HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-04-12 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
CITY HALL CHAMBERS
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2000
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Schreiber called the regular meeting of the City Commission to
order at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 12, 2000.
PRESENT: Mayor Schreiber, Vice Mayor Roberts, Commissioner Portner, Commissioner
Mishkin and Commissioner Sultanof.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Miller, City Attorney Kraft, and Interim City Clerk Swenson.
Mayor Schreiber called for the pledge of allegiance.
1. PRESENTATION by Mayor Schreiber of a proclamation proclaiming May 14-20, 2000
Emergency Medical Services Week. Fire Chief Budzinski accepted and introduced Lt. Gotha
who thanked the Commissioners for their support.
2. PRESENTATION by Mayor Schreiber of a proclamation proclaiming April 24-30, 2000
as Community Development Week. Community Development Director King accepted and
introduced Code Enforcement Manager Diemer who is in charge of the SHIP and CDBG
programs for the City.
3. PRESENTATION by Vice Mayor Roberts of the Ira Wagner Sportsmanship Award to
Jordan Wagner. Vice Mayor Roberts said Ira Wagner was a volunteer and mentor to those
who played sports, and every year one person is chosen as best in the league. This year's
choice is Jordan Wagner, Ira Wagner's son.
4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Burt Schneider, 8016 NW 72 Street spoke about the trees
in the median on 70t" street, and placed photographs into the record showing how the median
looked before and after Broward County cut down the trees. Mr. Schneider spoke about the
need for landscaping on 701" Street and asked the Commissioners to solicit competition from
three new Cable companies, Wide -Open West, RCN, and Seren Innovations.
5. City Commission: Commissioner Mishkin wished everybody Happy Easter and
Passover holidays.
Commissioner Sultanof said the Veterans Affairs Breakfast Rally on April 5th was a very
successful event, and thanked everyone who attended. Commissioner Sultanof attended the
Broward Library Advisory Board, and said the library plans are being presented to the County
for their approval, and an architect has been chosen. Commissioner Sultanof said a traffic
light will be installed at NW 77th and Nob Hill Road. Commissioner Sultanof said the Strategic
Plan is on target.
Commissioner Portner said he spoke with the Secretary of Agriculture in Tallahassee about
the citrus canker disease and he also spoke with Representative Ron Greenstein, to see what
could be done to get the State and Citrus Industry to replace the trees. Commissioner Portner
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said he spent a day training with the firefighters, and thanked Chief Budzinski and the
firefighters for allowing him to participate.
Vice Mayor Roberts wished everyone a Happy Easter and Passover. Vice Mayor Roberts
thanked Mayor Schreiber and Parks and Recreation Director Margoles for being celebrity
baggers at Winn Dixie, Winn Dixie donated 5% of the earnings to the American Cancer
Society.
Mayor Schreiber said the City should continue to move forward, and he looks to the
Commission for continued good work. The City recently celebrated several nice events: the
opening of Hiatus Road and the opening of Satellite City Hall. Mayor Schreiber commended
Building Official Gioia and the Building Department for the wonderful job they did on the
Satellite City Hall. Mayor Schreiber said it was a pleasure to bag groceries for Winn Dixie, and
he wished everyone a healthy holiday.
6. City Attorney_ City Attorney Kraft had no report.
7. City Manager: City Manager Miller recognized Marion Swenson, who is serving as
Interim City Clerk, and David Ofstein, who has returned to Tamarac as a Planning and Zoning
Manager. City Manager Miller said the TAPP program is off to a good start, and it appears we
will exceed our goal of 2,500 customers by June 30". The residential garbage billing program
has begun, and the City's budgeting process is underway. The Fire Department held CPR
classes in Kings Point, with 27 residents in attendance. The Fire Department participated in
the career fair and passed out 500 Firefighter/Paramedic applications. Parks and Recreation
will hold its first annual fishing tournament on April 15th, and the Spring Egg Hunt will be held
on April 22"d. The Mother's Day lunch and fashion show is scheduled for May 11th, and
summer camp information will be available beginning April 22n1, with registration for employees
beginning May 1", and for the general public May 8th
CONSENT AGENDA
Vice Mayor Roberts asked to have Item 8(1) removed from the consent agenda.
Commissioner Portner seconded by Vice Mayor Roberts moved to remove Item 8(I) from the
consent agenda. On roll call Commissioner Portner voted "yes", Vice Mayor Roberts "yes",
Commissioner Mishkin "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes".
Motion carried.
