HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-07-12 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 2000
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Schreiber called the Regular City Commission
Meeting to order at 7:05 P.M. in Room 105, Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88t"
Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321.
PRESENT: Mayor Joe Schreiber, Vice Mayor Karen L. Roberts, Commissioner
Edward C. Portner, and Commissioner Larry Mishkin.
ABSENT AND EXCUSED FOR CAUSE: Commissioner Marc L. Sultanof.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, City Attorney Mitchell S. Kraft,
and City Clerk Marion Swenson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Schreiber called for the pledge of
allegiance. Mayor Schreiber asked for a moment of silence for former
Councilman Ray Munitz who recently passed away.
1. PRESENTATION by Senator Walter "Skip" Campbell and Representative
Stacy Ritter of a Ceremonial Check to the City of Tamarac for the FRDAP Grant
Funds for Caporella Park. Representative Stacy Ritter presented the ceremonial
check to Mayor Schreiber.
2. PRESENTATION by Mayor Schreiber of a certificate to Vice Mayor Karen
L. Roberts for completion of the Advanced Institute for Elected Municipal
Officials. Mayor Schreiber read a letter of congratulations from Florida State
University to Vice Mayor Roberts and presented her with the certificate of
completion.
3. PRESENTATION of a proclamation by Mayor Schreiber proclaiming the
week of August 7-11, 2000 as Florida Water, Wastewater and System Operators
Week. Utilities Director Raymond Gagnon and Water Plant Superintendent John
Harvey accepted.
4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Broward County Commissioner Norman
Abramowitz spoke about the Sawgrass Expressway moving the Tandem Trailer
Program from Deerfield Beach to Tamarac, and urged the Commission to not
allow the trailers in Tamarac.
Marvin Seidel, 9645 N Belfort Circle, Tamarac, FL 33321, spoke about blocking
off the west end of McNab Road and bulk pickup.
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Burt Schneider, 8016 NW 72"d Street, Tamarac, FL 33321 spoke about the
staging area on 70th street, and thanked the Commission for having the fence put
up.
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5. City Commission: Vice Mayor Roberts thanked Community Development
Director King and Broward County Commissioner Norman Abramowitz for their
help in getting the fencing placed around the staging area. Vice Mayor Roberts
reminded everyone that school is out. Vice Mayor Roberts said she has noticed
people speeding and running stop signs, which is very dangerous and needs to
be looked at.
Commissioner Partner said Stanley Budnick passed away recently. Mr. Budnick
served on three Tamarac Boards and he will be missed. Commissioner Partner
introduced his wife Helen and daughter Stacy Ritter, who were in the audience,
and acknowledged his daughter Tina.
Commissioner Mishkin congratulated Marion Swenson on her appointment as
City Clerk.
Mayor Schreiber said the Commission would begin its vacation in two days and
return August 15". Mayor Schreiber wished everyone a good summer.
6. City Attorney: City Attorney Kraft congratulated Marion Swenson on her
promotion to City Clerk.
7. City Manager: City Manager Miller wished the Tamarac Fire Rescue
team good luck in Orlando. They are participating in the CLINCON Competition.
Firefighter/paramedic Joe Forcine will be recognized Thursday in Orlando as the
Paramedic of the Year. July is Parks and Recreation Month, and the Parks and
Recreation Department would celebrate by holding a Luau on Thursday, July 13"
at 3:00 p.m. in the Recreation Center. The Parks and Recreation Department,
along with Monterrey Golf Course, will sponsor three golf clinics, beginning July
241h, and transportation will be provided. Parks and Recreation has a new
program, the Senior Lunch Bunch. Transportation is provided from the
recreation center to the restaurant. Lunch will be at the Primrose Cafe on Friday,
July 21". City Manager Miller congratulated Parks and Recreation Director
Margoles on the July 4th celebration, which was attended by 8,000 people.
