HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-06-14 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
CITY HALL CHAMBERS
WEDNESDAY JUNE 14, 2006
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco called the regular meeting of the City
Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 in Chambers at
Tamarac City Hall, 7525 N.W. 881h Avenue, Tamarac, FL.
PRESENT: Mayor Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco, Vice Mayor Edward C. Portner,
Commissioner Patte Atkins -Grad, and Commissioner Harry Dressler.
ABSENT: Commissioner Marc L. Sultanof.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, City Attorney Samuel S. Goren, and
City Clerk Marion Swenson.
Commissioner Dressler led the pledge of allegiance.
INTRODUCTION
1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
a. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE PRESENTED BY REPRESENTATIVE ARI PORTH:
DEFERRED TO THE JUNE 28, 2006 REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING AT
OR AFTER 9:00 A.M.
REPORTS
2. City Commission: Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco spoke of possible partnerships
between the City of Tamarac and ARTSERVE, Florida Atlantic University, and the
Community Church being built at Hiatus Road and Nob Hill Road. The church is
interested in having their volunteers join the City of Tamarac after a disaster to assist
residents. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco suggested the City also contact other faith
based organizations for a partnership. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco reported she met
with School Board Member Kraft and was informed that an elementary school is
planned for Commercial Boulevard and Pine Island Road. There are also plans in the
works for a middle school. Additionally, an educational summit is being planned to be
held in Tamarac this fall. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said she attended many
neighborhood meetings along with Commissioner Atkins -Grad, Commissioner Dressler,
Vice Mayor Portner and Commissioner Sultanof; the Memorial Day Celebration was
wonderful; and over 90 people attended the Board and Committee Volunteer Luncheon.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco added she also attended a BSO Roll Call Meeting.
Vice Mayor Portner had no report, but said he would have a report on a recent trip to
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Commissioner Atkins -Grad spoke of classes she has been attending, Homeowner
Association meetings she has attended in her district, and said she is working with
people regarding many different issues. It
Commissioner Dressler had no report.
3. City AttornW. City Attorney Goren disclosed his daughter was hired as an intern
for the North Broward Hospital District and one of her assignments is to work on the
application for Certificate of Need for Nova Southeastern Hospital. There is no conflict
of interest on his part.
4. City Manager: City Manager Miller reported Firefighter/Paramedic Steve
McLaughlin was named Paramedic of the Year for North Broward and Broward General
Medical Centers. With regard to hurricane preparedness, 152 individuals have
registered for wellness checks through Social Services; and 72 condos have signed up
and are interested in receiving extra services from the City after a hurricane. Twenty-
four families from Southgate Gardens, which is in Commissioner Dressier's district,
have registered through Social Services after having been displaced from their homes.
The July 4th Celebration will be held at the Tamarac Sports Complex and everyone is
invited to attend. City Attorney Goren will be recognized on June 20th by the Broward
County Bar Association for the 2006 Lynn Futch Professional Award.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
5. Joe Schreiber, 10504 E. Clairmont Circle, Tamarac questioned ownership of the
canals with regard to Item 6(f) on the consent agenda, asked for a copy of the backup to 41
Item 6(i) on the consent agenda, questioned Items 60) and (k) on the consent agenda,
and asked for a copy of the backup to Item 6(k).
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Motion by Commissioner Dressler seconded by Vice Mayor Portner to approve
all items on the consent agenda. On roll call Commissioner Atkins -Grad voted "yes",
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Commissioner Dressler "yes", and Vice Mayor
Portner "yes". Motion carried.
a. APPROVE the minutes of the May 24, 2006 regular City Commission of meeting.
