HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-12-13 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 13, 2006
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco called the regular meeting of the City Commission to order
at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 in Chambers, Tamarac City Hall, 7525
NW 88 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.
Commissioner Patte Atkins -Grad led the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said this is the last commission meeting of 2006, and
welcomed David Grad, Helen Portner, Jack Talabisco, family friend from New York Bob
Clamat, and Sylvia Sultanof.
INTRODUCTION
1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
a. Senator Jeremy Ring thanked those who voted for him, said he is very happy to
represent the City of Tamarac and is working hand in hand with the Commission on
various projects. Senator Ring said he plans on being visible and active; his main office
will be in Margate City Hall but he will have traveling offices in 45 communities and each
morning he will work out of a different community. Senator Ring spoke of a pilot
program in Kings Point; wherein state and local agencies come together for the
residents, and if this program is successful he would like to roll it out to other
communities. Senator Ring informed the Mayor and City Commission that there will be
a special session in January regarding insurance and many proposals have been put
forth. Senator Ring said he looks forward to working with the City Manager on
Tamarac's legislative agenda, thanked. the Mayor and City Commission for their time
and said he has high hopes for a great four years. Senator Ring acknowledged his
staff, Lori Schuster, Tyler Hogan, Shelley Plotnick (husband of Representative Ad
Porth's assistant Laurie Plotnick), and Ralph Baer, and said he would be moving into his
Margate office December 19.
b. Presentations by Mayor and City Commission of Veterans' Day Parade Trophies:
(i) Mayor's Cup: Taravella High School Band - Neil Jenkins, Band Director
(accepted by Director of Parks and Recreation Warner). Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco
said Taravella has been acclaimed nationwide and performed for the Queen in England.
(ii) Vice Mayor's Cup: Tamarac Elementary School - Nancy Seiler, Principal
accepted.
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(iii) Commissioners' Cup: Tamarac Bulldogs, Sue Cohen accepted. Ms. Cohen
said this special population organization was invited to the City of Tamarac 10 years
ago, and the City has been kind enough to allow them to use Tamarac facilities for their
activities. Ms. Cohen thanked the Mayor and City Commission and City for giving the
Tamarac Bulldogs the feeling that Tamarac is their home away from home.
C. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco presented Public Information Officer Crockett with a
proclamation commending Public Information Officer Crockett for her efforts on behalf of
the City of Tamarac and wishing her well in future endeavors. City Manager Miller said
he wanted to take this opportunity to recognize Public Information Officer Crockett for
everything she has done for the City of Tamarac. Public Information Officer Crockett
served as liaison to the Public Information Committee and has done a great job getting
the Tam -A -Gram out to the public. People do not realize that Public Information Officer
Crockett received many calls in the middle of the night regarding BSO and fire
emergencies. Public Information Officer Crockett has given the City of Tamarac six
dedicated years of service. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco added Public Information
Officer Crockett is not leaving Tamarac for another Broward County City, but is moving
to North Carolina to be closer to her family, which we can all respect and understand;
however, Public Information Officer Crockett will be sorely missed. Public Information
Officer Crockett thanked the Mayor and City Commission for the proclamation and said
she was both surprised and honored, and she will always remember Tamarac as a
great place to live and work.
REPORTS
2. City Commission: Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco welcomed everyone to the
meeting and said next time we meet it will be 2007. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco
wished everyone a healthy and happy new year. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said the
holiday spirit prevails throughout Tamarac, with many celebrations; the holiday tree
lighting ceremony, Christmas with Santa, and numerous holiday events. Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco said she played 'elf to Commissioner Dressler's 'Santa' at the
Sunflower/Heathgate Community event, which exuded a true community spirit. Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco thanked the departments who make our community events
spectacular each year — Parks and Recreation, Utilities, BSO, and Public Works. Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco congratulated City Manager Miller on his election as president of
the City Managers' Association of Broward County and thanked the public for attending
tonight's meeting and supporting the Mayor and City Commission. Mayor Flansbaum-
Talabisco said this Commission has been working together beautifully for 9 months and
the best is yet to come. She is grateful and. appreciative to be working with this fine
group of people; feedback from the community is very complimentary to this Board.
