HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-04-09 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY APRIL 9, 2003
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Schreiber called the regular meeting of the City Commission
to order at 7:00 p.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: Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco led the pledge of
allegiance.
1. PROCLAMATIONS/SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
a. Presentation by Mayor Schreiber of a proclamation proclaiming April 6, 2003
Parents' and Children's Day. Anita Godfrey, Executive Director, Mental Health
Association of Broward County, accepted and thanked the Mayor and Commission.
b. Presentation by Steve Deckert of Coca Cola of this year's sponsorship check in
the amount of $5,000.00. Mr. Deckert presented the check to Mayor Schreiber and
representatives of TAF. Mayor Schreiber thanked Mr. Deckert and encouraged him to
keep up the good work.
C. Presentation by Mayor Schreiber of a proclamation proclaiming the month of
April 2003 as Records and Information Management month. City Clerk Swenson
accepted and thanked Records Coordinator Lillian Pabon, Assistant City Clerk Tom
Schneider, IT Director Sucuoglu and all city staff involved in records management.
d. Presentation by Mayor Schreiber of a proclamation proclaiming the month of
April 2003 as Fair Housing Standards Act month. Orlando L. Lorie, Field Office
Director, and Kelsey V. Harlow, Chief, Enforcement Branch, HUD Region IV, Miami
Field Office accepted. Mr. Lorie expressed thanks, and spoke about the Fair Housing
Act signed into law in 1968 by President Johnson and HUD's continuing work 35 years
later.
e. Presentation by Mayor Schreiber of a proclamation commending Tamarac Fire
Rescue Services on having passed inspection with no deficiencies in both service
records and vehicles. Medical Director L. Scott Ulin and Chief Budzinski accepted. Dr.
Ulin praised Chief Budzinski and the department for their hard work and dedication.
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Chief Budzinski thanked Dr. Ulin and said the award belongs to Tamarac's firefighters
and paramedics.
f. Presentation by Commissioner Marc L. Sultanof of a Certificate of Appreciation
to the City of Tamarac on behalf of the Lauderdale Lakes Alzheimer's Association.
Mayor Schreiber accepted, expressed thanks and said Tamarac is proud to contribute
to the organization.
g. Presentation by Commissioner Edward C. Portner of a Certificate of Appreciation
to Tony Mijares, United Homes International, on behalf of the Lauderdale Lakes
Alzheimer's Association. Mr. Mijares accepted and thanked everyone.
REPORTS
2. City Commission: Mayor Schreiber had no report.
Vice Mayor Roberts said Broward County District 7 Community Council and BSO
welcome the National Self Defense Be Safe Program strategic action for emergency
response which will be held on May 1st at 7:00 p.m. at the Tamarac Community Center.
Presidents of the homeowners associations and members are invited.
Commissioner Portner asked that his report on the National League of Cities meeting
that he attended on March 8th in Washington, D.C. be entered into the record. (See
attached.) Commissioner Portner said with regard to the HUD proclamation, the Bush
administration has cut HUD funding by 27%. Broward County School Board
Superintendent Till anticipates a $100-$200 million shortage in the school budget and
Commissioner Portner urged everyone to write to their congressmen and senators to try
to reduce the cuts. Children are our future.
Commissioner Sultanof said the 4th Annual Veterans Assembly will be held on April
23rd; adding that our veterans are dying at a rate of 1,500 per day, and it is important to
honor them.
Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco said through her orientation as a new
commissioner she is meeting with department directors and staff. Tamarac's staff is
the best and the residents are in the best hands possible.
