HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-01-25 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
CITY HALL CHAMBERS
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 25, 2006
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Schreiber called the regular meeting of the City Commission
to order on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at 9:05 A.M. in Chambers, Tamarac City
Hall, 7525 NW 88 Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321.
PRESENT: Mayor Joe Schreiber, Vice Mayor Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco,
Commissioner Edward C. Portner, Commissioner Marc L. Sultanof, and Commissioner
Karen L. Roberts.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, City Attorney Samuel S. Goren, and
City Clerk Marion Swenson.
Commissioner Marc L. Sultanof led the pledge of allegiance.
INTRODUCTION
1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
a. Presentation of a check to the United Way by the Mayor, City Commission and
Employees of the City of Tamarac. Director of Financial Services Chapman said every
year the City of Tamarac does well in its campaign for the United Way; this year, for
Hurricane Katrina victims employees across the nation donated over 200,000 hours that
was converted to a monetary donation and for the United Way, City of Tamarac
employee donations totaled $13,097.11. Mayor Schreiber presented the check to Tony
Hopper, who accepted on behalf of United Way. Mr. Hopper thanked the Mayor and
City Commission and employees of Tamarac for their huge support for United Way and
said the money will go a long way to help the people of Broward County and victims of
Hurricane Katrina. Mr. Hopper announced United Way Broward County Week
(February 6 — 11, 2006), which event will promote what the agencies have done on
behalf of United Way. Friday, February 10t" will be proclamation day, at which time
Mayors from Broward cities will present proclamations to the United Way, and Saturday,
February 11 th there will be a 5K run.
b. Presentation of a check to the American Red Cross by the Mayor, City
Commission and Employees of the City of Tamarac. Director of Financial Services
Chapman presented a check to Mayor Schreiber on behalf of the City of Tamarac
employees and said last year Hurricane Katrina touched our community, but fortunately
Broward County was not affected as severely as New Orleans or the Gulf Coast. The
IRS has made allowances for a special provision throughout the United States to enable
employees to donate hours of vacation time to charitable organizations. Thirty-five
employees gave 247 hours of vacation time to the American Red Cross which amounts
to $7,830.68. Mayor Schreiber presented the check to American Red Cross CEO Bill
Epps. Mr. Epps thanked the Mayor and City Commission and employees for their
generosity and their level of support.
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C. Presentation by John Pryor, Director, Accounting Division, Broward County, of
the 2004 Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAFR)
award to the City of Tamarac Financial Services Department. Mr. Pryor said this award
is an indicator of excellence in goverment reporting. Tamarac has been the recipient
of this award for 19 years. Mr. Pryor commended Director of Financial Services
Chapman, Controller Nealon and the Finance staff for their professionalism, dedication
and commitment. Mr. Pryor also commended the Mayor and City Commission and City
Manager for their leadership in financial affairs. Mayor Schreiber said this award
indicates that the City of Tamarac is in good financial condition and all monies are
accounted for properly and accurately.
d. Presentation by Utilities Director Gagnon of the American Water Works
Association's award to the City of Tamarac for 15t Place - Best in State Water
Distribution System". Utilities Director Gagnon recognized Utilities Department
employees in the audience, and said he is proud and honored to present this award to
the Mayor and City Commission, said award indicating that Tamarac has the best water
distribution facility in the State. Mayor Schreiber said our tap water is cleaner and better
than bottled water, and people can save money by drinking tap water. Mayor Schreiber
asked how many tests are performed on our water each week and Laboratory Manager
Oney replied 6,200 tests each month.
e. Presentation by Mayor Schreiber of a proclamation commending Lt. Natalie
Turner as 2005 City of Tamarac Firefighter of the Year. Lt. Turner accepted and
thanked Chief Budzinski, her co-workers and family. Chief Budzinski presented Lt.
Turner with a plaque and explained the selection process for recipients of this award.
