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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-04-11 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 1990 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Abramowitz called this meeting to order on Wednesday April 11, 1990 at 7 30 P M in the Council Chambers MEDITATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Abramowitz called for the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a Moment of Silent Meditation PRESENT Mayor Norman Abramowitz Vice Mayor Bruce Hoffman Councilman Henry Schumann ABSENT AND EXCUSED Councilman Dr H Larry Bender Councilman Henry Rohr ALSO PRESENT John P Kelly, City Manager Alan F Ruf, Interim City Attorney Carol A Evans, City Clerk Pauline Walaszek Secretary AGENDIZED BY CONSENT 28 MOTION TO ADOPT Temp Reso #5766 authorizing the Kiwanis Club of Tamarac to sea beer at the Celebrate Tamarac Festival 190 to be hela on Saturday, April 21, through Sunday, April 22, 1990 SYNOPSIS OF ACTION AGENDIZED by Consent (SEE PAGE for Final Action) * V/M Hoffman MOVED to AGENDIZE Temp Reso, #5766 by * Consent as Item 28 , SECONDED by C/M Schumann VOTE Engineering/Utilities ALL VOTED AYE 9 MOTION TO ADOPT Temp Reso #5748 awarding Bid #90-4 in the amount of �22,039 20 to Southeastern Municipal Supply Company (SEMSCO) for the purchase of residential backflow preventers (tabled on 3/28/90) SYNOPSIS OF ACTION& TABLED * V/M Hoffman MOVED to TABLE Temp Reso #5748 SECONDED by * C/M Schumann U� VOTE ALL VOTED AYE 20 PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp Ord #1486 on second reading to amend Section-6-26 of the Code to provide for investment of City surplus funds in an overnight repurchase account under certain conditions and to provide for investment of City surplus funds in Florida's Local Government Surplus Funds Trust Fund Investment Pool SYNOPSIS OF ACTION TA131YEb - _- Page 1 4/11/90-pw V/M Hoffman announced that the City Council would be holding a Workshop meeting on Tuesday, April 17, 1990 at 1 30 P M concerning this Item V/M Hoffman MOVED to TABLE Temp _Ord #1486 , SECONDED by C/M Schumann VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE CONSENT AGENDA Item 3 a through q City Clerk 3 a MOTION TO APPROVE the minutes of the following City Council meetings 1 3/14/90 - Regular Meeting 2 3/20/90 - Special Meeting SYNOPSIS OF ACTION - APPROVED a 1 and a 2 b MOTION TO APPROVE renewal of a model sales permit far VERSAILLES GARDENS for a six-month period from 4/22/90 to 10/22/90 SYNOPSIS OF ACTION APPROVED Community Development c MOTION TO ADOPT Temp Reso #5754 releasing a cash performance bond in the amount of $825 00 posted to guarantee the installation of landscaping at C&S BANK located at 3833 W Commercial Boulevard (891409) SYNOPSIS OF ACTION APPROVED RESOLUTION R-90-99 -PASSED �ngineerinq/Utilities d MOTION TO ADOPT Temp Reso #5755 releasing warranter Letter of Credit #86537 in the amount of $2,385 00 posted for sidewalks and sod at TAMARAC GARDENS, Parcels K, L and M SYNOPSIS OF ACTION APPROVED�� RESOLUTION R-90-100 - PASSED e MOTION TO ADOPT Temia Reso #5756 releasing a cash warranty bond in the amount of $4,850 75 posted for public improvements at BARNETT BANK located at University Drive and NW 82 Street (882609) SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: APPROVED RESOLUTION R-90-101 -PASSED f MOTION TO APPROVE Change Order #1 to the contract with Akerblom Contracting, Inc , granting a 60-day time extension to the completion date of the contract to resolve pump problems at Pump Station 18A for TUW Project 87-1, Rehabilitation of Pump Stations 2A, 14, 18A, 18B and 241 the new completion date for this project is June 2, 1990 SYNOPSIS OF ACTION APPROVED 1 1 1 Page 2 4/11/90--pw Fire Department g MOTION TO APPROVE the attendance of Ray Briant, Fire Chief, at the 4th Annual Governor's Hurricane Conference on May 9-11, 1990 in Tampa, Florida SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: APPROVED * V/M Hoffman MOVED to APPROVE the Consent Agenda Item 3 a * through g , SECONDED by C/M Schumann VOTE ALL VOTED AYE INTRODUCTION 1 PRESENTATION by Craig Kenyon, Miller & Meier Architects, to the City of the Broward County Chapter of the Institute of Architects award for design excellence SYNOPSIS OF ACTION PRESENTATION was made Craig Kenyon, Miller & Meier Architects, said his firm received the Institute of Architects award for design excellence He said he wanted to recognize the City for assisting his firm in building the project He said every year there was a contest and he was proud that Miller & Meier Architects won the award He said the award could not have been won without the assistance of the City's administration, residents and elected officials Mayor Abramowitz said he would accept this recognition on behalf of the City Council and City administration He said the City was proud of the Municipal Complex and the residents were very pleased kith the City Hall He said the City Council and staff thanked Miller & Meier Architects for their efforts City Manager Kelly said he would like to thank Craig Kenyon for his management of the project, Iris Dates for the interior design work and Jim Stahnke for being the project manager He thanked Miller & Meier for creating a beautiful City Hall 2 A PRESENTATION by Mark Syzerud Quad City News, of the Citizen of the Year Award to Helen Sobel B PRESENTATION by Members of the Tamarac Athletic Federation (TAF) to Mayor Abramowitz of a plaque and trophy from the Soccer League SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: PRESENTATIONS were made A Mark Syzerud, Quad City News, said he was the Editor and Chief of Gulfstream Newspaper and they published Quad City News as well as other weekly community publications He said at the end of the year Quad City News began accepting nominations for a Citizen of the year award Page 3 4/11/90--pw Mr Syzerud said the paper chose someone who served the public and contributed to the quality of life and did not maintain a profile He said this being the first year that Quad City News covered Tamarac, they were surprised to get so many nominations for Helen Sobel Mr Syzerud said there were so many nominations, the newspaper had to dispatch a writer to the City He said Helen Sobel had the type of spirit the newspaper liked to give the award to He said Helen Sobel was dedicated to the cause, admired and liked by the people she worked with He said he was happy to give this award to Helen Sobel Mr Syzerud said this award was very important