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CITY OF TAMARAC
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED REGULAR MEETING
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 1992
(from August 26, 1992)
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Bender called this meeting to order on
Friday, August 28, 1992, at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers of
Tamarac City Hall, 7525 Northwest 88 Avenue, Tamarac, Florida.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Bender called for the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Mayor H. Larry Bender
Vice Mayor Henry Schumann
Councilman Joseph Schreiber
Councilman Norman Abramowitz
Councilman Irving Katz
ALSO __PRESENT_:_
John P. Kelly, City Manager
Mitchell S. Kraft, City Attorney
Carol A. Evans, City Clerk
Karen Jackson, Secretary
3. d. MOTION TO APPROVE the transfer of $11,000.00 from
Resources Available Park Impact Fees Account
142-872-588-99C to Tract 27 Drainage Account
142-652-572-6AE for the construction of drainage
facilities to remove standing rain runoff along and
south of the access road from Nob Hill Road to the
concession stand/restrooms.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
Removed for discussion. (Final Action on Page 3)
C/M Schreiber MOVED to REMOVE Item 3.d. for discussion,
SECONDED by C/M Abramowitz.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
Mayor Bender announced that Items 5 and 6 related to Item 14 and
will be heard after the Public Hearings.
21. MOTION TO APPROVE allowing the City Manager to send
employees and equipment to Dade County area to work with
Disaster Relief Effort.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
Agendized by Consent. (Final Action on Page 6)
C/M Katz MOVED to AGENDIZE Item 21, SECONDED by
C/M Abramowitz.
VOTE:
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22. MOTION TO APPROVE the expenditure not to exceed $5,000 from
Contingency for ice and water for disaster area delivdredlby
Public Works personnel in refrigerated trucks if need4d.
FINAL ACTION
Agendized by Consent. (Final Action on Page 7)
C/M Schreiber MOVED to AGENDIZE Item 22, SECONDZD by C/M K tz.
VOTE; ALL VOTED AYE
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INTRODUCTION
1. SENTATIQN by City Manager Kelly of five-year employee
service awards to MICHAEL TANNER and RICAARD LORENZ o
the Public Services Department
SYNQPS3!S -Or- ACTION:
Presentations were made.
Mr. Kelly made the award presentations to Michael Tanner a d
Richard Lorenz of the Public Services Department. He comme ded he
employees of the Public Services, Utilities and the Fire
Departments for their outstanding work before, during and after
Hurricane Andrew.
Mr. Kelly announced that the Day Care item will not be on the
Council agenda until October, at the earliest, and the Cou cil has
promised to hold an evening workshop to allow the residentz to
participate, prior to Council's consideration. He said it u,ill not
be placed on the agenda until the City Attorney and Staff hjave
time to research and gather necessary information regarding this.
LIC PARTICIPATION
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2. EMLIC PARTICIPATION -- Any member of the public may spe k
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 ke a,
thirty (30) minute aggregate time limit for this item, I and
speakers are encouraged to sign up in advance with the City
Clerk prior to their participation.
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Nathan Peretzman, resident, expressed his concerns regarding th
Medics Ambulance Service contract.
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C/M Abramowitz requested that Mr. Peretzman remain until th e enl�
of the meeting for the Council reports. He said he has answ red
Mr. Peretzman's questions in the past and will not answer h -s
questions at this time. He said Mr. Peretzman knows the ans er �o
every single question that he asks. He said the Charter for ids',
any elected officials to be involved in administrative matt rs.IHe
said the elected officials are the legislative body, not thle j
administrative body.
Marvin Seidel, resident of Kings Point, requested that the City
contract outside assistance to work on the canal maintenance to
alleviate the problem that currently exists.
Melanie Reynolds, resident, expressed her opinion regarding the
amending of ordinances.
Walter Rekuc, resident, expressed his concerns regarding thy+ oft -
street parking occurrences in the City.
Mr. Rekuc questioned the hiring practices of the City and
requested the removal of mismanagement within the City.
Mr. Rekuc expressed his concerns regarding the tax increases
within the City and monies taken from Utilities West.
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C/M Katz requested that Mr. Rekuc submit a specific complaint
about an individual for the record. He said he would like to hear
a specific complaint about either someone who works for the City
or who was elected to the City.