Vice Mayor Portner said it has been a privilege working with Public Information Officer
Crockett over the past years, and acknowledged Ben Chicofsky who was instrumental
in bringing the Tam -A -Gram to the residents for the past 23 years. Vice Mayor Portner
wished everyone a happy and healthy holiday season and a happy and healthy 2007.
Vice Mayor Portner said yesterday the County Commission passed by majority vote, the
development of Sabal Palm and Monterey golf courses; many constituents showed up,
and Vice Mayor Portner said the best is yet to come and in the end the residents will be
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happy. Vice Mayor Portner said he understands the problems associated with
construction; 40 years ago residents encountered these same problems. Vice Mayor
Portner thanked the Mayor and City Commission for working with him these past years.
Commissioner Atkins -Grad said it breaks her heart to see Public Information Officer
Crockett leave Tamarac. Commissioner Atkins -Grad wished everyone a happy holiday
and said she hoped the coming year brings everyone something they want.
Commissioner Sultanof said he will miss Public Information Officer Crockett; she has
done a fabulous job. Commissioner Sultanof said Tamarac is in the redevelopment
phase and the younger generation must step up and take our place, and we must help
them. Commissioner Sultanof said as a delegate for the MPO he is proud to report in
the next 15 years an additional 1,700,000 people will come to Broward County.
Because of our due diligence Tamarac will get $8,700,000 in federal and state funds for
2006-2009. Commissioner Sultanof expressed concerns about community activists,
and defined activism as the practice of infusing direct, vigorous action in support of or
contrary to controversial issues, with honesty, truthfulness and integrity. If anyone
disagrees with what is going on in Tamarac, they should say so but not distort the facts.
This is the best commission Tamarac has had in 14 years and we have accomplished
more than most people think. Tamarac is alive and it is important to know the facts. In
1939, one man in Europe said if a lie is repeated often enough people will begin to
believe it. Commissioner Sultanof said everyone should be proud of where we live;
Tamarac is outstanding and the fastest growing city in Broward County. We attract
developers of all kinds. This commission intends to move forward and make sure our
residents live comfortably and are taken care of; when Commissioner Sultanof leaves
office in 2008 he hopes he is remembered for doing well. Commissioner Sultanof
wished everyone a happy Hanukkah.
Commissioner Dressler said he will miss Public Information Officer Crockett and wished
her and her family all the best. Commissioner Dressler acknowledged Audrey Morrison,
a young constituent from District 4 who was in the audience, and said this young lady
represents the future of Tamarac. Commissioner Dressler said he was fortunate to be
asked to play Santa Claus and spent several hours at Sunflower/Heathgate; it was a
very heartwarming experience and defined what a sense of community means and what
public service is all about. Commissioner Dressler thanked the residents of
Sunflower/Heathgate for inviting both he and the Mayor to the event, which consisted of
multiple events going on at one time. Commissioner Dressler acknowledged Margaret
Dorman, Gail Morrison, Phyllis Shaw, and Barbara Neal and said without their selfless
donation of time and energy the community would not have had such a marvelous
event. It was an experience of a lifetime for him. Commissioner Dressler said in the
spirit of the Christmas season and on behalf of himself and his family, he wished
everyone a healthy, prosperous, and happy Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and any
other holiday one chooses to observe.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco added there are four districts in Tamarac and the audience
has heard from each district commissioner as well as herself, and has seen and heard
this Board cares about each district, whether it is their own or another commissioner's.
In the past, the Commission was more territorial and it is nice to have an open feeling
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and be productive and positive. All the Commissioners speak from their hearts and
share with each other and the residents what goes on in each district. The current
Commission is made up of people of different ages; Vice Mayor Portner and
Commissioner Sultanof have served the longest and have a tremendous insight about
Tamarac, and share their life experiences with the rest of the commission. In terms of
the entire City, we must face hard decisions each day for the benefit of our juniors,
seniors and in-betweeners. We are going forward with a 5-20 year plan that changes
the nature of things to come, and we do this with a full heart and the best intent.
3. City Attorney: City Attorney Goren wished everyone a happy holiday season.
4. City Manager: City Manager Miller recognized Purchasing/Contracts Manager
Glatz who is now a Certified Purchasing Manager and Certified Purchasing. Agent.