because' every citizen was considered in the Cities of North Lauderdale, Margate, Coconut Creek and Tamarac He said Helen Sobel was one out of 150,000 people that deserved this award Mr Syzerud read the award and presented it to Helen Sobel He said the award was accompanied with $100 00 Helen Sobel said she was very grateful and honored to receive this award She said the Director of any group who performed well could not do so without assistance from their staff She said she had a staff of approximately 40 people who were volunteers and were the most gracious, kind and cooperative group of people anyone could be privileged to work with Helen Sobel said the Mayor and City Council assisted the Social Services Board in what ever was needed She said her husband has been very supportive and she thanked him for his assistance Mayor Abramowitz said there was no one that deserved the award more than Helen Sobel B William George, Representative of the Tamarac Athletic Federation (TAF), said this year there were several children in the soccer program to enter into a tournament on the under 10 travel team and the Tamarac Team was number one in Broward, Dade and Palm Beach Counties A Representative of TAF introduced the children of the team and the coaches Mayor Abramowitz introduced the City Council and staff to the children Mayor Abramowitz said on behalf of the City Council, residents and Parks and Recreation Department he was very proud of the participants of TAF Mayor Abramowitz said Mr George fought very hard for the leagues He said Tamarac was no longer a bedroom community and there were several families in the City The President of the Soccer League presented a plaque of the children in the soccer league to Mayor Abramowitz He thanked staff for assisting the leagues At this time, the trophy that the soccer team received was submitted to the City for display Page 4 4/11/90-pw CONSIDERATIONS City Council 4 MOTION TO DETERMINE the four (4) consecutive week period during which tie City Council will not meet in 1990 pursuant to Section 4 06(a) of the Chartrr SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: APPROVED the four (4 ) consecutive weeks to be the last two (2) weeks in July, 1990 and the first two (2 ) weeks in August, 1990 * C/M Schumann MOVED to APPROVE the last two weeks in July, * 1990 and the first two weeks in August, 1990 to be the * four consecutive week period during which the City Council * will not meet in 1990, SECONDED by V/M Hoffman VOTE ALL VOTED AYE Engineering/Utilities 5 MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of hardware for three (3) IBM computer drafting stations at a cost of $9,192 88 per station for a total price of $27,578 64 under state contract pricing SYNOPSIS OF ACTION APPROVED * V/M Hoffman MOVED to APPROVE this Item, SECONDED by * C/M Schumann City Manager Kelly said the computer drafting stations would be purchased for the Utilities Department and there was money in the budget He said the purchase was under the State contract which was a good price for the equipment He said the mapping in the City was slow because of the age of the existing equipment He said the equipment would assist the City to correct problems and assist the Department to handle drawings more efficiently He recommended approval of this Item VOTE ALL VOTED AYE 6 MOTION TO APPROVE Change Ord9K #1 to the contract with Utilities Services, Inc , in *he amount of $48,000 00 to furnish four (4) new aluminium electrical control cabinets and all appurtenances and to grant a 60-day time extension to the completion date of the contract for TUW Project 90-5, Temporary Pump Station #47A for City Municipal Complex, Land Section 7, and TUW Project 87-19, Rehabilitation of Pump Stations 6, 15 and 18 this change order increases the contract from $202,091 40 to $250,091 40 and the new completion date is November 12 1990 SYNOPSIS OF _ACTION APPROVED * V/M Hoffman MOVED to APPROVE this Item, SECONDED by * C/M Schumann Bob Foy Director of Utilities/Engineering, said this request was for a Change Order in the amount of $48,000 00 to provide electrical control and cabinets for four lift stations He said the rehabilitation would be done by the Utilities/Engineering Department He said the existing stations were in need of the electrical equipment Page 5 4/11/90-pw Mr Foy said the bidding requirements were complied with and the funds were available He said the cabinet for the new lift station would be paid with CIAC funds and the other funds needed were available in the Tamarac Utility Revenue Funds He recommended approval of this Item Mayor Abramowitz asked if this was a good price and Mr Foy replied, yes V/M Hoffman asked if the City was aware that the equipment was needed when the project was originally bidded and Mr Foy said the other contract was Bid 90-1 which had prices in the panels He said the City decided to go with this cost because it included the costs for all of the projects Mayor Abramowitz said the City of Hollywood was being mandated by the State to spend 50 million dollars on the update of their utility and water plants He said the City Council was concerned about the money spent for utility projects however, the City of Tamarac had the best water in the County Mr Foy said the equipment would remain new and no one will have to tell the City to update their equipment and Mayor Abramowitz said the City Council was very proud of the Utilities/Engineering Department VOTE ALL VOTED AYE At 7 27 P M , Mayor Abramowitz RECESSED this meeting and RECONVENED at 7 32 P M with ALL PRESENT ORDINANCES PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7 30 P M Community Development 15 a MOTION TO ACCEPT Affidavits of Publication and Posting for Temp Ord #1484 Petition #1-Z-90 b PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION TO ADOPT Tam Ord #1484 on second reading concerning a rrequestr�y BUILD -TO -SUIT PARTNERS, AGENTS, to rezone lands at the southwest corner of University Drive and NW 82 Street (platted as PORTOBELLO) from B-6 (Business District) to B-2 (Planned Business) Petition #1-Z-90 SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: ORDINANCE 0--90-8 - PASSED PUBLIC HEARING was held a ACCEPTED Affidavits b APPROVED on second reading i* a V/M Hoffman MOVED to ACCEPT Affidavits of Publication and * Posting for Temp Ord #1484 , SECONDED by C/M Schumann VOTE ALL VOTED AYE Interim City Attorney Ruf read Temp Ord #1484 by title * b V/M Hoffman MOVED to APPROVE Temp Ord_ #1484 on second * reading SECONDED by C/M Schumann Kelly