HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-02-23 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
CITY HALL CHAMBERS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2000
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Schreiber called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. on
Wednesday, February 23, 2000, in the Commission Chambers, Tamarac City Hall,
7525 NW 881h Avenue, Tamarac, Florida.
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 Terry L. Sharp, Assistant Finance Director of Ft.
Lauderdale, of a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
awarded by the Government Finance Officers Association, for the eleventh consecutive
year to the City of Tamarac, Florida, for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for
the fiscal year ended September 30, 1998. Finance Director Bates and Controller
Nealon accepted and recognized Finance staff for their work.
2. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Fannie Rothenstein, 8205 N.W. 61 Street, submitted
a petition requesting an additional Homestead Exemption from the City of Tamarac.
Mayor Schreiber, Vice Mayor Mishkin and Commissioner Sultanof responded.
Si Bauer, 7208 N.W. 99 Way, opposed two of the referendum questions. Mayor
Schreiber, Commissioner Portner and Commissioner Sultanof responded. Vice Mayor
Mishkin stated he did not vote in favor.
REPORTS
3. City Commission: Commissioner Roberts said she had asked that the two
questions Mr. Bauer opposed be placed on the ballot.
Commissioner Portner thanked Public Information Moore for clearly explaining the
ballot questions at Community presentations.
Vice Mayor Mishkin congratulated the Finance Department and Controller Nealon on
receipt of the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the
eleventh year. He invited the public to attend the Ribbon Cutting event for Tamarac's
bus service to be held Friday, February 25" at 10:00 a.m. in front of City Hall. Vice
Mayor Mishkin related a story about a Tamarac resident riding the bus only for
companionship. He thanked City Manager and Public Works Director Verma for the
colorful lighting at the waterfall in front of City Hall.
Commissioner Sultanof commended the Finance Department and Investment
Accountant Williams for expediting the Sunny's project and promoting a user-friendly
environment in City Hall.
Mayor Schreiber commended City staff.
4. City Attorney: City Attorney Kraft had no report.
5. City Manager: City Manager Miller reported on Parks and Recreation
Department events. There will be an official inauguration of the Fixed Bus Route on
Friday, February 251, at 10:00 a.m. in front of City Hall, and a Town Hall meeting is
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scheduled for February 281h at 6:30 p.m., in Chambers, to explain the proposed Charter
Amendments to the public. The City's street sweeper has arrived and will be in full use
shortly. Additionally, several Public Works staff members have been attending life
saving courses at Nova Southeastern University. The EPA reported that the 2-year
report on Tamarac's drainage permit has been completed, and everything is
satisfactory.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Vice Mayor Mishkin, seconded by Commissioner Portner, moved approval of the
Consent Agenda. On roll call, Commissioner Portner voted "yes", Vice Mayor Mishkin
"yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes", and Mayor Schreiber
"yes". Motion carried.
a. APPROVE the minutes of the February 9, 2000 Commission meeting.
APPROVAL
b. RENEW JANITORIAL CONTRACT: (TR8890) Renewing the 1998 Janitorial
Services Contract with Cleaning Systems, Inc., for an additional one-year period
in an amount not to exceed $71,700.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-38
C. LEASE AGREEMENT: (TR8898) Executing a Site Lease Agreement with Sprint
Spectrum L.P., for the installation of a telecommunications antenna and
associated equipment.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-39
d. ASSIGNMENT OF AGREEMENT: (TR8900) Approving an assignment of the
Water and Sewer Developer's Agreement with Built To Suit Partners II for the
Walgreens at Woodmont Shoppes Project to Oritt/Trion Woodmont, Ltd.;
approving an Acceptance and Acknowledgement of Agreement and Consent to
Assignment executed by Oritt/Trion Woodmont, Ltd.; and approving and
executing an Acknowledgement of Agreement and Consent to Assignment
between Built To Suit Partners II and Oritt/Trion Woodmont, Ltd. for the
Walgreens At Woodmont Shoppes Project located on the southwest corner of
University Drive and NW 82"d Street.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-40
e. VEHICLES AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
(1) PURCHASE OF VEHICLES AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT:
(TR8906) Purchasing vehicles and construction equipment; authorizing an
expenditure in an amount not to exceed $463,310 utilizing State of Florida
Purchasing Agreements and/or the Florida Sheriffs Association Purchasing
Agreement.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-41
(2). AWARD OF BID: (TR8917) Awarding Bid #00-04B entitled "Hydraulic
Boom Crane Truck" to Florida Hydraulic Machinery, Inc., the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder, in the amount of $95,829.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-42
(3). FINANCING VEHICLES AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT: (TR8918) Executing
and delivering certain lease documents in connection with the proposed
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financing of vehicles and heavy equipment under the existing and
approved master lease -purchase agreement between the City and
SunTrust Bank, South Florida, National Association; amending the annual
budget of estimated revenues and expenditures for the purchase.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-43
f. PURCHASE OF LIGHTING: (TR8916) Purchasing lighting for the Tamarac
Sports Complex Practice Field at a total cost not to exceed $68,433.52, from
Hunter Knepshield, utilizing the State of Florida SNAPS Agreement #5501534,
Horsepower Electric, Inc., utilizing the School Board of Broward County Bid No.
