HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-11-14 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
CITY HALL CHAMBERS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2007
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco called the regular meeting of the City
Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 in Chambers at
Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88 Avenue, Tamarac, FL.
PRESENT: Mayor Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco, Commissioner Patte Atkins -Grad, and
Commissioner Harry Dressler.
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Marc L. Sultanof and Commissioner Edward C. Portner.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, City Attorney Samuel S. Goren, and City
Clerk Marion Swenson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco led the pledge of allegiance and
asked for a moment of silence in memory of Deputy Paul Rein.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
a. Presentation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco of a proclamation commending Tamarac
Fire Rescue on its receipt of the 2006 Life Safety Award. (Requested by Fire Chief Jim
Budzinski) Deputy Fire Chief Schuldt accepted and thanked the Mayor and City Commission,
City Manager and city staff for their support. Deputy Chief Schuldt said this is the sixth
consecutive year Tamarac Fire Rescue has received this award. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco
reported that discussion was held at yesterday's workshop meeting regarding the upgrading of
fire stations 78 and 41 as part of the CIP.
REPORTS
2. City Commission: Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco reported on her attendance at the U.S.
Conference of Mayors' Global Climate Protection Summit, where President Clinton, Vice
President Gore, and Mayor Bloomberg spoke. It is now incumbent upon local level
governments to explain to residents and partners how we want to deliver our initiatives, as it is
not happening at the federal level. Seven hundred eighty mayors have signed on to the
Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement (including past Mayor Schreiber and Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco). Mayors all over the country have similar issues with different
approaches; all have financial constraints. One outcome of the Climate Summit is the `Climate
Protection Strategies and Best Practices Guide', and Tamarac will be included in the book next
year. During yesterday's workshop, discussion was held regarding finalizing the CIP; two
parks will be forthcoming from the bond issue monies. One park is sub -titled "People and
Pups Park" and the other is the Skateboard Park. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco asked that a
contest be held to name both parks, with the Parks and Recreation Board, residents and local
schools involved. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and
spoke of the upcoming Holiday Lighting event.
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Commissioner Atkins -Grad said she attended the Florida League of Cities conference, where
City Manager Miller and City Attorney Goren were nominated for awards. The Veterans Day
Parade was wonderful. Commissioner Atkins -Grad wished everyone a Happy Holiday.
Commissioner Dressler reported on legislative counsel meetings held by the Florida League of
Cities in Orlando, and said he serves on the Fiscal Stewardship Counsel. Commissioner
Dressler spoke of issues regarding the erosion of revenue power of local government and
unfunded mandates, which the Florida League of Cities will address. Commissioner Dressler
congratulated City Manager Miller and City Attorney Goren on their nominations for City
Manager and City Attorney of the year. Commissioner Dressler said he is on the Broward
Sheriffs Office District 7 Community Council, and reported that Tamarac has a low crime rate.
BSO is doing a great job in Tamarac, but a large percentage of crime is focused on burglaries
of automobiles, and 2/3 of these crimes could be avoided if people would lock their cars.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said with regard to unfunded mandates, the U.S. Conference of
Mayors' 2007 10-point plan speaks to Unfunded Mandates/Preemptions to strengthen local
partnerships and restrict unfunded mandates. Commissioner Dressler commended Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco on her extensive involvement with the National Council of Mayors.
Commissioner Atkins -Grad added people should not leave purses in their cars, because this
encourages smash and grab crimes.
3. Ci Attorney: City Attorney Goren reported on the extension of University Drive from
Broward County to Palm Beach County and said the DCA filed a Notice of Intent on October
26t" and found the Comprehensive Plan in Palm Beach County not in compliance, as it did not
take into account strategies with regard to the extension of University Drive into Palm Beach
County. Coral Springs filed a petition yesterday with DOAH to challenge the decision. Senator
Ring sponsored the Bill for effective transition of land from Palm Beach County to Broward
County with the condition the land use amendment would need to be finalized with the road not
continuing into Palm Beach County. City Manager Miller has suggested taking a few weeks to
look at data regarding impacts to the City of Tamarac. It is not inappropriate for the Mayor and
City Commission to allow the City Manager time to look at data and also authorize us to file a
petition to intervene and side with the DCA. Tamarac, Coral Springs, Margate and Coconut
Creek have impact issues with University Drive, but there is no immediacy on our part to file a
petition; however, we can take appropriate steps for the City Manager to begin his review.
