HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-03-26 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY MARCH 26, 2003
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Schreiber called the regular meeting of the City Commission
to order at 9:00 a.m. in Chambers at Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88 Avenue,
Tamarac, FL.
PRESENT: Mayor Joe Schreiber, Vice Mayor Karen L. Roberts, Commissioner Beth
Flansbaum-Talabisco, Commissioner Marc L. Sultanof, and Commissioner Edward C.
Portner.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, City Attorney Mitchell S. Kraft, and
City Clerk Marion Swenson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:. Vice Mayor Roberts led the pledge of allegiance. Mayor
Schreiber asked everyone to remain standing for a moment of silence in honor of the
servicemen who lost their lives in Iraq.
1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
a. Presentation by Mayor Schreiber of a proclamation proclaiming the week of May
18-24, 2003 as National Public Works Week. Assistant City Manager/Acting Public
Works Director Cernech accepted and asked those present from public works to stand
and be recognized.
b. Presentation by Mayor Schreiber of a proclamation urging all citizens to support
efforts to protect our trees and woodlands, and proclaiming the City of Tamarac as a
Tree City. Project Manager Dupuis accepted.
C. Presentation by Florida Water and Pollution Control Operator's Association
(FWPCOA) Region VII to the City of Tamarac, award of the Outstanding Web -Site
Award for the Year 2002, in recognition of the utilities' outstanding internet web -site that
exemplifies the World Wide Web's use as a tool in providing service to our customers.
Utilities Director Gagnon made the presentation to the Mayor and City Commission and
thanked Carlo Nuesa and Gary Loney for their work on the website. Mayor Schreiber
accepted the award with grateful appreciation and said Tamarac has the best water in
Florida.
d. Presentation by Mayor Schreiber of a proclamation proclaiming April 10-13, 2003
as Youth Crime Watch of America Awareness Days. BSO Chief Dugger accepted on
behalf of Tamarac's youth and said crime watch is everyone's responsibility.
e. Presentation by Mayor Schreiber of Certificates of Appreciation to the following
City of Tamarac employees who worked to make the City of Tamarac General Election
on March 11, 2003 a successful and smooth election:
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Voting System Technicians (VSTs):
Robert Martin, Precinct 1 J
Rose Cure, Precinct 3J
Dave Moore, Precinct 5J
Horacio Danovich, Precinct 7J
Rosemary Fisher, Precinct 9J
Ken McIntyre, Precinct 11J
Kingman Schuldt, Precinct 13J
Maria Aviles, Precinct 15J
Cindy Martin, Precinct 17J
Paige Mathes, Precinct 19J
Jean Dupuis, Precinct 21J
Melissa Francis, Precinct 22J
Mike Rybak, Precinct 24J
Jeff Moral, Precinct 26J
Frank Pacious, Precinct 27J
Tammy Reed -Holguin, Precinct 30J
Michael C. Cernech
Fran Oney
Tom Schneider
Kurt Schoenfelder, Precinct 2J
Theresa Backer, Precinct 4J
Dave Cake, Precinct 6J
Judy Yacobellis, Precinct 8J
Barbara London, Precinct 10J
Parish Garrett, Precinct 12J
Elena Prescott, Precinct 14J
Scott London, Precincts 16J & 29J
Gary Wainwright, Precinct 18J
Geri Backer, Precinct 20J
Jane Coco, Precinct 21 J
Dania Maldonado, Precinct 23J
Charlene Nevadomski, Precinct 25J
Vinny Rutigliano, Precinct 27J
Claudia Goncalves, Precinct 28J
Phil Yacobellis, Precinct 31J
Field Supervisors:
Mauro Burgio
Levent Sucuoglu
Diane Phillips
Behind the Scenes Assistance:
Kathleen Margoles
Michelle Zimmer
Greg Warner
Kim Perron
Vanessa T. Steinerts
Tom Vreeland
Anand Bagwandeen
George Conroy
Ronald Dukes
Jorge Estrella
Ganesh Seegobin
Juan Ruiz
John Engwiller
Hariram Preetam
Kamal Singh
Willie Conde
Douglas Ritchie
Scott Ramgoolie
Ralph Colucci
Kevin Ellis
Mayor Schreiber and City Manager Miller presented City Clerk Swenson with a plaque
in recognition of leadership skills in organizing the March 2003 election for the City of
Tamarac. City Clerk Swenson thanked everyone for the plaque and said Tamarac's
election went extremely well because of the support and help from all those recognized
at today's meeting.