Chief Budzinski commended Lt. Turner on her revitalization of the dive team.
f. Presentation by Mayor Schreiber of employee service awards:
5-Year Awards: Hance Adams, Groundskeeper I; Ray Anthony, Equipment Operator I;
John Doherty, Asst. Director of Public Works/Capital Projects Manager; Ronald Dukes,
Utilities Service Worker I; Michelle Fontanez, Permit Clerk; Imran Khan, Fleet Mechanic
III; Hannes Lugger, Fleet Mechanic III; Christopher Sammartino, Management and
Budget Officer; Thomas Schneider, Assistant City Clerk; and Regina Skenandore,
Administrative Coordinator
10-Year Awards: Kingsley Hamilton, Building Custodian and Elena Prescott,
Administrative Coordinator
25-Year Awards: Edward Crupar, Firefighter I and Vincent Sciacca, Fleet Service
Supervisor
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2. City Commission: Mayor Schreiber said he is very proud and pleased to see all
the employees putting in so many years for Tamarac, and thanked the employees for
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their years of service and good work. Longevity makes the city look better and attracts
residents.
Commissioner Portner thanked all the city employees and those who gave up time and
money for the American Red Cross and United Way. Commissioner Portner referenced
an article written by David Brooks, "A Nation of Villages", and run in the Sun -Sentinel on
January 24, a portion of which he read into the record. (Copy of said article is attached
hereto and incorporated herein as part of these minutes.) Commissioner Portner said
he hoped this type of development would be incorporated in the 57th Street project for
Tamarac.
Commissioner Roberts thanked the employees for their generous donations of time and
money and congratulated the employees who received service awards this morning.
Commissioner Roberts said Tamarac is a great city.
Commissioner Sultanof thanked the employees and said the people who work in
Tamarac are the best in Broward County. Commissioner Sultanof referenced a livability
award the city received and said it is wonderful to live in Tamarac. Commissioner
Sultanof thanked everyone for attending this morning's meeting and reminded everyone
that municipal government is closest to the people and citizens have a right to petition
the government.
Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco congratulated all the employees receiving awards this
morning and thanked those who donated money to the United Way, American Red
Cross and Hurricane Katrina relief.
3. City Attorney: City Attorney Goren reported on a Bill currently in Tallahassee
regarding FPL control of sites for transformers and other utilities. Broward County is
against the Bill and Representative Porth and the League of Cities are looking at it
closely. The tree cutting section is also overbroad and eliminates the cities' right to
control tree cuts. City Attorney Goren said he, administration and staff will watch the
Bill. City Attorney Goren said there are proposed policies and procedures being
published in Tallahassee this week regarding implementation of the Lobbyist Bill that
became effective January 1, 2006. City Attorney Goren reminded the Mayor and City
Commission that this Bill does not apply to elected municipal officials; only to state
legislators. Other rules and regulations that apply to municipal elected officials are
contained in Chapter 112 of the Florida Statutes. City Attorney Goren thanked the
Mayor and City Commission for the shade session this morning.
4. City Manager: City Manager Miller thanked the Mayor and City Commission on
behalf of the employees for their leadership and support. City Manager Miller thanked
the employees who made donations to United Way and the American Red Cross.
Community Development reports that the Planning Board recommended transmittal of
the EAR to the Department of Community Affairs for preliminary review and it will be
brought before the Mayor and City Commission in April 2006, The Fire Department had
a scheduled inspection and the conclusion was that there are no deficiencies in an�r
single category. The Fire Department open house that took place on January 14t
received a very good turnout. Nine teams participated in the extrication competition and
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Pembroke Pines was number one, Deerfield Beach, number two and Margate, number
three. Parks and Recreation reports the Tamarac @ Twilight Concert held on January
13tn at Caporella Park had a good turnout. The next concert is scheduled for February
3rd at the Tamarac Sports Complex. The Black History Month art exhibition will be held
in February in the Tamarac Community Center lobby, beginning with a reception on
February 1st at 6:30 p.m. Challenger elementary students will exhibit artwork. Utilities
along with Broward County began the mobile irrigation lab program at Kings Point
Theater and Bermuda Club.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Patti Lynn, 6411 NW 58 Street, Tamarac, FL said on
Sunday, January 29t , Planned Parenthood will honor exceptional women in Broward
County with a luncheon at Heron Bay. Among those being honored are Senator Debbie
Wasserman -Schultz, Representative Nan Rich, and Broward County Commissioner
Kristin Jacobs. Additionally, there are two honorees from Tamarac, Clare Mitchell and
Mae Schreiber. Ms. Lynn invited everyone to the Broward County Women's History
Coalition 15tn Annual Women's' Hall of Fame induction on March 6tn
Terry Hobmeier, 10700 NW 71 Place, Tamarac, FL spoke of the city's wonderful
response to her request for a replacement 'stop' and 'do not enter' sign in the parking lot
of Winn Dixie at McNab Road. Additionally, Ms. Hobmeier said she reported the traffic
light at McNab and Nob Hill as being down and it was corrected in one week's time.
