HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-05-23 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
CITY HALL CHAMBERS
WEDNESDAY MAY 23, 2007
CALL TO ORDER_ Mayor Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco called the regular meeting of the
City Commission to order at 9:00 am on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 in Chambers at
Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88th Avenue, Tamarac, FL.
PRESENT: Mayor Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco, Vice Mayor Marc L. Sultanof,
Commissioner Edward C. Portner, Commissioner Patte Atkins -Grad, and Commissioner
Harry Dressler.
ALSO., PRESENT:, Assistant City Manager Diane Phillips, City Attorney Samuel S.
Goren, and City Clerk Marion Swenson.
Commissioner Edward C. Portner led the pledge of allegiance.
INTRODUCTION
1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco acknowledged Laurie Plotnick, Shelly Plotnick and Ralph
Baer, in the audience.
a. Senator Ring spoke about property tax, the proposed casino in Coconut Creek,
and the University Drive expansion. Senator Ring said he believes the insurance crisis
is larger than the property tax crisis, and a National Catastrophic Fund is the only way
we will see a reduction in our insurance costs. Senator Ring sponsored the Bill to move
the presidential primary to January, and said this is very important because before
candidates came to Florida for campaign contributions; now they will come to Florida for
our votes. Commissioner Dressler said the scale of the proposed casino is an issue we
will encounter in our own City. Commissioner Dressler thanked Senator Ring for
bringing this issue to us and said he and the Commission are available to do anything
they can to support Senator Ring. Commissioner Dressler asked staff and the City
Attorney to get all details necessary and come up with impacts regarding the scale of
the development on the qualify of life in Tamarac. Senator Ring said these are federal
issues and there is not much we can do. A resolution opposing the casino might be in
order as well as letters to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Coconut Creek is opposing the
44 acres becoming sovereign land, and we must let people know what is happening.
Commissioner Dressler questioned Senator Ring's opinion of the University Drive
extension and Senator Ring explained several cities are opposed to the extension and
several cities support it. If the Coconut Creek project succeeds, we will have to support
the extension. Commissioner Dressler said he understands the need for a National
Catastrophic Fund and why other states may not support it, but it is for the public good.
Commissioner Dressler said he approved moving the primary elections to January.
Bringing passion and commitment to the process transcends time. Commissioner
Dressler said he appreciated Senator Ring's candor with regard to the property tax
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issue and it is Commissioner Dressler's belief that it is better not to have a special
session, but to wait for the proper fixing of a broken system rather than wind up with
unintended consequences.
Commissioner Portner said there are over 600 loopholes in the tax system and if half
were to be closed we would not be having this discussion about taxes and insurance.
Senator Ring said not all the loopholes are bad, and he believes it would be better
addressed by an independent study. Commissioner Portner said an intangible tax
would also have brought in money. With regard to the National Catastrophic Fund, only
a few states are involved and this will be a tough sell. Commissioner Portner said he is
the Chair of the State Road 7 Initiative and he talked to Representative Hastings
regarding the Casino. Commissioner Portner spoke of the Sunshine Law and said he
would like local government to have the same legislative ability as those in Tallahassee
and would like to see a redefinition of the Sunshine Law. Senator Ring agreed the
Sunshine Law needs to be made less restrictive and he suggested the League of Cities
take this up in the next legislative session.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco agreed the Sunshine law is restrictive.
Vice Mayor Sultanof said he has already been approached by two presidential
candidates and added the National Catastrophic Fund is at the top of the must do list.
Vice Mayor Sultanof said he serves on the MPO and spoke of discussions regarding the
University Drive extension. Vice Mayor Sultanof spoke about the proposed casino and
said Coconut Creek welcomed the Seminoles because they paid $1 million a year to the
City for access to the road but now it is a bigger problem. The scale of the proposed
building will overshadow what Coconut Creek wants to build. With regard to the
Sunshine Law, it is not liked by local government, but residents look at local government
more critically than they look at Tallahassee.