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REPORTS
2. City Commission: Mayor Schreiber thanked everyone for their support in the
recent election and said everything went very well. There is a new commission and he
looks forward to the next three years. The Commission is always available to listen to
suggestions from the residents. Mayor Schreiber thanked everyone for their
attendance.
Commissioner Sultanof said we have seen the process of democracy and it is a two-
way street. The citizens have the right to petition government; but government also has
the right to respond. Commissioner Sultanof said his responsibility is to the entire city;
the Commission has a voice and the Commission listens carefully to the residents.
Commissioner Sultanof said no one is seeking to punish any portion of the City, and he
answers all his phone calls.
Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco said she is proud and honored to serve as the
Commissioner from District 2, and will do her very best to serve District 2 as well as all
the residents of Tamarac. Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco thanked everyone for
their support; her door is always open and her fellow Commissioners and the City staff
is a terrific group of people. Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco said she received a
request from the residents of the Woodlands to consider the modifications to the
proposed Woodlands Independent District and add the item to today's agenda as Item
#16.
Vice Mayor Roberts thanked all the City employees who helped with the election and
said she wanted Supervisor of Elections Oliphant to be advised that there was a
problem wherein 10 houses in precinct 2J should have been voting for District 4, not
District 2. Vice Mayor Roberts thanked the employee volunteers who helped with
Saturday's Replant Tamarac tree give-away.
Commissioner Portner congratulated those elected and re-elected. Commissioner
Portner said he was in Washington, DC a few weeks ago and recently in Tallahassee,
and he will provide a full report to the Mayor and Commission. Commissioner Portner
commended BSO Chief Ken Dugger on the actions of four deputies, Eckstadt, Bugge,
Wentland and Richter, in their response to a domestic disturbance on Sunday.
Commissioner Portner congratulated the employees who worked for the election and
City Clerk Swenson on a job well done. Commissioner Portner said the company who
received the contract to put out the oil fires in Iraq is the same company Vice President
Cheney was affiliated with before he was elected to the Vice Presidency.
3. City Attorney City Attorney Kraft had no report.
4. City Manager: City Manager Miller reported that the Fire Department smoke
detector program is in full force, and on March 29 they will be at Faircrest 14; Fire
Rescue and the Cadets will assist with installation of smoke detectors. The Fire
Department completed its response to terrorist bombing training, and will participate in
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a regional response drill on May 215t at Pro Player Stadium. Assistant Chief Forsberg
will serve as a grant reviewer for the FEMA Grant Program, of which Tamarac received
$19,000 in 2002. Parks and Recreation reports that it has distributed 209 cell phones
to senior citizens; the phones dial to "911" only, The third and final Tamarac Twilight
Concert will be held on April 4th at the Tamarac Sports Complex. City Manager Miller
reported that he attended a meeting with other City Managers and Dr. Frank Till to
discuss long range plans for school facilities in the community. City Manager Miller said
he would report on the content of the meeting at the next Commission Workshop. BSO
Chief Ken Dugger and City Manager Miller met with Sheriff Ken Jenne regarding
Homeland Security, and City Manager Miller is proud to report that State and Federal
law enforcement agencies are greatly improved, and BSO is prepared to keep Broward
County secure.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Odiel Feyers, 7421 NW 70th Avenue, Tamarac,
congratulated Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco on her election as Commissioner
representing District 2, and spoke about speeders on 70th Avenue. Mr. Feyers asked
about the status of speed humps or other methods to correct the situation. Mayor
Schreiber said the Commission would be briefed on the pros and cons of speed humps
shortly and would then make a determination of how to handle the problem. Lester
Weinberg, 4504 King Palm Drive, Bill Moran, 5107 515t Avenue, Shirley Blank, 5704 S.
