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CITY OF TAMARAC
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 1994
CALL TO QRDER: Mayor Abramowitz called the meeting to order on
Wednesday, August 24, 1994, at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers of Tamarac
City Hall, 7525 Northwest 88th Avenue, Tamarac, Florida.
PRESENT:
Mayor Norman Abramowitz
Vice Mayor Irving Katz
Councilwoman Sharon Machek
Councilman Larry Mishkin
ABSENT AND EXCUSED:
Councilman Joseph Schreiber
ALSO -PRESENT:
Robert S. Noe, Jr., City Manager
Mitchell S. Kraft, City Attorney
Carol A. Evans, CMC, City Clerk
Karen Jackson, Secretary
Kristina L. Haynes, Secretary
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Abramowitz called for the Pledge of
Allegiance.
1. PRESENTATION by Mayor Abramowitz of five-year service awards
to the following employees:
Pam Allen Code Enforcement
Sam Demorizi Public Services
Rick Anderson Building Department
Presentations were made. Pam Allen's service award was given to Mike
Vonder Meulen, Planning Director, due to Pam's absence.
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2. PRESENTATIQN by Mayor Abramowitz of a proclamation designating
the week of August 29 through September 5, 1994, as "FLORIDA
FIRE FIGHTER APPRECIATION WEEK".
Presentation was made by Mayor Abramowitz to Fire Chief Jim Budzinski.
3. PRESENTATION by Mayor Abramowitz of a proclamation designating
Sunday, October 2, 1994, as "TAMARAC DAY--1994".
Presentation was made to Commander Michael Goldstein of Broward
Sheriff's Office and Herb Hayes, Chamber of Commerce.
4. ANNOUNCEMENT of vacancies on the following boards and
committees:
Annexation Committee Urban Forestry Committee
Board of Adjustment Veterans Affairs Committee
Consumer Affairs Committee
If any Tamarac resident is interested in serving on any of the above boards
and committees, please contact the Office of the City Clerk for an
application. If existing members desire to be considered for
reappointment, please indicate this by memo to the City Clerk's Office.
Present members shall serve until appointments are made by Council.
Announcement was made by Mayor Abramowitz.
6. j. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #6811 authorizing the
investment of City funds by the City Manager or his designated
representative in a manner consistent with Florida Statutes
and the City Code.
V/M Katz MOVED to REMOVE Item 6.j. for discussion, SECONDED by C/W
Machek. (See Page 6 for final action)
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
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6. h. MOTION TO ADOPT TemI2. Reso. #6806 authorizing the
appropriate City officials to execute an Interlocal Agreement
with the City of Fort Lauderdale for the purchase of water from
the Fort Lauderdale system to service the City of Tamarac East
Service Area.
C/W Machek MOVED to REMOVE Item 6.11. from the agenda, SECONDED by
V/M Katz.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
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5. PUBLIC PARTJCIPATIQN - Any member of the public may speak to
any issue which is not agendized for public hearing at this meeting.
Speakers will be limited to three minutes during this item and at
public hearings. There will be a thirty (30) minute aggregate time
limit for this item, and speakers are encouraged to sign up in advance
with the City Clerk prior to their participation.
Nathan Peretzman, 600 NW 57 Court, discussed concerns regarding
Investments.
Abe Garr, resident of Kings Point, expressed concerns regarding the
Referendum Item concerning Council Pay increases.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Items listed under Consent Agenda, Item 6, are viewed to be routine
and the recommendation will be enacted by ONE MOTION in the form
listed below. If discussion is desired, then the item(s) will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.
C/W Machek MOVED to APPROVE the Consent Agenda, with the exception
of Items 6.h. and 6.j., SECONDED by C/M Mishkin.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
a. MOTION TO APPROVE the minutes of the 8/10/94 regular City
Council meeting.