Commissioner Atkins -Grad applauded Senator Ring for the Bill moving the primary to
January and said she, too, is concerned about the casinos. The public does not know
what is happening and the press must market it. Additionally, we have to expand
University Drive if the casino goes through in order to accommodate the traffic. Senator
Ring said City Attorney Goren is aware of the issue and was part of the impact studies.
Senator Ring said he intends to speak to various venues about this issue and he hopes
the newspapers write about it, but if they do not, there are many opportunities to get the
message out.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco agreed with the National Catastrophic Fund and added the
weather patterns are changing drastically across the country. Those states that have
not shown an interest in this program should do so now. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco
said she hopes the candidates make their presence known in Tamarac. With regard to
the casino, the public needs to be educated, and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said she
agrees with Commissioner Dressler regarding not having a special session if we do not
have the right answers. Senator Ring thanked the staff and in particular City Manager
Miller who spends a lot of time on the property tax issue in Tallahassee. City Manager
Miller generated much respect from the Senate for the work he has done in
Tallahassee.
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b. Representative Porth wished Vice Mayor and Sylvia Sultanof a happy
anniversary. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco added her congratulations. Representative
Porth said the Commission is very fortunate to have Senator Ring serving in
Tallahassee. Representative Porth pledged his commitment to support tax reform, but
not on the backs of the cities. The latest tax plan announced by Speaker Rubio would
impose a $22 million cut to the bone for Coral Springs, and Representative Porth said
he would not support that. Representative Porth spoke of the three Bills he sponsored
that were passed: Domestic Violence Leave of Absence Act, Keeping Children Safe
Act, and Protecting Florida Investments Act. One Bill that did not pass this session, but
Representative Porth will reintroduce is the Bill regarding driving with a suspended
license. Representative Porth said through both his and Senator Ring's efforts,
Tamarac was awarded $500,000 for stormwater treatment. Representative Porth said
Laurie Plotnick runs his Coral Springs Office, 1300 Coral Springs Drive, 954-346-2810,
e-mail address: ari.porth[a7myfloridahouse..goy. Representative Porth said he checks
his a -mails daily.
Commissioner Portner asked if our lobbyist spoke to Representative Porth with regard
to the $500,000 for stormwater treatment and Representative Porth said Lobbyist Book
was helpful.
Commissioner Atkins -Grad thanked Representative Porth for taking time to come to
Tamarac and speak to our constituents.
Vice Mayor Sultanof thanked Representative Porth for his representation.
Commissioner Dressler thanked Representative Porth for his leadership on the
investment issue and said what is happening in Darfur is the first genocide in this
century and to not stand up and address this would be wrong.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said the issues that hit the headlines affect children,
women, and those less privileged than us and we need to help. Mayor Flansbaum-
Talabisco asked Senator Ring and Representative Porth to stay and hear the
Commission Reports, as well as the City Attorney and City Manager reports.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco went out of the regular order of business on the agenda to
take up Item No. 2 Commission Reports, Item No. 3 City Attorney Report, and Item No.
4, City Manager Report.
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2. City Commission: Commissioner Partner had no report.
Commissioner Atkins -Grad reported on her attendance at the Senior Hall of Fame
breakfast and her attendance at the Hurricane Expo and Health Fair and Kids Day, at
which there were Representatives of the University of Miami School of Medicine.
Commissioner Atkins -Grad attended a multi -cultural event at Millennium Middle School
and an annual event of the Firefighters where Broward County Commissioner Ritter was
honored and money was raised for scholarships. On Sunday Commissioner Atkins -
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Grad attended a Challenger Baseball event and it was heartwarming to watch the kids
with disabilities participate.
Vice Mayor Sultanof said he forwarded a complimentary letter from a resident to
Director of Utilities Gagnon and said the staff is doing a great job. Vice Mayor Sultanof
commended BSO Chief Dugger and said the BSO department is being run well. Vice
Mayor Sultanof said this Commission is the best he ever served on and it works well
together. Vice Mayor Sultanof thanked staff and those in Tallahassee for keeping in
touch with local government.
