HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-05-10 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
CITY HALL CHAMBERS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2000
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Schreiber called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M., in
Chambers, Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88 Avenue, Tamarac, FL.
PRESENT: Mayor Joe Schreiber, Vice Mayor Karen L. Roberts, Commissioner Edward
C. Portner, Commissioner Larry Mishkin and Commissioner Marc L. Sultanof.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, City Attorney Mitchell S. Kraft and
Interim City Clerk Marion Swenson.
Mayor Schreiber called for the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. PRESENTATION by Commissioner Sultanof of a proclamation congratulating
Commissioner Larry Mishkin on his induction into the Senior Hall of Fame.
Commissioner Mishkin thanked the Mayor, Commissioners, City Manager and City
Attorney for this honor, and acknowledged his wife, Gert Mishkin, who was in the
audience.
2. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: There was no public participation.
REPORTS
3. City Commission: Vice Mayor Roberts thanked the Mayor, Commissioners, City
Manager and City Attorney for supporting Tamarac Elementary School's spaghetti
dinner. Vice Mayor Roberts also thanked Parks and Recreation Director Margoles for
her assistance on the raffle. Vice Mayor Roberts said she and George Stroker were
honored with the PTA Lifetime Award for community service.
Commissioner Partner had no report.
Commissioner Sultanof had no report.
Commissioner Mishkin had no report.
Mayor Schreiber said over a period of time, the Commission should bring government
to the people, and possibly hold meetings at different locations in the City. Mayor
Schreiber said he, Vice Mayor Roberts and Commissioner Sultanof attended the DARE
program at St. Malachy School.
4. City Attorney: City Attorney Kraft had no report.
5. City Manager: City Manager Miller said Tamarac is beginning to be recognized
statewide for its economic development programs. Florida Trend, a foremost business
publication in Florida, mentioned Tamarac in a prominent location, and said Zephyrhills
is relocating to Tamarac. Mayor Schreiber said he read an article in the paper that said
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BellSouth is no longer interested in entering the Cable TV arena, and City Manager
Miller said he has a meeting scheduled with BellSouth and he will report back to the
Commission.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Vice Mayor Roberts seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved approval of all
items on the Consent Agenda. On roll call, Vice Mayor Roberts voted "yes",
Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Commissioner Mishkin
"yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
a. APPROVE the minutes of the April 24, 2000 Special Commission meeting.
APPROVED
b. APPROVE the minutes of the April 26, 2000 Regular Commission meeting.
APPROVED
C. FY 2000-2001 ANNUAL STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP
(SHIP) GRANT ALLOCATION: (TR8958) Amending the State Housing
Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) grant fund budget of estimated revenues and
expenditures in the amount of $426,431 by accepting the Housing Delivery
Goals Chart Strategies for the Local Housing Assistance Plan for State Fiscal
Year 2000-2001 to be utilized according to the City's Local Housing Assistance
Plan; Case No. 6-MI-00.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-116
d. INVESTMENT POLICY: (TR9013) Authorizing a change to the Investment Policy
of the City of Tamarac, Section VII. Authorized and Suitable Investment
Instruments, to include "Commercial Paper" and "Bankers' Acceptance" as
authorized and suitable investment instruments for the City of Tamarac.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-117
e. INTERNET TAX MORATORIUM: (TR9000) Opposing United States
Congressional Action extending the current Internet Tax Moratorium; directing
the City Clerk to send a copy of this resolution to the United States Senators and
Representatives representing the City of Tamarac for consideration.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-118
f. BILL OF SALE ABSOLUTE - PARKWOOD COLONY WEST: (TR8675)
Accepting a Bill of Sale Absolute from Parkwood at Colony West, Inc., for the
water distribution and sewage collection system improvements installed for the
Parkwood at Colony West Project located on the south side of Lagos De Campo
Boulevard between NW 84t" Terrace and South Colony Circle.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-119
g. PERFORMANCE BOND RELEASE - PARKWOOD COLONY WEST: (TR8703)
Releasing a Public Improvement Performance Bond in the form of an Irrevocable
Standby Letter of Credit # L986370 from Union Planters Bank, in the amount of
$37,932.00 subject to the receipt of a One -Year Warranty Bond, in the amount of
$17,367.00 for the water distribution and sewage collection system
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improvements installed by Parkwood at Colony West, Inc., for the Parkwood at
Colony West Project located on the south side of Lagos De Campo Boulevard
between NW 841" Terrace and South Colony Circle.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-120
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
7. CITY'S VOTING DELEGATE & ALTERNATE DEL EGATE-BROWARD
LEAGUE OF CITIES: (TR8986) Motion to adopt Resolution Appointing Commissioner
Edward C. Portner as the City's Voting Delegate to the Broward League of Cities;
appointing Commissioner Marc L. Sultanof as the City's Alternate Delegate to the
Broward League of Cities. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution No. 8986 by
title. Commissioner Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Mishkin nominated
Commissioner Portner as the voting Delegate to the Broward League of Cities. On roll
call Commissioner Portner voted "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner
Mishkin "yes", Vice Mayor Roberts "no", and Mayor Schreiber "no". Motion carried.