Additionally, Purchasing/Contracts Manager Glatz was re-elected president of the
Southeast Purchasing Managers' Association. Social Services provided Thanksgiving
meals for 42 needy families in the City of Tamarac, with local and county donations as
well as donations from fellow employees. Over 1,100 runners participated in the Turkey
Trot through the Woodmont communities. The event was a huge success, and City
Manager Miller thanked the residents of Woodmont. City Manager Miller wished
everyone a happy and healthy holiday.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Richard Robbins, 8711 NW 76 Court, Tamarac said
the association is in support of the S-2 Classification.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Vice Mayor Portner seconded by Commissioner Dressler moved the removal of
Item 6(m), TR 11112, from 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.
City Manager Miller said Seawood Builders has made major progress over the past
week and he recommends keeping them on the job until it is done; the facility is close to
completion.
City Attorney Goren said the withdrawal of the Resolution from the Consent Agenda in
no way compromises the City's right to protection.
Commissioner Dressler seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved approval of all
remaining items on the consent agenda. On roll call Commissioner Atkins -Grad voted
"yes", Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Commissioner Dressler "yes", Vice Mayor
Portner "yes", and Commissioner Sultanof "yes". Motion carried.
a. APPROVE the minutes of the November 22, 2006 Regular City Commission
meeting.
APPROVED
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b. APPOINTING ONE RESIDENT TRUSTEE TO FIREFIGHTERS' PENSION
BOARD: (TR11076) Appointing one resident trustee to the Firefighters' Pension Board
to serve a two-year term ending January 8, 2009.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-222
C. APPOINTING ONE RESIDENT TRUSTEE TO POLICE PENSION BOARD:
(TR11077) Appointing one resident trustee to the Police Pension Board for a two-year
term ending January 8, 2009.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-223
d. RENEWAL - UTILITY BILLING SERVICES AGREEMENT -- ADVANCED
XEROGRAPHICS IMAGING SYSTEMS AXIS INC.: (TR11103) Exercising the
second renewal option to the existing agreement to provide utility billing services
between the City of Tamarac and Advanced Xerographics Imaging Systems (AXIS), Inc.
for a period of one year commencing on January 1, 2007 and ending on December 31,
2007, at a unit cost of $0.1314 per bill.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-224
e. FIRST AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR BUILDING
INSPECTION AND RELATED SERVICES: (TR11108) Executing the First Amendment
to Interlocal Agreement between the City of Pembroke Pines and the City of Tamarac
for Building Inspection and Related Services to be performed by the City of Pembroke
Pines in the event there is a staff shortage at a rate of Sixty -Four and 33/100 Dollars
($64.33) per hour and an overtime rate of Eighty -Seven and 90/100 Dollars ($87.90) for
building inspection services.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-225
f. GUARDRAIL AND BARRIER WALL AT MAINLANDS DRIVE AND
COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD: (TR11106) Approving the purchase and installation of
guardrail and barrier wall from Weekley Asphalt Paving, Inc., at a cost not to exceed
$46,900.00, located at Mainlands Drive and Commercial Boulevard, utilizing the
Broward County, Florida Price Agreement Contract for the General Roadway and
Miscellaneous Construction, Bid No. HZ-05-376-B1; approving funding from the
appropriate capital improvement account.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-226
g. UPGRADING THE CITY'S STORAGE AREA NETWORK: (TR11088)
Purchasing new storage equipment to expand the City's storage area network from
CDW-G, utilizing State of Florida Contract #250-000-03-1; authorizing an expenditure in
an amount not to not to exceed $73,912.80.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-227
h. PURCHASING TIRES FOR CITY -OWNED VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT:
(TR11105) Purchasing tires from Martino Tire Company for routine and emergency tire
replacement to City vehicles and equipment, utilizing Florida Sheriff's Association Bid
Award No. 05/6-02-0105; authorizing the purchase of tires in the quantities needed
based on the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company net price list; authorizing budget
amendments for proper accounting purposes.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-228
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i. PURCHASE OF WATER METER FITTINGS WATER LINE ACCESSORIES
AND METER BOXES: (TR11109) Utilizing the City of Deerfield Beach Bid Number
2005-06/14, entitled "Water Meter Fittings and Water Line Accessories" issued on
behalf of the Southeast Florida Governmental Purchasing Group; authorizing the
purchase of water meter fittings, water line accessories and meter boxes in an amount
not to exceed $90,000.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-229
j. AGREEMENT BETWEEN ARTSERVE AND THE CITY OF TAMARAC:
(TR11102) Executing the license agreement between the City of Tamarac and ArtServe
providing for the use of City facilities in the provision of cultural arts programming.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-230
k. YOUTH SPORT LEAGUES AGREEMENTS: (TR11107) Approving the form
agreement with the City's Youth Sport Leagues to provide for organized youth sports
activities in the City of Tamarac; delegating the authority to the City Manager to approve
future agreements with the Sports Leagues; further authorizing the appropriate City
officials to execute such agreements between the City of Tamarac and the City's Youth
Sport Leagues.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-231
I. PLANNING SERVICES AGREEMENT — MICHELE MELLGREN &
ASSOCIATES: (TR11111) Executing a change order and ratifying the existing
agreement for the City of Tamarac and Michele Mellgren & Associates, Inc. to provide
continuing planning services for the City of Tamarac (Case No. 18-MI-06).