Commissioner Dressler said he is the liaison to the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board and there has been a lot of positive feedback from the community as to the value
of the Caporella Aquatic Center. This is an example of how local projects have a
significant impact on community by cooperation at different levels of government.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco welcomed her niece, Rebecca, who is visiting from New
York and added she has just finished her first year at Johns Hopkins. Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco wished Vice Mayor and Sylvia Sultanof a happy anniversary and
said they set a shining example of what happily ever after is about. Mayor Flansbaum-
Talabisco spoke of a news article wherein the Broward General Medical Center honored
Lts. Rex Van Mehren and Michael Wilton, and firefighters Bart Badgwell, Jennifer
Dugger, and Maria Garnica for their actions in assisting wounded Broward Sheriffs
Office Deputies Brian Tephford and Corey Carbocci in November last year. The North
Broward Medical Center honored Lt. Patty Barrero and firefighters Kevin Gjertsen and
Dan Mariano for assisting a multiple gunshot wound in March in Tamarac. Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco reported the City of Tamarac received the 2007 ArtServe Encore
Government Leadership Award in the Arts, and said as a result of this Commission and
staffs help and grants, this program was brought to Tamarac. The Commission
championed arts and culture in our community and this Commission functions as the
best Commission in the County.
3. CityAttorney: City Attorney Goren said Senator Ring has been highly
interactive and involved in the process regarding the casino, and conversations with
Senator Ring will be helpful to Tamarac's cause regarding impacts. With regard to
University Drive, there is data available and every option is open to these highly
sensitive issues. This is a classic land use planning issue. City Attorney Goren said he
will engage staff to bring more information to the Mayor and City Commission.
Regarding defense of indigents, several Broward Judges heard cases in this regard and
one judge ruled in favor and one against, which created a conflict. This will result in an
appeal being brought before the 4th DCA. The City of Tamarac has had no filings
against an indigent defendant without a state charge attached. We are not involved in
the issue at this time and City Attorney Goren said he is hopeful a decision in the future
will be made that will benefit Tamarac. City Attorney Goren thanked the Mayor and City
Commission for their direction at Monday's workshop regarding the Quasi -Judicial
Ordinance. City Attorney Goren wished Vice Mayor and Sylvia Sultanof a happy
anniversary.
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4. City Manager_ Assistant Manager Phillips congratulated Fire Rescue personnel
who were presented with the Paramedic of the Year Award. The Department of Health
also named Dr. Ulin Medical Director of the Year for the State and his award will be
presented at the CLINCON Games in July. Dr. Ulin has been Tamarac's Medical
Director since 1999. The Fire Rescue/Parks and Recreation Hurricane Expo was held
on May 12 at the Tamarac Community Center with over 1,000 in attendance. Four
hundred children registered for Tamarac's Summer Camp and 250 attended the
Tamarac Twilight Concert on May 11. The 8th Annual Health Fair was held on May 19th
at the Tamarac Community Center with over 750 in attendance. Assistant City Manager
Phillips extended an open invitation for the Memorial Day Ceremony on May 28 at
Veterans Memorial Park, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The Board and Committee luncheon
will be held on June 1 St at Woodlands Country Club at noon to acknowledge our
volunteers. The Utilities Department received the American Water Works Association
2007 Safety Award; our annual water quality report will go out in the next two weeks,
and Coral Springs has contacted Tamarac Utilities to obtain additional information on
our water conservation program.
1. c. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco proclaiming May
25, 2007 as "National Missing Children's Day". (Requested by BSO Chief Ken Dugger)
BSO Chief Dugger accepted.
1. d. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco proclaiming May
23, 2007 as "EMS Children's Day". (Requested by Fire Chief Jim Budzinski) Fire Chief
Budzinski accepted. EMS Division Chief Sheridan spoke about an increase in pediatric
care and said there will be a training session in June to institute new innovations.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said this speaks volumes of how Tamarac's demographics
are changing.
1. e. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco proclaiming the
week of May 20 - 27, 2007 as "Emergency Medical Services Week". (Requested by
Fire Chief Jim Budzinski) Fire Chief Budzinski, EMS Division Chief Sheridan, and Dr.