City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 9077 by title. RESOLUTION
FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES: (TR9077)
Requesting the Florida League of Cities, Inc. to consider a resolution to lobby the
State Legislature to amend Chapter 286 "Public business: miscellaneous
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provisions", Section 286.011 "Public meetings and records; public inspection;
criminal and civil penalties", Florida Statutes, so that public meeting
requirements for Municipal officials are consistent with the requirements for State
Legislators outlined in Article I "DECLARATION OF RIGHTS", Section 24
"Access to public records and meetings", and Article III "LEGISLATURE",
Section 4 "Quorum and procedure" of the Florida Constitution; Directing the City
Clerk to send a copy of this resolution to the Florida League of Cities, Inc. for
consideration.
City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 9088 by title.
OF CITY CLERK: (TR9088) Approving the City Manager's
Marion Swenson as City Clerk, effective July 13, 2000.
APPOINTMENT
appointment of
City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 9083 by title. CITY FURNITURE
WATER AND SEWER DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT; (TR9083) Authorizing the
appropriate City Officials to accept and execute a Water and Sewer Developer's
Agreement with Advance Business Associates, L.L.P., for the City Furniture
Project located on the west side of Hiatus Road just south of McNab Road for
three non-residential water and sewer building connections and one dumpster
connection requiring 24 ERC's for water and 25 ERC's for sewer, requiring the
payment of $78,600,00 in CIAC fees.
Vice Mayor Roberts seconded by Commissioner Portner moved to add
Temporary Resolution 9077 as item 8(p) to the consent agenda, Temporary
Resolution 9088 as item 8(q) to the consent agenda, and Temporary Resolution
9083 as item 8(r) to the consent agenda. On roll call Vice Mayor Roberts voted
"yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Commissioner Mishkin "yes", and Mayor
Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
Commissioner Mishkin seconded by Vice Mayor Roberts moved to Table Item
8(e) Temporary Resolution 9074 on the consent agenda. ESTABLISHING A
NEW AREA CODE: (TR9074) Supporting alternative 3, a geographic split of
Broward County along telephone exchange limits, for the purposes of establishing a
new area code in Broward County; directing the City Clerk to send a copy of this
resolution to the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) for consideration. On roll
call Commissioner Mishkin voted "yes", Vice Mayor Roberts "yes", Commissioner
Partner "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
8. Commissioner Mishkin seconded by Commissioner Portner moved to
approve all items on the consent agenda except for Item 8(e), which was tabled.
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a. APPROVE the minutes of the June 28, 2000 Regular Commission
meeting.
APPROVED
b. APPROVE the Minutes of the June 23, 2000 Joint Commission and
Charter Board meeting.
APPROVED
C. APPROVE the minutes of the June 26, 2000 Special Commission
meeting.
APPROVED
d. LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION - COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD
BETWEEN ROCK ISLAND ROAD AND PROSPECT ROAD: (TR9068)
Rejecting the Award of Bid No. 00-1813; authorizing the appropriate City
Officials to postpone construction of landscaping and irrigation on the
medians of Commercial Boulevard between Rock Island Road and
Prospect Road until fiscal year 2003 as requested by the Florida
Department of Transportation.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-186
e. ESTABLISHING A NEW AREA CODE: (TR9074) Supporting alternative 3,
a geographic split of Broward County along telephone exchange limits, for the
purposes of establishing a new area code in Broward County; directing the
City Clerk to send a copy of this resolution to the Florida Public Service
Commission (PSC) for consideration.