APPROVED
b. STRUCTURAL REPAIR OF WATER TREATMENT PLANT CLEARWELL:
(TR10966) Executing Task Authorization No. 06-05E with Eckler Engineering, Inc., to
provide professional services for the design of all necessary repairs to the Water
Treatment Plant clearwell, including preparation of detailed plans and specifications
followed by permitting, bidding assistance, and engineering services during
construction, in accordance with the City's Consulting Engineering Agreement as
authorized by Resolution No. R-2001-185, for an amount not to exceed $39,300.00;
approving funding from the appropriate budgeted Utilities Operational account;
authorizing the appropriate City officials to administer the contract.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-88
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C. PURCHASE_ OF WATER METERS FROM NEPTUNE TECHNOLOGY GROUP,
INC.: (TR10969) Approving the purchase of water meters from Neptune Technology
Group, Inc., via their local distributor, Sunstate Meter & Supply, Inc., utilizing the City of
Pompano Beach Bid Number H-20-05 as renewed; authorizing an annual expenditure in
an amount not to exceed $120,000 for said purpose.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-89
d. PURCHASE OF PORTABLE MESSAGE BOARDS: (TR10970) Purchasing two
(2) Trailer -Mounted, Battery/Solar Powered Portable Message Boards from American
Signal Company, based on Contract ITB-DOT 03/04-9015-RR, P0400-PO402 and per
specification FC 9274, at a total cost not to exceed $26,200.00.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-90
e. CONFIRMING THE APPPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM STROMBERG AS A
TRUSTEE OF THE FIRE PENSION BOARD: (TR10971) Confirming the appointment of
William Stromberg as a trustee of the Fire Pension Board to serve a two-year term
ending April 21, 2008.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-91
f. AGREEMENT AMENDMENT — WOODLANDS CANAL MAINTENANCE:
(TR10949) Executing an agreement between the City of Tamarac and the Woodlands
Homeowners' Association, Inc., a Florida corporation, to provide for maintenance of
public waterways within the Woodlands subdivision.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-92
g. AGREEMENT WITH CARLTON'S TREE SERVICE — HAZARDOUS TREE
REMOVAL: (TR10974) Awarding Bid No. 06-12B and executing an agreement with
Carlton's Tree Service, Inc. for the removal of hazardous trees for an amount not to
exceed $78,925 from the appropriate accounts.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-93
h. FISCAL YEAR 2005 CITY OF TAMARAC WATER AND WASTEWATER
SYSTEMS ANNUAL REPORT: (TR10976) Receiving the Fiscal Year 2005 City of
Tamarac Water and Wastewater Systems Annual Report prepared by the City's
Consulting Engineers, Mathews Consulting, Inc., on behalf of the City of Tamarac
Utilities Department as required by bond covenants for continuing disclosure for the
taxable water and sewer utility revenue refunding bonds series 1996 and 2004 series
capital improvement bonds.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-94
i. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FIVE YEAR PLAN:
(TR10979) Adopting the goals, objectives and mission statement of the "City of
Tamarac Economic Development Strategy Five -Year Plan 2006-2010" document.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-95
j. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT PROMOTING UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITY
FACILITIES: (TR10981) Executing the "Interlocal Agreement to Promote
Undergrounding of Utility Facilities and Related Implementation Activities", specifically
electric utilities; authorizing a contribution for said purpose in an amount not to exceed
$12,000.00; authorizing budget transfers as required for this purpose.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-96
k. AMENDING EXPENDITURE BUDGET AND BUDGET OF ESTIMATED
REVENUES FOR FY06: (TR10983) Amending the Expenditure Budget for the Fiscal
Year 2006; amending the Budget of Estimated Revenues for the Fiscal Year 2006.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-97
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END OF CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
ORDINANCES — FIRST READINGS
There were no ordinances scheduled for first reading.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:00 P.M. OR THEREAFTER
ORDINANCES — SECOND READINGS
7. NOVEMBER ELECTIONS: (TO2117) Motion to adopt Ordinance on second
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
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,
Revision #1, on second reading by title. Commissioner Dressler seconded by Vice
Mayor Partner moved approval. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco opened the public
hearing. Joe Schreiber, 10504 E. Clairmont Circle, Tamarac spoke in opposition to the
ordinance. Commissioner Dressler asked for a synopsis of the ordinance, and City
Attorney Goren explained the ordinance, extension of terms, when elections would be
held, and added this ordinance does not change term limits. Additionally, this is the first
step in the process; if the ordinance is approved on second reading the question will be
brought before the voters in November 2006. City Attorney Goren explained the City, if
it chooses, could educate the public or advocate for this item. Vice Mayor Portner
questioned the cost of the past election and City Clerk Swenson said it is estimated that
the bill will come in at about $100,000. Bernard Herman, 7087 Granville Drive
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questioned what would happen after 2014 and City Attorney Goren responded the
Mayor and City Commission would then run for their 4-year terms. With no one else
wishing to speak, Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco closed the public hearing. On roll call
Commissioner Dressler voted "yes", Vice Mayor Portner "yes", Commissioner Atkins -
Grad "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING MAY 24, 2006
ADOPTED ON SECOND READING JUNE 14, 2006
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2006-11
QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
8. AMENDING PRIOR ZONING — SUNSET POINT PARK — SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF MCNAB ROAD AND HIATUS ROAD: (TO2115) Motion to adopt
Ordinance on second 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 Y 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 second reading by
title. Commissioner Dressler seconded by Vice Mayor Portner moved approval. City
Attorney Goren explained the quasi-judicial procedures and Jeffrey Peal, Architecture
6400, Inc., waived his quasi-judicial rights on behalf of the applicant. Community
Development Director King gave a presentation. Commissioner Dressler questioned
the Day Care Center and City Manager Miller said discussions have not yet occurred,
but we want to make sure if the opportunity is there the City has the ability to participate.