3. Items listed under Consent Agenda, Item 3, are viewed to be
routine and the recommendation will be enacted by ONE NOTION
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.
a. MQTIQN TO APPROVE rejection of the late bid submitted
by Industrial Waste Services under Bid 92-18,
Residential Solid Waste Collection Services.
b. XQX&QN TO APPROVE the minutes of the following City
Council meetings:
1. 7/30/92 - Special Meeting
SYNOPSIS OF -AQTION*
APPROVED
LybliC gorvicaS„.,�0,partmat
C. releasing
warranty Letter of Credit #31143 in the amount of
$8,111.60 posted for the sanitary sewer system at KINGS
POINT, GRANVILLE, PHASE I.
SYXQ$SI3 of $QZLQR� RRSOLUTION R-92-133-PASSED
APPROVED
e. MOTION ZO APPROVE the transfer of $10,000.00 from
Contingency Account 001-872-588-975 to Propane Account
001--417-539-436 to provide adequate funds for remainder
of fiscal year to purchase propane gas necessary to
maintain a safe and proper level of the C-14 Canal
during the rainy season.
C/M Abramowitz MOVED to APPROVE the Consent Agenda, with the
exception of 3.d., SECONDED by C/M Schreiber.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
3. d. the transfer of $11,000.00 from
Resources Available Park Impact Fees Account
142-872-588-99C to Tract 27 Drainage Account
142--652-572-6AE for the construction of drainage
facilities to remove standing rain runoff along and
south of the access road from Nob Hill Road to the
concession stand/restrooms.
$YNOPSI9 „QF ACTION,;`
Removed for discussion and then APPROVED
C/M Schreiber said the City is taking $11,000.00 from this fund to
correct the drainage problem in that area. He expressed his
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concerns regarding the drainage on NW 71 Street between N010 Hill
Road and said NW 108 Terrace has been a problem for several ye4rs.
He asked why the City cannot find the funds to correct thi$
problem. He said the City has a Trafficways and Road Improleme t
Fund of over $800,000.00 which could possibly be used to a..lev ate
this problem.
Mayor Bender said the $800,000.00 referred to is no longer
$800,000.00.
C/M Abramowitz said none of this money can be used to work on ITW
71 Street. He said this money is from impact fees and can only be
used for new construction. He said the City spent approximately
$12,000.00 to survey NW 71 Street in order to find a solution for
the problem. He said the cost estimates to correct this problem
were from $250,000.00 to $400,000.00. He said the engineering
report is available to be reviewed by anyone. He said he visited
NW 71 Street after the hurricane came through and there wa$ wa er
collection. He said he visited it the following day and th re lad
been water dissipation. He said he cannot compare the spen ingiof
$11,000.00 with spending from $250,000.00 to $400,000.00.
V/M Schumann MOVED to APPROVE Item 3.d., SECONDED by C/M Katz.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
CONSIDERATIONS
General Adminintrative
4. MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of gasoline and dies 1 el
for the City's fleet of vehicles and equipment under Brow
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County's Co-op Bid No. D-04-92-17-19 (tabled on 8/12/92).
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: -
APPROVED
C/M Abramowitz MOVED to APPROVE Item 4, SECONDED by
V/M Schumann.
Mr. Kelly said there was a question raised regarding the c st Oer
gallon. He said the contract 4uns from July 1, 1992 througt
January 31, 1994 with a one year renewal option which the tityi
would be able to exercise. He said this is part of a coop grans
with Broward County and othef'cities. He said the basic cost i
approximately 65 cents per gallon and will vary. He said every
Monday, there may be a slightly different price. He said these
fuel will also run approximately 65 cents per gallon.
C/M Schreiber asked why the City does not accept the lowest b i der
and Mr. Kelly said the City accepts the lowest responsible bider.
C/M Schreiber asked if there was any indication as to why P w s
not considered responsible and V/M Schumann said they have',a
contract clause stating that they have to favor a vendor over
manufacturer.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
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7.
MOTION TO ADOPT___Temp_ RERQ_ ifia4l approving a request by
Carmelo Gonzales d/b/a DAY i NITS AUTO SALES, INC., for
special exception to permit an auto repair facility located
at 3825 NW 49 Street which is zoned B-3 (General Business).
Petition #22-Z-92
RESOLUTION R-92-136-PASSED
APPROVED with the following conditions:
a.
All major repairs to be performed within an enclosed
building.
b.
Outside storage or display of parts and used tires is
prohibited.
C.
Outside merchandise display is limited to petroleum products
and new tires only, and these products shall not be displayed
beyond the pump island area.
d.