8. Commissioner Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Portner moved to approve all items
on the consent agenda except for Item 8(1). On roll call Commissioner Sultanof voted "yes",
Commissioner Portner "yes", Commissioner Mishkin "yes", Vice Mayor Roberts "yes", and
Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
a. APPROVE the minutes of the March 20, 2000 Special Commission meeting.
APPROVED
b. APPROVE the minutes of the March 22, 2000 Special Commission meeting.
APPROVED
C. APPROVE the minutes of the March 22, 2000 Regular Commission meeting.
APPROVED
d. RECEIPT OF FY99 WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM ANNUAL REPORT:
(TR8967) Receiving Fiscal Year 1999 City of Tamarac Water and Wastewater System
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Annual Report prepared by the City's Consulting Engineers, Hartman & Associates,
Inc., on behalf of the City of Tamarac's Utilities Department as required by Bond
Covenants for continuing disclosure for the Taxable Water and Sewer Utility Revenue
Refunding Bonds Series 1996 and Refunding Bonds Series 1992.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-84
e. SUMMER CAMP USER FEES: (TR8944) Establishing user fees for the City of
Tamarac Parks and Recreation Department Summer Camp Program effective fiscal
year 2000.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-85
f. GRANT -NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION: (TR8966) Accepting
grant funding from the National Recreation & Parks Association/National Football
League in the amount of $1,000; awarding $1,000 in a grant to the Tamarac Youth
Football League; amending the general fund estimated revenues & expenditures in the
amount of $1,000.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-86
g. GRANT -URBAN FORESTRY: (TR8956) Executing an Agreement between the Florida
Department of Agriculture and the City of Tamarac for an Urban and Community
Forestry Grant in the Amount of $5,000 for the production of a Homeowner's Guide to
Proper Tree Care; authorizing a City Match of $1464 in -kind and $4160 in cash from
the Grants Matching Account; amending the Grants Fund Budget.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-87
h. GRANT -MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY: (TR8953) Authorizing
an application for grant funds from the Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Authority.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-88
i. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS GRANT FUNDING (TR8961)
Seeking grant funding from the Florida Department of Community Affairs, Division of
Emergency Management, in the amount of $13,000 to increase existing levels of
service and enhance mitigation in post -hurricane situations by installing oxygen filling
stations at each fire station; authorizing a City match in the amount of $1,800 from the
Grants Matching Fund and $2,534 in in -kind contributions for a total project cost of
$17, 334.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-89
j. AGREEMENT - COORDINATION OF TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED
SERVICES: (TR8921) Executing a Coordination Agreement for Transportation
Disadvantaged Services between Broward County, a Political Subdivision of the State
of Florida, as the Community Transportation Coordinator and the City of Tamarac as
Agency.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-90
k. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT -CITY MANAGER: (TR8977) Amending the terms of
employment of the City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, as set forth in Resolution No. R-99-226.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-91
M. BILL OF SALE ABSOLUTE: (TR8873) Accepting a Bill of Sale Absolute from Pep Boys -
Manny, Moe & Jack, for water distribution system improvements for the Pep Boys Project
located on the northwest corner of NW 73rd Avenue and Commercial Boulevard, for City
ownership.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-92
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n. CULLIGAN WATER COMPANY BILL OF SALE ABSOLUTE: (TR8926) Accepting a
Bill of Sale Absolute from Butters Construction, for water distribution and sewage
collection system improvements for the Culligan Water Company Project, located on
the east side of Hiatus Road south of NW 671h Street, for City ownership.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-93
o. TRANSPORTATION BUS
(1). TRANSPORTATION BUS PURCHASE: (TR8954) Authorizing the purchase of a
passenger bus; authorizing an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $55,836 utilizing
a Florida Vehicle Procurement Program Contract.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-94
(2). FINANCING PASSENGER BUS: (TR8963) Executing and delivering certain
lease documents in connection with the proposed financing of a passenger bus under a
Master Lease -Purchase Agreement between the City and Kislak National Bank;
amending the annual budget of estimated revenues and expenditures for the purchase.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-95
P. SUPPORTING FLORIDA SENATE BILL CS FOR SB 140: (TR8964) Supporting Florida
Senate Bill CS for SB 140; directing the City Clerk to send a copy of this Resolution to the
Broward County Legislative Delegation for consideration during the 2000 Legislative