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-232
M. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT BETWEEN CITY OF TAMARAC AND
SEAWOOD BUILDERS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AQUATIC CENTER: (TR11112)
Terminating the contract between City of Tamarac and Catalfumo Construction, L.L.C.
d/b/a Seawood Builders for construction of the Caporella Aquatic Center; making certain
findings and conclusions; authorizing the City Manager, City Attorney, and authorized
City staff to take appropriate actions consistent with this Resolution.
REMOVED FROM AGENDA
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
ORDINANCE — FIRST READING
7. AMENDING SECTION 10-183 OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC CODE OF
ORDINANCES — MINIMUM DESIGN CRITERIA FOR CUL-DE-SACS: (TO2128)
Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading amending Chapter 10 entitled, "Land
Development Regulations", Article V, "Improvements", Division 2, "Roads and Public
Rights -Of -Way", Section 183, "Minimum Design Criteria", of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Tamarac, Florida to revise the minimum design criteria for cul-de-sacs;
providing for findings and conclusions evidencing the intent of the City Commission to
revise the aforesaid design criteria (Case No. 17-Z-06); providing for codification. City
Attorney Goren read Temporary Ordinance 2128, Rev. #2 on first reading by title. Vice
Mayor Portner seconded by Commissioner Dressler moved approval. Deputy City
Manager/Interim Director of Community Development Cemech responded to
Commissioner Sultanof and clarified the recommended length is 1,500' and the
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Ordinance allows for the City Engineer, Community Development Director and Fire
Marshall to increase the length if needed. On roll call Commissioner Dressler voted
"yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Vice Mayor Partner "yes", Commissioner Atkins -
Grad "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING DECEMBER 13, 2006
PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:00 P.M. OR THEREAFTER
8. CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT
CAPER FOR FY 2005-2006: (TR11083) Motion to approve Resolution approving the
Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER FY 2005-2006) for the
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)'s Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Programs for HUD's Fiscal Year 2005-2006; Case No. 17-MI-06.