TABLED
f. BELL SOUTH MOBILITY SITE LEASE AGREEMENT: (TR9069) Executing
a Site Lease Agreement with Bellsouth Mobility, Inc. for the installation of a
telecommunications antenna and associated equipment.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-187
g. DISASTER RECOVERY SERVICES: (TR9071) Executing an agreement
between the City of Tamarac and Grubbs Construction Company for
disaster recovery services.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-188
h. FEASIBILITY STUDY - WOODLANDS PUMP STATIONS: (TR9084)
Executing an engineering agreement with Williams, Hatfield & Stoner,
Inc., to provide design, surveying and permitting services for the
Woodlands Pump Station feasibility study; approving an expenditure not
to exceed $59,870; authorizing a budget transfer within the Stormwater
Management Fund.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-189
i. WATER RETENTION AGREEMENT - BELLEAIR DEVELOPMENT
GROUP: (TR9062) Executing a water retention agreement with Belleair
Development Group Inc; authorizing Belleair to purchase a credit of 0.212
acres of excess water retention from the City in lieu of providing on -site
water retention in the amount of $9,646.00.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-190
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j. RELEASE WARRANTY BOND.— WALGREENS TAMARAC: (TR9042)
Releasing a Public Improvement Warranty Bond in the form of a Surety
Bond #115000647 from Amwest Surety Insurance Company in the
amount of $4,687.50 for the water distribution and sewage collection
system improvements installed by LEF/Tamarac, Ltd., for the Walgreens
Tamarac Project located on the northwest corner of Commercial
Boulevard and NW 641h Avenue.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-191
k. PURCHASE OF A VAN: (TR9081) Approving the purchase of a maxi van
from RD Ward, Inc., authorizing an expenditure in an amount not to
exceed $36,200, utilizing a Florida Vehicle Procurement Program
Contract.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-192
I. (1). PURCHASE OF A BUS FOR SOCIAL SERVICES: (TR9073)
Authorizing purchase of a passenger bus from Atlantic Bus Sales, in an
amount not to exceed $56,000, utilizing a Florida Vehicle Procurement
Program Contract.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-193
(2). FINANCING TRANSPORTATION BUS: (TR9078) 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,
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-194
M. PURCHASE OF THREE PORTABLE TRAILER MOUNTED PUMPS:
(TR9075) Purchasing three portable trailer mounted pumps utilizing
Florida Department of Transportation and City of Deltona purchasing
agreements; authorizing an expenditure of funds in an amount not to
exceed $58,971.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-195
n. ADOPTING A MISSION STATEMENT: (TR9070) Adopting a Mission
Statement.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-196
o. REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE REPORT: (TR9076) Accepting the
Redistricting Committee's Report dated June 20, 2000; authorizing the
Interim City Clerk to forward the Redistricting Committee's Report to the
Broward County Supervisor of Elections' office.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-197
p. RESOLUTION FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF
CITIES: (TR9077) Requesting the Florida League of Cities, Inc. to
consider a resolution to lobby the State Legislature to amend Chapter 286
"Public business: miscellaneous provisions", Section 286.011 "Public
meetings and records; public inspection; criminal and civil penalties",
Florida Statutes, so that public meeting requirements for Municipal
officials are consistent with the requirements for State Legislators outlined
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in Article I "DECLARATION OF RIGHTS", Section 24 "Access to public
records and meetings", and Article III "LEGISLATURE", Section 4
"Quorum and procedure" of the Florida Constitution; Directing the City
Clerk to send a copy of this resolution to the Florida League of Cities, inc.
for consideration.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-198
q. APPOINTMENT OF CITY CLERK: (TR9088) Approving the City
Manager's appointment of Marion Swenson as City Clerk, effective July
13, 2000.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-199
r. CITY FURNITURE WATER AND SEWER DEVELOPER'S
AGREEMENT; (TR9083) Authorizing the appropriate City Officials to
accept and execute a Water and Sewer Developer's Agreement with
Advance Business Associates, L.L.P., for the City Furniture Project
located on the west side of Hiatus Road just south of McNab Road for
three non-residential water and sewer building connections and one
dumpster connection requiring 24 ERC's for water and 25 ERC's for
sewer, requiring the payment of $78,600.00 in CIAC fees.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-200
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
Commissioner Portner seconded by Vice Mayor Roberts moved to table Item No.