Carpenter, Director of Community Development said this application was submitted by Built -to -Suit Partners for rezoning Page 6 4/11/90-pw Ms Carpenter said the property consisted of 4 489 acres more or less She said the property was outlined in pink in the City Council's packet and she informed the audience that the property was south of the Target Store or 82 Street She said the lands were currently zoned B-6 (Business District) and the request was to rezone to B-2 (Planned Business) Ms Carpenter said the Land Use Plan designation for the property was commercial She said the zoning districts of B-6 and B-2 were allowed in the commercial designation She said B-2 was consistent with the Land Use Plan Ms Carpenter said the parcel was subject to conditions set forth in Stipulation 19, which the Petitioner requested be terminated She said the Stipulations addressed traffic fees, landscaping and limitation of uses She said the release of the Stipulations was not part of the zoning application Ms Carpenter said a site plan, parking waiver and amendments to Stipulation 19 would be heard on April 25, 1990 She said she wanted to make the City Council aware that these things would be before them in the near futures however, the items forthcoming should not be discussed at this time She said the surrounding Land Uses were North B-2 South R-4A East B-1 West S-1 Planned Business Planned Apartments Neighborhood Business Open Space/Recreational Ms Carpenter said the site plan indicated a 6-foot wall along the perimeter of the property ad3acent to the golf course She said the Planning Commission recommended approval at their February 7, 1990 meeting and staff recommended approval She said the applicant was present to answer any questions the City'Council may have Mayor Abramowitz Opened the Public Hearing Anthony Grimaldi, Resident, said it seemed the City was going backwards He said this parcel was the only and last property on University Drive He said the City should hold this property for a better development He said the owners of the property should consider a hotel on the property He said he was sure that someone was interested in building a hotel on the property because of the various nationwide events in the surrounding Cities, Mr Grimaldi said the City Council should make the owners aware that adjustments were needed and stop another row of stores because there were several empty stores He said the City should make sure a better development was built on the property Mayor Abramowitz said immediately north of the property there were 10 2 acres that were for sale and there have been efforts to have a hotel built for approximately 4-1/2 years without success He said if someone came forward to place a hotel on that property, the City Council would listen to the proposal He said the property being discussed was too small for a hotel VOTE ALL VOTED AYE Page 7 4/11/90-pw 16 a MOTION TO ACCEPT Affidavits of Publication and Posting for Temp__Ord7 #1485 Petition #4-Z-90 b PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp Ord #1485 on Hirst reading concerning a request JDy FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY/AL HERNANDEZ to rezone lands at the extreme southwest corner of Land Section 7, west of the Sawgrass Expressway and north of Commercial Boulevard, from R-4A (Planned Apartments), R-3 (Low Density Multiple Dwelling) and A-1 (Limited Agricultural) to R-4A (Planned Apartments) Petition #4-Z-90 (Continued from 3/28/90) SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: a ACCEPTED Affidavits b TABLED until the April 1 25, 1990 City Council meeting at 10 00 A M * a V/M Hoffman MOVED to ACCEPT Affidavits of Publication and * Posting for Temp_ Ord #1485 , SECONDED by C/M Schumann VOTE, ALL VOTED AYE Interim City Attorney Ruf read Temp Ord #1485 by title Kelly Carpenter, Director of Community Development, said the applicant requested this Item to be Tabled until. the April 25, 1990 City Council meeting at 10 00 A M * b V/M Hoffman MOVED to TABLE * by C/M Schumann VOTE Temp Ord #1485 , SECONDED ALL VOTED AYE Mayor Abramowitz announced that there would be a City Council Workshop held on this Item scheduled for April 19, 1990 at 9 30 A M 17 PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION TO ADOPT Tema Ord #1477 on second reading to -create a Land Development Regulatory Commission as provided for in Chapter 163 3164(21) Florida Statutes SYNOPSIS OF ACTION ORDINANCE 0-90-9 - PASSED �PUBLIC �HEARING was held APPROVED on second reading Interim City Attorney Ruf read Temp Ord #1477 by title * V/M Hoffman MOVED to APPROVE Temp_ Ord #1477 on second * reading, SECONDED by C/M Schumann Kelly Carpenter, Director of Community Development, said Chapter 163 of the Growth Management Act described the establishment of the Land Development Regulatory Commission which would be designated by the local government to develop and recommend to the governing body land development regulations which implement the Comprehensive Plan Ms Carpenter said since the Planning Commission was already designated the local planning agency, the administration and Community Development Department was recommending that the Planning Commission also be designated the Land Development Regulatory Commission with the powers to develop and recommend to the governing body land development regulations, to review land development regulations or amendments thereto for consistency with the adopted plan or element or portion thereof and to report to the City Council its findings She said recommendations from the Land Development Regulatory Commission were to be made within two months of the reference of such regulation from the Commission 11 LJ 1 Page 8 4/11/90-pw Mayor Abramowitz asked Ms Carpenter to assign the Planning Commission to handle this matter He asked if the City Council could assign a separate body if she felt one was needed and Ms Carpenter said the State Law did not describe what agency was so designated, however, it clearly indicated the option of designating the local planning agency as the Land Development Regulatory Commission Mayor Abramowitz opened and closed the Public Hearing with no response C/M Schumann asked the Planning Commission would be acting as two separate bodies and Ms Carpenter said the Planning Commission would review the findings of staff She said staff would inform the Planning Commission when a motion was being made that they were sitting as the Land Development Regulatory Commission She said the workload would be integrated VOTE ALL