Ms. Hobmeier said she attended a meeting hosted by Senator Campbell where tree and
bush replacement was discussed, and suggested this information be placed in the
Tamarac newsletter, indicating which trees and bushes are preferable for Tamarac
residents to use. Ms. Hobmeier said she also spoke with FPL regarding trees leaning
against electric wires and was told she would have a report within 14 days; Ms.
Hobmeier has not heard from FPL and will follow up on her conversation. Ms.
Hobmeier thanked BSO for their help in alleviating speeding yesterday on 71st Place.
Marcia Gallagher, 6181 NW 55 Lane, Tamarac, FL asked the Mayor and City
Commission to assist residents in getting the Executive Airport to move forward with
their noise abatement program, and spoke of larger planes flying over her home
creating more noise. Commissioner Sultanof said Tamarac has a representative on the
Airport Board, John McKaye, and suggested Ms. Gallagher contact Mr. McKaye.
However, Commissioner Sultanof added if Ms. Gallagher does not get satisfaction from
Mr. McKaye, she should then contact Commissioner Sultanof. Ms. Gallagher
suggested the Mayor and City Commission ask Clara Bennett, from the executive
airport, to come before the Mayor and City Commission and speak of noise levels and
what the airport is doing to alleviate the noise. Mayor Schreiber asked Ms. Gallagher to
give the information to the City Manager. Commissioner Portner said he has been in
contact with the airport, and did speak with Mr. McKaye last week; it is difficult to work
with the FAA. Commissioner Portner said he would contact Ms. Bennett and invite her
to come to City Hall.
Ginger Abrahams, 7878 NW 84 Terrace, Tamarac, FL thanked the city for the beautiful
and informative calendars. Ms. Abrahams said the demographics in Tamarac are
changing and she is very happy to see young people moving into the communities.
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CONSENT AGENDA
6. Commissioner Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Portner moved approval of
all items on the consent agenda. On roll call Commissioner Sultanof voted "yes", Vice
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", Commissioner Roberts
"yes", and Commissioner Portner "yes". Motion carried.
a. APPROVE the minutes of the January 11, 2006 Regular City Commission
meeting.
APPROVED
b. TIME EXTENSION FOR FINAL SITE PLAN APPROVAL — NEW LIFE
FELLOWSHIP CENTER CHURCH OF GOD: (TR10891) Granting a time extension of
one (1) year for final site plan approval for New Life Fellowship Center Church of God,
requested by Reverend Clinton G. Ruddock, applicant (Case No. 3-SP-06); providing
for conditions of approval.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-11
C. BID AWARD AND AGREEMENT — CORNERSTONE BUSINESSES, INC. —
MCNAB ROAD WATER MAIN PROJECT: (TR10882) Awarding Bid No. 06-01 B to
Cornerstone Businesses, Inc., and executing an agreement between the City of
Tamarac and Cornerstone Businesses, Inc., for an amount of $486,830.20 for the
McNab Road Water Main Project — University Drive to Brookwood Boulevard; approving
funding for this project from the appropriate Utilities Operational and CIAC funds;
authorizing the appropriate City officials to administer the contract.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-12
d. ANNUAL VEHICLE REPLACEMENT: (TR10869) Purchasing replacement and
new vehicles utilizing the Florida Sheriff's Association Bid #05-13-0822; authorizing an
expenditure in an amount not to exceed $426,119; authorizing budget transfers as
needed for proper accounting purposes.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-13
e. TRAFFIC CALMING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: (TR10879) Awarding Bid No.
