HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-02-09 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2000
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Schreiber called the Regular City Commission meeting to
order on Wednesday, February 9, 2000, at 7:00 P.M. in Chambers, 7525 NW 88
Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321.
PRESENT: Mayor Schreiber, Vice Mayor Mishkin, Commissioner Portner,
Commissioner Sultanof, and Commissioner Roberts.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Miller, City Attorney Kraft, and City Clerk Gold.
Mayor Schreiber called for the pledge of allegiance.
1. PRESENTATION by Mayor Schreiber of a proclamation proclaiming February as
Black History Month. Rosa Hall attended the meeting later in the evening and accepted
the proclamation from the City Clerk.
2. PRESENTATION by Mayor Schreiber of a proclamation proclaiming February 9,
2000 as Crossing Guard Appreciation Day. Code Enforcement Manager Diemer
accepted.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
3. Marvin Seidel, 9645 Belfort, Tamarac, FL, spoke about an accident, the
streetlights, a left turn on Westwood Drive, and bulk pickup for condominiums. Diane
Glasser, 9507 NW 72 Court, Tamarac, FL, spoke about distributing campaign literature
on City property. Burt Schneider, 8016 NW 72 Street, Tamarac, FL, spoke about
bringing competition into Tamarac for cable television and commended Public
Information Officer Moore on his presentation of the proposed Charter changes.
Commissioner Portner responded to Mr. Schneider and said BellSouth will not seek a
franchise with the City until Tamarac has a signed agreement with MediaOne. Vice
Mayor Mishkin agreed with Mr. Schneider's comments about Public Information Officer
Moore, and said Mr. Moore will conduct a Town Hall meeting for February 281h in the
Chambers to again explain the proposed Charter changes. Ethel Salus, 10102 NW 83
Street, Tamarac, FL, and Mary Bairan, 10101 NW 83 Street, Tamarac, FL, presented
City Manager Miller with a petition containing 500 signatures and requesting a turn
signal at Nob Hill Road and Southgate Boulevard.
REPORTS
4. City Commission: Commissioner Roberts reported the Tamarac Bulldogs won
two gold medals at State competition.
Commissioner Portner commended Public Information Officer Moore for his
presentations on the proposed Charter changes.
Vice Mayor Mishkin had no report.
Commissioner Sultanof thanked City Manager Miller and Public Works Director Verma
for their efforts in getting the lighting situation on Kings Point Road corrected.
Commissioner Sultanof thanked Special Projects Coordinator Phillips for the Citizen
Emergency Response Team (CERT) grant funding approval. Commissioner Sultanof
responded to Mr. Seidel's comments about a right turn on 71" place.
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Mayor Schreiber said he was also involved in correcting the lighting situation on Nob
Hill Road.
5. City Attorney: City Attorney Kraft had no report.
6. City Manager: City Manager Miller reported that the Fire Department completed
testing for the Fire Rescue Supervisor position and there are 7 new firefighters in the
department. Sixty employees signed up for the Employee Computer Purchase Plan.
The Parks and Recreation Concert series is a success, and the third concert will be
held on March V. The "Art Tamarac" Program is underway, and the Parks and
Recreation Department will host a Health and Fitness Lecture series. Tickets are still
available for the Father and Daughter Valentines Day Dance. The inauguration event
for the bus system will be held at 10:00 AM on February 25'", in front of City Hall, and
there will be a Town Hall Meeting at 6:30 PM on February 28" in Chambers.
Commissioner Portner said he wants everyone to know that the Commission works for
the entire City of Tamarac, and the citizens are the Commissioners' first concern.
CONSENT AGENDA
7. Vice Mayor Mishkin seconded by Commissioner Sultanof 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 January 26, 2000 Commission meeting.
APPROVED
b. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING — CITY AND IAFF: (TR8903)
Executing a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Tamarac and
the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF), Local 3080; amending the
contract between the City of Tamarac and the International Association of
Firefighters (IAFF).