Vice Mayor Roberts moved to nominate Mayor Schreiber as the City's Alternate Voting
Delegate to the Broward League of Cities. Mayor Schreiber passed the gavel to Vice
Mayor Roberts and seconded the motion. Vice Mayor Roberts passed the gavel back
to Mayor Schreiber. On roll call Vice Mayor Roberts voted "yes", Commissioner Portner
"no", Commissioner Mishkin "no", Commissioner Sultanof "no", and Mayor Schreiber
"yes". Motion failed.
Commissioner Partner seconded by Commissioner Mishkin nominated Commissioner
Sultanof as the City's Alternate Voting Delegate to the Broward League of Cities. On
roll call Commissioner Portner voted "yes", Commissioner Mishkin "yes", Commissioner
Sultanof "yes", Vice Mayor Roberts "no", and Mayor Schreiber "no". Motion carried.
Commissioner Portner seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved to adopt Temporary
Resolution No. 8986, as amended. On roll call Commissioner Portner voted "yes",
Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Mishkin "yes", Vice Mayor Roberts "no",
and Mayor Schreiber "no". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-121
ORDINANCE FIRST READING
S. DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT WESTPOINT DRI: (TO1895) Motion to adopt
Ordinance on first reading approving a Developer's Agreement for the Westpoint DRI.
City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance 1895 on first reading by title.
Commissioner Portner seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved approval.
Commissioner Sultanof asked for information regarding the original discussions on this
matter. Commissioner Portner asked how much of the property would be developed
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and how much landscaped, and Susan Motley, Attorney for Developer, responded.
Commissioner Portner asked for definition of quality development, and Ms. Motley
responded. Commissioner Portner asked for clarification of heirs, successors and
assigns, and Ms. Motley explained. Vice Mayor Roberts asked that all the
Commissioners be given the same information as Commissioner Sultanof.
Commissioner Sultanof questioned the hotel that was considered for the site at one
time, and Ms. Motley said it might be built as the park grows.
Community Development Director King gave a presentation. Mayor Schreiber asked
how much tax revenue would be generated, and Ms. Motley said approximately
$500,000 per year. Vice Mayor Roberts asked if after Westpoint builds the roads they
will be dedicated to the City, and Ms. Motley and Community Development Director
King said that would be decided later.
On roll call Commissioner Portner voted "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Vice
Mayor Roberts "yes", Commissioner Mishkin "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion
carried.
APPROVED FIRST READING MAY 24, 2000
PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:30 P.M.