Commissioner Dressler spoke of Strategic Planning sessions wherein it was decided Tamarac
wished to be more involved in regional issues and this is a perfect opportunity for us to step up
to that level and take a position as an intervener. Motion by Commissioner Dressler seconded
by Commissioner Atkins -Grad to authorize the City Manager to conduct a review, and upon
completion of the review and opinion of staff, if that review supports our becoming an
intervener, then authorize the City of Tamarac to become an intervener. On roll call
Commissioner Atkins -Grad voted "yes", Commissioner Dressler "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-
Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
City Attorney Goren said it is gratifying to have received the support of public, clients and
friends in his nomination as City Attorney of the Year at the Florida League of Cities this past
week.
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Commissioner Dressler said he has served in a consulting capacity for local government over
the past 20 years and he is happy to serve with two top qualified professionals, City Manager
Miller and City Attorney Goren.
4. City Manager: City Manager Miller echoed City Attorney Goren's comments and said
he appreciates the nomination as it is a great honor to be considered for this award. Financial
Services Director Chapman has been selected by the GFOA to sit on the Governmental
Budgeting and Policy Standing Committee. The GFOA has awarded Tamarac for the 19tn
consecutive year the 2006 CAFR Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting. The new
CERT Leadership group has been formed and meeting dates will be announced. Anyone
interested may contact the Fire or BSO Departments to join. Tamarac in conjunction with
University Hospital gave out 180 free flu shots at the Tamarac Community Center. Five
Hundred people were in attendance at the Halloween Hoopla. The Veterans' Day Parade
received very good reviews. The Turkey Trot will take place Thanksgiving morning, starting at
City Hall and wind through Woodmont. Light Up Tamarac will take place on Wednesday,
November 28th at 6:00 p.m. at the Tamarac Community Center.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
5. Bob Starch, 4622 NW 45 Court, spoke about traffic studies.
Marian DeBonis, 8551 NW 80 Street, asked if there are any changes in the Woodmont project
and questioned whether Don Carters Lanes at Southgate and University has been sold to a
developer. City Manager Miller said the Woodmont application has not been resubmitted and
he is not aware of any application from the Don Carter Lanes property. It is his understanding
that at one point the property was for sale but purchasers were discouraged because they
would have had to buy all three Don Carter locations. If Ms. DeBonis leaves her name and
number with Community Development Director Bramley, she will notify Ms. DeBonis if the City
hears anything.
Frank Steiger, 6903 NW 70 Street spoke about a citation he received for his sprinklers working
on the wrong day, and added residents in his neighborhood have no control over the sprinklers
as they are controlled by the Association. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco suggested Mr. Steiger
contact Community Development Director Bramley.
CONSENT AGENDA
5. Commissioner Dressler seconded by Commissioner Atkins -Grad moved the addition of
Temporary Resolution 11322 to the consent agenda as Item 6(g). Temporary Resolution
11322, Authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute a second addendum to the
Agreement for Exchange of Real Properties between the City of Tamarac and Tamarac Jewish
Center, Inc., a copy of the second addendum to the Agreement for Exchange of Real Property
is attached as Exhibit "A"; providing that the second addendum shall allow a six (6) month
extension of the inspection period; providing in the event the Tamarac Jewish Center, Inc.
does not execute and deliver to the City of Tamarac the second addendum to the agreement
by Friday November 16, 2007 at noon, then in that event the appropriate City officials are
authorized and directed to terminate the Agreement for Exchange of Real Properties. City
Attorney Goren read Temporary Resolution 11322 by title, and gave a presentation. On roll
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call Commissioner Dressier voted "yes", Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes", and Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
Commissioner Dressler seconded by Commissioner Atkins -Grad moved approval of all items
on the consent agenda. On roll call Commissioner Atkins -Grad voted "yes", Commissioner
Dressler "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
a. APPROVE minutes of the October 15, 2007 Special City Commission meeting.
APPROVED
b. APPROVE minutes of the October 16, 2007 Special City Commission meeting.
APPROVED
C. APPROVE minutes of the October 24, 2007 Regular City Commission meeting.
APPROVED
d. PURCHASE OF PUMPS AND APPURTENANCES FROM ABS PUMPS INC.:
(TR11312) Purchasing pumps and appurtenances from ABS Pumps, Inc., a sole source
supplier, for the maintenance and replacement of forty-nine (49) of the City's eighty-two (82)
wastewater pump stations; authorizing an expenditure for said purpose in an amount not to
exceed $65,000 for Fiscal Year 2008.
