HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-03-08 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
CITY HALL CHAMBERS
WEDNESDAY MARCH 08, 2006
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Schreiber called the regular meeting of the city commission
to order at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 8, 2006 in Chambers at 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 Portner led the pledge of allegiance.
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a. Presentation to Mayor Joe Schreiber and Commissioner Karen L. Roberts by
Vice Mayor Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco and members of the City Commission in
recognition of extended years of service. Mayor Schreiber said he is proud to receive
this award, thanked everyone and added he did a great job making this city what it is
today. Mayor Schreiber acknowledged and credited the commissioners for their efforts
on behalf of the City of Tamarac and said Tamarac is an exceptionally good city and he
hoped it would stay that way and get better. Commissioner Roberts thanked everyone,
especially City Manager Miller and staff for all their help over the years. Commissioner
Roberts also thanked the residents for their support and help over the past nine years.
b. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Schreiber proclaiming the week of
March 12, 2006 as National Safe Place Week. Fire Chief Budzinski accepted and said
safe places throughout Broward County allow us to be a filtering station for youth in
need. Fire Chief Budzinski spoke of the Lipman Center, a volunteer center from
Broward County, who dispatch assistance within 15 minutes of being called from a safe
place.
REPORTS
2. City Commission: Mayor Schreiber said this is his last official meeting for the
City as Mayor and he is proud to have been Mayor of Tamarac. Mayor Schreiber said
he did a great job with the assistance of the commission. The city has improved
immensely and has a great reputation throughout the state. The key is to help people in
the city, as they own the city and deserve the attention of the elected officials.
Commissioner Portner spoke of his trip to Washington with City Manager Miller to visit
with our representatives, and said programs for which Tamarac would like funding were
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presented to our representatives. Commissioner Portner commended City Manager
Miller on a great job presenting the City of Tamarac to our representatives and
Commissioner Portner said he believes we will get federal funding for at least two of our
programs. Commissioner Portner added Tamarac is a great city and our representation
in Washington, D.C. will help us to expand and grow.
Commissioner Roberts said this is her last commission meeting as commissioner, and
nine years have gone by very quickly. Commissioner Roberts thanked everyone for
their help and support and introduced Harry Dressler, the Commissioner -Elect for
District 4.
Commissioner Sultanof had no report.
Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said she has been commissioner for three years and
this is her last meeting as commissioner from District 2. Vice Mayor Flansbaum-
Talabisco said it has been an honor and privilege to serve with her colleagues and she
is proud of all the accomplishments over the past three years. Vice Mayor Flansbaum-
Talabisco thanked staff for all their help over the past three years and thanked the
residents for their support.
3. City Attorney: City Attorney Goren informed the Mayor and City Commission
and public that a lawsuit was filed in Tallahassee by the law firm of Greenberg Traurig
on behalf of the Florida Home Builders' Association. The suit challenges affordable
housing includable zoning and this lawsuit may have a great impact statewide as it
alleges the taking of property for this purpose is unconstitutional. The lawsuit is worth
watching as it may impact our comprehensive plan. City Attorney Goren thanked those
who are leaving the commission for having him as the city's attorney and said it has
been an honor and privilege working with this commission. City Attorney Goren wished
those stepping down good luck, health and happiness and added he looks forward to a
long term relationship with their successors. City Attorney Goren added he is available
should any of the departing commissioners need his assistance.
4. City Manager: City Manager Miller thanked Mayor Schreiber, Commissioner
Roberts and Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco for their service and dedication to the
City of Tamarac and said Tamarac is a better city because of their efforts. City
Manager Miller said both he and his staff wish them God speed and good luck.
Community Development reports the State has allotted an additional $66,000 for
disaster relief funds for those affected by Hurricane Wilma who have already put in
applications for repairs. The City completed its donation of eight surplus vehicles to
Pascagoula, Mississippi and City Manager Miller thanked the Mayor and City
Commission for their approval of this donation. City Manager Miller congratulated
Assistant City Clerk Schneider on receiving his Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC)
designation, and read into the record a letter from IIMC confirming the certification.
(Said letter is attached hereto and incorporated herein as part of these minutes.)
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5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Theresa Hobmeier, 1070 NW 71 Place, Tamarac, FL
congratulated Mayor Schreiber for his hard work on the commission and for doing a
great job for the residents. Ms. Hobmeier thanked both Commissioner Roberts and
Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco for a wonderful job as members of the commission.
Ms. Hobmeier said she has been in contact with Vince Bacardi regarding coordination
of lights in Tamarac and also Betty Smith, 954-847-2600, regarding downed signs along
McNab Road and asked the commission to follow up on these repairs.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Commissioner Portner seconded by Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco 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 February 22, 2006 Special City Commission
meeting.