9. HOUSING RELOCATION POLICY: (TR8990) Motion to adopt Resolution
authorizing the appropriate City Officials to adopt the "Local Optional Relocation
Assistance Policy" to be included in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for the
City of Tamarac Consolidated Plan and 1" Year Action Plan; Case No. 9-MI-00. City
Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution No. 8990 by title. Commissioner Sultanof
seconded by Vice Mayor Roberts moved approval. Code Enforcement Manager
Diemer gave a presentation. 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. R2000-122
10. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG): (TR8992) Motion to adopt
Resolution adopting the City of Tamarac Annual "Action Plan" in the amount of
$353,000 in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds for HUD Fiscal Year (FY2000); Case
No. 10-MI-00. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution No. 8992 by title.
Commissioner Mishkin seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved approval. Code
Enforcement Manager Diemer gave a _presentation. Vice Mayor Roberts asked when
the application process would start and Code Enforcement Manager Diemer said
October 1. Mayor Schreiber opened the public hearing, and with no one wishing to
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speak, closed the public hearing. On roll call Commissioner Mishkin voted "yes",
Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Vice Mayor Roberts "yes",
and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-123
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
QUASI-JUDICIAL_ HEARINGS
11. SITE PLAN APPROVAL: (TR8928) Motion to adopt Resolution issuing
Development Order No. 315 and granting New Development Site Plan approval to
Sonny's Enterprises to allow the construction of a 102,000 square foot
office/manufacturing building, with associated parking and installation of landscaping
and infrastructure, located at 5605 Hiatus Road in the Tamarac Commerce Park;
specifically a portion of Tract "B" of the "Westpoint Section 7" Plat, according to the Plat
thereof as recorded in Plat Book 162, Page 23 of the Public Records of Broward
County, Florida; Case No. 2-SP-00. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution
8928, Revision #1 by title. Commissioner Portner seconded by Commissioner Sultanof
moved to table Temporary Resolution 8928 to May 24, 2000. On roll call Commissioner
Portner voted "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Vice Mayor Roberts "yes",
Commissioner Mishkin "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
TABLED TO MAY 24, 2000, 9:00 A.M.
12. AMENDING PRIOR ZONING — ALAZHAR SCHOOL -PRIVATE SCHOOL
INCLUDING NURSERY AND KINDERGARTEN: (TO1890) Motion to adopt Ordinance
on second 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 a letter from Salah Elroweny, Project Manager, dated May 8, 2000,
requesting items 12, 13 and 14 on the agenda be tabled to May 24, 2000. Vice Mayor
Roberts seconded by Commissioner Portner moved to table Item #12, Temporary
Ordinance 1890, Item #13, Temporary Resolution 8982, and Item #14, Temporary
Resolution 8981 to the May 24, 2000 Regular City Commission Meeting, at 9:00 A.M. or
as soon thereafter as the items may be heard. On roll call Vice Mayor Roberts voted
"yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner
Mishkin "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
APPROVED FIRST READING APRIL 12, 2000
TABLED TO MAY 24, 2000, 9:00 A.M.
13, SPECIAL EXCEPTION - ALAZHAR SCHOOL-PRIVE SCHOOL INCLUDING
NURSERY AND KINDERGARTEN: (TR8982) Motion to adopt Resolution granting a
Special Exception to allow a not -for profit school to include a nursery and kindergarten
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in a B-2 (Community Business District) zoning category to Alazhar School, located at
7201 West McNab Road; specifically 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; Case No. 3-Z-00.
TABLED TO MAY 24, 2000, 9:00 A.M.
14. DEVELOPMENT ORDER NO. 316 AND MAJOR REVISED SITE PLAN
(TR8981) Motion to adopt Resolution issuing Development Order No. 316 and granting
Major Revised Site Plan approval for Alazhar School to allow the conversion of the
existing building for a not -for profit school with a nursery and kindergarten, located at
7201 West McNab Road; Case No. 5-SP-00
TABLED TO MAY 24, 2000, 9:00 A.M.
END OF QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
There being no further business to come before the City Commission, Mayor Schreiber
adjourned the regular City Commission meeting at 7:40 P.M.
A
MARION SWE SON, CMC
INTERIM CITY CLERK
J SCHREIBER, MAYOR
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