Ulin accepted. Fire Chief Budzinski and Dr. Ulin thanked the Mayor and City
Commission for their continued support.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
5. Rick Veres, 8000 NW 66 Terrace asked the Mayor and City Commission for
assistance with regard to liens that showed up on a house he had purchased and
renovated and now wishes to sell. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco suggested Mr. Veres
speak with Building and Code Compliance Director Jones after the meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Commissioner Dressler seconded by Vice Mayor Sultanof moved approval of all
items on the consent agenda. On roll call Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco voted "yes",
Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes", Commissioner Portner
"yes", and Commissioner Dressler "yes". Motion carried.
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a. APPROVE the minutes of the May 9, 2007 Regular City Commission meeting.
APPROVED
b. AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT — LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX
ORDINANCE: (TR11198) Executing the 2007 Amendment to Interlocal Agreement
between Broward County and City of Tamarac providing for division and distribution of
the proceeds of the Local Option Gas Tax imposed by the Broward County Local Option
Gas Tax Ordinance.
RESOLUTION NO. R2007-65
C. AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT — FIFTH _CENT ADDITIONAL
LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX ON MOTOR FUEL FOR TRANSIT: (TR11199) Executing
the 2007 Amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Broward County and City of
Tamarac providing for division and distribution of the proceeds from the Broward County
Fifth Cent Additional Local Option Gas Tax on Motor Fuel for Transit.
RESOLUTION NO. R2007-66
d. AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT — ADDITIONAL LOCAL
OPTION GAS TAX ON MOTOR FUEL ORDINANCE: (TR11200) Executing the 2007
Amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Broward County and City of Tamarac
providing for division and distribution of the proceeds from the Broward County
Additional Local Option Gas Tax on Motor Fuel Ordinance.
RESOLUTION NO. R2007-67
e. AGREEMENT RENEWAL FOR ANNUAL AUDITING SERVICES — BKR
GARCIA COMPANY, PLLC: (TR11201) Exercising the third and final renewal option to
the existing agreement between the City of Tamarac and BKR Garcia Company, PLLC,
(formerly Grau & Co.), for annual auditing services for fiscal year ending September 30,
2007; for a not to exceed cost of $99,500.
RESOLUTION NO. R2007-68
f. DIESEL FUEL PURCHASE: (TR11203) Purchasing Diesel Fuel from BV Oil
Company, Inc. and MacMillan Oil Company utilizing Coral Springs Co -Op Contract No.
06-A-098; authorizing purchase of diesel fuel in the quantities needed based on the Oil
Price Information Service Price Index cost at the time of delivery; authorizing budget
amendments for proper accounting purposes.
RESOLUTION NO. R2007-69
g. AMENDMENT TO JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT — HOUSEHOLD
HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION: (TR11205) Executing an amendment to the
Joint Participation Agreement with Broward County for Household Hazardous Waste
Collection Events extending the agreement until June 27, 2008.
RESOLUTION NO. R2007-70
h. AWARDING RFP #06-22R AND EXECUTING AGREEMENT FOR
DESIGN/BUILD OF TAMARAC PARK RECREATION CENTER: (TR11137) Awarding
RFP #06-22R and executing an Agreement with DiPompeo Construction Corporation
for the design/build of the Tamarac Park Recreation Center for an amount not to exceed
$3,845,000; approving funding in the amount of $3,845,000 from the appropriate
accounts.
RESOLUTION NO. R2007-71
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
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REGULAR AGENDA
ORDINANCES — FIRST READINGS
Vice Mayor Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Atkins -Grad moved the addition of
Temporary Ordinance 2142 to the agenda as Item 11. AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF
THE CITY OF TAMARAC CODE OF ORDINANCES, ENTITLED
"ADMINISTRATION", BY CREATINGA_RTICLE X, TO BE ENTITLED "QUASI-
JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS": (T02142) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading
amending Chapter 2 of the City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances, entitled
"Administration", by creating Article X, to be entitled "Quasi -Judicial Proceedings";
creating Sections 2-367 through 2-370 of the City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances;
providing for the intent; providing for definitions; identifying quasi-judicial matters;
providing procedures for quasi-judicial proceedings, including, but not limited to, ex
parte communications, notification, presentation of evidence and preparation of the
order; providing for codification; providing for conflict; providing for severability; and
providing for an effective date. City Attorney Goren read Temporary Ordinance 2142 on
first reading by title. On roll call Commissioner Dressler voted "yes", Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Commissioner Atkins -Grad
"yes", and Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes". Motion carried.
7. AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE TAMARAC CODE — GRAFFITI: (T02141)
Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading amending Chapter 13 of the City's Code of
Ordinances, entitled miscellaneous offenses, specifically amending Section 13.5,
entitled "graffiti"; providing for a broader definition of "graffiti" to include defacing or
damaging the property of another; providing for revised enforcement guidelines;
providing for penalties; providing for codification. City Attorney Goren read Temporary
Ordinance 2141 on first reading by title. Vice Mayor Sultanof seconded by
Commissioner Atkins -Grad moved approval. Building and Code Compliance Director
Jones and BSO Chief Dugger gave presentations. Commissioner Dressler spoke of
private property rights and said while he did not approve of government going onto
private property he did believe this ordinance is in the public good. Commissioner
Portner asked for a definition of graffiti and asked if a mural was considered graffiti.
Commissioner Portner asked for a definition of a gang. Building and Code Compliance
Director Jones said graffiti is the writing on or defacing of a wall or structure that does
not constitute an approved sign. In order for a mural not to be considered graffiti it
would have to go through the process of approval as a sign and be authorized. BSO
Chief Dugger addressed the definition of a gang and said there are statutory
requirements to be addressed recognizing a gang as a collective, cohesive group.
There are also neighborhood groups of children who form informal gangs that do not
meet the statutory requirements. Whether a gang is official or non -official, we look at
the cohesiveness of the group. Our focus is on removal of graffiti quickly so it does not
take hold. Commissioner Portner asked if there are organized or non -organized gangs
in Tamarac and BSO Chief Dugger said there have been several reports of members in
the street who were identified as gangs. Vice Mayor Sultanof said he agrees with
Commissioner Dressler but private property is already addressed in the Code. We try
to keep our city in a proper manner and gangs have invaded private property. Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco asked City Attorney Goren to walk the Mayor and City
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Commission through the process and City Attorney Goren explained the instant
ordinance is a new document that was created to look specifically at Tamarac. The key
issue is to be able to capture violators and effectuate a change; to respect property
owners. This relates to defacement and code enforcement more than protection of first
amendment freedoms. This type of violation is endemic to a larger problem.
Commissioner Dressler confirmed the language regarding defacing or damaging the
property of another includes City property. City Attorney Goren said this also addresses
quasi -governmental agencies. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said she supports the
ordinance as it is in the best interests of our residential and commercial communities.
On roll call Commissioner Dressler voted "yes", Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes",
Commissioner Portner "yes", Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes", and Vice Mayor Sultanof
',yes". Motion carried.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING MAY 23, 2007
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco moved out of the regular order of business on the agenda
to take up Item 11, Temporary Ordinance 2142.
11. AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC CODE OF
ORDINANCES, ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION", BY CREATING ARTICLE X TO BE
ENTITLED "QUASI-JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS": (T02142) Motion to adopt Ordinance
on first reading amending Chapter 2 of the City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances,
entitled "Administration", by creating Article X, to be entitled "Quasi -Judicial
Proceedings"; creating Sections 2-367 through 2-370 of the City of Tamarac Code of
Ordinances; providing for the intent; providing for definitions; identifying quasi-judicial
matters; providing procedures for quasi-judicial proceedings, including, but not limited
to, ex parte communications, notification, presentation of evidence and preparation of
the order; providing for codification; providing for conflict; providing for severability; and
providing for an effective date. City Attorney Goren read Temporary Ordinance 2142 on
first reading by title. Vice Mayor Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Dressler moved
approval. City Attorney Goren thanked Administration, Community Development Staff,
and City Clerk Staff for their collaboration on this ordinance. The ordinance tries to
embrace and codify what the Commission has been doing these past years, and it
protects the City of Tamarac, staff and applicants' property rights. Mayor Flansbaum-
Talabisco thanked Community Development Director Bramley and the rest of the staff
and agreed this ordinance protects both the City's rights and owners' rights. On roll call
Commissioner Portner voted "yes", Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes", Vice Mayor
Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Dressler "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes".