APPROVED
b. APPROVE the minutes of the February 22, 2006 Regular City Commission
meeting.
APPROVED
C. TASK AUTHORIZATION NO. 06-03E — MATHEWS CONSULTING, INC. — 12-
INCH WASTEWATER FORCE MAIN ALONG NW 82NO STREET FROM NW 75T"
AVENUE TO NUTMEG COURT: (TR10902) Executing Task Authorization No. 06-03E
with Mathews Consulting, Inc., to provide professional services for the design,
permitting, and bidding of the 12-inch wastewater force main along NW 82"d Street from
NW 75t" Avenue to Nutmeg Court, in accordance with the City's Consulting Engineering
Agreement as authorized by Resolution No. R-2001-185, for an amount not to exceed
$50,000.00; approving funding from the appropriate budgeted Utilities Operational and
CIAC accounts; authorizing the appropriate City officials to administer the contract.
RESOLUTION NO.2006-33
d. GRANT APPLICATION — RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM GRANT
FUNDS FOR SOUTHGATE LINEAR PARK DEVELOPMENT PROJECT: (TR10910)
Authorizing submission of an application to the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection for Recreational Trails Program Grant Funds for the Southgate Linear Park
Development Project in the amount of $200,000 providing for a 50:50 cash match of
$200,000 in City funds for a total project cost of $400,000 in the event of approval of the
application; providing for acceptance of the award and executing of documents upon
approval.
RESOLUTION NO.2006-34
e. AUTOMATIC AID AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF LAUDERHILL: (TR10909)
Executing an agreement between the City of Tamarac and the City of Lauderhill for the
provision of cooperative emergency medical and fire protection services through
Automatic Aid.
RESOLUTION NO.2006-35
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f. REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF HURRICANE DAMAGED STREET
LIGHTS: (TR10905) Approving the repair and replacement of hurricane damaged
street lights; utilizing the School Board of Broward County Bid Number 24-052R;
previously awarded to Florida Electric Contracting Service, Inc. for said work in an
amount not to exceed $56,400.00.
RESOLUTION NO.2006-36
g. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT — PROCESSING OF MUNICIPAL PARKING
TICKETS: (TR10915) Approving an Interlocal Agreement with Howard C. Forman,
Clerk of Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit of the State of Florida to provide for
the processing of municipal parking tickets and referral of contested citations to hearing
officers to conduct hearings; authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute the
necessary documents to effectuate this resolution.
RESOLUTION NO.2006-37
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
ORDINANCES — FIRST READINGS
There were no ordinances for first reading.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:00 P.M. OR THEREAFTER
QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
7. DEVELOPMENT ORDER AND PLAT APPROVAL FOR THE "CITY
FURNITURE PLAT"% (TR10912) Motion to approve Resolution issuing Development
Order No. 334 and granting Plat approval for the "City Furniture Plat", requested by
Ronald Fritz of Schwebke-Shiskin & Associates, Inc., located on the east side of Hiatus
Road, north side of McNab Road and the Sawgrass Expressway on the west,
specifically a Replat of a Portion of Tracts 5, 10, 14, 15, 16 and Road Reservations in
the North Y2 of Section 7, Township 49 South, Range 41 East of the "Florida Fruit Lands
Company's Subdivision No. 2", according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 1,
Page 102 of the Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida; Parcel "A" of the "Gould
South Plat", according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 159, Page 11 of the
Public Records of Broward County, Florida; Parcel "C" of the "S & N Plat", according to
the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 154, Page 38 of the Public Records of
Broward County, Florida; Parcel "A" and the 50 Foot Canal Right -Of -Way of the "Tee
Plat No. 1 ", according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 151, Page 32 of the
Public Records of Broward County, Florida; Parcel "A" of the 50 Foot Canal Right -Of -
Way and the 100 Foot Utility Access, Maintenance and Drainage Easement of the "Ash
Plat No. 1 ", according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 166, Page 50 of the
Public Records of Broward County, Florida; said lands lying and being in the City of
Tamarac, Broward County, Florida and being more particularly described in Exhibit "1"
(Case No. 3-P-05); providing for conditions of approval; providing for execution of said
Plat.
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8. REVISED DEVELOPMENT ORDER AND MAJOR REVISED SITE PLAN —
CITY FURNITURE: (TR10913) Motion to approve Resolution issuing Revised
Development Order No. 334.1 and granting Major Revised Site Plan approval to City
Furniture for an approximate 6.47 acre park at the southwest corner of McNab Road
and Hiatus Road, specifically a portion of Tract 16, Section 7, Township 49 South,
Range 41 East 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 (Case No. 27-SP-05); providing for conditions of approval.