21, Temporary Resolution 9072, to the August 23, 2000 Commission Meeting, at
or after 9:00 a.m. AMEND THE WESTPOINT SECTION 7 PLAT: (TR9072)
Motion to adopt resolution approving a Delegation Request to amend the
Westpoint Section 7 Plat to allow a fifty foot (50') opening (restricted to
ingress/egress right turns) with an existing non -vehicular access line (NVAL)
along the north side of Commercial Boulevard to include construction of a
westbound right turn lane and to amend the minimum distance for interior service
driveways and parking areas, located on the NW corner of Hiatus Road and
Commercial Boulevard; specifically portions of Tracts "B" and °E" in Section 7,
Township 49 South, Range 41 East 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 in the City of Tamarac, Florida; Case No. 6-P-00. On roll call
Commissioner Portner voted "yes", Vice Mayor Roberts "yes", Commissioner
Mishkin "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
9. PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE OF 6.9999 MILLS: (TR9082) Motion to
adopt Resolution authorizing the City Manager to send a proposed Millage Rate
of 5.9999 mills to the Property Appraiser for Fiscal Year 2001 and setting
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September 11th, 2000 at 6:30 p.m. -at the Tamarac Commission Chambers,
7525 N.W. 88th Avenue, Tamarac, Florida as the date, time and place for the
first Public Budget Hearing and September 27th, 2000 at 6:30 p.m. at the
Tamarac Commission Chambers, 7525 N.W. 881h Avenue, Tamarac, Florida as
the date, time, and place for the second Public Budget Hearing. City Attorney
Kraft read Temporary Resolution 9082 by title. Commissioner Portner seconded
by Commissioner Mishkin moved approval. On roll call Commissioner Portner
voted "yes", Commissioner Mishkin "yes", Vice Mayor Roberts "yes", and Mayor
Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-201
10. ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT RATE FOR FIRE RESCUE
ASSESSMENTS: (TR9085) Motion to adopt resolution relating to the provision
of fire rescue services, facilities and programs in the City of Tamarac, Florida;
establishing the estimated assessment rate for fire rescue assessments for the
fiscal year beginning October 1, 2000; directing the preparation of an
assessment roll; authorizing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice
thereof. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 9085 by title. Vice
Mayor Roberts seconded by Commissioner Portner moved approval. City
Manager Miller gave a presentation. On roll call Vice Mayor Roberts voted "yes",
Commissioner Portner "yes", Commissioner Mishkin "yes", and Mayor Schreiber
"yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-202
ORDINANCES - FIRST READINGS
11. AMENDING ARTICLE VII OF THE TAMARAC CHARTER: (T01905)
Motion to adopt ordinance on first reading amending Article VII of the Tamarac
Charter by deleting Section 7.13, entitled "Requirements For Referendum" and
amending Section 7.16, entitled `Bonds and Municipal Borrowing"; providing that
if the amendment is approved by a majority of the voters at the November 7,
2000, election, then such amendment shall become a part of the City Charter
upon certification and acceptance of the election results; providing for
codification. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance 1905, Revision #1
on first reading by title. Commissioner Portner seconded by Vice Mayor Roberts
moved approval. City Manager Miller gave a presentation. On roll call
Commissioner Portner voted "yes", Vice Mayor Roberts "yes", Commissioner
Mishkin "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
APPROVED FIRST READING JULY 12, 2000
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12. PUBLIC SERVICE TAX ON ELECTRICITY: (TO1902) Motion to adopt
ordinance on first reading adding a public service tax on electricity by amending
Chapter 6, Finance and Taxation, Article VI. Public Service Tax, of the City of
Tamarac Code, by creating Division 2. Public Service Tax on Electricity, Code
Section 6-160. Rate and Amount of Tax on Purchase of Electricity., Section 6-
161. Definitions., Section 6-162. Purchase of Electricity; Levy of Tax; Amount;
Payment Generally of Tax., Section 6-163. Collection Generally and Disposition
of Tax; Discontinuance of service upon failure of purchaser to pay tax and
seller's charge., Section 6-164. Exemptions and exclusions from payment of tax.,
Section 6-165. Computation of tax when seller collects the price thereof in
monthly periods., Section 6-166. Records to be kept by seller; General
Administrative Audit Plan for Enforcement of Article; Authority of City to audit
such records., Sections 6-167 Interest and Penalties for late payments and late
returns., Section 6-168. Costs incurred in pursuit of tax or information as a result
of a violation of any of the sections 6-160 through 6-167; providing for
codification. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance 1902 on first reading