City Attorney Goren read Temporary Resolution 11083 by title. Commissioner Sultanof
seconded by Commissioner Atkins -Grad moved approval. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco
opened the public hearing. City Manager Miller explained the report is required to give
the status of the housing rehabilitation program to the federal granting agency. Vice
Mayor Portner said this is our federal tax dollars at work. With no one wishing to speak,
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco closed the public hearing. On roll call Mayor Flansbaum-
Talabisco voted "yes", Commissioner Dressler "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Vice
Mayor Portner "yes", and Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-233
ORDINANCE_- FIRST READING (PUBLIC HEARING)
9. ANNEXATION OF THAT PORTION OF UNINCORPORATED BROWARD
COUNTY KNOWN AS THE BONIELLO GARDENS, PROSPECT BEND,
CONTINENTAL PLAZA ANNEXATION AREAS: (TO2127) Motion to adopt Ordinance
on first reading submitting to referendum the annexation of that portion of
unincorporated Broward County known as the Boniello Gardens, Prospect Bend,
Continental Plaza Annexation Areas, legally described in Exhibit "A" which is attached
hereto; providing for notice of advertisement of the referendum election to be published
in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, the Code of Ordinances, and the
Charter of the City of Tamarac, Florida; providing that this Ordinance, when adopted,
shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the area proposed to be annexed, on the
March, 2007 election ballot, and shall become effective as provided by the law;
providing for the place and places where said election is to be held. City Attorney
Goren read Temporary Ordinance 2127 on first reading by title. Vice Mayor Portner
seconded by Commissioner Atkins -Grad moved approval. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco
commended Vice Mayor Portner, who championed this ordinance, and added because
of Vice Mayor Portner's tireless efforts and the help of staff and the City Attorney, this
will be a positive move for Tamarac. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco opened the public
hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. City Manager
Miller explained this is for the annexation of smaller, selective properties in the eastern
portion of Tamarac in the general area of the Executive Airport and Commercial
Boulevard. Vice Mayor Portner asked how much tax money these properties would
generate and Economic Development Officer Bems responded $60,000 - $300,000. 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 DECEMBER 13, 2006
ORDINANCES — SECOND READINGS
10. AMENDING THE CITY OF TAMARAC CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
CREATING A NEW CHAPTER ENTITLED "S-2 RECREATIONAL DISTRICT":
(TO2124) Motion to adopt Ordinance on second reading creating a new chapter within
the City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances entitled, "S-2 Recreational District"; providing
for findings and conclusions evidencing the intent of the city commission to create the
aforesaid zoning category with its attendant uses, responsibilities and opportunities;
providing for definitions; providing for scope; providing for purpose and intent; providing
for multiple zoning requirements; providing for permitted uses; providing for general
regulations; providing for landscape requirements; providing for building/structure
heights; providing for plot size; providing for walls and fences; providing for design
criteria (Case No. 15-Z-06); providing for codification. City Attorney Goren read
Temporary Ordinance 2124 on second reading by title. Commissioner Dressler
seconded by Commissioner Atkins -Grad moved approval. Deputy City Manager/Interim
Director of Community Development Cernech said this is the last time he would appear
before the Mayor and City Commission as Interim Community Development Director;
the new Community Development Director will be on board after the New Year. Deputy
City Manager/Interim Director of Community Development Cernech said it has been a
pleasure serving the Mayor and City Commission in this capacity and thanked Planning
and Zoning Manager Ross, Housing Administrator Bauldree, Administrative Coordinator
Prescott, Planning Coordinator Spitzer, GIS Manager Feagin, Sr. Occupational License
Specialist Yacobellis and Occupational License Specialist Michael for doing an
admirable job under less than desirable circumstances, due to staffing shortages.
Deputy City Manager/Interim Director of Community Development Cernech also
thanked Assistant City Manager Phillips, Executive Assistant Thalenfeld and
Administrative Coordinator Skenandore, from the City Manager's office. Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco thanked Deputy City Manager/Interim Director of Community
Development Cernech for providing the Mayor and City Commission with information in
a timely fashion during his tenure as Interim Director of Community Development.
Deputy City Manager/Interim Director of Community Development Cernech gave a
presentation and thanked Michelle Mellgren and Associates, the land planning firm that
worked closely with the City on this project, as well as Planning and Zoning Manager
Ross.
Commissioner Dressler confirmed this ordinance addresses the city as a whole, and
would involve specific scale and design in keeping with the ambiance of each
community, and questioned at what point the 100' would be measured. Deputy City
Manager/Interim Director of Community Development Cernech explained the
clubhouses in S-1 districts, for which this ordinance is contemplated, are all similar in
construction. There is an elevation and drive up to the entrance. Because of the size of
the property in Woodmont, it is incumbent upon a developer to tear down the existing
clubhouse and build a hotel on the site, and the height will be measured from grade.
Commissioner Dressler confirmed the developer's agreement would have to be entered
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into before the application for rezoning and there will be a process for community input
into the development agreement. Commissioner Dressler confirmed this document is a
general instrument to aid in efforts to communicate with those affected and to maintain
the golf course feeling of the community and open space.
City Attorney Goren explained the ordinance requires a developer's agreement and a
public hearing. Additionally, the document will be recorded against the property
providing additional protection for those affected; this document is a blueprint that sets
forth the intent of the Mayor and City Commission. It has been reviewed by outside
professionals.