Mayor Schreiber asked if both items could be heard together and City Attorney Goren
explained since Items No. 7 and 8 are companion items, they could be heard together
with separate motions on each item.
City Attorney Goren read Temporary Resolution 10912 by title. Commissioner Portner
seconded by Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco moved approval. City Attorney Goren
read Temporary Resolution 10913 by title. Commissioner Portner seconded by Vice
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco moved approval. City Attorney Goren explained the quasi-
judicial procedures and Howard Nelson, Esq., 1 East Broward Boulevard, Ft.
Lauderdale, FL waived his quasi-judicial rights for Items 7 and 8 on behalf of the
petitioner, City Furniture. Director of Community Development King gave a presentation
and said City Furniture wants to have a public/private partnership with the City and
create a campus feel to the property. There will be more park amenities and the park
will have a linear shape and a buffer along McNab Road between City Furniture and the
Isles of Tamarac residences. Two public meetings were held with residents and there
was no opposition to the proposal. Commissioner Sultanof confirmed City Furniture
would move and relocate all amenities for the park as well as pave the parking lot, all at
City Furniture's expense. The increased park will be 9.96 acres and City Furniture will
provide landscaping to create the buffer. Upon approval of the plat, City Furniture
agreed that ingress/egress from their new development would be onto Hiatus Road, not
McNab Road. Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco questioned interruption of services to
people who use the park and Director of Community Development King said as the
facilities are relocated amenities will be taken apart and replaced and there will be as
little disruption as possible until we can open the entire park. Vice Mayor Flansbaum-
Talabisco noted there are potential plans for expansion along Hiatus Road and asked
City Furniture to consider public art along the road. Mr. Nelson said City Furniture is
happy to grow with the City of Tamarac and delighted to discuss public art with the City.
Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco asked if the proposed day care center is only for City
Furniture employees or would it be open to city residents as well and Mr. Nelson said it
will be open to city residents as well as City Furniture staff; however, it is primarily
designed for City Furniture. Commissioner Sultanof asked if the city would be held
harmless with regard to the day care center and Mr. Nelson replied the day care center
would remain on City Furniture property. Commissioner Roberts confirmed the
playground would contain universal amenities as it was originally built and confirmed the
local traffic impact fees are not due at this time but would be at the time of the site plan.
Commissioner Portner said this project proves Tamarac does extremely well and
thanked City Furniture for being a good city partner. City Manager Miller congratulated
Messrs. Koenig and Hasslinger on bringing this complicated arrangement to fruition,
and added this project accommodates the desires of everybody. City Manager Miller
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wished City Furniture many years of success. Mr. Nelson replied City Furniture could
not imagine wanting to grow with another city; Tamarac's staff has been great. Mayor
Schreiber opened the public hearing and Patti Lynn, 6410 NW 58 Street, Tamarac
questioned the difference between light industrial and industrial. Director of Community
Development King explained for Tamarac there is no difference. Ms. Lynn said she
would like to see a jogging trail at the park with step offs for heart healthy exercise.
Bernie Herman, 7877 Granville Drive questioned the buffer between the park and the
buildings and asked if there would be a fence. Director of Community Development
King explained there would be 100+ ft. wide wetland area with no access from the park
to City Furniture's property, with a live barrier. Theresa Hobmeier, 1070 NW 71 Place,
Tamarac, FL questioned the location of the entrance to City Furniture and expressed
concern about traffic. Director of Community Development King said there would be
one main entrance to City Furniture and a northern entrance on Hiatus Road for the day
care facility when it is developed. Traffic was discussed at the public meetings and Mr.
Koenig indicated at that time that truck drivers would be instructed to go south on Hiatus
Road to Commercial Boulevard, and the truck drivers would be reminded of this
periodically. Burt Schneider, 8016 NW 72 Street, Tamarac, FL said the City Furniture
complex is a wonderful accomplishment of the City of Tamarac, bringing industry, job
opportunities, and green areas for residents. Mr. Schneider thanked everyone on the
dais for a wonderful job and for their hard work. Mr. Schneider added whoever fills
Mayor Schreiber's shoes has a big job ahead of them and thanked the Mayor and City
Commission for their work. Herb Hayes, Westwood 20, spoke in favor of the project.
With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Schreiber closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Portner said Tamarac does not allow indiscriminate building. Tamarac
has a tough process to get through and if developers do as well as City Furniture has
done, they will be more than welcome in Tamarac.