3. City Attorney: City Attorney Kraft had no report.
4. City Manager: City Manager Miller reported that on April 24th, Tamarac will host
Take Your Child to Work Day. A full schedule of events is planned, including a visit to
BSO and the Fire Department. On April 22nd, Miller Construction and the City of
Tamarac will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the new fire station and the public is
invited. The City received approval for an Urban and Forestry Grant in the amount of
$10,000 for tree planting on Southgate between Pine Island and Nob Hill Road. City
Manager Miller thanked Special Projects Coordinator Kim Perron, Landscaping
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Supervisor John Engwiller and Assistant City Engineer Mauro Burgio for their work on
obtaining the grant for the city. Tamarac won the Florida City and County Management
Association Award for innovation in communities and technology. Tamarac competed
against cities with populations over 50,000 in the categories of enhancing productivity of
local government employees, reaching new audiences and improving public access
through technology (e-government). City Manager Miller said he will go to Daytona
Beach to accept the award and thanked IT Director Sucuoglu and staff for their efforts
on behalf of Tamarac. Parks and Recreation held the last concert of the season at the
sports complex; over 400 people attended. The Tamarac Veterans Assembly will be
held at the Community Center on April 23rd at 6:00 p.m. This is the only veterans'
assembly event in Broward County.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Rondell Peters, 5884 N. Plum Bay Parkway,
Tamarac, Vince lampieri, 9909 N. Grand Duke, Tamarac and Esther R. Chiddenton,
5772 S. Plum Bay Parkway, Tamarac, spoke about landscaping and buffers on
Commercial Boulevard and Nab Hill Road at Tamarac Commerce Park. Mayor
Schreiber said he received the petition from Mr. Peters and the area will be properly
landscaped when the project is finished. Commissioner Portner suggested Ms.
Chiddenton meet with Community Development Director King to discuss the
landscaping. Ilene Singer, 9539 Weldon Circle, Tamarac, spoke about working
together to make government more visible.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Commissioner Portner seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved the addition
of Temporary Resolution 10103 to the consent agenda as item 6(n). Temporary
Resolution 10103, a Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida,
supporting the City of Pembroke Pines and the City of Weston's opposition to the
establishment of a permanent location for the Broward County Fair in the Town of
Southwest Ranches; directing the City Clerk to transmit a certified copy of this
Resolution to various local officials; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and
providing an effective date. On roll call Commissioner Sultanof voted "yes",
Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", Vice Mayor Roberts
"yes", and Commissioner Portner "yes". Motion carried.
Commissioner Partner seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved approval of all
items on the consent agenda, including 6(n). On roll call Commissioner Flansbaum-
Talabisco voted "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", Vice Mayor Roberts "yes", Commissioner
Portner "yes", and Commissioner Sultanof "yes". Motion carried.
a. APPROVE the minutes of the March 18, 2003 Special City Commission meeting.
APPROVED
b. APPROVE the minutes of the March 26, 2003 Regular City Commission
meeting.
APPROVED
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C. APPROVE the minutes of the March 31, 2003 Special City Commission meeting.
APPROVED
d. SETTING DATE TO APPOINT CHARTER BOARD MEMBERS: (TR10094)
Setting the date to appoint members to the Charter Board.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-70
e. BLANKET PUBLIC SAFETY INGRESS/EGRESS EASEMENT — ARCH
ALUMINUM PROJECT: (TR10071) Executing a Blanket Public Safety
Ingress/Egress Easement with Silverstein Enterprises, Inc., for the Arch
Aluminum Project, located at 10151 NW 67th 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. R2003-71
f. WATER AND SEWER DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT — ST. ANDREWS AT
KINGS POINT PROJECT: (TR10070) Executing a Water and Sewer
Developer's Agreement with St. Andrews at Kings Point, Tamarac, Ltd., for the
St. Andrews at Kings Point Project, located on the east side of Nob Hill Road at
NW 80th Street, requiring 215 ERC's for water and 215 ERC's for sewer;
requiring the payment of $688,000.00 in CIAC fees; authorizing and directing the
City Clerk to record said agreement in the public records of Broward County.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-72
g. REMETERING AGREEMENT — ST. ANDREWS AT KINGS POINT
APARTMENTS: (TR10076) Executing a Remetering Agreement with St.
Andrews at Kings Point, Tamarac, Ltd., for the St. Andrews at Kings Point
Apartments to allow remetering of the water service for the purpose of allocation
of the direct cost of water and sewer service among multiple users subject to the
terms of the applicable developer's agreement and in accordance with City Code
Section 22-30, "Limitations of Use".
