HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-05-24 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
CITY HALL CHAMBERS
WEDNESDAY MAY 24, 2006
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco called the regular meeting of the City
Commission to order at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 in Chambers at
Tamarac City Hall, 7525 N.W. 88th Avenue, Tamarac, FL.
PRESENT: Mayor Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco, Vice Mayor Edward C. Portner,
Commissioner Patte Atkins -Grad, Commissioner Marc L. Sultanof, and Commissioner
Harry Dressler.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, City Attorney Samuel S. Goren, and
City Clerk Marion Swenson.
Todd Silver, Challenger Elementary school student, led the pledge of allegiance.
INTRODUCTION
1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
a. Presentation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco of a proclamation commending
Kathleen Goldstein for her dedication and efforts on behalf of the children and parents
of the City of Tamarac in making our community a safer place to live, work and play.
Ms. Goldstein accepted. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said Todd Silver has been with
Ms. Goldstein since he started school, and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco thought it
would be special for him to be here with Ms. Goldstein today. Commissioner Atkins -
Grad said she is happy that Ms. Goldstein is going to the next level of life and wished
only good things for her. Commissioner Sultanof said he has known Ms. Goldstein for
many years and she has done a marvelous job in Tamarac. Commissioner Sultanof
wished Ms. Goldstein good luck. Vice Mayor Portner said he knows Ms. Goldstein
since she was the principal of Tamarac Elementary School and appreciates all Ms.
Goldstein has done for Tamarac. Commissioner Dressler congratulated Ms. Goldstein
on her retirement. Ms. Goldstein said it has been a wonderful opportunity working in the
City of Tamarac for the past 10-11 years and it has been her good fortune. Ms.
Goldstein said the second week on the job as Tamarac Elementary School Principal the
art room was broken into, and by the time she got to the school the Mayor and three
commissioners were already there; the support she received from the City is not that
which happens in other cities, and she knew at that moment that there would be a
wonderful relationship between the school and the City of Tamarac. Ms. Goldstein
thanked the City of Tamarac for everything done for her and the children and said this
has been a great partnership.
b. Presentation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco of a proclamation to Hilda K.
Gianfala for winning the Gold medal in bowling during the Florida Senior Games. Office
Coordinator Teufel accepted on behalf of Ms. Gianfala.
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2. CifCommission: Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco reported on the Challenger
Picnic the city hosted at the Recreation Center last Saturday, that all of the commission
attended, with the exception of Vice Mayor Portner who was out of town. It was a
moving day for all, and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said she had a lot of fun dancing
with the kids. Last Tuesday evening Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco attended the Holy
Cross Hospital 50th Celebration Senior Idol Competition at Parker Playhouse. Originally
150 seniors from Broward County went to Holy Cross to compete; 12 seniors made the
final cut for Tuesday, three were from Tamarac, one was actually Mayor Flansbaum-
Talabisco's neighbor. At the end of the day, the judges narrowed the 12 competitors to
five, two were from Tamarac, and Don Lad of Tamarac won the competition. Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco sent notes on behalf of the Mayor and City Commission. Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco said she spoke to Holy Cross about the possibility of Tamarac
holding a Senior Idol Competition. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco spoke of the sign board
and radio tower in front of the atrium; these items were purchased for hurricane season
and will be outside the Chambers until 10:30 a.m. today. All are welcome to look at
them. On behalf of the Mayor and City Commission, Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco
congratulated Commissioner and Mrs. Sultanof on the celebration of their 63rd
Anniversary. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco welcomed Lori Plotnick, representing
Representative Ari Porth, and acknowledged Colonel Hayes in the audience.
Vice Mayor Portner had no report.
Commissioner Atkins -Grad reported she has been busy helping constituents resolve
problems, and attended the Hurricane Awareness Program held at Fairhaven 11.