Travelers Lane, Tony Vale, 6301 Ironwood Circle, Jack Talabisco, 5215 White Oak
Lane, Harvey Kram, 4802 Queen Palm Lane, Robert Noskin, 4905 Umbrella Tree Lane,
Lawrence Torn, 4500 King Palm Drive, Dr. Stanley Benson, 5305 Sago Palm
Boulevard, and Ronald Miller, 4903 Woodlands Boulevard, all spoke in favor of the
Woodlands Independent District.
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",
Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", Vice Mayor Roberts
"yes", and Commissioner Portner "yes". Motion carried.
a. APPROVE the minutes of the March 12, 2003 city commission meeting.
APPROVED
b. BLANKET PUBLIC SAFETY INGRESS/EGRESS EASEMENT — FUTURE
METALS: (TR10041) Executing a Blanket Public Safety Ingress/Egress
Easement with Future Metals, Inc., for the Future Metals Project, located at
10401 State Street, to provide proper access to the property for municipal
services such as utility, canal, fire and police protection, emergency and other
public safety services; authorizing and directing the City Clerk to record said
document in the public records of Broward County.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-51
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C. TAMARAC PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT -- FUTURE METALS: (TR10045)
Executing a "Tamarac Public Utility Easement" with Future Metals, Inc., for the
Future Metals Project located at 10401 State Street, to allow legal access by
Public Utility Personnel for installing, maintaining and operating various Public
Utility Systems; authorizing and directing the City Clerk to record said agreement
in the public records of Broward County.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-52
d. WATER AND SEWER DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT — WESTPOINT
INDUSTRIAL BUILDING: (TR10047) Executing a Water and Sewer Developer's
Agreement with Butters Construction and Development, Inc., and Westpoint
Industrial, Ltd., for the Westpoint Industrial Building Project, located on the
northwest corner of Hiatus Road and State Street requiring 7.5 ERC's for water
and 5 ERC's for sewer; requiring the payment of $19,500.00 in CIAC fees;
authorizing and directing the City Clerk to record said agreement in the public
records of Broward County.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-53
e. GOVERNOR BUSH'S PROPOSED FY2003-2004 BUDGET — STATE
HOUSING TRUST FUND AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT HOUSING TRUST
FUND: (TR10060) Opposing the portion of Governor Bush's proposed Fiscal
Year 2003-2004 budget that eliminates the State Housing Trust Fund and the
Local Government Housing Trust Fund as dedicated funding sources, and
reduces by approximately $94.5 million the funds available for affordable
housing programs (Case No. 5-MI-03); and authorizing the City Clerk to forward
a copy of the Resolution to the Florida Housing Coalition for inclusion in
correspondence to the State Legislature.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003.54
f. TAMARAC WATER AND SEWER UTILITY EASEMENT — FUTURE METALS:
(TR10042) Executing a "Tamarac Water and Sewer Utility Easement" with
Future Metals, Inc., for the Future Metals Project, located at 10401 State Street,
to allow legal access by City Utility Personnel for installing, maintaining, and
operating the Water Distribution and Sewage Collection System Improvements;
authorizing and directing the City Clerk to record said agreement in the public
records of Broward County.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-55
g. BILL OF SALE ABSOLUTE — FUTURE METALS: (TR10043) Accepting a Bill
of Sale Absolute from Future Metals, Inc., for the Water Distribution and Sewage
Collection System Improvements installed for the Future Metals Project, located
at 10401 State Street, for City ownership; authorizing and directing the City Clerk
to record said document in the public records of Broward County.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-56
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h. WATER AND SEWER DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT — GOLDCOAST OFFICE
BUILDING: (TR10046) Executing a Water and Sewer Developer's Agreement
with Butters Construction and Development, Inc., and Westpoint Goldcoast, Ltd.,
for the Goldcoast Office Building Project, located on the east side of Hiatus Road