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-73
h. SIDEWALK EASEMENT — TAMARAC BUSINESS PARK PROJECT:
(TR10077) Executing a sidewalk easement with Industrial Development Co. of
America, LLLP for the Tamarac Business Park project located at 6200-6320
Hiatus Road authorizing and directing the City Clerk to record said document in
the public records of Broward County.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-74
i. AGREEMENT RENEWAL — SUN -SENTINEL DIRECT: (TR10092) Executing
the Agreement Amendment between the City of Tamarac and Sun -Sentinel
Company providing for the first renewal option of the Agreement with Sun -
Sentinel Company for printing and mailing of Tamarac Resident Newsletters and
printing of Employee Newsletters for a two year term effective April 10, 2003
through April 9, 2005 for an amount not to exceed $95,500 annually.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-75
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i. AUTOMATIC AID AGREEMENT — LAUDERDALE LAKES: (TR10056)
Executing an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Tamarac and the City of
Lauderdale Lakes; allowing for the provision of cooperative automatic fire
services through automatic aid.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-76
k. AGREEMENT — INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES: (TR10068) Awarding
RFP-03-14R to and executing an Agreement with Kirkpatrick Pettis for
Investment Advisory services.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-77
I. SEEKING GRANT FUNDING FROM FEMA THROUGH THE FIREFIGHTERS
ASSISTANCE GRANT: (TR10072) Seeking grant funding in the amount of
$137,738 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency through the
Assistance to Firefighters Grant to hire a training instructor and purchase
materials and equipment to enhance firefighter safety and preparedness
providing for a $84,031 cash match and a total project cost of $221,769.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-78
M. MEDIAN BEAUTIFICATION — PHASE IV-B: (TR10089) Approving certain
streets for median beautification under Phase IV-B of the Seven Year
Comprehensive Street Improvement Program; awarding Bid No. 02-28B to Vila
and Son Landscaping Corporation; authorizing the appropriate city officials to
execute an agreement with Vila & Son Landscaping Corporation; authorizing an
expenditure in an amount not to exceed $3,424,626.61, which represents a
contract award of $3,113,296.92 and a project contingency of $311,329.69;
authorizing the city to make necessary additions, deletions, or revisions to the
Phase IV-B workplan pursuant to Section 6-156 of the code of the City of
Tamarac, Florida; authorizing budgetary transfers as necessary for proper
accounting purposes.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-79
n. SUPPORTING OF THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES AND THE CITY OF
WESTON'S OPPOSITION TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PERMANENT
LOCATION FOR THE BROWARD COUNTY FAIR IN THE TOWN OF
SOUTHWEST RANCHES: (TR10103) Supporting of the City of Pembroke Pines
and the City of Weston's opposition to the establishment of a permanent location
for the Broward County Fair in the Town of Southwest Ranches; directing the
City Clerk to transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to various local officials.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-80
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:00 P.M. OR THEREAFTER
7, AMENDMENT TO LAND USE ELEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN —
"FORT LAUDERDALE TRUCK FARMS SUBDIVISION" PLAT: (TO1998) Motion to
adopt Ordinance on first reading adopting an amendment to the Land Use Element of
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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. City Attorney Kraft read
Temporary Ordinance 1998 on first reading by title and said this item is not quasi-
judicial but is a public hearing. Vice Mayor Roberts seconded by Commissioner
Sultanof moved approval. Mayor Schreiber opened the public hearing and Curt
Rosenfeld, 8511 NW 57 Court, spoke about traffic concerns. With no one else wishing
to speak, Mayor Schreiber closed the public hearing. On roll call Vice Mayor Roberts
voted "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Commissioner
Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
APPROVED ON FIRST READING
8. AMENDMENT TO LAND USE ELEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN —
"WOODLAND VILLAS FIRST ADDITION" PLAT: (T02005) 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 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 N.W. 57th Street
and N.W. 88th Avenue from Commercial to Medium Residential (10-16 du/ac) through
issuance of ninety-six (96) flexibility or reserve units to allow for the construction of
ninety-six (96) residential town home units; comprising of approximately 8.52 gross
acres (Case No. 3-LUA-02); providing for amendment to the Land Use Element to
reflect such change. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance 2005 on first
reading by title and said this item is not quasi-judicial but is a public hearing.