by title. Commissioner Portner seconded by Vice Mayor Roberts moved
approval. City Manager Miller gave a presentation. On roll call Commissioner
Portner voted "yes", Vice Mayor Roberts "yes", Commissioner Mishkin "yes", and
Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
APPROVED FIRST READING JULY 12, 2000
13. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: (TO1904) Motion to adopt ordinance on
first reading amending Chapter 2 Administration, Article IV, Departments,
Division 1. Generally, of the Tamarac City Code, amending Section 2-235
Establishment of Certain Departments and Offices, changing Department of
Management Information Services to Department of Information Technology;
providing for codification; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and
providing for an effective date. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance
1904, Revision #2 on first reading by title. Commissioner Mishkin seconded by
Vice Mayor Roberts moved approval. On roll call Commissioner Mishkin voted
"yes", Vice Mayor Roberts "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", and Mayor
Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
APPROVED FIRST READING JULY 12, 2000
14. FLORIDA RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
(FRDAP) GRANT: (T01903) Motion to adopt ordinance on first reading
accepting the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Florida Recreation
Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) Grant of $102,500; authorizing a
match from the City in the amount $102,500 for a total project cost of $205,000
to provide the residents and visitors of Tamarac enhanced parks and recreation
programs at Caporella Park; amending the annual Grants Fund Budget of
Estimated Revenues and Expenditures in the amount of $102,500, City Attorney
Kraft read Temporary Ordinance 1903, Revision #1 on first reading by title. Vice
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Mayor Roberts seconded by Commissrwprier Portner moved approval. On roll call
Vice Mayor Roberts voted "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Commissioner
Mishkin "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
APPROVED FIRST READING JULY 12, 2000
15. ELDER READY COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT: (TO1901) Motion to
adopt ordinance on first reading accepting Florida Department of Elder Affairs
funds in the amount of $24,500 for the City's evaluation of the Department of
Elder Affairs "Elder Ready Community Assessment"; amending the annual
Budget of Estimated Revenues and Expenditures for the Fiscal Year 2000. City
Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance 1901 on first reading by title.
Commissioner Mishkin seconded by Vice Mayor Roberts moved approval. Parks
and Recreation Director Margoles gave a presentation. On roll call
Commissioner Mishkin voted "yes", Vice Mayor Roberts "yes", Commissioner
Portner "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
APPROVED FIRST READING JULY 12, 2000
ORDINANCES - SECOND READINGS - PUBLIC HEARINGS
16. APPOINTMENT OF VICE -MAYOR: (TO1898) Motion to adopt Ordinance
on second reading amending the Tamarac Charter, Article IV. Legislative,
Section 4.03. Mayor and Vice -Mayor, requiring the City Commission to elect a
Vice -Mayor each year for a one-year term with no succession; providing that
mid-term Vice -Mayoral appointments shall complete unexpired term; providing
that if the amendment is approved by a majority of the voters at the September
5, 2000, Election, then such amendment shall become a part of the City Charter
upon certification and acceptance of the election results; providing for
codification. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance 1898, Revision #1,
on second reading by title. Commissioner Mishkin seconded by Commissioner
Portner moved approval. City Attorney Kraft gave a presentation. Mayor
Schreiber opened the public hearing, and with no one wishing to speak, closed
the public hearing. On roll call Commissioner Mishkin voted "yes",
Commissioner Portner "yes", Vice Mayor Roberts "yes', and Mayor Schreiber
'yes". Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2000-18
17. AMENDING CHAPTER 9 OF THE TAMARAC CODE ENTITLED
"HEALTH, _SANITATION AND NUISANCES": (TO1899) Motion to adopt
Ordinance on second reading amending Chapter 9 of the Tamarac Code,
entitled "Health, Sanitation and Nuisances", Article III "Noise", Section 9-91
"Same -noisy businesses, work, etc., generally", by granting the authority to issue
permits altering the lawful hours of operation for noisy businesses, work, etc. for
time periods up to forty-five (45) days to the City Manager, and for time periods
longer than forty-five (45) days to the City Commission; providing for codification.
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City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance 1899 on second reading by title.