05-22B to Tenex Enterprises, Inc. and executing a contract with Tenex Enterprises, Inc.,
the most responsive and responsible bidder for an amount of $769,113.25 for the NW
70th Avenue Traffic Calming Improvement Project, authorizing the City Manager to
make necessary additions, deletions or revisions to the work plan pursuant to Sec. 6-
156 of the Code of the City of Tamarac, Florida; authorizing budgetary transfers as
necessary for proper accounting purposes.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-14
f. WATER AND SEWER DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT — GOLFVIEW
TOWNHOMES PROJECT: (TR10886) Executing a Water and Sewer Developer's
Agreement with 8400 McNab LLC, for the Golfview Townhomes Project, located at
8400 West McNab Road, requiring 12 ERC's for water and 12 ERC's for sewer;
requiring the payment of $38,400.00 in CIAC fees; authorizing and directing the City
Clerk to record said agreement in the public records of Broward County.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-15
g. PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT - CAPORELLA AQUATIC CENTER PROJECT:
(TR10883) Granting a perpetual Public Utility Easement to Florida Power and Light,
Bellsouth, and Comcast for the installation of underground utility facilities through the
Caporella Aquatic Center Project located at 9301 NW 58th Street; authorizing and
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directing the City Clerk to record said agreement in the public records of Broward
County.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-16
h. AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO FEMA FOR A
PREDISASTER MITIGATION GRANT: (TR10887) Authorizing the appropriate city
officials to submit an application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for
Pre -Disaster Mitigation Program grant funds for the city-wide critical facilities upgrade
project in the amount of $326,250 providing for a 25 percent cash match of $108,750 in
city funds for a total project cost of $435,000 in the event of approval of the application;
providing for acceptance of the award and executing of documents upon approval.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-17
i. AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR A EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
AND ASSISTANCE TRUST FUND MUNICIPAL GRANT: (TR10888) Authorizing the
appropriate city officials to submit an application to the Florida Department of
Community Affairs for Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance Trust
Fund Municipal Competitive Grant Program funds for the Emergency Communications
Equipment Upgrade Project in the amount of $15,813 providing for a 2 to 1 cash match
of $31,626 in city funds for a total project cost of $47,439 in the event of approval of the
application; providing for acceptance of the award and executing of documents upon
approval.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-18
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
ORDINANCES — FIRST READINGS
7. AMENDING CHAPTER 24 AND CHAPTER 10 OF THE TAMARAC CODE:
(TO2106) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading amending Chapter 24 entitled
"Zoning", Article V, "Off Street Parking", Section 24-580, "Specifications" and Chapter
10 entitled, "Land Development Regulations", Article V, "Improvements", Section 10-
186, "Private Accessways" of the City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances to incorporate
and differentiate driveway specifications pertaining to single-family residential and all
other zoning districts, providing for a maximum width of driveways in residential districts,
distinguishing that circular driveways must maintain fifteen feet (15) between driveway
openings with a minimum 7.5 foot radius, and allowing for a grandfather clause (Case
No. 24-Z-05); providing for codification. City Attorney Goren read Temporary Ordinance
2106, Revision #1 on first reading by title. Commissioner Sultanof seconded by Vice
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco moved approval. Commissioner Roberts thanked the
Mayor and City Commission for tabling the item at the last meeting and thanked
Community Development Director King for working out her concerns. On roll call
Commissioner Roberts voted "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner
Portner "yes", Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes".
Motion carried.
APPROVED ON FIRST READING JANUARY 25, 2006
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PUBLIC HEARINGS 9:00 A.M. OR THEREAFTER
ORDINANCES — SECOND READINGS
8. AMENDING CHAPTER 16 PENSIONS AND RETIREMENT, ARTICLE VII —
POLICE OFFICERS PENSION TRUST FUND: (T02107) Motion to adopt Ordinance on
second reading amending Chapter 16, Pensions and Retirement, Article VII — Police
Officers Pension Trust Fund; providing for an annual supplemental retirement benefit to
be funded only from the annual receipts of additional premium tax revenues mandated
under Chapter 185; providing for a savings clause; providing for codification. City
Attorney Goren read Temporary Ordinance 2107, Revision #1, on second reading by
title. Commissioner Roberts seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved approval.