Commissioner Sultanof seconded by Vice Mayor Roberts moved approval. Vice Mayor
Roberts confirmed there would be fewer units on this acreage than allowable under the
land use designation. Mayor Schreiber opened the public hearing and Burt Schneider,
8016 NW 72"d Street, Tamarac, spoke about traffic and the proximity to the two new
schools. Vice Mayor Roberts said this project was discussed at a PTA meeting.
Attorney Gerry Knight, representing the applicant, said there have been discussions
with city and county staff regarding access issues and less traffic will be generated than
if the site was developed for commercial use. Community Development Director King
confirmed that according to the traffic study performed, the number of trips generated
would be reduced by 5,500 under residential use rather than commercial development.
Community Development Director King noted the school board is aware of the project.
Commissioner Partner questioned the location and ingress/egress. Community
Development Director King responded the property is south of the old city hall and was
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platted for two roadways. Walter Coghlan, 4806 NW 491h Court, spoke about traffic on
57th Street and the number of children per unit. With no one else wishing to speak,
Mayor Schreiber 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.
APPROVED ON FIRST READING
QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
9. AMENDING PRIOR ZONING — "WOODLAND VILLAS FIRST ADDITION"
PLAT: (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. City Attorney Kraft said Items 9, 10 and 11 are
companion items and could be considered together and voted on separately. City
Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance 1993, revision #1, on second reading by title.
Commissioner Portner seconded by Vice Mayor Roberts moved approval. City Attorney
Kraft read Temporary Resolution 10037 by title. Commissioner Portner seconded by
Vice Mayor Roberts moved approval. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution
10040 by title. Commissioner Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Portner moved
approval. City Attorney Kraft explained the quasi-judicial procedures for Temporary
Ordinance 1993 and Temporary Resolutions 10037 and 10040, and Attorney Gerald L.
Knight, Holland & Knight, LLP, representing the applicant, waived his quasi-judicial
rights. Commissioner Portner left the meeting at 8:05 p.m. Community Development
Director King gave a presentation. Mayor Schreiber questioned parking and
Commissioner Sultanof asked how u-turns could be prevented at the left hand turn from
Pine Island onto 57th Street. Community Development Director King said parking would
be along the edge of the road in front of the units. Attorney Knight said the turn
configuration already exists, Pine Island is under county jurisdiction and a no u-turn sign
would be county domain. Attorney Knight noted city staff recommended two driveways
to mitigate u-turns and a sign would be discussed with the county. Vice Mayor Roberts
said she favors u-turns at this location, and asked what precautions would be taken to
prevent children at the pool and recreation area from running into the street. Attorney
Knight responded a berm and hedge landscape buffer would be installed; Vice Mayor
Roberts asked for a fence, and Attorney Knight said a fence could be erected providing
it would be allowed by Community Development staff. Mayor Schreiber opened the
public hearing and Ben Chicofsky, 6451 University Drive, asked if this builder is the
same builder as Catalina across from Concord Village. Mayor Schreiber responded in
the affirmative. With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Schreiber closed the public
hearing. On roll call Mayor Schreiber voted "yes", Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco
"yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", and Vice Mayor Roberts "yes". Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2003-06
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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. On roll call Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco voted "yes",
Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Vice Mayor Roberts "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes".
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-81
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. On roll call Commissioner Sultanof voted
"yes", Vice Mayor Roberts "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", and Commissioner Flansbaum-
Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-82
12. DELEGATION REQUEST TO AMEND NOTE — "S&N PLAT NO. TWO" PLAT:
(TR10090) Motion to approve Resolution approving a Delegation Request to amend the
note on the plat to delete the requirement for the second (southern) opening access
point located on Hiatus Road, specifically a portion of Parcel "A" of the "S&N Plat No.
Two" Plat, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 171, Pages 112-115
of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida (Case No. 2-P-03). City Attorney
Kraft said Items 12 and 13 are companion items and could be considered together and
voted on separately. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 10090 by title.