Vice Mayor Portner asked how many stars a higher level hotel would have and if the
ordinance would prevent development without a hotel. Deputy City Manager/Interim
Director of Community Development Cemech responded three stars or above, which
would most likely be a Marriott, and the ordinance speaks to a resort hotel; the
ordinance does not prohibit any other development.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco opened the public hearing. Burt Schneider, 8016 NW 72
Street and Richard Robbins, 8711 NW 76 Court, spoke in favor of the ordinance as long
as the golf courses will remain and the hotel will be the only development, and opposed
the 100' height. Dr. Theodore Schwartz, 7810 Banyan Terrace said the ordinance is not
restrictive enough and objected to the 100' height. Estelle Birkin, 7407 Corkwood Circle
asked to have the item tabled until more information is brought to the community. Gene
Barkin, Woodmont, said the residents were not properly informed. Barry Purcell, 7730
Banyan Terrace, spoke against the 100' height. Kenny Hyman, 8858 Buttonwood Circle
spoke about concerns with traffic, noise and the 100' height. Alan Freedman, 7525
Banyan Way questioned the footprint and possible loss of the golf courses. Charles
Nottingham, 7800 Banyan Terrace spoke of home values and said a driving range is
needed for the golf course. Bob Thiebedeau, 8772 NW 75 Court expressed concern
about condominiums and townhouses being built on the property.
Addressing the public's comments:
Commissioner Sultanof said there are currently 4-story buildings in Tamarac.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco questioned the height of the Woodlands and Woodmont
Country Clubs and Deputy City Manager/Interim Director of Community Development
Cernech said from the front of the structures, 20' of the fagade is seen; from the rear,
40'-50' is seen.
Commissioner Dressler said staff and this Commission worked tirelessly on the
ordinance and construction of the developer's agreement, and the Mayor and City
Commission share the public's concerns. Commissioner Dressler said he cares about
the community; he is a resident of Woodmont and quality of life is important to him; he
in is contact with people in the community about their concerns, and he will not allow
depreciation of property values or quality of life in the community. Additionally, from an
economic development viewpoint, the City has an obligation to do something that will
benefit everyone.
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Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco confirmed if an application comes before the Mayor and
City Commission and there is a height issue, the maximum height can be changed
through the developer's agreement, and that is important for everyone to remember;
this Commission struggles with issues in City golf course communities. Staff worked
long and hard to try to come to the best and most reasonable ordinance and agreement.
It is incumbent that this Commission work with staff and the private sector and look at
the big picture. We do not want any clubs to go under. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco
questioned notification of meetings to which City Attorney Goren responded it is a
legislative function of the Mayor and City Commission when adopting an ordinance that
affects the entire City. Any applicant who owns property and seeks to rezone that
property must notify the public; this global document affects the entire City. Legal
notification is one step in the larger picture. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said this is a
tool in our tool box; if something comes forward there will be a public hearing. There is
nothing in the pipeline at the moment. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said she
understands the fear factor but we must start with something.
Commissioner Dressler said he attended the monthly Woodmont Property Owner
meetings and does not remember a meeting in the last 9 months that did not address
some aspect of the status of the property at Woodmont County Club. There have been
rumors and concerns, but Mr. Schneider has made every effort to make sure those
attending the meetings get the full story. Uncertainty is most troubling, and the best
thing the Mayor and City Commission can do is to establish a procedure and add an
additional level of protection through the developer's agreement.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco confirmed if a clubhouse is knocked down the mound can
be leveled.
Vice Mayor Portner said he is pro development, but with reservations. Developers are
in business to make money; to erect a structure under 10 stories is a losing proposition.
Vice Mayor Portner said he does not see Tamarac as a resort destination and does not
feel this ordinance is good for the City or for Woodmont.
Commissioner Dressler said every conversation with staff and legal counsel is based
upon issues from the people in the community, and this ordinance has come out of
those conversations. A tremendous amount of work has gone into this to provide
guidelines and maximize community input. Commissioner Dressler said as a courtesy
to Vice Mayor Portner at the last meeting he was happy to go along with tabling the
item, but when it came up for discussion at Monday's workshop meeting, nothing was
said. Commissioner Dressler said it is his belief that this document will work in the
peoples' best interests, and confirmed there is no discussion at this time regarding a
hotel, between any developer and staff.
Commissioner Sultanof said he represents the entire City regardless of his district, and
it is important to understand we are trying to make sure the entire City falls under this
ordinance; this is a tool to protect us.