Commissioner Atkins -Grad said she is pleased to note residents are taking hurricane
preparations seriously. Commissioner Atkins -Grad attended the Challenger Picnic at
the Recreation Center and then stayed for the baseball game, which she thoroughly
enjoyed. Commissioner Atkins -Grad said as commission liaison to the schools she was
pleased to attend the Celebration of Excellence for Tamarac Youth at Millennium Middle
School, and she admires their accomplishments. Commissioner Atkins -Grad said the
Family Health Fair at the Tamarac Community Center had lots of entertainment, many
booths and exhibits, and she heard from many who attended from other cities that they
are grateful to Tamarac for allowing them to attend functions at the Tamarac
Community Center. The Countywide Committee meeting regarding homelessness in
was well attended and there is a 10-year plan in the works. Commissioner Atkins -Grad
and Commissioner Dressler attended the League of Cities Workshop for newly elected
officials and Commissioner Atkins -Grad found it very informative.
Commissioner Sultanof spoke of traffic control signals the City is purchasing for use
after a disaster. Tamarac is better prepared and the Code Red has taken off well.
Commissioner Sultanof said he is a great believer is having generators for use after a
disaster and the use of propane gas so the high rise buildings (three and four stories)
operate with non-flammable gas after a disaster.
Commissioner Dressler said he was appointed as liaison to the Employees' Pension
Trust and this is a fiduciary responsibility. The Pension is well managed.
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Commissioner Dressler said he is currently in discussion with the Broward League of
Cities for involvement in the Legislative Advocacy Committee which will deal with key
legislative issues affecting municipalities.
3. City Attorney:. City Attorney Goren reported the City has been successful in the
Armstrong case, and thanked staff for their professionalism in preparing for this matter.
With regard to the Britt case, the advertisement has been placed in the newspaper and
the process is in motion. The final order is being complied with and administration is
coordinating with Financial Services Director Chapman and his department. City
Attorney Goren reported on the following Bills that passed: Eminent Domain, which will
impact the cities; Generators, which has been significantly watered down; Affordable
Housing, which has significant funding attached to it for municipal and statewide
programs to jump start the program; Street Solicitations which significantly regulates
street vendors for 501(c)(3) corporations; and the Homestead Exemption Bill which will
be on the November ballot and has implications for Tamarac.
4. City Manager: City Manager Miller reported in conjunction with his last report
regarding FEMA and the Class 7 rating for flood insurance, those in a special flood
hazard area will receive a 15% premium discount. Community Development reports
that 23 homes are in various stages of rehabilitation or financing through the CDBG and
SHIP programs. Financial Services reports as of May 19th we have submitted $9.8
million in expenditures post Hurricane Wilma; we have received $6.1 million so far. The
City's estimated exposure is $1.1 million. Parks and Recreation reports that 422
children signed up for summer camp. The final Twilight Concert was held on Friday
with 150 in attendance. The Annual Health Fair was held Saturday at the Tamarac
Community Center with 300 in attendance and more vendors than previous years. City
Manager Miller invited everyone to attend the Memorial Day Ceremonies on Monday, at
10:00 a.m. in Veterans Park.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
5. Joe Schreiber, 10504 E. Clairmont Circle, Tamarac, questioned item #7 on the
agenda and asked if the Resolution had previously been voted on. City Attorney Goren
explained the Resolution was initially adopted but the City Commission appropriately
moved to reconsider the item and it has been placed on the agenda for reconsideration.
Mayor Schreiber questioned the change in terms should the November elections be
approved by the electorate and City Attorney Goren explained the intent of the
ordinance.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Vice Mayor Partner seconded by Commissioner Dressler moved approval of all
items on the consent agenda. On roll call Commissioner Sultanof voted "yes",
Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes", Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Commissioner
Dressler "yes", and Vice Mayor Portner "yes". Motion carried.
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a. APPROVE the minutes of the May 10, 2006 Regular City Commission meeting.