VOTED AYE General Administrative 18 PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp Ord #1483 on nd secoreading to_ amend Section 2--342 of the Code to provide for self insurance for workers' compensation, tort and liability claims SYNOPSIS OF ACTION_ ORDINANCE 0-90-10 - PASSED ®PUBLIC HEARING was held APPROVED on second reading Interim City Attorney Ruf read Temp Ord #1483 by title * V/M Hoffman MOVED to APPROVE Temp Ord #1483 on second * reading, SECONDED by C/M Schumann City Manager Kelly said this Ordinance would authorize the City to be self -insured in workers' compensation, tort and liability He said during last year's budget review there was discussion concerning the City going self -insured He said the City had a Risk Manager who was also an Attorney and very familiar with self-insurance programs He said there was a recommendation made and, would be enacted if the City Council approved this Ordinance, to allow the Risk Manager to settle claims up to $10,000 00 however, the settlement claims were to be signed by the City Manager and City Attorney City Manager Kelly said V/M Hoffman requested information regarding the claims for the past few years He said this information was forwarded to the City and there were outstanding claims that were now being addressed by the Risk Manager He recommended approval of this Item Mayor Abramowitz said this was a very good proposal because it would save a lot of money for the City Mayor Abramowitz Opened the Public Hearing Carl Alper, Resident, asked if the City would require investigators and doctors to interview the people He said there was a claim several years ago in the amount of 6 million dollars and he asked if the City would be protected He asked if the Risk Manager was also an Attorney TAPE 2 City Manager Kelly said the Risk Manager was very experienced in self-insurance and risk management He said anything over $10 000 00 would need City Council approval He said the Risk Manager would be allowed to settle claims under $10,000 00 providing the City Manager and City Attorney approved of the settlement Page 9 4/11/90-pw Mayor Abramowitz said the City was covered for any claims over $100,000 00 He said any judgement over $100,000 00 had to be collected through the Federal Court He said the City saved over one million dollars by going self - insured V/M Hoffman said the claim Mr Alper referred to occurred before the State passed the sovereign immunity law Mayor Abramowitz closed the Public Hearing with no further response VOTE- ALL VOTED AYE 19 PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp Ord #1481 on second reading to amend Section 6-36(d) of the Code by establishing the amount of fee refunds that can be made administratively by the City Manager at $1,000 00 SYNOPSIS OF ACTION ORDINANCE 0-90-11 - PASSED PUBLIC HEARING was held APPROVED on second reading Interim City Attorney Ruf read Temp Ord #1481 by title * C/M Schumann MOVED to APPROVE Temp Ord #1481 on second * reading, SECONDED by V/M Hoffman City Manager Kelly said this Item allowed him to make refunds in the amount of $1 000 00 as opposed to $50 00 He said there were several embarrassing moments the City had and he felt that $1,000 00 was reasonable He said he' would submit a monthly report to the City Council on any refunds made He said if he denied a refund, a person could come before the Casty Council and appeal his decision Mayor Abramowitz opened and closed the Public Hearing with no response VOTE ALL VOTED AYE 20 PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp Ord #1486 on second reading to -amend Section 6-26 of the Code to provide for investment of City surplus funds in an overnight repurchase account under certain conditions and to provide for investment of City surplus funds in Florida's Local Government Surplus Funds Trust Fund Investment Pool SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: TABLED on Page 1 Mayor Abramowitz announced that there would be a City Council Workshop on April 17, 1990 at 1 30 P M 21 PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp Ord #1479 on second reading to amend Section Yt--56(d) of the Code to permit elected alternate plan trustees to serve the unexpired term of elected trustees who resign, are removed, are no longer eligible or qualified to serve, die, or become incapacitated SYNOPSIS OF ACTION ORDINANCE 0-90-12 - PASSED PUBLIC HEARING was held APPROVED on second reading Interim City Attorney Ruf read Temp Ord #1479 by title * C/M Schumann MOVED to APPROVE Temp Ord #1479 on second * reading, SECONDED by V/M Hoffman Page 10 4/11/90-pw Mayor Abramowitz opened and closed the Public Hearing with no response VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE 22 PUBLIC HEARING -MOTION TO ADOPT Tempg Ord #1482 on second reading to create Section '5 1 5 to Article III of Chapter 19 of the Code to provide for the imposition of a fee of $ 76 per month for single-family and other residences receiving curb side pickup of recyclable newspaper SYNOPSIS OF ACTION ORDINANCE 0-90-13 - PASSED PUBLIC HEARING was held APPROVED on second reading Interim City Attorney Ruf read Temp Ord_ #1482 by title * V/M Hoffman MOVED to APPROVE Temp Ord #1482 on second * reading, SECONDED by City Manager Kelly City Manager Kelly said the residents of single --family homes would be paying $ 76 per month for curb side pick up He said he was pleased that the City was doing very well with this program by response and support He said each week more residents were participating and Monday was the best pick up day City Manager Kelly said the staff of the five Cities was going to submit a letter td Waste Management, Inc , regarding a proposal to expand the program and collect other recyclable materials besides newspaper He said aluminium and glass were more valuable and he was waiting for the response from Waste Management, Inc Mayor Abramowitz said there were several concerns about the City of Coral Springs not charging for their pick up of papers He said the City of Coral Springs has spent their grant money and were charging the residents $1 98 per month City Manager Kelly said the only areas of concern at this time was from the people in condominiums who wanted to know where they could drop off their newspapers He said because of the drop in the newspaper market, there was no drop off point City Manager Kelly said there were several complaints concerning people who could not walk to the curb with a bundle of newspapers He said there were concerns about the people who placed their newspapers