Commissioner Sultanof seconded by Vice Mayor Roberts moved approval. City
Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 10091 by title. Commissioner Sultanof
seconded by Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco moved approval. City Attorney Kraft
explained the quasi-judicial procedures for Temporary Resolutions 10090 and 10091
and Leigh Kerr, Leigh Kerr & Associates, Inc., Land Planning Consultant, representing
the applicant, waived his quasi-judicial rights. Community Development Director King
gave a presentation. Mayor Schreiber asked which street abutted the south side of the
property and Community Development Director King said it abuts Hiatus Road and the
canal. Community Development Director King said this is a multi -tenant facility.
Commissioner Sultanof asked if the property abuts another owner and Mr. Kerr said it
extends to Nob Hill Road. Community Development Director King said Sam Butters is
the owner to the east and the property has access to Nob Hill. Vice Mayor Roberts said
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she wants to be sure Buildings B and C do not back up to Nob Hill Road; Community
Development Director King confirmed the property line is over 600 feet from the road.
Vice Mayor Roberts asked if there would be landscaping in back of the buildings and
Community Development Director King responded in the affirmative. Mayor Schreiber
opened the public hearing and Sam Schwartz, 6451 N. University Drive, suggested
developers present a slide program so the audience can also see the renderings.
Mayor Schreiber said this is a good suggestion. With no one else wishing to speak,
Mayor Schreiber closed the public hearing. On roll call Commissioner Sultanof voted
"yes", Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", and Vice
Mayor Roberts "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-83
13. REVISED DEVELOPMENT ORDER & NEW DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN —
TAMARAC BUSINESS PARK: (TR10091) Motion to approve Resolution issuing
Revised Development Order No. 318.1 and granting New Development Site Plan
approval to Tamarac Business Park to allow the construction of a 116,760 square foot
industrial/office/warehouse facility with associated parking, landscaping and
infrastructure improvements, located at 6200-6320 Hiatus Road, specifically a portion of
Parcel "A" of the "S&N Plat No. Two" Plat, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in
Plat Book 171, Pages 112-115 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida (Case
No. 1-SP-03); providing for conditions of approval. On roll call Commissioner
Flansbaum-Talabisco voted "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", Vice Mayor Roberts "yes",
. and Commissioner Sultanof "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-84
END OF QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Mayor Schreiber
adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
JOE SCHREIBER
MAYOR
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CITY CLERK
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Commissioner Edward C. Portner
Report on National League of Cities Meeting
Washington, D.C. — 3/8-11/03
3-8-03 Having been appointed to the Policy Committee
of the Community and Economic Development our
meeting was held at the Washington Hilton Towers Hotel.
Our meeting started promptly at 3:15 PM. About 100
people were in attendance. We then broke into groups of
about ten people. We spoke about how to retain the jobs
we now have in the United States. A great deal of the
conversations revolved around redevelopment of areas in
our cities, make our work places more attractive and pay
structure benefits. We also spoke on trying to recapture
those jobs that were lost to other countries. There was talk
about asking those foreign countries to increase the wages
and benefits to their labor force. Needless to say, that
became a hot button topic and we spent the better part of an
hour discussing this proposition. Those were then
presented to the NLC's person. The meeting ended about
6:30 PM.
3-9-03 Sunday morning. The general session started at
10:00 AM. The main speaker was Mary Matlin, Former
Executive Assistant to Vice President Chenney. She spoke
about the terrorists and how they harmed our economy.
She spoke about the impending war, the cost of same which
no one knows. She also spoke about the President, faith
based initiatives and how committed he is to that. That,
despite what we have been told, the President can walk and
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chew at the same time. That he is also open to many local
ideas, he does believe in the National League of Cities.
The President is very concerned about terrorists getting
their hands on weapons of mass destruction, very
concerned about his stimulus package and Home Land
security.
Next speaker was the President of the National League of
Cities, Mr. John DeStefano, Mayor of New Haven, CN. He
commended all local officials for their principles and value.
We want strong national defense, clear water and revitalize
the infrastructure. He stated that up to this point we are
spending our own monies on Home Land Securities, as
there have not been any federal monies, though there is a
bill in Congress now for Four Billion Dollars. Mr.
DeStefano also spoke about the "No Child Be Left Behind
Bill" which is the largest unfunded mandate.