Session.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-96
q. FEASIBILITY STUDY FIRE STATION #3: (TR8965) Awarding LOI #00-L-03 and
executing an Agreement with Emergency Services Consulting Group to provide a Fire
Station Feasibility and Site Study for an amount not to exceed $36,700, and approve
funding in the amount of $36,700 from the appropriate Fire Rescue accounts.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-97
r. EDUCATION ASSISTANCE POLICY: (TR8969) Approving and implementing the
Education Assistance Policy.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-98
S. PURCHASING FITNESS EQUIPMENT FOR SENIOR & COMMUNITY CENTER:
(TR8973) Approving the purchase of fitness equipment for the fitness room at the
Senior & Community Center, at a cost not to exceed $84,338.00, utilizing the School
Board of Broward County Bid #99-216H; approving funding from the appropriate Parks
and Recreation account.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-99
t. COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR): (TR8974) Receiving the
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Auditor's Reports and Unqualified Opinion,
prepared by Rachlin Cohen & Holtz LLP for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1999.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-100
U. TAMARAC 2000: (TR8976) Receiving the Tamarac 2000: A Strategic Plan for the City of
Tamarac document; adopting the goals of the Tamarac 2000: A Strategic Plan for the City
of Tamarac document.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-101
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
81. DONATION OF COMPUTERS: (TR8962) Donating two previously used personal
computers and one printer to the Tamarac Elementary School, Vice Mayor Roberts requested
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another printer to be donated to Tamarac Elementary School, Vice Mayor Roberts seconded by
Commissioner Sultanof moved to amend Temporary Resolution No. 8962 to read as follows:
Donating two previously used personal computers and two printers to the Tamarac Elementary
School. On roll call Vice Mayor Roberts voted "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner
Portner "yes", Commissioner Mishkin "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Vice Mayor Roberts
seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved approval of Temporary Resolution No. 8962, as
amended. On roll call Vice Mayor Roberts voted "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes",
Commissioner Mishkin "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-102
REGULAR AGENDA
ORDINANCE - FIRST READING
9. AMENDING CHAPTER 10 - LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS: (TO1891)
Motion to adopt Ordinance on first readies amending Chapter 10 of the Tamarac Code,
entitled "Land Development Regulations", Section 10-249 "Same Design and Construction",
by deleting section (C) to remove the conflict with section 10-128(2)(b) "Fire Protection". City
Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance 1891, Revision #3, on first reading by title.
Commissioner Portner seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved approval. On roll call
Commissioner Portner voted "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Mishkin
"yes", Vice Mayor Roberts "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
APPROVED FIRST READING APRIL 12, 2000
QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
10. AMENDING PRIOR ZONING - ALAZHAR SCHOOL -PRIVATE SCHOOL INCLUDING
NURSERY AND KINDERGARTEN: (TO1890) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading,
amending prior zoning of certain real estate property from B-6 (Business District) to B-2
(Community Business District); lands commonly known as Block V, Lots 1 thru 4 of the
"McNab Commercial Subdivision" Plat, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book
74, Page 13 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida, located at 7201 West McNab
Road; Case No. 4-Z-00. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance 1890, Revision #1 on
first reading by title. Commissioner Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Portner moved
approval. Salah Elrowney waived his quasi-judicial rights on behalf of the applicant.
Community Development Director King gave a presentation. Commissioner Sultanof asked
about teacher certification and Mr. Elrowney responded they are certified. Vice Mayor Roberts
asked about the modular buildings for the nursery and kindergarten classes, and Community
Development Director King said they would not look like the usual modular buildings. Vice
Mayor Roberts asked about turn lanes on McNab and Community Development Director King
said Mr. Elrowney agreed to modify the entrance onto McNab to right turn only. Mayor
Schreiber asked about the size of the facility and whether the school is tax exempt.
Community Development Director King responded. Mayor Schreiber opened the public
hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. Vice Mayor Roberts
asked if the surrounding neighbors were notified and Community Development Director King
said they were. On roll call Commissioner Sultanof voted "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes",
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Vice Mayor Roberts "yes", Commissioner Mishkin "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion
carried.