between Commercial Boulevard and State Street, requiring 7.5 ERC's for water
and 5 ERC's for sewer; requiring the payment of $19,500.00 in CIAC fees;
authorizing and directing the City Clerk to record said agreement in the public
records of Broward County.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-57
i. BLANKET PUBLIC SAFETY INGRESS/EGRESS EASEMENT - ALLGAR
OFFICE BUILDING: (TR10053) Executing a Blanket Public Safety
Ingress/Egress Easement with Allgar, Inc., for the Allgar Office Building Project,
located at 7820 North University Drive, to provide proper access to the property
for municipal services such as utility, canal, fire and police protection, emergency
and other public safety services; authorizing and directing the City Clerk to
record said document in the public records of Broward County.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-58
j. TAMARAC WATER UTILITY EASEMENT - ALLGAR OFFICE BUILDING:
(TR10054) Executing a "Tamarac Water Utility Easement" with Allgar, Inc., for
the Allgar Office Building Project, located at 7820 North University Drive, to allow
legal access by City Utility Personnel for installing, maintaining, and operating
the Water Distribution System Improvements; authorizing and directing the City
Clerk to record said agreement in the public records of Broward County.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-59
k. APPRECIATION TO THE CITY OF FT. LAUDERDALE FOR ESTABLISHING
THE CALL CENTER FOR THE MARCH 11, 2003 ELECTION: (TR10074)
Expressing the City of Tamarac's appreciation to the City of Ft. Lauderdale for
establishing the call center for the March 11, 2003 election.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-60
I. BILL OF SALE ABSOLUTE - ALLGAR OFFICE BUILDING: (TR10052)
Accepting a Bill of Sale Absolute from Allgar, Inc., for the Water Distribution
System Improvements installed for the Allgar Office Building Project, located at
7820 North University Drive, for City ownership; authorizing and directing the City
Clerk to record said document in the public records of Broward County.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-61
m. CITY COMMISSION RULES OF PROCEDURE: (TR10075) Amending rules of
procedure for the City Commission to outline a process for reconsideration of
items and issues previously considered by the Commission and to provide for
recital of the Pledge of Allegiance at all Commission meetings.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-62
n. REPLACEMENT VEHICLE PURCHASE: (TR10069) Purchasing replacement
vehicles utilizing the Florida Sheriff's Association Bid #02-10-0826 and the
Florida Department of Transportation Bid #FVPP-02-CA-3; authorizing an
expenditure in an amount not to exceed $192,663.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-63
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o. AGREEMENT - FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES: (TR10067) Terminating
the existing agreement dated October 16, 1996 with Public Financial
Management, Inc. and all addenda thereto and executing a new agreement for a
three-year term to provide financial advisory services on an as -needed basis.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-64
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
Vice Mayor Roberts seconded by Commissioner Portner moved to table Item #8,
Temporary Ordinance 1993, second reading; Item #9, Temporary Ordinance 1998, first
reading; Item #10, Temporary Resolution 10037; and Item #11 Temporary Resolution
10040, to the April 9, 2003 regular Commission meeting at or after 7:00 p.m. On roll
call Vice Mayor Roberts voted "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner
Partner "yes", Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes".
Motion carried.
Mayor Schreiber questioned the addition of the Woodlands Independent District to this
agenda without the Commission having had a chance to review the revisions suggested
by the community. City Attorney Kraft explained that with regard to the proposed
revisions it is a procedural matter whether the commission wished to consider these
today or not. There is, however, one significant change, and since outside counsel has
been brought in to review the documents, he would suggest outside counsel render an
opinion prior to the Commission discussing the suggested changes. Vice Mayor
Roberts said she would like to hear from counsel before discussing the changes.