City furniture is willing to work with the City on this matter. City Attorney Goren
explained at the site plan discussion, the Mayor and City Commission will capture the
opportunity to discuss the Day Care Center. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco opened the
public hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. On roll call
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco voted "yes", Commissioner Dressler "yes", Vice Mayor
Portner "yes", and Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes". Motion carried.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING MAY 24, 2006
ADOPTED ON SECOND READING JUNE 14, 2006
ORDINANCE NO.0-2006-12
9. AMENDING PRIOR ZONING — ST. MORITZ PROJECT — 5902-6030
WOODLANDS BOULEVARD: (TO2116) Motion to adopt Ordinance on second
reading amending prior zoning of certain real estate property from R-1 C (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
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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 said Item 9, Temporary Ordinance 2116, Item 10, Temporary
Resolution 10972 and Item 11, Temporary Resolution 10973 are companion items and
could be considered together and voted on separately. City Attorney Goren read
Temporary Ordinance 2116 on second reading by title. Vice Mayor Portner seconded
by Commissioner Dressler moved approval. City Attorney Goren read Temporary
Resolution 10972 by title. Vice Mayor Portner seconded by Commissioner Dressler
moved approval. City Attorney Goren read Temporary Resolution 10973 by title. Vice
Mayor Portner seconded by Commissioner Dressler moved approval. City Attorney
Goren explained the quasi-judicial procedures and Attorney Gerald Knight waived his
quasi-judicial rights on behalf of the applicant. Community Development Director King
gave a presentation. Vice Mayor Portner commended United Homes on adding the
playground to the development. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabiscoopened the public hearing
for items 9, 10 and 11 and with no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. On
roll call for item 9, Temporary Ordinance 2116, Commissioner Atkins -Grad voted "yes",
Vice Mayor Portner "yes", Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", and Commissioner
Dressler "yes". Motion carried.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING MAY 24, 2006
ADOPTED ON SECOND READING JUNE 14, 2006
ORDINANCE NO.O-2006-13
10. DEVELOPMENT ORDER AND PLAT APPROVAL — "ST. MORITZ PLAT":
(TR10972) Motion to approve Resolution issuing Development Order No. 335 and
granting Plat approval for the "St. Moritz Plat", requested by Jay Huebner, HSQ Group,
Inc., Designated Agent for the property owner, Silvio Cardoso, President, United
Homes, Inc., located at 5902-6030 Woodlands Boulevard, specifically that portion of
Tract 9 of the "Fort Lauderdale Truck Farms Subdivision" of Section 11, Township 49
South, Range 41 East, as shown on the Plat, according to the Plat thereof as recorded
in Plat Book 4, Page 31 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida (Case No. 1-
P-06); providing for conditions of approval; providing for execution of said Plat.
On roll call for Item 10, Temporary Resolution 10972, Vice Mayor Portner voted "yes",
Commissioner Dressler "yes", Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-
Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-98
11. DEVELOPMENT ORDER AND NEW DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN — ST.
MORITZ: (TR10973) Motion to approve Resolution issuing Revised Development Order
No. 335.1 and granting new development site plan approval for St. Moritz to allow the
construction of thirty-six (36), two -bedroom townhome units with associated driveways,
guest parking, landscaping and infrastructure improvements, and authorizing the
appropriate city officials to accept and execute a blanket public safety ingress/egress
easement with United Homes International, Inc. for the St. Moritz Project, located at
5902-6030 Woodlands Boulevard, specifically that portion of Tract 9 of the "Fort
Lauderdale Truck Farms Subdivision" of Section 11, Township 49 South, Range 41
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East, as shown on the Plat, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 4,
Page 31 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida; authorizing and directing the
City clerk to record said agreement in the Public Records of Broward County, Florida
(Case No. 4-SP-06); providing for conditions of approval.
On roll call for Item 11, Temporary Resolution 10973, Commissioner Atkins -Grad voted
"yes", Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Commissioner Dressler "yes", and Vice Mayor
Portner "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-99
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 7:50 p.m.
i Marion Swenson, CMC
City Clerk
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Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco, Mayor
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