APPROVED FIRST READING APRIL 12, 2000
11. PARKING WAIVER: (TR8927) Motion to adopt Resolution granting a Limited Parking
Waiver of seventy-four (74) spaces to The Jewelry Exchange Center; specifically Parcel "A" of
the "McNab Plaza North" Plat, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 111,
Page 2 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida; located at 7118-7186 North
University Drive; Case No. 5-Z-00. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution No. 8927,
Revision #1 by title. Commissioner Sultanof seconded by Vice Mayor Roberts moved
approval. Tony Fraga waived his quasi-judicial rights. Community Development Director King
gave a presentation. Mayor Schreiber asked if there was an agreement between Jewelry
Exchange and Albertsons to share parking, and Community Development Director King
responded. Vice Mayor Roberts asked whether the parking included the bank and Community
Development Director King responded it did. Mayor Schreiber opened the public hearing, and
with no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. On roll call Commissioner Sultanof
voted "yes", Vice Mayor Roberts "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Commissioner Mishkin
"yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-103
12. SITE PLAN APPROVAL: (TR8951) Motion to adopt Resolution issuing Development
Order No. 317 and Major Revised Site Plan approval for Sunshine Plaza to allow the
demolition of the existing Publix and vacant Eckerds Stores and the construction of a 51,243
square foot Publix prototype store, and facade improvements to the shopping plaza west of
the Old Time Pottery Store, and the facade at the east side of the shopping plaza facing State
Road #7 (US #441); including a parking waiver to allow 9.5 foot (9.5') wide parking spaces and
more than ten (10) spaces in a row without a parking island; located at Commercial Boulevard
and State Road #7 (US #441); pursuant to Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of Tamarac; Case No. 6-SP-00. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution No. 8951,
Revision #2 by title. Commissioner Portner seconded by Vice Mayor Roberts moved approval.
Attorney Joel Gustayson waived his quasi-judicial rights on behalf of the applicant. Mr.
Gustayson introduced Keith Blum, Director of Architecture and Design. Community
Development Director King gave a presentation, and Mr. Gustayson gave a presentation and
thanked City staff for their cooperation. Commissioner Portner said he did not realize the
entire building was going to be torn down, and expressed concern that if they tear down Publix
it will create a debris area. Commissioner Portner asked how long the shopping center would
be under construction and Mr. Blum responded 42 weeks. Commissioner Portner asked if the
County buses would be allowed on the property when Publix is completed, and Mr. Gustayson
said they are working on a solution and he will keep Commissioner Partner informed.
Commissioner Sultanof asked about the renovation, the facade, and the right turn off
Commercial Boulevard, and Luis Barrera, Architect, responded. Commissioner Sultanof said it
is hard to maneuver Commercial Boulevard and 441 to the turnpike, and Mr. Gustayson said
intersection improvements are being planned. Vice Mayor Roberts asked what would happen
to the smaller tenants during the 10-'/z months of construction, and Mr. Blum said the Satellite
City Hall is located in a spot that will not be affected too much. Vice Mayor Roberts said part
of the reason the City placed the satellite City Hall there is because people from the east shop
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at Publix, and now it is not going to be there for 10-1/2 months. It will take a lot of people
away from the center. Vice Mayor Roberts asked how much advance notice the customers
will be given that the Publix store is going to close, and Mr. Blum said he already met with the
tenants and the tenants need to tell their customers. Vice Mayor Roberts asked when
construction will begin, and Mr. Blum said as soon as possible. Vice Mayor Roberts said the
palms need to be replaced, and additional landscaping needs to be added. Commissioner
Mishkin said he is aware that the County and Turnpike Authority are considering revamping
that area and/or adding ingress and egress to the turnpike. He asked how this was going to
affect the plans and if a motel is going to be constructed north of the shopping plaza. Mr.
Gustayson said it is a coordinated effort, and Commissioner Mishkin asked if there was access
from the property to the motel and Mr. Gustayson said there had been no conversation about
that. Commissioner Mishkin was concerned about people coming out of the motel to access
the shopping center, and Community Development Director King responded and said it was
between the 2 parties. Commissioner Mishkin asked that it be taken under consideration.
Vice Mayor Roberts asked about past due fire inspection fees and Community Development
Director King said they have been paid. Mayor Schreiber asked about car stops and
Community Development Director King responded. Mayor Schreiber asked who is doing the
renovation, and Mr. Blum said it is Ramco-Gershenson. Mayor Schreiber expressed concern
about loss of square footage and impact fees, and Community Development Director King
responded. Mayor Schreiber said it would be a good idea to find a location in the parking area
where the buses could park. Mayor Schreiber opened the public hearing. Walter Coghlin,
4806 NW 49 Court, spoke about the 441 corridor, 47t" Terrace and the increase in traffic.
Mayor Schreiber responded. With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Schreiber closed the
public hearing. On roll call Commissioner Portner voted "yes", Vice Mayor Roberts "yes",
Commissioner Mishkin "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes".
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-104
END OF QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
There being no further business to come before the City Commission, Mayor Schreiber
adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
JOE SCHREIBER
MAYOR
CITY OF TAMARAC
MARION SWENSON PPROV AT MEETING OF
INTERIM CITY CLERK
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