Commissioner Portner suggested Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco ask Mayor
Schreiber to schedule a special session to discuss the changes. Commissioner
Sultanof was in agreement, and said he needs more time to review the documents and
would like more input from the attorneys. Mayor Schreiber said he would schedule a
special meeting as soon as possible, within the parameters of Sec. 4.06 of the Tamarac
Charter, and the item would not be added to the agenda at this time.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 9:00 A.M. OR THEREAFTER
ORDINANCE — SECOND READING
7. AMENDING SECTION 16-233 OF THE TAMARAC CODE -- PENSIONS AND
RETIREMENT: (T02000) Motion to adopt Ordinance on second reading amending the
City of Tamarac Code, Chapter 16, entitled "Pensions and Retirement", Article III,
Pension Plan, Division 4, Benefits, Section 16-233. Benefit Level, providing for an
increase in the benefit multiplier from 2.05% to 2.25% for employees who earn twenty-
five vesting credits; providing for codification. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary
Ordinance 2000, revision #1, on second reading by title. Commissioner Partner
seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved approval. Mayor Schreiber opened the
public hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. On roll call
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Commissioner Sultanof voted "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Commissioner
Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", and Vice Mayor Roberts "yes".
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2003-05
QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
8. AMENDING PRIOR ZONING — "WOODLAND VILLAS FIRST ADDITION":
(TO1993) Motion to adopt Ordinance on second reading amending prior zoning of
certain real estate property (AKA: Woodland Villas First Addition Plat) from B-2
(Community Business District) to R-4A (Planned Apartment Residential District) lands
commonly known as a portion of the "Woodland Villas First Addition" Plat, according to
the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 73, Page 39 of the Public Records of Broward
County, Florida, located at the northwest corner of NW 57th Street and NW 88th
Avenue (Case No. 29-Z-02); providing for amendment of the official zoning map to
reflect such change.
TABLED TO APRIL 9, 2003 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING AT OR AFTER 7:00
P.M.
9. AMENDMENT TO LAND USE ELEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
(TO1998) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading adopting an amendment to the
Land Use Element of the City Comprehensive Plan in accordance with Chapter 163,
Section 163.3184 of the Florida Statutes, concerning a Land Use Plan Amendment
proposal by Holland and Knight, LLP to change the use of land described as a portion
of Tract 15 of the "Fort Lauderdale Truck Farms Subdivision" Plat, according to the Plat
thereof as recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 31 of the Public Records of Broward County,
Florida, located at the northwest corner of NW 79th Avenue and NW 57th Street, from
Commercial to Medium Residential (10-16 du/ac) through issuance of one -hundred
(100) flexibility units to allow for the construction of one -hundred (100) residential
townhome units; comprising of approximately 6.78 net acres and 8.52 gross acres
(Case No. 1-LUA-03); providing for amendment to the Land Use Element to reflect such
change.
TABLED TO APRIL 9, 2003 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING AT OR AFTER 7:00
P.M.
10. SPECIAL EXCEPTION — CATALINA ISLES: (TR10037) Motion to approve
Resolution granting a Special Exception to allow the construction of more than one (1)
principal building on the subject property in an R-4A (Planned Apartment Residential
District) zoning category to Catalina Isles, located on the northwest corner of NW 57th
Street and NW 88th Avenue, specifically a portion of the "Woodland Villas First
Addition" Plat, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 73, Page 39 of the
Public Records of Broward County, Florida (Case No. 28-Z-02); providing for conditions
of approval.
TABLED TO APRIL 9, 2003 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING AT OR AFTER 7:00
P.M.
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11. REVISED DEVELOPMENT ORDER AND NEW DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN —
CATALINA ISLES: (TR10040) Motion to approve Resolution issuing Revised
Development Order No. 212.1 and granting New Development Site Plan approval to
Catalina Isles to allow the construction of a ninety-six (96) unit townhome development
with associated parking, landscaping and infrastructure improvements, located at the
northwest corner of NW 57th Street and NW 88th Avenue, specifically a portion of the
"Woodland Villas First Addition" Plat, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat
Book 73, Page 39 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida (Case No. 31-SP-
02); providing for conditions of approval.