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-34
C. WATER AND SEWER DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT: (TR8879) Accepting and
executing a Water and Sewer Developer's Agreement with Belleair Development
Group, Inc., for the Tamarac 7/Eleven Project, located on the northwest corner of
Commercial Boulevard and NW 791" Avenue for one non-residential water and
sewer building connection, one irrigation connection and one dumpster
connection requiring 3.5 ERC's for water and 2 ERC's for sewer; requiring the
payment of $8,500.00 in CIAC Fees.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-35
d. DONATION OF COMPUTERS: (TR8899) Donating two previously used
personal computers to the Tamarac Chamber of Commerce.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-36
e. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES: (TR8902) Approving Economic
Development Incentives not to exceed $60,000 including designation as an
Economic Development Project for the purpose of expedited permitting and to
assist in acquiring Industrial Development Revenue Bonds for Sonny's
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Enterprises, Inc. to relocate to the Westpoint Centre at the Tamarac Commerce
Park.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-37
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Miller welcomed Sonny's Enterprises to the City of Tamarac, and
introduced Paul Fazio, President and CEO of Sonny's Enterprises, and Ben Wakefield
of Higgins Development, developers of Westpoint Centre. Mr. Fazio thanked the City
for the reception and said he made the right decision coming to Tamarac. Mr.
Wakefield thanked everyone, and said Westpoint Centre's first project is Sonny's
Enterprises, and this is a good example of a public/private relationship that can work
well to bring new business to a City. Mr. Wakefield said he was impressed with the
support he received from Tamarac, and commended Community Development Director
King and staff on their assistance.
Mayor Schreiber thanked Messrs. Fazio and Wakefield for their kind words.
Vice Mayor Mishkin said he is proud to report that Harold Carter of All Service Refuse
Company, Inc., was presented with a Special Citation from the Broward County
Democratic Executive Committee.
ORDINANCE - FIRST READING
8. CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMMITTEE: (TO1875) Motion to adopt Ordinance on
first reading, amending Chapter 2 of the Tamarac Code, entitled "Administration",
Article III "Boards, Committees, Commissions", Division 3 "Consumer Affairs
Committee", Section 2-109 "Meetings", by changing the number of cancelled meetings
per year. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance No. 1875 on first reading by
title. Commissioner Roberts seconded by Commissioner Portner moved approval. On
roll call Commissioner Roberts voted "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Vice Mayor
Mishkin "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried
APPROVED ON FIRST READING FEBRUARY 9, 2000
PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:30 P.M.
9. RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING COLLECTION AGREEMENT: (TO1880) Motion to
approve Ordinance on second reading authorizing the appropriate City Officials to
execute an Addendum to the 1994 Agreement between the City of Tamarac and All
Service Refuse Company, Inc., for furnishing Residential Recycling Collection for an
additional five year period to end March 31, 2005. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary
Ordinance No. 1880 on second reading by title. Vice Mayor Mishkin seconded by
Commissioner Portner moved approval. Mayor Schreiber opened the public hearing.
Larry Feingold, Greens Condominium Association, Tamarac, FL, asked about All
Service Refuse Company's association with Waste Management, and Mayor Schreiber
responded they are two different companies. With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor
Schreiber closed the public hearing. On roll call Commissioner Portner voted "yes",
Vice Mayor Mishkin "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes",
and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 02000-05
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10. RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY SOLID WASTE: (TO1876) Motion to adopt
Ordinance on second reading authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute an
Addendum to the 1994 Agreement between the City of Tamarac and All Service Refuse
Company, Inc., for furnishing single family solid waste collection for an additional five
year term to end March 31, 2005. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance No.