On roll call for Item No. 7, Temporary Resolution 10912, DEVELOPMENT ORDER
AND PLAT APPROVAL FOR THE "CITY FURNITURE PLAT": (TR10912) Motion to
approve Resolution issuing Development Order No. 334 and granting Plat approval for
the "City Furniture Plat', requested by Ronald Fritz of Schwebke-Shiskin & Associates,
Inc., located on the east side of Hiatus Road, north side of McNab Road and the
Sawgrass Expressway on the west, specifically a Replat of a Portion of Tracts 5, 10, 14,
15, 16 and Road Reservations in the North Y2 of Section 7, Township 49 South, Range
41 East of the "Florida Fruit Lands Company's Subdivision No. 2", according to the Plat
thereof as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 102 of the Public Records of Palm Beach
County, Florida; Parcel "A" of the "Gould South Plat", according to the Plat thereof as
recorded in Plat Book 159, Page 11 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida;
Parcel "C" of the "S & N Plat", according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book
154, Page 38 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida; Parcel "A" and the 50
Foot Canal Right -Of -Way of the "Tee Plat No. 1 ", according to the Plat thereof as
recorded in Plat Book 151, Page 32 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida;
Parcel "A" of the 50 Foot Canal Right -Of -Way and the 100 Foot Utility Access,
Maintenance and Drainage Easement of the "Ash Plat No. 1 ", according to the Plat
thereof as recorded in Plat Book 166, Page 50 of the Public Records of Broward
County, Florida; said lands lying and being in the City of Tamarac, Broward County,
Florida and being more particularly described in Exhibit 1" (Case No. 3-P-05); providing
for conditions of approval; providing for execution of said Plat, Commissioner Roberts
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voted "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Vice Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-38
On roll call for Item No. 8, Temporary Resolution No. 10913, REVISED
DEVELOPMENT ORDER AND MAJOR REVISED SITE PLAN — CITY FURNITURE:
(TR10913) Motion to approve Resolution issuing Revised Development Order No. 334.1
and granting Major Revised Site Plan approval to City Furniture for an approximate 6.47
acre park at the southwest corner of McNab Road and Hiatus Road, specifically a
portion of Tract 16, Section 7, Township 49 South, Range 41 East 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 (Case No. 27-
SP-05); providing for conditions of approval, Mayor Schreiber voted "yes",
Commissioner Roberts "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Portner
"yes", and Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-39
END OF QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Naomi Nigel, 10902 NW 83 Street spoke of safety issues with regard to the roundabout
being constructed at Southgate Boulevard. Jay Benenson, 10100 NW 83 Street spoke
of the effect the roundabout would have on private property. Commissioner Sultanof
said the issue concerning the driveway of one of the homeowners has already been
resolved. Commissioner Roberts said she spoke with Parks and Recreation Director
Warner regarding the residents' concerns about the location of the roundabout. City
Manager Miller said he would look into the matter. Commissioner Sultanof added
Public Works Director Strain is working with the county so some adjustments should be
made for the roundabout and curbing.
There being no further business to come before the Mayor and City Commission, Mayor
Schreiber adjourned the regular meeting of the City Commission at 8:10 p.m.
MARION SWENSON, CMC
CITY CLERK
Marion Swenson, CMC
City Clerk
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February 28, 2006
Jeffrey L. Miller
City Manager
City of Tamarac
7525 N.W. 88th Avenue
Tamarac, FL 33321-2401
Dear Mr. Miller:
of Municipal Clerks
Thomas Schneider, Assistant City Clerk of the City of Tamarac, FL, has earned the
designation of Certified Municipal Clerk, which is awarded by the International
Institute of Municipal Clerks. Inc.
IIMC grants the CIVIC designation only to those municipal clerks who complete
demanding education requirements; and who have a record of significant
contributions to their local government, their community and state.
The'lnternational Institute of Municipal Clerks, founded in 1947,. has 10,300 members
throughout the United States, Canada and 15 other countries, and the mission of this
global non-profit corporation is to enhance the education opportunities and
professional development of its diverse membership.
In light of the speed and drastic nature of change these days, lifelong learning is not
only desirable, it is necessary for all in local government to keep pace with growing
demands and changing needs of the citizens we serve. Your City can take immense
pride in Thomas's educational accomplishments and achievement of this milestone.
On behalf of the IIMC Board of Directors, I am honored to endorse the conferring of
CIVIC to Thomas Schneider, your Assistant City Clerk. We share your pride in this
achievement and we applaud your support of the role Thomas plays in your City.
Sincerely,
Susan L. Morrow, MMC
President, IIMC
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