TABLED TO APRIL 9, 2003 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING AT OR AFTER 7:00
P.M.
12. SPECIAL EXCEPTION — RED SNAPPER RESTAURANT: (TR10064) Motion to
approve Resolution granting a Special Exception to allow the operation of a restaurant
within a B-2 (Community Business District) zoning category to Red Snapper Restaurant
located at 4243 West Commercial Boulevard in the Sunshine Plaza shopping center,
specifically a portion of Tracts 7 and 8, Section 13, Township 49 South, Range 41 East
of the "Fort Lauderdale Truck Farms Subdivision" Plat, according to the Plat thereof as
recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 31 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida
(Case No. 6-Z-03); providing for conditions of approval. City Attorney Kraft read
Temporary Resolution 10064 by title. Commissioner Portner seconded by
Commissioner Sultanof moved approval. City Attorney Kraft explained the quasi-
judicial procedures, and Fiona Chevannes; waived her quasi-judicial rights. Community
Development Director King gave a presentation. Mayor Schreiber asked what type
food would be served and the location of the restaurant. Ms. Chevannes said it would
be seafood and it is near the Satellite City Hall. Commissioner Partner asked if this is a
chain restaurant, about the seating capacity, the price range of the meals, and the type
of ambiance. Ms. Chevannes said it is not a chain restaurant, seating capacity is 30
and prices range from $4.00 - $5.00 for lunch to $13.00 for dinners and it is a peaceful,
Caribbean atmosphere. Vice Mayor Roberts asked about the hours of operation and
Ms. Chevannes said from 6:00 a.m. — 2:00 a.m., seven days a week. Mayor Schreiber
opened the public hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing.
On roll call Commissioner Sultanof voted "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes",
Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", and Vice Mayor
Roberts "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2003-65
13. SPECIAL EXCEPTION — PALM ISLAND CLUB APARTMENTS: (TR10066)
Motion to approve Resolution granting a Special Exception to allow the construction of
more than one (1) principal building on the subject property in an R-4A (Planned
Apartment Residential District) zoning category to Palm Island Club Apartments located
at 5098 Island Club Drive; specifically a portion of Parcel "A" of the "Island Club
Apartments Plat, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 122, Page 12
of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida (Case No. 4-Z-03); providing for
conditions of approval. City Attorney Kraft said Items 13 and 14 are companion items
and could be considered together and voted on separately. City Attorney Kraft read
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Temporary Resolution 10066 by title. Commissioner Sultanof seconded by Vice Mayor
Roberts moved approval. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 10065 by title.
Commissioner Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Portner moved approval. City
Attorney Kraft explained the quasi-judicial procedures for Temporary Resolutions 10066
and 10065 and A. Cesar Saavedra, Wynne Building Corporation, and Andre Capi,
Design Kollaborative Architects/Planners, Inc., Senior Project Architect, waived their
quasi-judicial rights. Community Development Director King gave a presentation.
Commissioner Sultanof asked about the reduced parking, use of the hotel parking lot
for overflow and the number of handicap spaces at the hotel. Mr. Wynne said this
would be allowed and a survey showed there is more than enough parking provided at
the complex. Commissioner Sultanof expressed concern about the modifications being
made on Commercial Boulevard and ingress/egress to the complex. Mr. Wynne
explained there is also ingress/egress on State Road 441. Commissioner Partner
expressed his dissatisfaction with the fagade and the catwalks and outside stairways.
Commissioner Portner spoke about beautification to the east side of Tamarac and
asked the developer to change the design to be more in line with those buildings in the
west. Mr. Capi explained this is the final building in this complex and it does fulfill a
need in this area; the units in the other buildings are 100% rented and it is anticipated
that this building will be completely rented as soon as it is complete. The owner wishes
to have this type of design due to economic and safety reasons. Vice Mayor Roberts
said the building will not be seen from Commercial Boulevard, so the design did not
need to be changed, and she understood the security issues built into the design.