APPROVED
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b. MQTION TO ADQPT Temp, ResQ. #6797 approving renewal of
the model sales permit for SPRING HOUSE APARTMENTS in
Building 10, Units 391, 393 and 394, 5700 Rock Island Road, for
a six-month period from 9/26/94 through 3/26/95.
APPROVED -RESOLUTION R-94-156-PASSED
C. M TI AD PT Temp. R approving renewal of
the model sales permit and waiver of the 150-foot distance
requirement for issuance of certificates of occupancy for
WOODMONT GREENS (TRACT 67) on Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 at
the northeast corner of Pine Island Road and NW 75 Street for a
six-month period from 9/23/94 through 3/23/95.
APPROVED -RESOLUTION R-94-157-PASSED
d. MQJION TO ADOPT T supporting the joint
resolution adopted by the Broward League of Cities and the
Broward County Building and Construction Trades Council
calling for the licensing of all contractors or subconstractors
performing private or public construction, remodeling or
repairs.
APPROVED -RESOLUTION R-94-158-PASSED
e. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. # authorizing the City
Manager to apply for financial assistance from the United
States Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act
(ISTEA) through the Broward County Metropolitan Planning
Organization (MPO) for a transportation enhancement project
entitled "SOUTHGATE BOULEVARD PEDESTRIAN AND
BICYCLE CORRIDOR".
APPROVED -RESOLUTION R-94-159-PASSED
f. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #6804 authorizing the City
Manager to apply for financial assistance from the United
States Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act
(ISTEA) through the Broward County Metropolitan Planning
Organization (MPO) for a transportation enhancement project
entitled "CITYWIDE SIDEWALK PROGRAM".
APPROVED -RESOLUTION R-94-160-PASSED
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g. MOTIQN TO ADOPT Temp. R authorizing the
appropriate City officials to enter into a Broward County
Department of Natural Resources Protection Agreement to
receive grant funds in the amount of $7,500. for an approved
STAGE II INSTALLATION PROJECT (installation of refueling
vapor recovery equipment) located at the Tamarac BSO Station,
7515 NW 88 Avenue.
APPROVED -RESOLUTION R-94-161-PASSED
MOTION TO ADOPT Tamp. Reso. #681 Q awarding Request
for Proposal #94-1 1 in the amount of $48,262. to W.S.M.
Company for the purchase and installation of vehicle exhaust
extractor systems at Fire Stations 1 and 2 with funding from
Account 001-223-522-630 entitled "Improvements - Other
Than Buildings".
APPROVED -RESOLUTION R-94-162-PASSED
k. MOTION TO ADQPT Temp. Reso.# 7 authorizing the
appropriate City officials to execute a Water and Sewer
Developers Agreement with Lennar Homes for WELDON, PHASE
1 A, BUILDING 'B', for multi -family units.
APPROVED -RESOLUTION R-94-163-PASSED
MOTION TO_ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5800 authorizing the
appropriate City officials to execute the First Amendment to
the Water and Sewer Developers Agreement with Regency
Homes for AVALON (WOODMONT TRACT 56).
APPROVED -RESOLUTION R-94-164-PASSED
6. h. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #fi$06 authorizing the
appropriate City officials to execute an Interlocal Agreement
with the City of Fort Lauderdale for the purchase of water from
the Fort Lauderdale system to service the City of Tamarac East
Service Area.
(Removed from Consent Agenda on page 3)
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C/W Machek MOVED to REMOVE Item 6.h. from the agenda, SECONDED by
C/M Mishkin.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
6. j. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Resoz#6811 authorizing the
investment of City funds by the City Manager or his designated
representative in a manner consistent with Florida Statutes
and the City Code.
(Removed for discussion on page 2)
V/M Katz MOVED to TABLE Item 6.j. to Council Workshop Meeting on
Monday, August 29, 1994, SECONDED by C/M Mishkin.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
Mayor Abramowitz requested that a special meeting be held immediately
following the workshop meeting for final action on this item.