out the night before and left the newspapers in the rain City Manager Kelly said these concerns would be investigated and corrected in the near future Mayor Abramowitz said the City would have a Recycling Task Force Committee and Waste Management, Inc , was asked to assign someone to accompany the Committee He said each condominium presented a separate distinct problem He said a plan for each condominium would be made He said if the City did not meet the State's regulations to remove a specific percentage of garbage from the waste stream the City would not be able to receive its share of revenue from the State Mayor Abramowitz said he knew the City would do better Mayor Abramowitz Opened the Public Hearing Anthony Grimaldi, Resident, asked why there was no public hearing for the first reading Page 11 4/11/90-pw Interim City Attorney Ruf said a public hearing was not required for the first reading Mr Grimaldi said the residents in his area, which consisted of 1,150 single-family homes, objected to paying $ 76 when the condominiums were not contributing to the program He said it did not make the residents feel better when they are told that the condominiums would be participating in the future He said the single-family residents were contributing to the program to save the City money and decrease their own garbage Mr Grimaldi said Waste Management, Inc , seemed to be taking advantage of the residents by picking up less garbage but charging the residents more money He said a survey should be conducted to see if Waste Management, Inc , was properly charging the residents He said everyone in the City should have to share the costs He said there were several residents that would not stand up for their rights or concerns Mr Grimaldi said he was concerned about seeing the newspapers in the streets because Waste Management, Inc , was not providing the residents with containers He asked the City Council to assist the residents with the recycling program by making sure everyone was paying their fare share V/M Hoffman said the City Council and staff informed Mr Grimaldi several times about the recycling costs and the condominium problems He said the single-family residents were not paying any more for the pick up than the City was paying to Waste Management, Inc , for services He said the condominiums were not being charged because they were not receiving service from Waste Management, Inc V/M Hoffman said when the condominiums were getting the services, they would be charged He said the single- family residences were paying a different rate than the condominiums because the City paid Waste Management, Inc , a different rate V/M Hoffman said he woke up at 7 0 0 A M and placed his papers at the curbside He said if the newspapers were put at curbside the night before the pick up they would get wet V/M Hoffman said Mr Grimaldi stated that his community were complaining= however, the only person he heard from was Mr Grimaldi Mr Grimaldi asked if the City Council read the letter sent by his community and V/M Hoffman replied, not however, if it was sent to him, he would read it V/M Hoffman said he found that the residents were not bashful and they complained about the things they were concerned about He said Mr Grimaldi was the only resident from Sunflower/Heathgate who complained about the recycling program He said he did not know if Mr Grimaldi was authorized by 1,150 people in his community to speak for them E Page 12 4/11/90-pw Mayor Abramowitz asked if Mr Grimaldi was speaking for Sunflower/Heathgate and Mr Grimaldi said he was speaking for himself and his community Mayor Abramowitz asked if Mr Grimaldi was speaking for the Board of Directors of Sunflower/Heathgate and Mr Grimaldi said he was speaking for himself Mr Grimaldi said when he spoke it was on behalf of all the single-family homes in his community and V/M Hoffman said he lived in a single-family home and Mr Grimaldi was not speaking for him V/M Hoffman stated that Mr Grimaldi did not have the right to speak for residents of single-family homes and Mr Grimaldi said he had the right to voice his opinion Mayor Abramowitz said he received a letter from the Board of Directors of Sunflower/Heathgate which indicated that Mr Grimaldi did not speak for Sunflower/Heathgate Mr Grimaldi said he would make sure the City Council received a copy of a letter sent by the residents of Sunflower/Heathgate Mary Seidel, Resident, said the condominiums have not been given the opportunity to participate in the recycling program He said the condominiums required different programs and C/M Rohr would be inspecting what type of program the condominiums could have VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE At 8:10 P M , Mayor Abramowitz RECESSED this meeting and RECONVENED at 8 12 P M , with ALL PRESENT RESOLUTIONS City Council 7 MOTION TO ADOPT Temp Reso #5758 appointing regular and alternate members to the Planning Commission SYNOPSIS OF ACTION w TABLED Interim City Attorney Ruf read Tema Reso #5758 by title Kelly Carpenter, Director of Community Development, said at the recent Special City Council meeting, there were discussions concerning a potential reorganization of the Planning Commission and the restructuring of the responsibility She said staff was working on this proposalf however, it was not ready for City Council review and action She suggested the City Council consider Tabling this Item * V/M Hoffman MOVED to TABLE Temp Reso #5758 , SECONDED * by C/M Schumann VOTE ALL VOTED AYE Community Development 8 MOTION TO ADOPT Temp Reso #5764 approving a revised site plan for the TAMARAC PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLEX SYNOPSIS OF ACTION RESOLUTION R-90-102 - PASSED APPROVED Interim City Attorney Ruf read Temp _Reso #5764 by title Page 13 4/11/90-pw Kelly Carpenter, Director of Community Development, said this was a revised final site plan for 8 73 acres located approximately at 60 Street on the west side of Nob Hill Road She said the site would house the City's Engineering and Public Works Departments in two separate buildings Ms Carpenter said the Tamarac Land Use Plan designated the property as industrial and the parcel was zoned LI-1 She said the LI-1 zoning was appropriate for public works and engineering uses She said the Tamarac Staff Review Committee comments were attached and the architect has satisfied all of the committee's comments She said the surrounding Land Uses and zoning were North Industrial South Industrial East Low Medium Density Residential West Industrial