APPROVED
b. AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT — LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX
ORDINANCE: (TR10953) Executing the 2006 Amendment to Interlocal Agreement
between Broward County and City of Tamarac providing for division and distribution of
the proceeds of the Local Option Gas Tax imposed by the Broward County Local Option
Gas Tax Ordinance.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-76
C. AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT — FIFTH CENT ADDITIONAL
LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX ON MOTOR FUEL FOR TRANSIT: (TR10954) Executing
the 2006 Amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Broward County and City of
Tamarac providing for division and distribution of the proceeds from the Broward County
Fifth Cent Additional Local Option Gas Tax on Motor Fuel for Transit.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-77
d. AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT — ADDITIONAL LOCAL
OPTION GAS TAX ON MOTOR FUEL ORDINANCE: (TR10955) Executing the 2006
Amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Broward County and City of Tamarac
providing for division and distribution of the proceeds from the Broward County
Additional Local Option Gas Tax on Motor Fuel Ordinance.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-78
e. WATER AND SEWER DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT — COMMUNITY
CHRISTIAN CHURCH: (TR10959) Executing a Water and Sewer Developer's
Agreement with Community Christian Church of Ft. Lauderdale, Inc., for the Community
Christian Church Project located at 10001 West Commercial Boulevard, requiring 10.5
ERC's for water and 8 ERC's for sewer; requiring the payment of $29,100.00 in CIAC
fees; authorizing and directing the City Clerk to record said agreement in the public
records of Broward County.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-79
f. TRAFFIC SIGNAL BID AWARD — HORIZON SIGNAL TECHNOLOGIES:
(TR10963) Awarding Bid Number 06-15B to Horizon Signal Technologies, Inc., for the
purchase of ten (10) trailer mounted emergency portable traffic signals, including the
optional left hand turn signal indicators to provide for traffic safety, authorizing an
expenditure in an amount not to exceed $137,610.00.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-80
g. VOIDING WATER AND SEWER DEVELOPERS AGREEMENT WITH JOSEPH
T. ROMANO; (TR10958) Voiding the Water and Sewer Developer's Agreement with
Joseph T. Romano for Lot #5 of the property located at 5501 NW 22"d Avenue;
releasing the current owner, Holly Geyer Doro, of delinquent guaranteed revenues in
the approximate amount of $395.76; authorizing and directing the City Clerk to record
said nullification in the Public Records of Broward County.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-81
h. FIRST AMENDMENT TO WATER AND SEWER DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT
— WASHINGTON MUTUAL PLAZA (FOR APPLEBEES): (TR10961) Executing a First
Amendment to the Water and Sewer Developer's Agreement with Boca Warehousing,
Inc., for the Washington Mutual Plaza Project, located at 5900 University Drive,
requiring the addition of 4 ERC's for water and 4 ERC's for sewer and an additional
$12,800.00 in CIAC Fees; requiring a total of 24 ERC's for water and requiring a total of
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21.5 ERC's for sewer; totaling the amount of CIAC fees to $72,300.00; authorizing and
directing the City Clerk to record said agreement in the public records of Broward
County.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-82
i. PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF GUARDRAIL AND BARRIER WALL —
CAPORELLA AQUATIC COMPLEX: (TR10957) Approving the purchase and
installation of guardrail and barrier wall from Weekley Asphalt Paving, Inc., at a cost not
to exceed $71,686.00, for the Caporella Aquatic Complex, utilizing the Broward County,
Florida price agreement contract for the repair, maintenance, and installation of
roadway systems, Bid No. H-9-03-242-131; approving funding from the appropriate
capital improvement accounts.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-83
j. CHANGE ORDER — SOUTHGATE BOULEVARD STREETSCAPE
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: (TR10962) Executing Change Order Number 1 to the
agreement between the City of Tamarac and Tenex Enterprises, Inc. for the
construction of additional parking area at northwest end of Southgate Blvd. Streetscape
Improvement Project; authorizing an additional expenditure in an amount not to exceed
$54,361.95 for said purpose.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-84
k. GRANT APPLICATION — 2006 BROWARD BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITY
GRANTS PROGRAM GRANT FOR LANDSCAPING AT SOUTHGATE LINEAR
PARK: (TR10964) Submitting an application to the Broward Beautiful Community
Grants Program in the amount of $10,000 for the provision of landscaping at the
Southgate Linear Park between the Sawgrass Expressway and Nob Hill Road;
providing for acceptance of the award and executing of documents upon approval.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-85
I. CAPRI ENGINEERING LLC AGREEMENT: (TR10967) Approving the
acquisition of back-up building inspection services from Capri Engineering, LLC utilizing
the City of Ft. Lauderdale contract #362-9442; authorizing total annual expenditures for
the services as required for a term of two (2) years with renewal options.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-86
M. SUPPORTING A ONE CENT SURTAX FOR TRANSPORTATION: (TR10968)
Supporting the identification of a one -cent penny surtax for transportation to support an
expanded mass transit system in Broward County (Case No. 8-MI-06).