There was discussion about an elevator, and Mr. Wynne said if the cost of an elevator
were to be added to the construction, it would not be cost efficient. Mayor Schreiber
opened the public hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing.
On roll call Mayor Schreiber voted "yes", Vice Mayor Roberts "yes", Commissioner
Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", and Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco
"yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-66
14. REVISED DEVELOPMENT ORDER AND MAJOR REVISED SITE PLAN =
PALM ISLAND CLUB APARTMENTS: (TR10065) Motion to approve Resolution
issuing Revised Development Order No. 130.3 and granting Major Revised Site Plan
approval to allow the construction of a 14,688 square foot building with associated
parking and landscaping improvements, including a parking waiver to allow a five (5%)
percent reduction in the total number of required parking spaces to Palm Island Club
Apartments, located at 5098 Island Club Drive, specifically a portion of Parcel "A" of the
"Island Club Apartments" Plat, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book
122, Page 12 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida (Case No. 7-SP-03)
pursuant to Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Tamarac; providing for
conditions of approval. On roll call Mayor Schreiber voted "yes", Vice Mayor Roberts
"yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Partner "no", and Commissioner
Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-67
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15. REVISED DEVELOPMENT ORDER AND NEW DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN —
FIRST EAST SIDE SAVINGS BANK: (TR10059) Motion to approve Resolution issuing
Revised Development Order No. 066.4 and granting New Development Site Plan
approval to First East Side Savings Bank to allow the construction of a 12,140 square
foot, two-story building with four (4) drive-thru teller lanes and one (1) drive-thru ATM
lane with associated parking, landscaping and infrastructure improvements, including a
parking waiver to reduce the number of required parking spaces from sixty-one (61) to
forty-eight (48); located at the northeast corner of Commercial Boulevard and NW 94th
Avenue, specifically Lot 10, Block 10 of the "Lyons Commercial Subdivision Unit No. 2"
Plat, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 69, Page 43 of the Public
Records of Broward County, Florida; requested by Kurt Hezner, Architect, (Case No. 6-
SP-03); providing for conditions of approval. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary
Resolution 10059 by title. Commissioner Portner seconded by Commissioner Sultanof
moved approval. City Attorney Kraft explained the quasi-judicial procedures, and Kurt
E. Hezner, The Hezner Corporation Architectural Services, waived his quasi-judicial
rights. Community Development Director King gave a presentation. Vice Mayor
Roberts questioned the bumper zone and said she would prefer the parking spaces not
be decreased, and asked what types of businesses would be placed in the office
spaces. Community Development Director King said the tenants would have to get
safety inspections and occupational licenses, at which time the permitted uses would
be verified. Vice Mayor Roberts said she is concerned that the tenants might have
large clienteles which would affect the parking. Commissioner Sultanof said banks
need a certain amount of security and if others are allowed to park in the bank parking
lot, the bank must remember it is responsible to maintain the area. Commissioner
Sultanof suggested the bank principles and the school principal have a dialogue and
become partners. Commissioner Partner questioned traffic due to the drive-thru, and
Mr. Hezner explained the new cash dispursement machines which speed up the
process. Commissioner Partner asked about the exterior material and Mr. Hezner said
it is decorative brown face block. Mayor Schreiber suggested the bank put in a
community room and assist the school children in opening bank accounts. Vice Mayor
Roberts asked for more parking spaces. Mr. Hezner assured the commission that if
additional parking is required the bank would make sure it is provided. Mayor Schreiber
opened the public hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing.
On roll call Commissioner Partner voted "yes", Vice Mayor Roberts "yes",
Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", and Commissioner
Sultanof "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2003-68
END OF QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Mayor Schreiber asked City Manager Miller to arrange a meeting for the
Commissioners to look into the proposed revisions to the Woodlands Independent
District.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Mayor Schreiber
adjourned the meeting at 11:10 a.m.
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MARION SWENSON, CM
CITY CLERK
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March 26, 2003
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Mainlands - Section 6
Civic Association, Inc.
