HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-06-09 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY JUNE 9, 2004
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Schreiber called the regular meeting of the City Commission to
order on Wednesday, June 9, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. in Chambers at Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW
88 Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321.
PRESENT: Mayor Joe Schreiber, Vice Mayor Marc L. Sultanof, Commissioner Edward C.
Partner and Commissioner Karen L. Roberts.
ABSENT: Commissioner Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, City Attorney Mitchell S. Kraft and City Clerk
Marion Swenson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Portner led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INTRODUCTION
1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
a. Presentation by Mayor Schreiber of a Proclamation proclaiming the week of June 7,
2004 as "Code Enforcement Officers Appreciation Week" in the City of Tamarac. Code
Enforcement Manager Woods accepted and thanked the Mayor and Commissioners.
b. Presentation by Mayor Schreiber of a Proclamation commending and congratulating
Natalie Broszio — third place winner of the City of Tamarac's Memorial Day Essay Contest.
C. Presentation by Mayor Schreiber of a Proclamation commending and congratulating
Jennifer Bujosa — second place winner of the City of Tamarac's Memorial Day Essay Contest.
d. Presentation by Mayor Schreiber of a Proclamation commending and congratulating
Stacey Martin — first place winner of the City of Tamarac's Memorial Day Essay Contest.
Mayor Schreiber read the proclamations collectively and presented Natalie Broszio, Jennifer
Bujosa and Stacey Martin with their individual proclamations. Tamarac Elementary School
Principal Nancy Seiler and Guidance Counselor Maureen Miller appeared with the essay
winners.
e. Presentation by State Senator Walter "Skip" Campbell and State Representative Stacy
Ritter of a ceremonial check for the $200,000 LWCF program grant for Southgate Linear Park.
Mayor Schreiber accepted. State Representative Ritter said monies are becoming more
difficult to bring home as the fiscal conservatives have taken a greater hold of our funds.
Tamarac has excellent grant writers and staff working on programs for the City and it has been
an honor representing Tamarac these past years. Tara Hopper-Lozowick appeared on behalf
of State Senator Campbell and said Senator Campbell was unable to be at the Commission
meeting this evening, but he wanted Ms. Hopper-Lozowick to tell the City Commission that it is
a pleasure presenting this money to the City of Tamarac.
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REPORTS
2. City Commission: Mayor Schreiber reported on the dedication of Sunset Point Park
this past Saturday and said the park is beautifully landscaped, has picnic pavilions and a
playground for the children. Mayor Schreiber added that he received an anonymous letter,
which he passed on to the City Manager, wherein the writer complained that there are not
enough swings in the park.
Vice Mayor Sultanof reported that he attended the 5th grade graduation at Tamarac
Elementary School this morning, and was very pleased to note some of the students received
presidential awards. Vice Mayor Sultanof added that the newspapers report on the `bad kids'
and he was delighted to see so many students doing so well. Vice Mayor Sultanof said he told
the students they did not do this alone; their parents are their partners. He told the students
we must all have a dream and they can achieve anything they want.
Commissioner Portner reported that Sunset Point Park is a marvelous place to play and the
Mayor did the right thing turning over the letter about the swings to the City Manager.
Commissioner Portner wished Mayor Schreiber and City Clerk Swenson a happy birthday and
added that June 8th was Stacy Ritter's birthday. Commissioner Portner said while he
disagreed with President Reagan's policies he did wish him God's speed.
Commissioner Roberts wished Mayor Schreiber and City Clerk Swenson a happy birthday,
and congratulated the three young ladies who won the Memorial Day essay contest.
Commissioner Roberts said she was unable to attend the service, but heard the essays were
excellent. Commissioner Roberts informed everyone that June 10th is the last day of school
and there will be early dismissal; she asked everyone to drive carefully. Commissioner
Roberts said she is proud to present Community Development Director King the first renaming
of street application, from Woodmont, complete with the required check.