Outside storage of vehicles is restricted to vehicles with
valid license plates. All vehicles stored outside after
business hours shall be parked in an orderly manner and only
in approved parking spaces and shall not be physically
dismantled and shall not appear to be junked or abandoned.
e.
Paint and body shops and paint and body work are prohibited.
Mr. Kraft read Temp. Reno. #6343 by title.
C/M Katz MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Remo. #6343.
C/M Abramowitz asked if this is an auto repair or auto sales
business and Ms. Carpenter said this is to permit the operation of
an auto repair facility. She said the words, "Auto Sales" is in
the name of the corporation.
C/M Abramowitz asked if the applicant is permitted to sell
automobiles under the license and Ms. Carpenter said they are
allowed to sell the automobiles without the special exception in
the 5-3 zone.
Ms. Carpenter said the applicant is requesting the ability to
repair those vehicles in the B-3 zone, which needs a special
exception.
Martin Feldman, attorney representing Carmelo Gonzales, said this
is an auto repair facility with a small sales business of used
vehicles and there will only be indoor repairs done.
C/M Abramowitz asked if there will be storage of auto parts
visible and Mr. Feldman said all parts will be stored inside.
C/M Abramowitz said he would like assurance that there will not be
auto parts and tires stored outside.
Ms. Carpenter said the ordinance requires and will be incorporated
into the Findings of Fact, the following: 1) All major repairs are
to be performed within an enclosed building, 2) Outside storage or
display of parts is prohibited, which includes junk, tires, etc.,
3) Outside merchandise display is limited to petroleum products
and tires only, and these products shall not be displayed beyond
the pump island area, 4) Outside storage of vehicles is restricted
to vehicles with valid license plates. All vehicles stored outside
after business hours shall be parked in an orderly manner and only
in approved parking spaces and shall not be physically dismantled
and shall not appear to be junked or abandoned, 5) Paint and body
shops and paint and body work are prohibited.
V/M Schumann asked if the display is limited to petroleum products
and new tires only and Ms. Carpenter said conditions concerning
used tires could be placed into the language also.
Ms. Carpenter said Council is free to add any additional
conditions they may have and V/M Schumann agreed.
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C/M Abramowitz asked if the Petitioner,would agree to these'
stipulations and Mr. Gonzales said, yes, i
V/M Schumann requested that a prohibition against visibility of
used tires be incorporated into the Motion and C/M Katz ame�ded
the Motion to include this. ' " f
Mr. Gonzales said the business will be open for six days f
a.m. to 7 p.m.
C/M Schreiber SECONDED the Motion.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYN
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8. a. approving an
Agreement with Coral Springs Improvement District (C.
for Emergency Water Interconnect at Nob Hill Roa anc
Southgate Boulevard to provide emergency potable wate
b. awarding Bid
#92-19 in the amount., of $71, 933.76 to Chaz Equipment
Company, Inc., to, nstall'a 12-inch emergency potable
water supply interconnect at Nob Hill Road and S uthc_
Boulevard, TUW Project 90-04.
C. MOTION TO_APPROVE the transfer of $10,946.00 f om '
Contingency Account 425-371-588-975 to TUW Project 9(
Account 425-364-533,-6HD to properly fund the Cit 's
portion of this project.
i:RESOLUTION R-92-137-PASS*D
SYNOP31S OP ACTQN RESOLUTION R-92-138-PASS#D
APPROVED 8.a., 8.b., and 8.c.
8.a. Mr. Kraft read Temp. X"o. #6332 by title.
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C/M Abramowitz ,MOVED to. APPROVE "Temp. 'Reno. #6332, SECONDED
by V/M Schumann.
Mr. Kelly said this is an interconnect program with the City of!
Coral Springs to provide for emergency water service and is'a gpod
backup for the City. in case,,there is an emergency. He said
ordinarily when this type of ,item is brought before Council, it'
has already been approved by;the other parties. He said the Coral
Springs Improvement District is difficult to get in contact wit ;
therefore, when Council approves this, it will be subject t
approval by the Coral Springs Improvement District before I ems
8.b. and 8.c. can be in effect:
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C/M Schreiber asked why Tamarac:is required to spend more money
than Coral Springs for this connect and Mike Couzzo, Director 0�
Public Services, said there is a section which crosses over'the
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canal, which is being split equally; however, there is a
$50,000.00 section that Tamarac needs to install to get to �wher
the mutual connection will be.