Ms Carpenter said the application was in compliance with all elements of the Comprehensive Plan and all applicable services and facilities, including regional roads, were being provided She said the Planning Commission recommended approval of the revised site plan at their March 21, 1990 meeting She said the architect was present to answer any questions Mayor Abramowitz said he was concerned about having minimum landscaping He said staff informed him that tre City Council would be hearing many recommended changes in the Code He said the City's building would only have minimum landscaping Ms Carpenter said there would be more than minimum landscaping, however, there would be a hedge around the property on top of the berm She said there would be attractive entrance features along Nob Hill Road She said staff was pleased with the landscaping plans Mayor Abramowitz said the City should set an example for the future developments and Ms Carpenter said this was the position taken by staff Gary Kuhl, Scharf & Associates, said the plan being exhibited was an earlier plan and there were revisions; however, it gave the concept of the development Mr Kuhl said the site was half of the total parcel and the development was reduced as much as possible He said the budget for the original project was cut considerably Mr Kuhl said the building would be a public works complex and the compound required a lot of parking He said there would be a nursery area, heavy equipment, etc , and a lct of interior landscaping was difficult to apply He said the entire perimeter of the facility had a generous setback and there would be berms as well as landscaping consisting of trees and hedges Mr Kuhl said the minimum requirements for landscaping were exceeded for the front of the building He said the berming would be more than required Mr Kuhl said there would be a green overflow area which reduced the paved area and created a Swale He said this would allow a cost reduction for the storm drainage as well as future expansion Mr Kuhl said there would be two main structures, one for the Public Works Department and the other for the Engineering Department He said the existing frame of the public works facility would be used for the new building Page 14 4/11/90-pw Mr Kuhl said the appearance from the street would be attractive and the two buildings would face the street He said the parking areas would be buffered by the berms and landscaping * V/M Hoffman MOVED to APPROVE Tem,Q Reso #5764 , SECONDED * by C/M Schumann Carl Alper, Resident, asked what the landscaping would be and if it would encompass the entire perimeter Mayor Abramowitz said this information was available in the Community Development Department Irving Katz, Resident, asked if there were provisions to avoid ground pollution and V/M Hoffman said the building would not be able to exist without the Environmental Protection Agency's approval Ms Carpenter said the site plan was not brought to the City Council unless all regulations were approved She said the west side of the property would serve as a dry retention area, called nutrient swales, which faltered the soil before it went to the aquifer VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE 10 MOTION TO ADOPT Tema Reso #5760 awarding Bid #90-5 an the amount of­-�3,-Z96 00 to Cues Inc , for the purchase of a special electric winch for the TUW video van SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION R-90-103 - PASSED APPROVED Interim City Attorney Ruf read Temp Reso #5760 by title * V/M Hoffman MOVED to APPROVE Temp Reso #5760 SECONDED * by C/M Schumann Bob Foy, Director of Utilities/Engineering, said this request was for an electric winch from Cues, Inc , in the amount of $3,696 00 He said this equipment would replace an existing winch that was 10 years old and not repairable He said the winch was necessary for the video program Mr Foy said the winch was used to discover problems with the underground sewer lines He said the bidding requirements were met= however, only one bid was received but it was less than staff's estimate He said the funds were available and he recommended approval VOTE ALL VOTED AYE 11 MOTION TO ADOPT Temp Reso #5761 awarding Bid #90-6 in the amount of $10,997 00 to Insituform Southeastern, Inc for TUW Project 90-2, Relining of 135-feet of 10-inch vitrified clay pipe, to correct an infiltration problem in the sanitary system SYNOPSIS OF ACTION RESOLUTION R-90-104 - PASSED APPROVED Interim City Attorney Ruf read Temp Reso #5761 by title * V/M Hoffman MOVED to APPROVE Temp Reso #5761 , SECONDED * by C/M Schumann Page 15 4/11/90-pw Bob Foy Director of Utilities/Engineering said this was a request for authorization to award a contract to Insituform Southeastern, Inc , in the amount of $10,997 DO to install a liner inside a gravity sewer main He said there was 100,000 gallons of infiltration into the sewer system every day Mr Foy said the cost of the water was approximately $20,000 00 per year Mayor Abramowitz asked if the sleeve would correct the problems and Mr Foy replied, yes Mayor Abramowitz asked if the leak would be corrected and Mr Foy said it would make the sewer pipe new Mr Foy said the bidding requirements were met and he recommended approval i VOTE (General Administrative ALL VOTED AYE i �12 a MOTION TO ADOPT Temp Reso #5759 appointing Dina M McDermott to the Position of Assistant City Manager and Michael Couzzo to the position of Assistant City Manager/Director of Public works b MOTION TO APPROVE the transfer of $2,788 from General Contingency Account 001-872-588-975 to City Manager Regular Salaries Account 001-110-512-120 ($2,404), City Manager FICA Taxes Account 001-110-512-210 ($184) and City Manager Pension Contribution Account 001-11D 512-220 ($200) to provide additional funding from 4/2/90 to 9/30/90 for Dina M McDermott's appointment ,SYNOPSIS OF ACTION RESOLUTION R-90-105 - PASSED APPROVED 12a and 12 b Interim City Attorney Ruf read Temp Reso #5759 by title V/M Hoffman said in recognition of the contributions made to the City by Dana McDermott and Michael Couzzo he was very pleased to approve this request * a V/M Hoffman MOVED to APPROVE Temp Reso #5759 , SECONDED * by C/M Schumann City Manager Kelly said the appointments were long over- due He said Dina McDermott functioned in the capacity of, an Assistant City Manager since she was hired by the City He said Mrs McDermott accepted the title of the Assistant to the City Manager He said the City gave Mrs McDermott, the opportunity to prove her worth to the City