Next speaker was Christy Todd Whitman, Administrator of
the E.P.A. Again, clean water and pure air and a clear skies
initiative. She said there has been a reduction in air
pollution of 30% over the last decade. She addressed the
Brown Fields which are contaminated areas that cannot be
used for either commercial or residential areas, that monies
are now being allocated to clean these areas up which in
turn would make them more attractive for development.
We have one such area in Tamarac. Don't panic -it is not
dangerous. Ms. Todd Whitman spoke about modernizing
older coal fuel plants, and also about tax breaks for those
who modernize their plants.
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Next speaker Ron Paige, Secretary of Education, brought
up the "No Child Left Behind Bill" and believes education
is a civil right, that every child has an opportunity to an
education regardless of race, income, creed (don't we all),
to give children who do not learn well other options (but
gave no idea of what the options would be). 91 % of people
interviewed believe in reporting how students fare in
school. Finally the budget for the year 2004 would be 53.1
billion dollars. This is some what lower than the year 2003
Budget ,and finally, that this administration does not believe
more money will insure higher learning.
Next was Ted Stevens, Senator of Alaska. He is the
chairperson of the Appropriations Committee. He has been
in office 35 years. Congress is dealing with the economy
and Home Land Security bills. But gave no answer as to
when they may come to the floor. Wants to explore the
Artic Plain for oil and gas. This has been designated as a
wildlife area and that drilling is allowable. Also, would
like a gas pipe line from Alaska to the lower 48 states,
claims that this alone would create over 200,000 jobs. Says
that drilling the Artic Plain would more than make up any
oil shortage created by the lack of imports from Iraq.
Mary Landrieux, Senator from Louisana. A very
impassioned speaker, whose political roots run very deep.
Her grandfather was an employee of the Louisiana Power
& Light Company. Her father was the Mayor of New
Orleans several times and she was just re-elected to her
second term as Senator. She described the awesome
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responsibility that elected officials bear and that the people
whom we represent can count upon the local officials to do
the right thing. She has four very SHINY points that she
spoke about 1. Education — strong believer in the public
school system, and to remember that we are now not only
raising citizens of the USA but of the World; 2. Leave No
Child Behind — that the program would cost 6-10 Billion
Dollars and the first dime has not been allocated; 3. Home
Land Security; 4. Our short comings in conservation. Her
last statement was this "In the last week of election, she
spent five million dollars. However, her opponent spent
twenty five million dollars ....yet she won!
On the same day I sat in on a Steering Committee for
Community and Economic Development. The City of
Sunrise was there to make a presentation for the Steering
Committee Meeting place and was awarded meeting dates
for the month of October 2003. They beat out two other
cities -Congratulations to Commissioner Scutto for his fine
presentation.
Later that day I attended a meeting of Transportation
Infrastructure and Services — the talk was to reauthorize the
T.E.A. 21 Bills (Transportation, Equity Act of 21st
Century). Emile Frankel, Assistant Secretary of
Transportation. The bill is to be re -introduced to Congress
in about two weeks. They are looking for a growth in
T.E.A. of about 20% at this time. They do not expect an
increase in gasoline taxes to pay for the growth at this time.
A major emphasis will be placed on highway safety. They
will spend more money on that program. A major effort
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will be made on seat belt laws, and a national effort to
reduce D.U.I., a provision to streamline grants for smaller
cities, smarter transportation system and to increase
accountability. The Budget for 2004 will be One Billion
Dollars.
Next was Jeff Squire who works for Senator Jim Jefferes of
Vermont. His proposals were 1. improve safety (needs
more monies); 2. congestion, new idea needed; 3. progress,
assist management, surface transportation, spending needs
to exceed proposal by the administration; 4. freight
delivery, growth.
Next, Sara Klein, Senator Sarbaines Banking Committee.
Involved in Banking Public Transit. Transit benefits the
economy, i.e., gets to the retail areas. Dallas invested into a
light rails system. Maintain balance between federal
matching dollars: ratio 80% federal 20% local.
Administration proposed is 50% - 50%. Transit system
also part of evacuation system and for every billion dollars
invested we create 47,000 jobs.