Mr. Couzzo said Coral Springs is doing whatever they need t do to
get to the point where they are mutually contracted.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
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8,b. Mr. Kraft read Temp. Peso. #6344 by title.
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C/M Katz MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reno. #6344, SECONDED by �
V/M Schumann.
C/M Abramowitz asked if this money is coming from the CIAC'Fund!
and Mr. Kelly said this is a budgeted amount which Council
previously approved.
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C/M Abramowitz asked why this cannot come from the CIAC Fund being
new construction.
Mary Blasi, Finance Director, said this item will not be able to
be paid by CIAC Funds because it is not for new development or new
water customers, but is to service emergency situations of the
existing customers. She said this is being funded from the TUW
Operations Fund.
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ALL VOTED AYE
$.c. V/M Schumann MOVED to APPROVE Item B.c., SECONDED by
C/M Katz.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
21. MOTION TO APPROVE allowing the City Manager to send
employees and equipment to Dade County area to work with
Disaster Relief Effort.
AYNOPATA OF ACTION:
Agendized by Consent on Page 1.
APPROVED
C/M Katz said the Red Cross has set up a field headquarters for
the coastline disaster relief. He said the City is prepared to
send men and equipment to the devastated area in Dade County on
Monday, August 31, 1992 to help with the Hurricane Relief effort.
C/M Abramowitz MOVED to APPROVE Item 21, ,$ECONDZD by
V/M Schumann.
C/M Abramowitz said he believes that there are some personnel
currently in Dade County and Mr. Kelly said the Fire Department
had volunteered with others and are currently in a convoy with
Coral Springs and Lauderhill to provide assistance.
Mr. Kraft said the City will be sending volunteer employees and
will have some employee status and there are certain risks and
liabilities which may arise out of this.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
22. MOTION TO APPROVE the expenditure not to exceed $5,000 from
Contingency for ice and water for disaster area delivered by
Public Works personnel in refrigerated trucks if needed.
FINAL AC�;LON"
Agendized by Consent on Page 2.
APPROVED
C/M Schreiber said he has been in communication with people in
Kendall who lost their homes and the item that is needed most is
ice and water. He said there is a possibility that there will be
reimbursement by FEMA for this.
Mayor Bender said FEMA is providing kitchen facilities and water.
He suggested that the City find out if there is a need to supply
this.
C/M Abramowitz said the VA Hospital in Miami is without water to
drink. He said the Broward League of Cities has begun a Broward
County relief effort and suggested that Mr. Kelly check with the
VA Hospital for their condition.
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V/M Schumann suggested this not be limited to Kendall but tq and
area that may need the water and ice.
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C/M Schreiber MOVED the expenditure for ice and water for
devasted area to include any area that may be in need, S8
by V/M Schumann.
ALL VOTED AYE
Mayor Bender RECESSED this meeting at 9:58 a.m. and RE
the meeting at 10:00 a.m with ALL PRESENT.
9. PUBT-Tir HEARING - MOTION To ADOPT TAM- O3rr1___JLL"
second reading to amend Section 2-2 of the Code to est4
the City's mileage allowance to be the amount allowably
deduction as set by the Internal Revenue Service.
SYNOPSIS OF -_ACTION: ORDINANCE 0-92-40-PASSED
Public Hearing was held.
APPROVED on second and final reading.
Mr. Kraft read Temp. Ord. #1615 by title.
C/M Katz MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Ord. #1615, SECONDED b+
V/M Schumann.
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Mr. Kelly said this is to allow for the gradual increase inthe
mileage costs. He said the City's mileage cost is presently set
21 cents and this will raise it to the mileage set by IRS acid w
provide changes whenever made by IRS so that it will not ha4e t
come before Council each time the rates are changed. He said th
current rate is set by IRS as 27-1/2 cents per mile.
Mayor Bender OPENED and CLOSED the Public Hearing with NO:
RESPONSE.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
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10. PUBLIC HEARING - MOT ON TO ADOPT Tamp_ _Ord__ 11620 ork
second reading approving three-year agreements between'thel
City and the following firms to provide commercial waste
hauling services within the City:
1. All Service Refuse Company
2. Browning Ferris industries of Florida, Inc.
3. County Waste, Inc.
4. Industrial Waste, Inc.
5. Southern Sanitation, Inc.
ORDINANCE 0-92-41-PASSED
Public Hearing was held.
APPROVED on second and final reading.
Mr. Kraft read Temp. Ord. #1620 by title.
V/M Schumann MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Ord. #1620, SECONDED bl
C/M Katz.