RESOLUTION NO. R2007-179
e. PURCHASE OF PUMPS AND APPURTENANCES FROM SANDERS COMPANY,
INC.: (TR11316) Purchasing pumps and appurtenances from Sanders Company, Inc., a sole
source distributor of Smith & Loveless, Inc., for the maintenance and replacement of
wastewater pump stations; authorizing expenditures for said purposes from Sanders
Company, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $45,000 for Fiscal Year 2008.
RESOLUTION NO. R2007-180
f. GRANT AND PROJECT AGREEMENT — SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT
DISTRICT WATER SAVINGS INCENTIVE PROGRAM: (TR11310) Accepting a grant in the
amount of $42,000 from the South Florida Water Management District Water Savings Incentive
Program; authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute a Project Agreement between the
South Florida Water Management District and the City of Tamarac for grant funding in the
amount of $42,000 with an in -cash and in -kind services match of $50,100 for a total project
cost of $92,100, to provide for water saving devices for residents and businesses of Tamarac.
RESOLUTION NO. R2007-181
g. SECOND ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT FOR EXCHANGE OF REAL
PROPERTIES BETWEEN CITY OF TAMARAC AND TAMARAC JEWISH CENTER:
(TR11322) Authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute a second addendum to the
Agreement for Exchange of Real Properties between the City of Tamarac and Tamarac Jewish
Center, Inc., a copy of the second addendum to the Agreement for Exchange of Real Property
is attached as Exhibit "A"; providing that the second addendum shall allow a six (6) month
extension of the inspection period; providing in the event the Tamarac Jewish Center, Inc.
does not execute and deliver to the City of Tamarac the second addendum to the agreement
by Friday November 16, 2007 at noon, then in that event the appropriate City officials are
authorized and directed to terminate the Agreement for Exchange of Real Properties.
RESOLUTION NO. R2007-182
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REGULAR AGENDA
ORDINANCES — FIRST READINGS
7. AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC CODE OF ORDINANCES —
"FINANCE AND TAXATION": (T02152) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading
amending Chapter 6 of the City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances, entitled "Finance and
Taxation", by specifically amending Article V, entitled "Purchasing Procedures", Section 6-153,
entitled "Surplus Stock"; providing greater flexibility for the disposal of surplus stock by
authorizing alternative methods of advertising sales of surplus City inventory; authorizing the
City Manager to dispose of surplus City inventory with a salvage value of less than $1,000.00;
providing for codification. City Attorney Goren read Temporary Ordinance 2152 on first
reading by title. Commissioner Dressler seconded by Commissioner Atkins -Grad moved
approval. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said the only items left off the list are the surplus
computers which are offered to the schools in the city as a donation. Commissioner Dressler.
added without this ordinance staff is required to go through elaborate bureaucratic procedures,
and this gives the city the ability to put items on the internet, which is more efficient and less
costly. Additionally, this enhances recycling. Commissioner Atkins -Grad explained by not
having to advertise in the local newspapers, more buyers are reached via internet and 30%
additional funding comes back to the city. On roll call Commissioner Dressier voted "yes",
Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING NOVEMBER 14, 2007
PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:00 P.M. OR THEREAFTER
ORDINANCES — SECOND READINGS
There were no Non -Quasi -Judicial Ordinances scheduled for second reading.
QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
8. AMENDING PRIOR ZONING — HAMPTON INN & SUITES: (T02146) Motion to adopt
Ordinance on second reading amending prior zoning of certain real estate property otherwise
known as Hampton Inn & Suites from LI-1 (Light Industry) to B-3 (General Business District),
located in the Tamarac Commerce Park on the north side of Commercial Boulevard, west of
Madison Avenue (Case No. 5-Z-07); providing for Amendment of the Official Zoning Map to
reflect such change. City Attorney Goren read Temporary Ordinance 2146 on second reading
by title. Commissioner Dressler seconded by Commissioner Atkins -Grad moved approval. City
Attorney Goren explained the quasi-judicial procedures and Community Development Director
Bramley waived her quasi-judicial rights on behalf of the city. City Attorney Goren said any
documents, photographs or other evidence will be made part of the permanent record.