Motion carried.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING MAY 23, 2007
PUBLIC HEARINGS 9:00 A.M. OR THEREAFTER
ORDINANCES — SECOND READINGS
8. FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE SERVICES:
(T02138) Motion to adopt Ordinance on second reading authorizing the appropriate
City officials to execute a Commercial Garbage Franchise Agreement between the City
of Tamarac and FSR Transporting and Crane Services, Inc. City Attorney Goren read
Temporary Ordinance 2138 on second reading by title. Vice Mayor Sultanof seconded
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by Commissioner Atkins -Grad moved approval. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco opened
the public hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. On roll
call Vice Mayor Sultanof voted "yes", Commissioner Dressler "yes", Mayor Flansbaum-
Talabisco "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", and Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes".
Motion carried.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING MAY 9, 2007
ADOPTED ON SECOND READING MAY 23, 2007
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2007-12
9. ADDITIONAL SENIOR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION; (T02139) Motion to adopt
Ordinance on second reading__ amending Chapter 6 of the City of Tamarac Code of
Ordinances, entitled "Finance and Taxation", by specifically creating Article VII, entitled
"Senior Homestead Tax Exemption"; providing that an additional homestead exemption
of up to Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) for persons sixty-five (65) years of age and
older shall be authorized to taxpayers satisfying the requirements as set forth in Section
196.075 of the Florida Statutes, which includes but is not limited to the person's
household income does not exceed Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00), as adjusted
pursuant to State Statute; providing that a taxpayer seeking the additional homestead
exemption shall submit on an annual basis a sworn statement to the Broward County
Property Appraiser's Office; providing for an annual adjustment; providing for
severability; providing for conflict; providing for inclusion in the code; providing for an
effective date subject to the acceptance of the Ordinance by the Broward County
Property Appraiser's Office. City Attorney Goren read Temporary Ordinance 2139 on
second reading by title. Commissioner Atkins -Grad seconded by Commissioner Portner
moved approval. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco opened the public hearing and with no
one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. Commissioner Portner seconded by
Commissioner Atkins -Grad moved to table Temporary Ordinance 2139 to a time
uncertain. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said this item was discussed at great length
during Monday's workshop and the Mayor and City Commission recognize the
significance of this to the Seniors, but at this time it is in the best interest of the City to
table the item until we have more information from Tallahassee. On roll call
Commissioner Atkins -Grad voted "yes", Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes", Commissioner
Dressler "yes", Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", and Commissioner Portner "yes".
Motion to table approved.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING MAY 9, 2007
TABLED TO TIME UNCERTAIN MAY 23, 2007
10. AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE III OF THE TAMARAC CODE, ENTITLED
BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS: (T02140) Motion to adopt Ordinance on
second reamm dingy amending Chapter 2, Article III of the Tamarac Code, entitled Boards,
Committees, Commissions, to provide for the process for appointing individuals to the
City's advisory boards and committees; providing for codification; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; providing for an effective date. City Attorney Goren read
Temporary Ordinance 2140 on second reading by title. Vice Mayor Sultanof seconded
by Commissioner Dressler moved approval. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco opened the
public hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. On roll call
Commissioner Partner voted "yes", Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes", Vice Mayor
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Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Dressler "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes".
Motion carried.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING MAY 9, 2007
ADOPTED ON SECOND READING MAY 23, 2007
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2007-13
QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
There were no quasi-judicial hearings scheduled for this meeting.
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 regular meeting of the City Commission at 10:55
a.m.
Marion Swenson, CIVIC
City Clerk
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Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco
Mayor
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