Dina McDermott, Assistant City Manager, said this is the second!
reading of an ordinance approving a three-year, non-exclusive
agreement individually between the City of Tamarac and the
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following waste haulers to provide commercial waste hauling
services within the City and area businesses:
1. All Service Refuse Company
2. Browning Ferris Industries of Florida, Inc.
3. County Waste, Inc.
4. Industrial Waste, Inc.
5. Southern Sanitation, Inc.
Ms. McDermott said the agreements provide for a 10% franchise fee.
She said the City received approximately $148,000.00 in revenue in
1991/92 and in the new 1992/93 budget, it is anticipated to be
approximately $160,000.00 in revenue.
C/M Abramowitz asked about Larry O'Connor Sanitation Services and
Ms. McDermott said Larry O'Connor has withdrawn from the contract.
C/M Katz said there have been a number of requests for relief of
the six -day pickup requirement of the Code. He asked if the
prospective revenue projection takes into consideration these
requests and Ms. McDermott said it does and it also includes the
increase of the tipping fee at the land fill.
Mayor Bender OPENED and CLOSED the Public Hearing with NO
RESPONSE.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
11. - HQTIQN TO ADOPT TeM2. QXSI. 11581 on
second reading to add a new Section 14-39 to the Code
prohibiting the parking or display of motor vehicles,
trailers and boats for sale on any public right-of-way,
easement, swale or other public or non -exclusively private
area within the City.
SYNOPSIS OF- AQJIONG ORDINANCE 0-92-42-PASSED
Public Hearing was held.
APPROVED on second and final reading.
Mr. Kraft read Temp. Ord. #1581 by title.
C/M Katz MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Ord. #1581, SECONDED by
V/M Schumann.
C/M Abramowitz asked if this prohibits anyone from selling their
own vehicle in their own driveway and Mr. Kraft read Provision
C-2 of the ordinance.
Mayor Bender OPENED the Public Hearing.
Muriel Brown, resident of Kings Point, asked if the condominiums
are addressed in this ordinance along with the private dwellings.
C/M Schreiber said the condo associations usually prohibit the
sale of private vehicles.
Anthony Grimaldi, resident of Heathgate Sunflower, asked if he
could sell his car in the swale in front of his home and C/M
Abramowitz said the law indicates that parking is not permitted on
the swales.
Mr. Grimaldi asked why he cannot utilize the swale in a manner he
would like, based on the fact that he maintains it and C/M
Abramowitz said every home has a right-of-way in the front of the
property, but those rights -of --way and utility easements do not
belong to the homeowner. He said the purpose of this ordinance is
to prevent Tamarac from looking like a used car lot.
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Joe Padwa, resident, asked about the empty trucks which are parked
in empty lots for advertising purposes and C/M Katz said that is
addressed in the Sign Code which allows Code Enforcement tolcit
these violators. I
Mayor Bender CLOSED the Public Hearing with no further res�ons�.
VOTE:
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ALL VOTED AYE
first reading concerning a request by the CITY OF TA 1A
to rezone lands at the northwest corner of McNab Road rnd
N.W. 108 Terrace from B-1 (Neighborhood Business) District to
R-3U (Rowhouse) District. Petition #20-Z-92
SYNOPS,I,g, OF ACTION_
Public Hearing was held.
APPROVED on first reading. Public hearing and second readin wi 1
be held on Wednesday, September 23, 1992 at or after 10:00 �-m.�
Mr. Kraft read Temp. Ord. #1625 by title.
C/M Katz MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Ord. #1625, SECONDED y
V/M Schumann.
Ms. Carpenter said this is an application by the City to prDcess a
rezoning for a parcel at the northwest corner of McNab Road and NW
108 Terrace. She said this parcel has been designated commercial
since 1976 and the Council thought it in the best interest Df the
City to change it from commercial to residential to be comp�tib e
with the surrounding neighborhood. 1
Ms. Carpenter said the Planning Commission has recommended
approval of this rezoning case and Council has approved the Lan
Use Plan amendment.
C/M Katz said he had read an article in the newspaper regarding
DCA approving the City's Land Use Plan under certain conditions
and asked if this was included in that approval.
Ms. Carpenter said the ad in the newspaper referred to the 1992,,
amendment and this item was approved by DCA in 1991.
Mr. Kelly questioned the title on the ordinance and on the agenda
stating B-1 to R-3U and B-1 to R-1 and Ms. Carpenter said the
ordinance and agenda should read R-3U. She said the item was
advertised correctly.