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Vice Mayor Portner said he suggested the clubhouse be torn down and a new one built
with all amenities included, as well as a second story to house guests, and he would like
a developer to come to the City with a plan that is more sensible for the community.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said this issue came before her when she campaigned for
Mayor, and she promised everyone she would do whatever she could to protect the
integrity of the neighborhoods. It is not just a matter of height. This ordinance along
with the developer's agreement will protect the City and will be a tool in our tool box;
maybe someone will be creative and come up with something that will help the clubs in
trouble. So far there is nothing in the pipeline. With no one else wishing to speak,
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco closed the public hearing. 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 NOVEMBER 8, 2006
TABLED AT THE NOVEMBER 22, 2006 REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
TO DECEMBER 13, 2006 AT OR AFTER 7:00 P.M.
ADOPTED ON SECOND READING DECEMBER 13, 2006
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2006-20
11. AMENDING ARTICLE VI OF THE CODE ENTITLED LAND DEVELOPMENT
AND CONSISTENCY STANDARDS: (TO2126) Motion to adopt Ordinance on second
reading amending Chapter 10, the Land Development Regulations of the City of Tamarac
by amending Article VI, entitled "Land Development and Consistency Standards';
specifically amending Section 10-330, entitled "Concurrency Standards and Procedures,"
in order to provide for compliance with the requirements of Section 163.3180, Florida
Statutes, as amended from time to time, to provide for the enactment of a proportionate
fair -share mitigation ordinance; incorporating by reference Section 5-182(a)(5)(b) of the
Broward County Land Development Code; providing for codification. City Attorney Goren
read Temporary Ordinance 2126 on second reading by title. Vice Mayor Portner
seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved approval. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco
opened the public hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing.
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.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING NOVEMBER 22, 2006
ADOPTED ON SECOND READING DECEMBER 13, 2006
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2006-21
QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING
12. REVISED DEVELOPMENT ORDER AND MAJOR REVISED SITE PLAN —
COMMERCE BANK PROJECT: (TR11092) Motion to approve Resolution issuing
Revised Development Order No. 336.1 and granting Major Revised Site Plan approval
for Commerce Bank to allow the demolition of the existing, abandoned bank building
and the construction of a 4,260 square foot bank building with five (5) rear drive-thru
lanes, along with landscaping and infrastructure improvements, and authorizing the
appropriate City Officials to accept and execute a Blanket Public Safety Ingress/Egress
Easement with Saul Strachman, Grantor and Owner of the subject property, for the
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Commercial Bank Project located at 7001 West Commercial Boulevard, specifically
Tract "A" of the Tamarac Financial Plat, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat
Book 104, Page 49B 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. 11-SP-06) providing for conditions of approval. City Attorney
Goren read Temporary Resolution 11092, Revision 1 by title. Commissioner Dressler
seconded by Commissioner Atkins -Grad moved approval. City Attorney Goren
explained the quasi judicial procedures and said any affected member of the public has
the right to be heard, and all documents presented for this item are on the table for
review. Attorney Keith M. Poliakoff waived his quasi-judicial rights on behalf of the
owner. Deputy City Manager/Interim Director of Community Development Cernech
gave a presentation. Attorney Poliakoff said this banking institution pioneered the
concept of 7-day banking and extended hours of operation. Attorney Poliakoff also
spoke about the murals inside each individual bank and said this is a unique concept
that will depict something representative of the City; the bank will work with City staff to
find a unique topic for the mural. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco opened the public
hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. Commissioner
Sultanof questioned the approach from 57th Street and Attorney Poliakoff said ingress
and egress will be on 70th and Commercial Blvd. Commissioner Dressler said he has
had extensive involvement in the financial services industry and this banking group
enjoys the highest of reputations. Commissioner Atkins -Grad said she can not wait until
this bank is built and she is, on behalf of her district, happy to have them come to
Tamarac. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco welcomed the bank and confirmed there would
be landscaping as a buffer to the community. 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 NO. R2006-234
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
There being no further business to come before the Mayor and City Commission, Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco adjourned the meeting at 10:25 p.m.
-,Marion Swenson, CM
City Clerk
December 13, 2006
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Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco,
Mayor