20-129R, and Bailey Engineering; approving funding from the appropriate capital
improvement account.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-44
g. AGREEMENT — AMENDMENTS TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: (TR8923)
Executing an Agreement with Rhon Ernest -Jones Consulting Engineers, Inc., for
the preparation and completion of required amendments to the Transportation
Element of the Comprehensive Plan and the preparation and completion of
Traffic and Parks and Recreation Impact Fee Studies; Case No. 4-MI-00.
REOSLUTION NO. R2000-45
h. GRANT APPLICATION: (TR8907) Seeking grant funding from the Department
of Health in the amount of $10,675.43 to increase existing levels of Emergency
Medical Service through acquisition of automatic ventilators; authorizing a City
match in the amount of $3,558.48 to be allocated from the Grant Matching Fund
for a total project cost of $14,233.91.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-46
i. GRANT APPLICATION: (TR8908) Seeking grant funding from the Department
of Health in the amount of $24,900 to increase existing levels of Emergency
Medical Service through the placement of Automated External Defibrillators
(AED'S) at community locations; authorizing a City match in the amount of
$8,300 to be allocated from the Grant Matching Fund for a total project cost of
$33,200,
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-47
j. GRANT-IN-AID TO WHITE-WILLIS THEATRE: (TR8924) Authorizing a $4,800
Grant -In -Aid to the White -Willis Theatre to support the theatre's construction
efforts; directing the City Manager to make all necessary arrangements for this
Grant -In -Aid; authorizing the appropriate budgetary transfers of funds
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-48
k. TAPP PROGRAM: (TR8925) Approving creation and implementation of an
Incentive Program relating to the Tamarac Automatic Payment Plan (TAPP
Program); providing for a completion date and halting of this Incentive Program.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-49
I. CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY: (TR8909) Conveying real property to
Advance Business Associates, subject to the recordation of the fifteen foot (15')
public utility easement, as consideration for real property received from Jinda
Lwin to secure land for the ultimate construction of Hiatus Road.
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RESOLUTION NO. R2000-60
M. IRRIGATION EASEMENT: (TR8896) Accepting and executing a "Tamarac
Irrigation Easement" with Lennar Land Partners, for the Southampton Project,
located on the west side of Nob Hill Road at NW 77" Street, to allow legal
access by City personnel for maintenance of the irrigation system.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-51
n. SETTLEMENT: (TR8919) Supporting the settlement of the Workers'
Compensation and other claims of Sandra Cucuzza for the $35,000 with all
funds provided by the Florida League of Cities.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-52
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
7. AMENDING CHAPTER 6.6 OF THE TAMARAC CODE, CABLE TELEVISION:
(TO1887) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading amending Chapter 5.5 of the
Tamarac Code, entitled "Cable Television", Article II "Franchise Requirements and
Responsibilities", Section 5.5-34 "Minimum Facilities and Services", and Section 5.5-39
"Customer Service Requirements"; providing for codification; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. City Attorney Kraft read
Temporary Ordinance No. 1887, Revision #1 on first reading by title. Commissioner
Portner, seconded by Commissioner Roberts, moved approval. On roll call,
Commissioner Portner voted "yes", Vice Mayor Mishkin "yes", Commissioner Sultanof
"yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
APPROVED FIRST READING FEBRUARY 23, 2000
8. FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF TAMARAC AND MEDIAONE:
(TO1886) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading pursuant to its Cable Television
Code approving a Franchise and constituting a Franchise Agreement with MediaOne of
Greater Florida, Inc., a Florida Corporation to own, operate and maintain a cable
television system in the City of Tamarac, Florida, and setting forth conditions
accompanying the grant of such franchise and providing for regulation and use of such
system; providing a savings clause; providing for severability; and providing an effective
date. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance No. 1886 on first reading by title.
Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Sultanof, moved approval.
Commissioner Roberts asked if the franchise fees would be paid prior to the second
reading. City Manager Miller said the City has received a commitment in the affirmative
from MediaOne. On roll call, Commissioner Portner voted "yes", Vice Mayor Mishkin
"yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes", and Mayor Schreiber
"yes". Motion carried.
APPROVED FIRST READING FEBRUARY 23, 2000
PUBLIC HEARING 9:30 A.M.
9. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS: (TR8915) Motion to adopt
Resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Agreement with Fazio Holdings, LP, a Florida
Limited Partnership, with respect to the financing of the acquisition, improvements, and
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equipment for a manufacturing project in the City of Tamarac, Florida; providing for the
issuance of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds of the City of Tamarac, Florida, in
an original principal amount not to exceed $7,000,000 for the purpose of paying all or
any part of the cost of the project; providing certain other details with respect thereto.
City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution No. 8915 by title. Vice Mayor Mishkin,
seconded by Commissioner Sultanof, moved approval. Commissioner Roberts assured
the audience there would be no cost to the City relative to these bonds. Mayor
Schreiber opened the public hearing and with no one wishing to speak, 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.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-53
10. CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMMITTEE: (TO1875) Motion to adopt Ordinance on
second_ 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 1875 on second reading by
title. Commissioner Sultanof, seconded by Commissioner Portner, moved approval.
Mayor Schreiber opened the public hearing and with no one wishing to speak, 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. 02000-08
QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
11. AMENDING PRIOR ZONING: (TO1885) Motion to adopt Ordinance on second
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
Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance No. 1885 on second reading by title. Upon a
request from the developer, Commissioner Sultanof, seconded by Commissioner
Roberts, moved to table this item to the March 8, 2000 City Commission meeting. On
roll call, Commissioner Portner voted "yes", Vice Mayor Mishkin "yes", Commissioner
Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion
carried.
TABLED TO MARCH 8, 2000
12. SITE PLAN APPROVAL: (TR8841) Motion to adopt Resolution issuing Revised
Development Order No. 280.1 and granting New Development Site Plan approval to
Zephyrhills for the construction of a 52,826 square foot distribution facility, located at
the northeast corner of Hiatus Road and NW 67" Street in the Tamarac Commerce
Park; specifically Parcel "A" of the "Tamarac 1299 Land Trust" Plat, according to the
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Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 151, Page 31 of the Public Records of Broward
County, Florida; Case No. 31-SP-99.
City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution No. 8841, Revision #2, by title and
explained the Quasi -Judicial proceedings. William Schipske, CEM Consulting,
representing the applicant, waived their Quasi -Judicial rights. He introduced Carols
Sardina and David Auld. Community Development Director King gave a presentation
and said the applicant did not request any economic incentives from the City. Mayor
Schreiber questioned the applicant about noise from their trucks and if this project
would offer more jobs in the City. Commissioner Portner asked about the landscaping.
Commissioner Sultanof asked that the wetlands mitigation be maintained. Mayor
Schreiber opened the public hearing and with no one wishing to speak, 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.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-54
END OF QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
There being no further business, Mayor Schreiber adjourned the meeting at 9:55 a.m.
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CAROL GOLD CMC/AAE
CITY CLERK
JOE SCHREIBER, MAYOR
CITY OF T.AMARAC
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