Mayor Schreiber opened the public hearing and Patti Lynn, 6411 NW 58 Street thanked
everyone for working so hard on the ordinance and said the ordinance serves the police
officers of Tamarac well. With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Schreiber closed
the public hearing. On roll call Mayor Schreiber voted "yes", Commissioner Roberts
"yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", and Vice Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
APPROVED ON FIRST READING JANUARY 11, 2006
APPROVED ON SECOND READING JANUARY 25, 2006
ORDINANCE NO.0-2006-04
9. AMENDING CHAPTER 16 OF THE TAMARAC CODE — GENERAL
EMPLOYEES PENSION PLAN: (T02108) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading
amending Chapter 16, Pension and Retirement, Article III, Division 1, Section 16-133 to
provide for an increase of the participant contribution from 5% to 7% of total cash
remuneration paid for services rendered to the city; amending Section 16-219 of
Division 4 to provide, effective February 4, 2006 for normal retirement upon the
attainment of age 55 and 30 years of service; amending Section 16-233 of Division 4 to
provide for an increase of the benefit multiplier to 2.6% for all participants retiring on or
after February 4, 2006; providing for a savings clause; providing for codification. City
Attorney Goren read Temporary Ordinance 2108 on second reading by title.
Commissioner Roberts seconded by Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco moved approval.
Mayor Schreiber opened the public hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed
the public hearing. On roll call Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco voted "yes",
Commissioner Portner "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", and
Commissioner Roberts "yes". Motion carried.
APPROVED ON FIRST READING JANUARY 11, 2006
APPROVED ON SECOND READING JANUARY 25, 2006
ORDINANCE NO.0-2006-05
QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
10. AMENDING PRIOR ZONING — NORTHEAST CORNER OF UNIVERSITY
DRIVE AND SOUTHGATE BOULEVARD RUNNING ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF
SOUTHGATE BOULEVARD FOR 1,005 FEET: (T02109) Motion to adopt Ordinance
on first reading amending prior zoning of certain real estate property, a City -owned
Parcel (Parcel No. 484133010014) from A-1 (Agricultural District) to S-1 (Recreational
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District), lands commonly known as a portion of Tracts 20, 21, 28, 29 of the "Florida
Fruit Lands Company's Subdivision No. 2" Plat, according to the Plat thereof as
recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 102 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida,
located at the northeast corner of University Drive and Southgate Boulevard, running
along the north side of Southgate Boulevard for 1,005 feet (Case No. 1-Z-06); providing
for amendment of the official zoning map to reflect such change. City Attorney Goren
read Temporary Ordinance 2109 on first reading by title. Commissioner Sultanof
seconded by Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco moved approval. City Attorney Goren
explained the quasi-judicial procedures and said the city, as petitioner, waives its quasi-
judicial rights. Community Development Director King gave a presentation.
Commissioner Roberts confirmed the city owns the land. Mayor Schreiber opened the
public hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. City
Attorney Goren said it is not necessary to hold a public hearing on first reading but the
item will be open to public hearing on second reading. On roll call Commissioner
Portner voted "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes", Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco
"yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", and Commissioner Sultanof "yes". Motion carried.