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-87
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
7. RECONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION R2006-55 OPPOSING NORTH
BROWARD HOSPITAL DISTRICT'S CERTIFICATE OF NEED APPLICATION FOR
NEW HOSPITAL: (TR10943) Reconsideration of Resolution R2006-55 opposing the
North Broward Hospital District's Certificate of Need Application No. 9920 for a Nova
Southeastern/North Broward Hospital District new hospital; directing the City Clerk to
send a copy of this Resolution to Jeffrey N. Gregg, Chief, Bureau of Health Facility
Regulation, Agency for Health Care Administration.
MOTION TO RECONSIDER APPROVED ON APRIL 26, 2006
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TABLED AT THE MAY 10, 2006 MEETING TO THE MAY 22, 2006 WORKSHOP AND
THE MAY 24, 2006 REGULAR MEETING City Attorney Goren read adopted Resolution
R2006-55 by title. Vice Mayor Portner seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved
approval. Commissioner Atkins -Grad seconded by Vice Mayor Portner moved approval
of the North Broward Hospital District's Certificate of Need Application No. 9920 for a
Nova Southeastern/North Broward Hospital District new hospital. Commissioner Atkins -
Grad said after previous vote on the item, she did some research and communicated
with several people and sees no reason not to let this happen. Commissioner Sultanof
said he has no objection at this time as he received documents regarding the
application which make it palatable to him. Commissioner Dressler seconded by
Commissioner Atkins -Grad moved to strike the word `opposed' in the Resolution and
replace with the word `approve' as appropriate throughout the Resolution. City Attorney
Goren explained there are two motions on the table; the original motion to approve the
North Broward Hospital District's Certificate of Need Application No. 9920 for a Nova
Southeastern/North Broward Hospital District new hospital and an alternate motion to
change the wording in the title and substance supporting the District. Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco said she also did a considerable amount of research since the
previous discussion and believes it is our obligation to do everything we can to try to get
a teaching facility in Broward County. Commissioner Dressler asked to have the
question called on his motion. City Attorney Goren explained if the motion passes then
the first motion becomes moot. On roll call Commissioner Dressler voted "yes",
Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Vice Mayor Portner "yes", Commissioner Atkins -Grad
"yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION RECONSIDERED APPROVING THE NORTH BROWARD HOSPITAL
DISTRICT'S CERTIFICATE OF NEED APPLICATION NO. 9920 FOR A NOVA
SOUTHEASTERN/NORTH BROWARD HOSPITAL DISTRICT NEW HOSPITAL
ORDINANCES - FIRST READINGS
8. NOVEMBER ELECTIONS: (T02117) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first
reading submitting to referendum an amendment to Article VI of the City's Charter,
entitled "Qualifications and Elections," Section 6.04, entitled "Elections," to change the
election date in the City to occur in November of even numbered years, pursuant to the
authority set forth in the Special Acts Governing Municipal Elections in Broward County;
amending Article IV of the City Charter, entitled "Legislative," to amend Section 4.02 of
the City Charter, entitled "City Commission; Election, Terms and Qualifications" to
change the terms for the Mayor and Commissioners in coordination with the change in
election date for city elections, to provide for a four (4) year term of office for the Mayor
and City Commissioners, beginning November, 2008 for Districts 1 and 3, and
November, 2014 for the Mayor and Districts 2 and 4; providing for adjustments in the
current terms for the Commissioners in Districts 1 and 3 to extend until the November,
2008 election and the current terms for the Mayor and Commissioners in Districts 2 and
4 until November, 2009; providing that the terms for the Mayor and Districts 2 and 4
commencing in November, 2009, shall extend until November, 2014; amending Article
IV of the City Charter, entitled "Legislative," to amend Section 4.03 of the City Charter,
entitled "Mayor and Vice -Mayor" to change the date for the City's Vice -Mayor to be
elected annually by the City Commission to be no earlier than the third Tuesday of
November; providing for a notice of an advertisement of the referendum election to be
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published in accordance with the Code of Ordinances and the Charter of the City of
Tamarac, Florida, as well as the State of Florida Election Code; providing that this
Ordinance, when adopted, shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the City of
Tamarac, Florida, on the November, 2006, General Election Ballot and shall become
effective as provided by law; providing for conflicts; providing for severability and
providing for an effective date. City Attorney Goren read Temporary Ordinance 2117 on
first reading by title. Commissioner Dressler seconded by Commissioner Sultanof
moved approval. Commissioner Sultanof said this item was brought up by a former
member of the commission because of poor voter turnout and high cost to the residents
for a stand alone election. Commissioner Sultanof spoke of a petition that was
circulated for unlimited terms and said it puzzles him that there would be questions as to
what the Mayor and City Commission is doing with regard to this Ordinance.