Commissioner Portner seconded by Commissioner Mishkin moved approval.
Mayor Schreiber opened the public hearing. Marvin Seidel, 9645 N Belfort,
Tamarac, FL 33321, asked if this Ordinance would eliminate or cut down on
noise. Mayor Schreiber responded that this ordinance addressed the authority
to issue permits for hours of operation for noisy businesses, work, etc. With no
one else wishing to speak, Mayor Schreiber closed the public hearing. On roll
call Commissioner Portner voted "yes", Commissioner Mishkin "yes", Vice Mayor
Roberts "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2000-19
PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:30 P.M.
18. CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND ACTION PLAN FOR SUBMISSION TO
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT_ (HUD):
(TR8960) Motion to adopt resolution adopting the City of Tamarac Consolidated
Plan; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to submit said Consolidated Plan
together with the City's Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban
Development (HUD) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program funds for HUD's Fiscal Year 2000-2005; Case No. 8-MI-00, City
Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 8960, Revision #1 by title. Vice Mayor
Roberts seconded by Commissioner Mishkin 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 Vice Mayor Roberts voted "yes", Commissioner Mishkin "yes",
Commissioner Portner "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-203
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
19. REVISED DEVELOPMENT ORDER & NEW DEVELOPMENT SITE
PLAN - CITY FURNITURE: (TR9038) Motion to adopt resolution issuing Revised
Development Order No. 288.2 and granting New Development Site Plan
approval for City Furniture to allow the construction of a 917,014 square foot,
two-story building to include 52,754 square feet of showroom (retail) space, a
6,215 square foot restaurant, 4,528 square foot of office space, and 791,481
square feet of warehouse space on the first floor; with 34,500 square feet of
retail space and 27,556 square feet of office space on the second floor, and
associated landscaping, parking and infrastructure improvements; located at
Hiatus Road and Sawgrass Expressway; Case No. 13-SP-00. City Attorney
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Kraft read Temporary Resolution 9038 by title. Vice Mayor Roberts seconded by
Commissioner Portner moved approval. Keith Koenig, Vice President of City
Furniture, waived his quasi-judicial rights. Community Development Director
King gave a presentation. Mr. Koenig said City Furniture is delighted to be in
Tamarac, and gave an update on the project. Mayor Schreiber asked when
construction is scheduled to begin, and Mr. Koenig said in August and he hopes
it would be completed by June. Mr. Koenig said this project has gotten much
media attention, and he has received a lot of questions about Tamarac from
other businesses. Mr. Koenig said it is good to do business with Tamarac, and
the staff has been very responsive. Mayor Schreiber said people are being
encouraged to come to Tamarac by word of mouth. Commissioner Portner
asked how much volume City Furniture expects to do, and Mr. Koenig responded
about $40,000,000.00 a year. Commissioner Mishkin commended Mr. Koenig
on the color scheme, and said he hopes that the finished product would look the
same as the rendering. Commissioner Mishkin asked if the restaurant in the
building needed a special exception and Community Development Director King
responded it is a permitted use. Commissioner Mishkin questioned the signage
facing the Sawgrass Expressway, and Mr. Koenig said the sign would be 14' x
65'. Community Development Director King said the Koenigs take pride in every
detail of their project, and this will be a top of the line facility in Tamarac. Mayor
Schreiber opened the public hearing. Walter Coghlin, 4806 NW 49th Court,
Tamarac, FL 33319, asked about the height of the building and what the
regulations are in Tamarac. Community Development Director King said
industrial buildings are allowed to go up to 60'. With no one else wishing to
speak, Mayor Schreiber closed the public hearing. On roll call Vice Mayor
Roberts voted "yes", Commissioner Portner 'yes", Commissioner Mishkin "yes",
and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-204
20. SPECIAL EXCEPTION - BOB'S BILLIARD'S, INC.: (TR9037) Motion to
adopt resolution granting a Special Exception to allow the on -site consumption of
alcoholic beverages (including the sale of beer and wine) as an accessory use to
a proposed billiard room in a B-2 (Community Business District) Zoning Category
to Bob's Billiard's, Inc., located at 7172 North University Drive (Jewelry Exchange
Center Plaza); 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; Case No. 7-Z-00; providing for the conditions of
approval. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 9037, Revision #1, by
title. Commissioner Mishkin seconded by Vice Mayor Roberts moved approval.