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RESOLUTIONS
a. OUASI-JUDICIAL - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #6805
approving a minor delegation request for the PICCADILLY
CAFETERIA PLAT, 7200 N. University Drive, to amend the
allowable square footage notations on the face of the plat to
51,650 square feet of commercial use; currently the plat
restricts Parcel A to 1 1,196 square feet and Parcel B to 3.72
acres of commercial use. Petition #6-P-94
APPROVED -RESOLUTION R-94-165-PASSED
b. OUASI-JUDICIAL - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #6779
approving a revised site plan for PICCADILLY CAFETERIA,
7200 N. University Drive, reflecting an expansion of 1,385
square feet of area by enclosing the existing covered walkway
area. Petition #21-SP-94.
APPROVED -RESOLUTION R-94-166-PASSED
a. City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #6805 by Title.
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V/M Katz MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reso. #6805, SECONDED by C/W
Machek.
Richard Ahl and Ray Mack, Petitioners, waived their Quasi -Judicial rights.
TAPE 2
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
b. City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #6779 by Title.
Richard Ahl and Ray Mack, Petitioners, waived their Quasi -Judicial rights.
C/W Machek MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reso. #6779, SECONDED by V/M
Katz.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
8. a. QUASI-JUDICIAL - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Rm. #6808
approving a request by Gerard Blackmore for an encroachment
of 1-foot into a 5-foot utility easement along the side (west)
lot line of 7408 NW 75 Street (Lot 26, Block 1, Greenbrier) for
a utility shed. Petition #5-P-94.
b. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #f aQ,9 concerning a request
by Gerard Blackmore to waive administrative fees, processing
fees, advertising costs and permitting fees associated with an
encroachment application, a variance granted by the Board of
Adjustment and a future building permit for a utility shed at
7408 NW 75 Street.
a. Gerald Blackmore, Petitioner, requested this item be tabled.
V/M Katz MOVED to TABLE Temp. Reso. #6808, SECONDED by C/W Machek.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
b. Gerald Blackmore, Petitioner, requested this item be tabled.
V/M Katz MOVED to TABLE Temp. Reso. #6809, SECONDED by C/W Machek.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
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ORDINANCES
13. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Ord. #1691 on first reading amending
Section 6-35 of the Code entitled "Photocopying Fees" to revise
current document sizes and fees to recover costs of reproduction.
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Ord. #1691 by Title.
C/M Mishkin MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Ord. #1691 on first reading,
SECONDED by C/W Machek.
Gordon Sparks, City Engineer, proposed photocopying fees.
VOTE:
ALL VOTE AYE
Mayor Abramowitz called for a recess at 9:58 a.m. and reconvened at 10:00
a.m. with all present.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - 10:00 A.M.
9. OUASI- JUDICIAL - PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION TO ADOPT
Temp. Ord. #1694 on first reading concerning a request by the City
of Tamarac Planning Commission to rezone a portion of Tract 74,
WOODMONT TRACT 74 AND 75, located east of NW 80 Avenue and
south of NW 75 Street, and commonly known as the "Bonaire
Environmentally Sensitive Land (ESL) Site, from R-3U (Row House) to
S-1 (Open Space/Recreation). Petition #14-Z-94.
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Ord. #1694 by Title.
V/M Katz MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Ord. #1694 on first reading,
SECONDED by C/W Machek.
Mayor Abramowitz opened the public hearing with no response.
Mike Vonder Muelen, Director of Planning, recommended approval. Second
reading and public hearing will be held on September 14, 1994 at 10:00
a.m.
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10. PUBLIC ARIN - MOT -ION TQ ADOPT Temp. . #1692 on
second reading amending Ordinance 0-89-44 adopting a development
order for the WESTPOINT Development of Regional Impact (DRI) of
approximately 158 acres bounded by the Sawgrass Expressway on the
west, Commercial Boulevard on the south, and Nob Hill Road on the
east, to provide for the 5-year extension of the buildout date, the
extension of the construction date of Hiatus Road and the extension
of the downzoning or reduction of density or intensity date.