Commissioner Sultanof said voter turnout is dismal and he is in favor of allowing the
voters to make the decision on November elections; this is a capable commission. Vice
Mayor Portner spoke of contribution reform and asked the developers and large
corporations to write to the legislators asking for a change in the law limiting the
contributions to $250.00 per election from the current $500.00 per election.
Commissioner Dressler said the strength of this commission lies in the knowledge the
elder commissioners bring to us, in particular Commissioner Sultanof and Vice Mayor
Portner. Commissioner Dressler said he is pleased to hear that previous members of
this commission looked favorably upon moving the elections to November to allow for
more participation on the part of the residents. Commissioner Dressler said he agrees
with campaign financing reform, and added this is a national, state and local issue.
Commissioner Dressler said when he decided to run for City Commission he thought he
would participate in debates to discuss the issues and sell himself to the people, but
soon discovered an absence of opportunities. Commissioner Dressler suggested
community groups host debates. Additionally, staff and the press should encourage
debates. Commissioner Dressler clarified that passing November elections will save us
money and involve more voter turnout. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said this item is of
great importance and she welcomes comments. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco clarified
that we are maintaining the integrity of term limits and passage of the ordinance puts
the question to the voters. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco also addressed the timing of
getting the information to the Broward County Supervisor of Elections in July and
confirmed that if the referendum is passed by the voters it will be put into process, but if
the voters do not pass the referendum then we will have the status quo. Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco added when she was campaigning the question came up
repeatedly and she feels by moving the elections to November it would encourage more
people to participate. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said she supported this issue during
her campaign and supports it now both for cost and for voter turnout. On roll call Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco voted "yes", Commissioner Dressler "yes", Commissioner
Sultanof "yes", Vice Mayor Partner "yes", and Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes". Motion
carried.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING MAY 24, 2006
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PUBLIC HEARINGS 9:00 A.M. OR THEREAFTER
QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
AMENDING PRIOR ZONING — SUNSET POINT PARK — SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
MCNAB ROAD AND HIATUS ROAD: (T02115) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first
reading amending prior zoning of certain real estate property Sunset Point Park from
LI-1 (Light Industrial District) to S-1 (Recreational District), lands commonly known as a
Portion of Tract 16 and a Portion of that certain Right -of -Way in the Northwest '/ of
Section 7, Township 49 South, Range 41 East of the "Florida Fruit Lands Company's
Subdivision No. 2", according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 156, Page 13
of the Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida; together with a Portion of Parcel
"A", "Tee Plat No. 1 ", according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 151, Page
32 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida; also together with a Portion of
Parcel "A", "Ash Plat No. 1 ", according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 166,
Page 50 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida; said lands lying and being
in the City of Tamarac, Broward County, Florida; located at the southwest corner of
McNab Road and Hiatus Road (Case No. 6-Z-06); providing for amendment of the
official zoning map to reflect such change. City Attorney Goren read Temporary
Ordinance 2115 on first reading by title. Vice Mayor Portner seconded by
Commissioner Dressler moved approval. City Attorney Goren explained this is not a
public hearing at first reading. Director of Community Development King gave a
presentation. Rick Hasslinger, Director of Real Estate for City Furniture appeared.