Community Development Director Bramley gave a presentation. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco
opened the public hearing. Marian DeBonis, 8551 NW 80 Street questioned whether
construction would begin after the ordinance passes, and Community Development Director
Bramley said the site plan had been approved after direct notification to everyone within 400'
of the property. Bob Storch, 4622 NW 45 Court asked if a traffic study had been done and
Community Development Director Bramley said the surrounding roadways are operating at
acceptable levels so no traffic analysis is needed. With no one else wishing to speak Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco closed the public hearing. Commissioner Dressler questioned the cost
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to rent a suite and Community Development Director Bramley said prices are commensurate
with surrounding hotels in the area; she would find out the costs for Commissioner Dressler.
On roll call Commissioner Atkins -Grad voted "yes", Commissioner Dressler "yes", and Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING OCTOBER 24, 2007
ADOPTED ON SECOND READING NOVEMBER 14, 2007
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2007-20
9. REVISED DEVELOPMENT ORDER AND MAJOR REVISED SITE PLAN — PARCEL A
OF "TAMARAC MULTI -PURPOSE CENTER PLAT": (TR11318) Motion to approve
Resolution issuing Revised Development Order No. 256.1 and granting major revised site plan
approval to allow for the demolition of the existing Tamarac Recreation Center building and for
the construction of a new two (2)-story 15,100 square foot building in addition to parking lot re -
layout, associated landscaping, and infrastructure improvements, located on the west side of
University Drive between NW 76th Street and NW 77th Street, Parcel A of "Tamarac Multi -
Purpose Center Plat", according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 145, Page 6, of
the Public Records of Broward County, Florida (Case No. 22-SP-07). City Attorney Goren
read Temporary Resolution 11318 by title. Commissioner Dressler seconded by
Commissioner Atkins -Grad moved approval. City Attorney Goren explained the quasi-judicial
procedures and Community Development Director Bramley waived her quasi-judicial rights on
behalf of the city. City Attorney Goren said any documents, photographs or other evidence will
be made part of the permanent record. Community Development Director Bramley gave a
presentation. Commissioner Dressler spoke of impact on traffic patterns and Director of Parks
and Recreation Warner said the school has been and will be notified again when we begin
demolition and there will be some impact to traffic flow; flyers will be sent home with the
students. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said flyers do not always reach the parents and she is
concerned about getting information to the parents and suggested contacting the PTA.
Commissioner Atkins -Grad suggested putting information into the school's magazine. Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco asked when groundbreaking would be held and Assistant Public Works
Director/City Engineer Doherty said the demolition will begin in January 2008 with construction
immediately following. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco suggested placing the sign boards in front
of the school with traffic information. Director of Parks and Recreation Warner said he would
confer with the princi�al as to the best way to get word to the parents. Commissioner Dressler
said on December 5t there will be a PTA Board of directors meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Tamarac
Elementary School at which time the traffic flow can be discussed. Mayor Flansbaum-
Talabisco expressed concern regarding the safety of the children and liability, and asked for
assurances all safety precautions would be taken. Assistant Public Works Director/City
Engineer Doherty and Director of Parks and Recreation Warner said there will be fenced and
gated areas that the children would not be able to enter and the contractor has built similar
buildings and is very safety conscious. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco asked BSO Chief Duguay
and City Manager Miller to make sure when construction is under way that a BSO officer drives
by and checks the gates periodically. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco opened the public hearing
and with no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. Terry McCaghren, DeRose
Design Consultants, Inc. agreed this contractor is very conscious of the safety of the children.
Commissioner Dressler confirmed ingress is right in only and the egress is to the south of the
entry. Commissioner Atkins -Grad questioned possible problems with cut through traffic from
the medical center. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco wanted to know at what point we could ask
the county to come back and address the traffic study, and added we should contact Stacy
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Ritter to assist with this. Community Development Director Bramley said she would make the
appropriate inquiries. Commissioner Dressler asked to be included in any meetings. Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco spoke of the paint colors for the building. Commissioner Atkins -Grad
said she likes the colors and the flowering trees and plants. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco
confirmed that all groups currently using the Recreation Center have been notified, and asked
how long the construction would take. Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer Doherty
said it would take about one year. Commissioner Dressler confirmed when the building is
completed City Clerk Swenson would coordinate with the Broward County Supervisor of
Elections to return precincts J20 and J25 to the building for voting. Mayor Flansbaum-
Talabisco opened the public hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed the public
hearing. On roll call Commissioner Atkins -Grad voted "yes", Commissioner Dressler "yes",
and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2007-183
END OFQUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
There being no further business to come before the Mayor and City Commission, Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco adjourned the regular meeting of the City Commission at 8:35 p.m.
Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco, Mayor
Marion Swenson, CMC
City Clerk
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