and she accomplished this within the past year He said Mrs McDermott handled several things for the City such as grants He said Mrs McDermott's service to the City was worth more than her salary City Manager Kelly said Make Couzzo, Director of Public works has always assisted him by acting as an Assistant Manager during many occasions He said this request was to provide continuity and a good administrative base for the City He said his request would give ham the opportunity to rely on two key people to function as the Acting City Manager He recommended approval of this Item VOTE ALL VOTED AYE b City Manager Kelly read Item 12 b of the Agenda into the record and he said the increase was $5,000 001 however, because this position was being given during the middle of the year, the total amount was $2,788 00 1 f� Page 16 4/11/90-pw * V/M Hoffman MOVED to APPROVE Item 12 b , SECONDED by * C/M Schumann VOTE ALL VOTED AYE 13 MOTION TO ADOPT Temp? Reso #5751 providing that the City Manager, at his discretion, may designate either Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Michael. R Couzzo or Assistant City Manager Dana McDermott as Acting City Manager in the absence of the City Manager SYNOPSIS OF ACTION RESOLUTION R--90-106 - PASSED APPROVED Interim City Attorney Ruf read Temp _Reso #5751 by title * V/M Hoffman MOVED to APPROVE Temp Reso #5751 , SECONDED * by C/M Schumann City Manager Kelly said at the present time there was a Resolution that appointed Mike Couzzo, Director of Public Works and Larry Perretti, previous Personnel Director, as Acting City Manager City Manager Kelly said Mr Perretti was no longer employed by the City; therefore, the Resolution had to be changed He said this request was for Dana McDermott to be the Acting City Manager in his absence and Mike Couzzo to be Acting City Manager if he and Mrs McDermott were absent He recommended approval of the Item VOTE ALL VOTED AYE Personnel_Department 14 MOTION TO ADOPT Temj Reso #5765 providing for the elimination of a plant technician/safety liaison position within the Utilities Department and providing for the creation of a safety coordinator position within the Utilities Department for payroll purposes but to be working physically within the Risk Management area of the Personnel Department SYNOPSIS OF ACTION RESOLUTION R-90-107 - PASSED -� APPROVED Interim City Attorney Ruf read Temp Reso #5765 by title * V/M Hoffman MOVED to APPROVE Temp Reso #5765 , SECONDED * by C/M Schumann City Manager Kelly said Jim O'Brien has been functioning as the City's Safety Coordinator for a long time and the City was self -insureds therefore the insurance carriers were concerned with having a Safety Coordinator available to advise the City City Manager Kelly said Mr O'Brien has been functioning in this capacity from the Utilities Department He said Mr O'Brien has been very instrumental in seeing that there was safety in the Utilities Department He said Mr O'Brien would continue to be paid from the Utilities Department budget= however, Mr O'Brien would work in the office of the Personnel Department so he could work closely with the Risk Manager City Manager Kelly said Mr O'Brien conducted monthly meetings toured the City and investigating the operations of the City He said he felt this position was very important and he recommended approval VOTE Page 17 4/11/90-pw ALL VOTED AYE Community Development 23 MOTION TO ADOPT Temp —Ord #1458 on first reading to amend Section 24-576 of the Code by establishing permitted and Prohibited off-street parking uses S'NOPSIS OF ACTIONs APPROVM on first reading TAPE 3 Interim City Attorney Ruf read Temp Ord #1458 by title *� V/M-Hoffman MOVED to APPROVE Ted Ord #1458 on first * reading, SECONDED by C/M Schumann Kelly Carpenter, Director of Community Development, said the Sign Code was amended last year and one of the deficiencies was addressing vehicles to which advertising signs were attached Ms Carpenter said in order to correct this problem the off-street parking requirements should be amended as opposed to providing the provision in the Sign Code She said this Ordinance was addressing off-street vehicle signs Ms Carpenter read the contents of Temp Ord #1458 into the record She said the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval of this Ordinance Mayor Abramowitz asked if the City received a FAX today and Ms Carpenter said the City received a FAX Transmission from Carpet Expo which was located at 5039 N State Road 7 She read the letter into the record which indicated their concern about the Sign Ordinance not having a provision concerning vehicles with signs Ms Carpenter said commercial vehicles could be parked in front of the building providing the vehicles were 30 feet from the right-of-way exclusive from the landscaped area unless there was rear parking She said if there was rear parking, the vehicles must be parked in the rear Ms Carpenter said it was impossible for the City to prohibit parking in commercial areas when no rear parking exists She said she felt this problem was addressed by requiring commercial vehicles to set back 30 feet from the right-of-way Mayor Abramowitz asked if a business could put a 10 foot sign on a vehicle if it was 30 feet away from the right- of-way and Ms Carpenter said this Ordinance did not address what could be placed on of a vehicle She said the Ordinance only addressed where the vehicles could park Ms Carpenter said vehicle signs which were considered a structure and not part of the vehicle were also prohibited by the Sign Ordinance Mayor Abramowitz said there was a business concerned with a competitor parking in the first row of the parking lot and advertising a product Ms Carpenter said exclusive of a landscape buffer, the vehicle must be 30 feet away from the buffer C/M Hoffman asked if there would be a Public Hearing for the second reading and Ms Carpenter replied, yes it Fj Page 18 4/11/90-pw u AGENDIZED BY CONSENT 28 MOTION TO ADOPT Temp Reso #5766 authorizing the Kiwanis Club of Tamarac to sell beer at the Celebrate Tamarac Festival 690 to be held on Saturday, April 21, through Sunday, April 22, 1990 SYNOPSIS OF ACTION RESOLUTION R-90-108 - PASSED AGENDIZED by Consent on Page 1 APPROVED 24 Interim City Attorney Ruf read Temp _Reso #5766 by title V/M Hoffman MOVED to APPROVE Temp Reso #5766_ , SECONDED by C/M Schumann City Manager Kelly said the City and Chamber of Commerce were co -sponsoring the Tamarac Chamber of Commerce Street Festival to be held on Saturday, April 21, 1990, and Sunday, April 22, 