APPROVED ON FIRST READING JANUARY 25, 2006
11. AMENDING PRIOR ZONING — WEST SIDE OF SAWGRASS EXPRESSWAY
FROM SOUTHGATE BOULEVARD SOUTH TO MCNAB ROAD; (T02110) Motion to
adopt Ordinance on _first reading amending prior zoning of certain real estate property,
a City -owned Parcel (Parcel No. 494106000011) from A-1 (Agricultural District) to S-1
(Recreational District), lands commonly known as that portion of Section 6 lying west of
NW 112t' Avenue, less portion description in OR 12245/856 for Expressway and less
portion description in OR 12481/492 for Parcel 135, 1 B and less portion description in
13422/107, located at the west side of the Sawgrass Expressway from Southgate
Boulevard, south to McNab Road (Case No. 2-Z-06); providing for amendment of the
official zoning map to reflect such change. City Attorney Goren read Temporary
Ordinance 2110, Revision No. 1, on first reading by title. Commissioner Roberts
seconded by Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco moved approval. City Attorney Goren
explained the quasi-judicial procedures and said the city, as petitioner, waives its quasi-
judicial rights. Community Development Director King gave a presentation. Mayor
Schreiber asked how one could get to the property and Community Development
Director King explained going west on Commercial Boulevard then north along the dirt
road to Southgate. Commissioner Sultanof spoke about an observation platform on the
property. Community Development Director King responded Broward County and the
City of Tamarac are working to come up with a plan under the Greenways in
conjunction with the linear park at Southgate. Additionally, the MPO is looking into an
overpass over the Sawgrass Expressway for pedestrians and bikes. Commissioner
Sultanof suggested approaching the MPO for federal money to preserve a portion of the
everglades and said he would speak with Broward County Commissioner Jacobs. On
roll call Commissioner Sultanof voted "yes", Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes",
Mayor Schreiber "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes", and Commissioner Portner "yes".
Motion carried.
APPROVED ON FIRST READING JANUARY 25, 2006
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12. REVISED DEVELOPMENT ORDER AND MAJOR REVISED SITE PLAN —
VALLEY BANK EXECUTIVE CENTER: (TR10884) Motion to approve Resolution
issuing Revised Development Order No. 044.1 and granting Major Revised Site Plan
approval for Valley Bank Executive Center to allow the demolition of the existing parking
islands and a small bank teller drive-thru facility and the construction of an additional
8,724 square feet of office/retail space to an existing 3,621 square foot bank facility,
along with landscaping and infrastructure improvements, and authorizing the
appropriate City officials to accept and execute a Blanket Public Safety Ingress/Egress
Easement with Last Chance Inc. of Fort Lauderdale, for the Valley Bank Executive
Center Project, located at 8199 West McNab Road, specifically Lots 1 and 2, Block 24
of the "McNab Commercial Subdivision No. 2" Plat, according to the Plat thereof as
recorded in Plat Book 73 Page 28 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida;
authorizing and directing the City Clerk to record said agreement in the public records of
Broward County, Florida (Case No. 12-SP-05); providing for conditions of approval.
City Attorney Goren read Temporary Resolution 10884 by title. Commissioner Roberts
seconded by Commissioner Portner moved approval. City Attorney Goren explained
the quasi-judicial procedures and Mickie Leonard, property owner, waived her quasi-
judicial rights. Tamara Peacock, Tamara Peacock Company Architects also appeared.
Community Development Director King gave a presentation. Commissioner Portner
confirmed the footprint for the bank would be turned around and asked how much office
space there would be. Ms. Peacock said 8,700 sq. ft. Ms. Leonard stated there would
be an open house when the building is done and the Mayor and City Commission would
be invited. Commissioner Sultanof expressed his concern about the feeder road behind
the building and said he hoped there would be an egress off the feeder road.
Commissioner Sultanof also noted development across the street from the building.
Ms. Leonard said the back part of the property will be landscaped and there is access
through the back of the property and egress space for emergency vehicles. Vice Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco asked if trees indigenous to Florida will be planted and Ms.
Peacock said there will be Laurel Oaks, Cocoplum, and Jacaranda trees on the
property. Commissioner Sultanof asked if the owner has confirmed the trees with
Broward County and Ms. Peacock said the trees are on Broward County's "A" list.
Mayor Schreiber opened the public hearing. Harry Dressler, Tamarac Economic
Development Foundation and City Commissioner -elect, 7545 Banyan Way, Tamarac,
FL said the Foundation believes projects like this one enhance the community and the
Foundation is in support of the development. Stan Kravitz, Kings Point, said when
Hurricane Katrina hit the coast of Mississippi and Alabama, the Laurel Oak trees were
destroyed and became flying missiles which rammed into and destroyed homes. With
no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Schreiber closed the public hearing. On roll call
Commissioner Roberts voted "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner
Portner "yes", Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes".