3. City Attorney: City Attorney Kraft had no report.
4. City Manager City Manager Miller congratulated Mayor Schreiber, City Clerk Swenson
and Representative Stacy Ritter on the celebrations of their birthdays. City Manager Miller
reported that the Fire Department's Paramedic Competition Team placed first at the Florida
Medical Training Institute event on June 41h. The team scored 5th in the University of Miami
competition May 26-27. Parks and Recreation reports that Social Services established a new
Arthritis Self Help Class that will be held on Tuesdays and run for six weeks. SHINE and the
veterans' advisor counselors will not be at the Community Center in July or August. Any
questions will be referred to the Senior Connection. Challenge Day, which was held on May
26th was very successful, with over 100 participants. At the Broward Cultural Affairs meeting
last week, Tamarac was singled out for recognition regarding our new Public Art Ordinance.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Burt Schneider, 8016 NW 72nd Street, Tamarac, said even
though he did not agree with 'Reaganomics" he felt it would be appropriate to have a moment
of silence for the passing of President Reagan. Mayor Schreiber agreed and asked for a
moment of silence.
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CONSENT AGENDA
6. Vice Mayor Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Roberts moved approval of all items
on the Consent Agenda. On roll call Vice Mayor Sultanof voted "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes",
Commissioner Roberts "yes", and Commissioner Portner "yes". Motion carried.
a. APPROVE the minutes of the May 26, 2004 Regular City Commission meeting.
APPROVED
b. AMENDMENT TO _DEVELOPMENT _REVIEW. FEE SCHEDULE - "RENAMING OF
STREET" APPLICATION_ (TR10465) Amending the Community Development Department's
Development Review Fee Schedule to reflect the addition of the "Renaming of Street"
application involved in the processing of development applications within the City of Tamarac
for a fee amount of $200.00 (Case No. 15-Z-04).
RESOLUTION NO. R2004-134
C. TASK AUTHORIZATION _FOR FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - .CONSTRUCTION_
MANAGEMENT OF THE 2 MILLION GALLON WATER STORAGE TANK .AND WATER
TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; (TR10454) Executing Task Authorization
No. 04-15E with Eckler Engineering, Inc., to provide professional services for the construction
management of the 2 Million Gallon Water Storage Tank and Water Treatment Plant
Improvements Project, in accordance with the City's Consulting Engineering Agreement as
authorized by Resolution No. R-2001-185, for an amount not to exceed $119,000.00;
approving funding from the 2004 Revenue Bond proceeds; authorizing the appropriate City
officials to administer the contract.
RESOLUTION NO. R2004-135
d. TASK AUTHORIZATIO FOR __ ENGINEERING ._SERVICES . - DESIGN OF
SOUTHGATE _ BOULEVARD STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: (TR10466)
Executing Task Authorization No. 04-17E with Mathews Consulting, Inc. to provide engineering
services for the design of the Southgate Boulevard Streetscape Improvement Project, in
accordance with the City's Consulting Engineering Agreement as authorized by Resolution #R-
2001-185; authorizing an expenditure for said purpose in an amount not to exceed
$105,670.00; authorizing the appropriate City officials to administer the contract.
RESOLUTION NO. R2004-136
e. LOCALMEOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH _ FLORIDA WATER
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MANAGENT DISTRICT: (TR10468) Executing a Local Governmental Agreement between
the South Florida Water Management District and the City of Tamarac for the City of Tamarac
Stormwater Pump Station Rehabilitation Project.
RESOLUTION NO. R2004-137
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:00 P.M. OR THEREAFTER
QUASI-JUDICIAL. HEARINGS
7. SPECIAL EXCEPTION - LA GRANJA PARRL_LLA_ & SEAFOOD_ (TR10462) Motion to
approve Resolution granting a Special Exception to permit the sale and on -site consumption of
alcoholic beverages in a B-2 (Community Business District) zoning category for La Granja
Parrilla & Seafood located at 5701 North University Drive in the Midway Plaza, specifically
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Parcel "A" of the "Midway Plaza" Plat, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book
126, Page 14 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida (Case No. 11-Z-04); providing
for conditions of approval. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 10462 by title.
Commissioner Roberts seconded by Commissioner Portner moved approval. City Attorney
Kraft explained the quasi-judicial procedures and Claudia Sanders, agent, waived her quasi-
judicial rights on behalf of the owner. Community Development Director King gave a
presentation. Vice Mayor Sultanof questioned the hours of operation and confirmed that the
alcohol is for on -site consumption. Community Development Director King replied the hours of
operation are 11:30 a.m.-10.00 p.m. Mayor Schreiber opened the public hearing and with no
one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. On roll call Commissioner Roberts voted
"yes", Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes".