1990 City Manager Kelly said there were several organizations who investigated alcohol sales He said the Firefighters considered providing the alcohols however this Fire Union decided that they did not want to be associated with selling alcoholic beverages City Manager Kelly said the Kiwanis Club was interested in sponsoring the sale of alcoholic beverages; however, City Council approval was required before a permit was granted He said the donations would go to the Chamber of Commerce and all the appropriate documents would be submitted to the City before the Festival VOTE OPEN PUBLIC FORUM OPEN PUBLIC FORUM ALL VOTED AYE V/M Hoffman said a few weeks ago, he asked the City Attorney to look into the creation of an Ordinance that would prohibit the feeding of cats He said he received several calls concerning his suggestion V/M Hoffman said he realized the problem in legislating this type of Ordinance because it would be impossible to enforce He said he received a telephone call from Ms Dorthy Cleary, President of the Animal Protective League of Broward County V/M Hoffman said Ms Cleary informed him that she agreed with the principle concerns however, she disagreed in his method to achieve the prohibition He said he asked Ms Cleary to write him and suggest solutions= however, Ms Cleary said she would attend the City Council meeting and inform the City Council of her thoughts He asked Ms Cleary to address the City Council concerning this matter Dorthy Cleary, President of the Animal Protective League of Broward County, said she held the position of President since 1972 She said the organization began by getting financial aid for spade and neutering She said the organization handled adoptions and cruelty complaints regarding animals Ms Cleary said there was terrible cruelty to the animals and she felt that starving the animals would not prevent the multiplication of animals She continued informing the City Council of the things that have occurred with animals Page 19 4/11/90-pw Mayor Abramowitz asked Ms Cleary to submit her recommendations in writing to the City Council so the citizens could be informed Ms Cleary said there was a penalty of $1,000 00 and 1 year in jail for anyone abandoning an animal Irving Katz, Resident, said he was privileged to walk with the employees of the City during the Walk-A-Thon He said he knew it was not a City sponsored functions however, he recognized the people who made this Walk-A-Thon a success: namely, Dina McDermott, Steven Oxenhandler, Dan Wood and City Manager Kelly REPORTS 25 City Council C/M Schumann - No report V/M Hoffman said the City was trying to secure the temporary use of tennis courts and he was pleased that two Homeowner Associations agreed to provide these courts providing a hold -harmless agreement was provided by the City He said the courts should be available to the residents in the near future Mayor Abramowitz said there was a great deal of publicity concerning the proposed amendments of the Charter He said the City Council was given copies of the recommendations and each Councilmember was asked to read and digest the recommendations Mayor Abramowitz said the City Council was ready to meet to discuss the recommendations He said the proposed amendments were very important Mayor Abramowitz said when the matter was first brought to the City Council, he asked the City Council to allow Carla Coleman, Consultant from FAU/FIU, to subit recommendations to the City Council and Charter Board Mayor Abramowitz said he felt Ms Coleman was an expert on Charter amendments and has amended Charters for many Cities He said he was pleased the City Council allowed Ms Coleman to provide amendments without assistance from them Mayor Abramowitz said the City must move forward into the 21st Century and he would like the City Council to meet twice to review and discuss the amendments He said there were things in the report that he agreed and disagreed with He said he hoped that the City Council would agree to the amendments, if any Mayor Abramowitz said he would like joint meetings with the Charter Board concerning the amendments He said he hoped that the City Council and Charter Board could sit down and discuss the amendments He said there would be public hearings held on this matter because it was important for the City Council to receive information from the public Mayor Abramowitz said there may be some disagreements concerning the amendments; however, the purpose of the proposed amendments was to inform the public of the problems in the Charter which needed to be amended because it was detrimental to the City He said he would like to see the City Council, Charter Board and public make it better for the City Page 20 4/11/90-pw Mayor Abramowitz said next week the City Council meetings for reviewing the Charter recommendations would be scheduled 26 City Manager City Manager Kelly said Wilderness Park would be completed in the near future City Manager Kelly said the Public Works Department was moving to the Plaza Del Sol facility on NW 57 Street He said it was estimated that the cost of relocating the telephones would be approximately $2,000 001 however, it was not He said the total cost was $2,551 00 He said this did not constitute an emergency, however, City Council approval was required 29 MOTION TO APPROVE a Purchase order in the amount of $2,551 00 for the Public Works telephone relocation SYNOPSIS OF ACTION AGENDIZED by Consent APPROVED City Manager Kelly suggested the Motion be to Approve a Purchase Order in the amount of $2,551 00 for telephone service for the Public Works Department relocation * V/M Hoffman MOVED to APPROVE this Item, SECONDED by * C/M Schumann VOTE ALL VOTED AYE City Manager Kelly said he received the Police Report that Harold Newman, Resident, was asking for He said the newspaper indicated that he was pleased with the Report and he encouraged the residents to review this report City Manager Kelly said during the budget adoption last year the City Council asked for a six month review and he would be providing this information next week 27 CitZ_Attorney - No report With no further business, Mayor Abramowitz ADJOURNED this meeting at 9:05 P M N )�MAN ABRAM0 TZ, MAYOR __ CAROL A EVANS, CITY CLE_RK y "This public document was promulgated at a cost of $96 47 or $12 06 per copy to inform the general public, public officers and employees of recent opinions and considerations of the City Council of the City of Tamarac " CITY OF TAMARAC APPROVED AT MEETING OF 6y 9% 90_ City Clerk Page 21 4/11/90-pw