Robert A. Madrid, Owner, waived his quasi-judicial rights. Community
Development Director King gave a presentation. Mayor Schreiber expressed
concern about serving beer and wine at this location. Community Development
Director King responded. Mr. Madrid gave a presentation. There was
discussion about revising the Resolution to reflect conditions of approval. Mayor
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Schreiber opened the public hearing. Burt Schneider, 8016 NW 72"d Street,
Tamarac, FL 33321 spoke against serving beer and wine in the Billiard Room.
Commissioner Mishkin said competent substantial evidence must be shown to
turn down the request for a special exception. Vice Mayor Roberts said every
other place that serves beer and wine had to come before the Commission for a
special exception. Walter Coghlin, 4806 NW 491h Court, Tamarac, FL 33319,
spoke about regulating the age restriction. With no one else wishing to speak,
Mayor Schreiber closed the public hearing. Community Development Director
King read the exceptions agreed upon into the record: limited to sale of beer
and wine; no children under 18 years of age allowed on the premises during
school hours or after 8:00 p.m.; no blacked out windows — blinds permitted to
alleviate glare; no sale of alcohol after 12:30 a.m.; adequate security during
evening hours. Vice Mayor Roberts seconded by Commissioner Mishkin moved
approval of the amendments to Temporary Resolution 9037, Revision #1. On
roll call Vice Mayor Roberts voted "yes", Commissioner Mishkin "yes",
Commissioner Portner "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
Commissioner Mishkin seconded by Vice Mayor Roberts to approve Temporary
Resolution 9037, as amended. On roll call Commissioner Mishkin voted "yes",
Vice Mayor Roberts "yes', Commissioner Portner "yes", and Mayor Schreiber
"no". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-205
21. AMEND THE WESTPOINT SECTION 7 PLAT: (TR9072) Motion to adopt
resolution approving a Delegation Request to amend the Westpoint Section 7
Plat to allow a fifty foot (50') opening (restricted to ingress/egress right turns) with
an existing non -vehicular access line (NVAL) along the north side of Commercial
Boulevard to include construction of a westbound right turn lane and to amend
the minimum distance for interior service driveways and parking areas, located
on the NW corner of Hiatus Road and Commercial Boulevard; specifically
portions of Tracts "B" and "E" in Section 7, Township 49 South, Range 41 East 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 in the City of
Tamarac, Florida; Case No. 6-P-00.
TABLED AT THE JULY 12, 2000 MEETING TO THE AUGUST 23, 2000
MEETING AT OR AFTER 9:00 A.M.
22. EXTENSION TO THE WESTPOINT SEVEN DRI: (TR9080) Motion to
approve Resolution authorizing the appropriate City Officials to amend the
Development Order for the Westpoint Development of Regional Impact (DRI)
located in Section 7, Township 49 South, Range 41 East and approved by
Ordinance No. 0-89-44 adopted December 21, 1989, and thereafter amended
by Ordinance No. 0-94-20 adopted November 9, 1994; authorizing a limited
amount of development and providing for an extension of build out date for
certain parcels; reaffirming Ordinance No. 0-89-44 as amended by Ordinance
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No. 0-94-20 except as amended herein; providing ,for, recordation in accordance
with Section 380-06(15)(f) Florida Statutes. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary
Resolution 9080, Revision #1, by title. Commissioner Mishkin seconded by Vice
Mayor Roberts moved approval. Susan Motley, waived her quasi-judicial rights
on behalf of Westpoint DRI. Community Development Director King gave a
presentation. Mayor Schreiber opened the public hearing and with no one
wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. On roll call Commissioner Mishkin
voted "yes", Vice Mayor Roberts "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", and Mayor
Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-206
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 9:00 p.m.
(J4E SCHREIBER, MAYOR
MARION SWE SON, CMC
CITY CLERK
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