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2004-138
8. PARKING WAIVER — LAUDERDALE LAKES SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH:
(TR10463) Motion to approve Resolution granting a Parking Waiver of five (5) parking spaces
to reduce the number of required parking spaces from twenty-one (21) to sixteen (16) parking
spaces for the Lauderdale Lakes Seventh Day Adventist Church, located at 3701 West
Commercial Boulevard, specifically the south 45.00 feet of Lot 17, and Lots 18 and 19 less the
south 10.00 feet of the "Tamarac Business Center" Plat, according to the Plat thereof as
recorded in Plat Book 61, Page 27 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida (Case No.
10-Z-04); providing for conditions of approval. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution
10463, Revision #1, by title. Vice Mayor Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Roberts moved
approval. City Attorney Kraft explained the quasi-judicial procedures and Pastor Andrew Rolle
waived his quasi-judicial rights. Community Development Director King gave a presentation.
Commissioner Portner questioned the fact that the church is not limited to the hours of 7:00
a.m.-11:00 p.m, and Pastor Rolle said the church might open earlier if, for example, they had a
daycare center. Vice Mayor Sultanof asked what other business is in the vicinty for the use of
parking spaces if necessary, and Pastor Rolle said there is a roofing company with adequate
parking, which is closed in the evenings. Commissioner Roberts confirmed that this public
hearing is not for a daycare center. Mayor Schreiber opened the public hearing and with no
one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. On roll call Mayor Schreiber voted "yes",
Commissioner Roberts "yes", Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes", and Commissioner Portner "yes".
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2004-139
9. REVISED DEVELOPMENT ORDER AND.NEW DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN — SUN -
SENTINEL: (TR10461) Motion to approve Resolution issuing Revised Development Order No.
318.3 and granting New Development Site Plan approval to Sun -Sentinel to allow the
construction of a 49,100 square foot facility with future tenant space, associated parking,
landscaping and infrastructure improvements, including a parking waiver to reduce the size of
eighty-three (83) of the 142 provided parking spaces from the required size of 10' x 18' to 9' x
18' parking spaces, located at 6501 Nob Hill Road, specifically the North Half of the East
Parcel of the "S&N" Plat No. 2" 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. 13-SP-04);
providing for conditions of approval. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 10461 by
title. Commissioner Portner seconded by Vice Mayor Sultanof moved approval. City Attorney
Kraft explained the quasi-judicial procedures and Malcolm Butters, Butters Construction &
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Development, waived his quasi-judicial rights. Community Development Director King gave a
presentation. Vice Mayor Sultanof confirmed the fact that Butters Construction & Development
owned the building and questioned tenant spaces. Mr. Butters replied to make the site
economically feasible for both the Sun Sentinel and Butters Construction; there is space for
Sun Sentinel's expansion as well as any other tenant. Commissioner Portner asked if this is a
leased building and questioned the length of the lease. Mr. Butters stated that the facility
contains office and warehouse functionality; 10,000' of the space is for offices for reporters,
advertising, etc. The balance is for distribution of newspapers to Tamarac, Coral Springs and
Sunrise, and the lease is for 10 years. Commissioner Portner questioned the reduction in size
of the parking spaces, and Mr. Butters explained in the evenings there will be no one else
parked at the facility other than newspaper carriers, and a lot of parking is needed for them.
There are also green area and retention requirements. During the day parking will be utilized
by reporters but very little public traffic. Commissioner Roberts asked if the trucks coming in
and out would be hidden from view and if they would disrupt the residents of Plum Bay/Plum
Harbor. Mr. Butters said the trucks will be on the south side of the property backing up to the
shipping area of Toshiba and will not be seen, nor would they disturb the surrounding
residents. Mayor Schreiber opened the public hearing and with no one wishing to speak,
closed the public hearing. On roll call Commissioner Portner voted "yes", Mayor Schreiber
"yes", Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes", and Commissioner Roberts "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2004-140
END OF QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
There being no further business to come before the City Commission, Mayor Schreiber
adjourned the regular meeting at 7:40 p.m.
MARION SWENSON, CMC
CITY CLERK
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JOE SCHREIBER, MAYOR