on a combined 20-acre site. Mayor Schreiber opened the public hearing,
and with no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. On roll call Commissioner Roberts
voted "yes", Vice Mayor Mishkin "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Portner
"yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2000-1
9. FIFTH EXTENSION OF CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE: (TO1882) Motion to adopt
Ordinance on second reading, authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute a fifth
extension of the Cable Television Franchise Agreement between the City of Tamarac, Florida
and MediaOne of Greater Florida, Inc. (MediaOne), extending the Franchise Agreement to
March 22, 2000. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance No. 1882 on second reading by
title. Commissioner Roberts seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved approval.
Commissioner Roberts asked that this be the final extension. Mayor Schreiber opened the
public hearing. Walter Coghlan, 4806 NW 49 Court, asked if MediaOne needed a franchise to
offer telephone service and Mayor Schreiber responded that broad banding allows them to
provide this service. Burt Schneider, 8016 NW 72 Street, asked how much longer the City is
going to extend the franchise and what the consequences would be if the City said "no" to
MediaOne. Mr. Schneider commended Public Information Officer Moore on the Tam -A -Gram.
With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Schreiber closed the public hearing. On roll call
Commissioner Partner voted "yes", Vice Mayor Mishkin "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes",
Commissioner Roberts 'yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2000-2
10. COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES OF MAYOR AND COMMISSION: (TO1883) Motion
to adopt Ordinance on second reading, amending Article IV, Section 4.04 of the City Charter,
entitled "Compensation and Expenses of Mayor and Commission" to remove fixed amounts for
Mayor and Commissioner salaries from the Tamarac Charter to provide that salaries shall be set
through annual budget process; providing that if the amendment is approved by a majority of the
voters at the March 14, 2000 election, then such amendment shall become a part of the City
Charter upon certification and acceptance of the election results. City Attorney Kraft read
Temporary Ordinance No. 1883 on second reading by title. Commissioner Roberts seconded by
Commissioner Sultanof moved approval. Commissioner Roberts said she is in favor of this
Ordinance because Tamarac has the lowest paid Commission in Broward County, and this
Ordinance would allow more public input during the budget process. Mayor Schreiber said the
Commission is entitled to have parity, and the Ordinance puts the matter of Commission salaries
into the public's hands. Commissioner Sultanof said it is incumbent on the public to understand
what the budget process is, and the public should make their opinions known. Commissioner
Sultanof said this is a fiscally responsible commission. Mayor Schreiber opened the public
hearing. Burt Schneider, 8016 NW 72 Street, said he is proud of the Commission and one
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cannot put a value on public service. Herb Hayes, Section 20, Tamarac, spoke about fiscal
planning. Marvin Seidel, 9645 N Belfort, Tamarac, said the City has grown and revenues from
Tamarac Commerce Park should be able to offset the Commissioners' salaries. Walter
Coghlan, 4806 NW 49 Court, Tamarac, said the Presidents Council would like to see this
amendment pass. With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Schreiber closed the public
hearing. On roll call Vice Mayor Mishkin voted "no", Commissioner Sultanof "yes",
Commissioner Roberts "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion
carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2000-3
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Mayor Schreiber adjourned the
meeting at 8:05 P.M.
JOE SCHREIBER, MAYOR
CAROL GOLD, C/AAE
CITY CLERK
CITY OF TAMARAC
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