1876 on second reading by title. Commissioner Portner seconded by Commissioner
Roberts moved approval. Mayor Schreiber opened the public hearing and with no one
wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. On roll call Vice Mayor Mishkin voted
"yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Roberts `yes", Commissioner
Portner "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 02000-06
11. SOLID WASTE COLLECTION FEES: (TO1877) Motion to adopt Ordinance on
second reading amending Chapter 19 of the Tamarac Code, entitled "Solid Waste",
Section 19-54 "Billing", allowing for the inclusion of solid waste collection and disposal
fees on the utility bill and establishing a process for the application of partial payments
to the utility bill; amending Chapter 22 entitled "Utilities", Section 22-130 "Change of
Occupancy", providing for telephone orders for the discontinuance or transfer of solid
waste collection service. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance No. 1877,
Revision #1, on second reading by title. Vice Mayor Mishkin seconded by
Commissioner Sultanof moved approval. Vice Mayor Mishkin explained that residents
would now receive a combined bill for water and waste collection. Vice Mayor Mishkin
said Tamarac introduced the TAPP Program, allowing residents to pay their utility bills
directly from checking or savings accounts, and said he hoped the community would
take advantage of this program. Mayor Schreiber opened the public hearing. Mario
Rizzo, 8503 Cherry Blossom Lane, Tamarac, FL asked if the new system would bring a
rate increase, and Mayor Schreiber responded in the negative. Commissioner Roberts
said there would be two extra bulk pickups per year. Commissioner Portner asked what
options are open to the City if the garbage bill is not paid, and City Manager Miller
responded. Walter Coghlan, 4806 NW 49 Court, Tamarac, FL asked about the
vacation credit, and Harold Carter responded. Mary Bairan, 10101 NW 83 Street,
Westwood 24 Community 6 Association, Tamarac, FL asked how the now quarterly bill
would be divided, and Mayor Schreiber responded it would be monthly. With no one
else wishing to speak, Mayor Schreiber closed the public hearing. On roll call
Commissioner Sultanof voted "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes", Commissioner
Portner "yes", Vice Mayor Mishkin "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 02000-07
QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING
12, AMENDING PRIOR ZONING: (TO1885) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first
reading amending prior zoning of certain real estate property (a/k/a: Woodmont
Gardens Plat) from RM-5 (Multi -family Residential District) to R-4A (Planned Apartment
District); lands commonly known as Parcel "A" of the "Woodmont Gardens" Plat,
according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 135, Page 38 of the Public
Records of Broward County, Florida, located at 8700 Southgate Boulevard; Case No. 2-
Z-00; providing for amendment of the Official Zoning Map to reflect such change. City
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Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance No. 1885 on first reading by title.
Commissioner Roberts seconded by Commissioner Portner moved approval. John
Shames, Esq., 2455 East Sunrise Blvd, Suite Penthouse East, Ft. Lauderdale, FL,
waived his quasi-judicial rights on behalf of the applicant, and introduced Timothy
Hernandez and Kevin Rickard, of New Urban Communities Corporation. Community
Development Director King gave a presentation. Mayor Schreiber asked that the
density be reduced. Commissioner Sultanof said he believed the reduction in density
was being worked on, and Community Development Director King responded. There
was discussion about the site plan and delegation request that will be submitted at the
next meeting. Vice Mayor Mishkin said this hearing is to discuss and vote on rezoning,
and Mayor Schreiber expressed his concern that if the Commission does not request a
reduction in the number of units now, it may be difficult to do it at a later date.
Commissioner Portner asked about the cost of the units, and Mr. Hernandez
responded. Community Development Director King said staff received letters of
objection from the residents of the Shangri-La Development and Woodmont. Mayor
Schreiber opened the public hearing. Burt Schneider, 8016 NW 72 Street, Tamarac,
FL, President of the Woodlands Property Owners Association opposed the rezoning.
JoAnn Anthony, 8507 Cherry Blossom Lane, Tamarac, FL, opposed the increased
density. Commissioner Roberts asked how many residents would have been allowed in
the formerly proposed ALF, and Community Development Director King said 300 beds.
Mayor Schreiber said Tamarac is attracting industry and it needs to have affordable
places for people to live. Mike Storey, 8513 Cherry Blossom Lane, Tamarac, FL,
expressed concern about property values. With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor
Schreiber closed the public hearing. Mayor Schreiber asked when the density figure
could be set, and Community Development Director King responded. City Attorney
Kraft reminded the Commission that this quasi-judicial matter will be coming before the
Commission for second reading on February 23, 2000, and the Commissioners need to
be sensitive to ex-parte communication. On roll call, Commissioner Roberts voted
"yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Vice Mayor Mishkin "yes", Commissioner Sultanof
"yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
APPROVED ON FIRST READING FEBRUARY 9, 2000
END OF QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING
There being no further business, Mayor Schreiber adjourned the meeting at 8:30 P.M.
E SCHREIBER, MAYOR
CAROL GOLW CMC/AAE CITY OF TA,MARAC
CITY CLERK APPROVED AT MEETING OF
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