4920 N.W. 51st COURT • TAMARAC, FLORIDA 33319 (954) 731-9971
March 24, 2003
Dear Mayor Schreiber and Commissioners
After approximately one and one-half years of on -going negotiations and investigation
by the City of Tamarac and the owners of Sabal Palm Golf Course on the conditions of the
canals and rain ditches that surround our community we have finally received results on the the
deplorable conditions.
I would like to thank Vice Mayor Ed Portner for spearheading the negotiations and the
exemplary assistance by our city manager, assistant city manager and attorneys for their untiring
effort in addressing our community at our civic association meetings on the on -going negotiations
in coming to an acceptable agreement with Sabal Palm Golf Course.
We realize the city expended a lot of money in investigating the situation. The Board of
Directors and the residents of Mainlands Section 6 also want to thank the Public Works
Department for cleaning up our waterways of weeds and the deplorable conditions. They worked
diligently for many weeks and we commend the crew that helped us out in this matter.
There has been nothing but compliments and accolades by our residents on how the Public
Works Department, the city and whoever was involved in fulfilling their duties in cleaning up
our community. Words cannot express the gratitude of the community.
We hope that this interest in our community will continue in the future and we wish the
mayor, vice mayor and commissioners much success in governing our city in the future.
Thank You
Bill Moran, President
For the Board of Directors
GOOD MORNING MAYOR, VICE MAYOR AND
COMMISSIONERS. *** I AM HERE TO ASK THE
COMMISSION TO FIND A WAY THAT WILL ENABLE
THE WOODLANDS TO CONTINUE TO BE A QUALITY
COMMUNITY OF SINGLE FAMILY HOMES.
ALL OF US PURCHASED HOMES WITH DEED
RESTRICTIONS WHICH PROVIDED FOR CERTAIN
COMMUNITY STANDARDS. THESE DEED
RESTRICTIONS ALSO PROVIDED FOR THE
COLLECTION FROM EACH RESIDENT A FAIR SHARE
OF THE COSTS OF MAINTAINING THE COMMUNITY
CLUB HOUSES, COMMON GROUNDS, SPECIAL
SECURITY, AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF A HOME
OWNERS' ASSOCIATION.
AS WE ALL KNOW, THE FLORIDA STATE
LEGISLATURE PASSED A BILL MAKING OUR DEED
RESTRICTIONS NULL AND VOID. ALL WE NEED, AND
WHAT THE MAJORITY OF OUR RESIDENTS WANT IS
THAT THESE ELEMENTS OF THE DEED
RESTRICTIONS BE RESTORED.
IT APPEARS TO ME THAT THE COMMISSION MUST
TAKE A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN ENABLING THE
WOODLANDS TO CONTINUE TO BE A VALUABLE
ASSET TO THE CITY OF TAMARAC. THIS WILL ONLY
HAPPEN BY GIVING BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY THE
CONTROLS PROVIDED FOR IN THE REFERRED TO
DEED RESTRICTIONS.
NOW IS THE TIME FOR THE CITY TO HELP PRESERVE
THIS COMMUNITY. IT CALLS FOR INNOVATIVE
COOPERATION AND AN UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT
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THE BROWARD COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION
IS ATTEMPTING TO DO FOR OUR COMMUNITY.
THERE IS NOTHING IN THEIR PROPOSED
LEGISLATION THAT WILL IMPACT THE CITY
NEGATIVELY.
IF THE CITY BY ITSELF CAN GIVE BACK TO OUR
COMMUNITY THE EQUIVALENT OF OUR LOST DEED
RESTRICTIONS WITHOUT THE STATE'S
INDEPENDENT DISTRICT LEGISLATION THEN LET
.THE CITY ACT NOW. PROCRASTINATION WILL ONLY
CAUSE OUR COMMUNITY TO DETERIORATE.
THANK YOU FOR LISTENING. I HAVE A COPY OF
THESE REMARKS FOR THE CITY CLERK'S RECORDS.
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