Commissioner Sultanof spoke of traffic and trucks along McNab and wanted to be sure
it was made known there was no access to the Sawgrass Expressway and no parking is
allowed on the swale. Commissioner Sultanof said City Furniture has been a good city
partner. Vice Mayor Portner questioned the Day Care Center proposed by City
Furniture and City Manager Miller said during initial discussions with Mr. Koenig it was
represented to the City that a Day Care Center would be built for City Furniture and
spaces would be available to accommodate City of Tamarac employees. City Manager
Miller asked if that would be available and Mr. Hasslinger said he is familiar with those
discussions but the plan is in its very preliminary stages at this time, however, with
regard to the availability of the Day Care Center for City of Tamarac employees, that is
still in place. After complete fulfillment of spaces for City Furniture employees it will be
open to City staff and residents. Vice Mayor Portner said he is only concerned with City
employees at this time and would like the City Manager and City Furniture to continue
discussions on this matter. Mr. Hasslinger said it is City Furniture's first foray into the
Day Care business and they are not completely knowledgeable in all areas; they need
to find out the legalities and if preferential treatment can be given. City Furniture will not
open its Day Care Center doors until they find out all the information. Vice Mayor
Portner asked about the size of the facility and Mr. Hasslinger said 1,600 sq. ft.
Commissioner Dressler said City Furniture is an outstanding, exemplary citizen of the
business community and he suggested staff work with City Furniture regarding the Day
Care Center, and from a funding viewpoint, Commissioner Dressler said he did not want
City Furniture to think we are coming into this without users paying the appropriate rate.
On roll call Commissioner Atkins -Grad voted "yes", Vice Mayor Portner "yes", Mayor
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Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", and Commissioner Dressler
"yes". Motion carried.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING MAY 24, 2006
8. AMENDING PRIOR ZONING — ST. MORITZ PROJECT — 5902-6030
WOODLANDS BOULEVARD: (TO2116) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading
amending prior zoning of certain real estate property from R-1C (Single -Family
Residential District) to R-3 (Low -Density Multi -Family Residential District), lands
commonly known as that portion of Tract 9 of the "Fort Lauderdale Truck Farms
Subdivision" of Section 11, Township 49 South, Range 41 East, according to the Plat
thereof as recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 31 of the Public Records of Broward County,
Florida, for the St. Moritz Project located at 5902-6030 Woodlands Boulevard (Case No.
4-Z-06); providing for amendment of the official zoning map to reflect such change. City
Attorney Goren read Temporary Ordinance 2116 on first reading by title. Commissioner
Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Dressler moved approval. City Attorney Goren
explained this is not a public hearing. Attorney Gerald Knight appeared on behalf of the
petitioner. Director of Community Development King gave a presentation.
Commissioner Sultanof questioned ingress/egress and whether the Woodlands
Homeowners Association had a say in the ingress/egress. Director of Community
Development King said it is off Woodlands Boulevard, but this side of the street had
nothing to do with the Woodlands Homeowners Association. Vice Mayor Portner
questioned the community to the west of the property, Woodlands Lakes Estates, and
Director of Community Development King said the community is referenced by its plat
name. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco questioned compatibility with surrounding areas
and Director of Community Development King said there are similar communities in the
area. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco noted this project is in District 1 and the Woodlands
referenced by Commissioner Sultanof lies in District 2. On roll call Vice Mayor Portner
voted "yes", Commissioner Dressler "yes", Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes", Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", and Commissioner Sultanof "yes". Motion carried.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING MAY 24, 2006
END OF QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
There being no further business to come before the Mayor and City Commission, Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco adjourned the meeting at 10:27 a.m.
Marion Swenson, CMC
City Clerk
Beth lansbaum-Talabisco, Mayor
May 24, 2006
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