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Plum Bay Community
Tamarac, Florida
Telephone
Telefax
E-mail
(954) 721-5142
954-718-0213
ravchidden aOoLcom
February 28, 2003
To: City of Tamarac, office of the Mayor
Mayor Joe Schreiber
7525 N.W. 88"' Ave.
Tamarac, Fl 33321
Re: Landscape Buffer between Industrial Zoned Areas and Residential
Dear Mayor:
Please find attached a letter and petition for your review. The residents of the community
of Plum Bay and Plum Harbor are very proud to live in our beautiful city of Tamarac. We
would like to continue that sentiment in hopes that the city officials update the buffer
ordinances separating the different building zones in our city. We will appreciate any help
that you can offer us in coordinating this endeavor. Should you have any questions please
do not hesitate to call us at your convenience. Thank you.
Respectfully,
NV:d Esther I
Mia Coughlin Esther Ravelo Chiddenton
Mia Coughlin
5760 S. Plum Bay Parkway
Tamarac, Florida 33321
(954)721-5142
Esther Ravelo Chiddenton
5772 S. Plum Bay Pkwy.
Tamarac, Florida 33321
(954) 718-0211
cc: Jeffrey L. Miller, City Manager
Community Association Services, Boca Raton
City of Tamarac Building and Zoning Department
Sun Sentinel. News Paper
Plum Bay Community
Tamarac, Florida
Telephone
Telefax
E-mail
954-7180-211
954-718-0213
ravchidden a7aol.com
September 20, 2002
To: City of Tamarac Zoning Division
Building Official
Re: Landscape Buffer between Industrial Zoned Areas and Residential
To Whom It May Concern,
On behalf of the residents of Plum Bay and Plum Harbor, please find this petition for the
implementation of a Landscape Buffer between our Community and the industrial Park
Zone. These areas are located on Nob Hill Road just north of Commercial Blvd.
The residents of Plum Bay and Plum Harbor are quite concerned with the esthetic impact
the buildings will cast on their community.
The current zoning ordinances do call for buffered areas between different zones.
However, the method of landscape is not clearly defined. We would like to see the same
type of landscape buffers that the City of Weston and Coral Springs implement between
Residential zoned areas and Commercial / Industrial Zones.
Along the west edge of Nob Hill Road starting at the north side of Commercial Blvd.
toward the north, we would like to see a high grass berm, lined with trees. The
continuation of the berm that aligns the City Public Works department just north of the
site is an example of what the residents of Plum Bay would like to see. The trees should be
spaced so that the canopies create a buffer from the lights and visual perception of the
buildings. This will buffer the lighting problems and esthetics that will be cast on our
community from the industrial/office buildings and parking areas. This will also add to the
beautification program of the city on such a prominent thoroughfare.
Last year our Community was disturbed by the removal of a portion of trees at the east
side of the lake in order to build the school. We were promised a new tree buffer to
partially compensate for that disturbance. However, nothing has been done as of yet. We
also relied on the city to assist us in that effort and have found that they did not have any
jurisdiction over that private land. This situation is different. We ask that you please help
us maintain the image that we have in our community by assisting us in properly
implementing the landscape ordinances.
As residents of a young community surrounded by empty land, we are all aware that we
will be impacted by growth and change all around us. However, as tax payers, we trust
that updated city zoning codes will protect us from the negative effects that will be cast
from these changes on our residential community. We also have faith that the city officials
will look out for the benefit of property owners and their children. Please see attached the
Newspaper article in reference to the expansion of commercial zones and the impact on
residential areas. Please also see the photographs of how Coral Springs has buffered their
residential areas from commercial zones.
On behalf of the Home Owners of said communities we would like to set up a meeting
with your department to discuss these issues. Should you have any questions please do not
hesitate to call us at your convenience. Thank you.
AM.e,elyCoug in Esther Ravelo Chiddenton
Mia Coughlin Esther Ravelo Chiddenton
5760 S. Plum Bay Parkway 5772 S. Plum Bay Pkwy.
Tamarac, Florida 33321 Tamarac, Florida 33321
(954) 721-5142 (954) 718-0211
cc: Mayor Joe Schreiber, City of Tamarac
Community Association Services, Boca Raton
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