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-19
13. REVISED DEVELOPMENT ORDER AND NEW DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN —
HALL FOUNTAINS OFFICE/WAREHOUSE: (TR10885) Motion to approve Resolution
issuing Revised Development Order No. 118.1 and granting New Development Site
Plan approval for Hall Fountains Office/Warehouse to allow the construction of a one-
story, 10,846 square foot office/warehouse building with associated parking,
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landscaping and infrastructure improvements, along with a parking waiver for five (5)
spaces where twenty-seven (27) are required and twenty-two are provided, and
authorizing the appropriate City officials to accept and execute a Blanket Public Safety
Ingress/Egress Easement with S&S Worldwide Properties, for the Hall Fountains
Office/Warehouse Project, located at 5500 NW 22" d Avenue, specifically Lots 10 and 11
of the "Tamarac Industrial Park" Plat, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat
Book 63 Page 26 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida; authorizing and
directing the City Clerk to record said agreement in the public records of Broward
County, Florida (Case No. 19-SP-04); providing for conditions of approval. City
Attorney Goren read Temporary Resolution 10885 by title. Commissioner Partner
seconded by Commissioner Roberts moved approval. City Attorney Goren explained
the quasi-judicial procedures and Marshall Levy, MIL Architects, Inc., waived his quasi-
judicial rights on behalf of the applicant. Adam Hall also appeared. Community
Development Director King gave a presentation and said the applicant has agreed to
place a fountain in front of the building. Additionally, they are asking for a 5 parking
space waiver. Commissioner Portner thanked the petitioner for developing in Tamarac
and said this is the beginning of great expansion to Tamarac on the east side.
Commissioner Roberts confirmed there would be no customer traffic generated.
Mayor Schreiber opened the public hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed
the public hearing. On roll call Mayor Schreiber voted "yes", Commissioner Roberts
"yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", and Vice Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-20
END OF QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Commissioner Portner said he would like to see the order of items on the agenda
reversed, with quasi-judicial items moved to the beginning of the agenda as a courtesy
to petitioners and attorneys. Mayor Schreiber said this could be brought up at a future
commission workshop for discussion.
There being no further business to come before the Mayor and City Commission, Mayor
Schreiber adjourned the regular meeting of the city commission at 10:35 a.m.
r
E S HREIBER, MAYOR
MARION SWE SON, CMC
CITY CLERK
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prestigious new communities. Burt by the -
mid- 1990s, theywanted Stwbucks, Kinko's
and , I trails _. community spaces to
combat iso ton:
The first wave of far-flung exurbanites
overshot the mark and found they were
missing civic bonds. So creative builders are
responding to.the new market pressures.,
When you look at the now influential`
master -planned communities -r— Verrado here
in Arizona, or Stapleton neat Denver or
Ladera Ranch in California'— you see that the
old tract homesand enclosed-mAD'Oersion of
suburbia are gone' * These new-�6- 'deVelopments
combine New. Urbanist ideas like mixeduse downtown neighborhoods with lofts over
shops — with the traditional car- and -
backyard -friendly neighborhoods that people.
move to the suburbs to get.
These communities, and the ones planned.
here west of Phoenixitend to offers traditional
cul-de-sac residential areas around amenity -
rich villages — pedestrian=friendiy
streetscapes with shops, rdstauraitts schools,
community centers, theatem and town
squares.
These communities play with diversity.
some mix day care centers and senior centers.
Stapleton has $12Q,000 homes on the same
block as $1 million homes. Aiar6t, common
in Virginia has an urban grid, with a suburban
sense of safety and enclosure.
This is what Joel Koddh calls the Now
Suburbanis in. These new suburban villages,
he says, will:combine with revived older
suburban villages, like Naperville, HI., and
Fullerton, Calif., to create an "archipelago of
villages- — a new sort of landscape that is
neither city nor sprawl.
It's all kin&of amazing: market -tested,
cohesive institutions to counteract the
segmenting and niche-ifying forces of the age.
It's not anti -suburbia; it's go-gosuburbia
growing uP.-
Write to columnistDavid Brooks at The
New York Times; 229 W. 43rd St, New
York, NY 10036. E-mail
dabrooks@nytimes.com.
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