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Ord. #1692 by Title.
C/W Machek MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Ord. #1692 on second reading,
SECONDED by C/M Mishkin.
Robert Noe, City Manager, recommended tabling this item.
V/M Katz MOVED to TABLE Temp. Ord. #1692 to 10:00 a.m. on 9/14/94,
SECONDED by C/M Mishkin.
VOTE: ALL VOTE AYE
11. PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION TQ ADOPT Temp. Qrd. #168 on
second reading to amend Section 9-1 of the City Code entitled
"Litter" by adding a definition of sediment, providing for prohibition
against tracking, spilling, dropping, etc., providing for dust control
and providing for enforcement.
ORDINANCE 0-94-10-PASSED
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Ord. #1686 by Title.
C/W Machek MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Ord. #1686 on the second reading,
SECONDED BY C/M Mishkin.
Gordon Sparks, City Engineer, spoke in support of this ordinance to control
the construction traffic.
Mayor Abramowitz opened the public hearing.
Bernard James, resident of Kings Point, said that the trucks throw trash in
the canals. Mayor Abramowitz told Mr. James to call the Shefiff's Office in
the future and if there was no action taken to call him directly.
VOTE: ALL VOTE AYE
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12. PUBLIC EARIN - M TI N TO AD PT Temp. Ord. #1654 on
final reading to place a Charter Amendment on the September 8,
1994, ballot to amend Section 4.04 of the Charter to increase
salaries for offices of Mayor and Councilmember from salaries set in
1981. Councilmembers' salary increased from $3,600. to $8,750. per
year paid monthly, Mayor's salary increased from $4,800. to $1 1,000.
per year paid monthly.
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Ord. #1654 by Title.
V/M Katz MOVED to APPROVE, Temp. Ord. #1654 on the final reading,
SECONDED BY C/M Mishkin.
Mayor Abramowitz opened the public hearing.
Abe Garr, resident of Kings Point, was concerned over the agenda deadline
due to this being a second reading not a final. He requested the City
Attorney research the rules.
City Attorney Kraft gave the dates of all readings of Temp. Ord. #1654 and
confirmed that this was a final reading.
Marvin Seidel, resident of Kings Point, discussed pay increases to Council
through the Charter.
Harry Rosen, resident of Westwood, stated that the salaries are publicized
in the paper.
VOTE: ALL VOTE AYE
END QF PUBLIC HEARINGS
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14. City Cguncil
C/W Machek - On August 29th school starts and the new two-story building
at Tamarac Elementary School is completed. At the Crime Watch meeting
the response was that things are better and she is excited about going to
Orlando to her first Broward League of Cities Conference.
V/M Katz -The Budget Review was finished yesterday and this was the
first time there were no accusations made.
C/M Mishkin - The Budget Review went well. Family Night at Tamarac
Park had a good turn out.
Mayor Abramowitz - C/W Machek has been involved in City management for
many years before she was elected to office. Tamarac was privledged to
have Governor Chiles at Kings Point last Friday. The department of Elder
Affairs for the State of Florida will hold their meeting here on 10/24/94
and 10/25/94 and the public is invited. The Budget Hearings were done
differently than in the past and there was no fighting.
15. Qity AttoLM
Mr. Kraft said he will be going back to court tomorrow on the Rosen
Lawsuit
16. City Manage
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Mr. Noe thanked Council on behalf of the staff for the kind words that
Council has expressed. The process worked as it should and they are very
pleased with the reception. On behalf of the City, he thanked University
Hospital for the reception they hosted last week for the unveiling and
distribution of the Tamarac Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory.
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Mayor Abramowitz ADJOURNED the MEETING at 10:50 a.m.
Carol A. Evans, CMC
City Clerk
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Norman Abramowitz
Mayor
CIT Y OF TAMARAC/
APPROVED AT MEETING OF
City Clerk
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