Mayor Bender said Council can vote on this as is on first reading
and then have it corrected.
Mr. Kraft said everywhere it states, 11R-1" will be amended to
read, "R-3U—Rowhouse".
C/M Katz AMENDED his Motion to include the City Attorneys'
recommendation, SECONDED by V/M Schumann.
Mayor Bender OPENED and CLOSED the Public Hearing with NO
RESPONSE.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
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13. PUBLIC REARING - MOTION TO ADOPT Tema_ Ord_ 61621 on
second reading concerning a request by Regency Homes, Inc.,
Agent, to rezone lands platted as NOODNONT TRACT 67 and
located on the northeast corner of NW 88 Avenue and NW 75
Street from R-4A (Planned Apartment) District to R-1 (Single
Family Residential) District. Petition #24-Z-92
SYNOPSIS, OF &Q%l = ORDINANCE 0-92-43-PASSED
Public Hearing was held.
APPROVED on second and final reading.
Mr. Kraft read Temp. Ord. #1621 by title.
C/M Abramowitz MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Ord. #1621, SECONDED by
C/M Schreiber.
Ms. Carpenter said this is the second reading of an application by
Regency Homes to rezone a parcel from R-4A to R-1 located directly
across the street from City Hall. She said the Planning Commission
and Staff are recommending approval.
C/M Schreiber asked if the applicant has acquired title to the
property and Ms. Carpenter said the applicant has not, but there
are letters received from Park West Construction giving Regency
Homes permission to apply as the owner with four conditions in the
letter.
C/M Abramowitz said there was a stipulation during the first
reading that in the event that title did not change hands, this
would not be in effect.
Ms. Carpenter said this was based on the approval in writing from
Park West Construction, which was received. She said the owners
set conditions for the buyer and the buyer is present to
demonstrate these conditions.
V/M Schumann questioned the notification to Park West of the
Council meeting being postponed until August 28 and Ms. Carpenter
said Regency Homes notified Park West about the change in the
meeting date.
Cynthia Paddock, representative for Regency Homes, said Park West
was notified that the hearing was postponed until August 28, 1992.
She referred to the letter dated August 25, 1992 from Park West
which explained the conditions.
Ms. Paddock said Park West and Regency Homes has closed in escrow
but nothing has yet been recorded. She submitted the documents to
the City Clerk.
C/M Katz asked if the deed restriction qualifies the property as
R-1 and Ms. Paddock said it will be rezoned to R-1.
Mayor Bender OPENED and CLOSED the Public Hearing with NO
RESPONSE.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
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second reading amending Chapter 21 of the Code by adding h
new Division 6 entitled "Delegation Request" to provid
procedures to be consistent and compatible with the Co my
platting requirements.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: ORDINANCE 0-92-44-PASSED
Public Hearing was held.
APPROVED on second and final reading.
Mr. Kraft read Temp. Ord. #1618 by title.
C/M Katz MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Ord. #1618, SECONDED by
C/M Abramowitz.
Ms. Carpenter said this is the second reading proposing to imen
Chapter 21 of the Code by adding a new Division 6 dealing with
delegation request. She said Broward County has a slightly
different platting procedure than the City of Tamarac and whenn the
City attempts to amend plats which have been approved by Co nci ,
but not yet recorded into the public record, there is a can lic
between the Broward County requirements and the City requir men s.
Ms. Carpenter said the City has no provision for amending r corded
plats with respect to the notes and language on the plat ani this
ordinance will set forth a procedure for amending the notes on
recorded plat.
Mayor Bender OPENED the public Hearing.
Melanie Reynolds, resident, questioned the meaning of the t rm,
"delegation request" and Ms. Carpenter attempted to explain the
term by stating that there are three cases in which a delegotio�
request would be considered for purposes of platting.
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Ms. Carpenter said when an owner of a platted piece of propOrty or
of an overall plat seeks to change a note on the face of thy: pl t,
Staff is not allowed to change the note without the approval of;
Council and Broward County cannot change the note without the
comment of Council. She said the City does not have a procedures
spelled out in the Code for handling this type of project, but the
City has been doing it and calling it a delegation request.!Shell
said this codifies it.
Ms. Reynolds said she did not want to know the types, but who
delegation is, to whom they are requesting and what does it m
Ms. Carpenter said the person who owns the plat is the person wlo
makes the delegation request. ! I
Mayor Bender said there is a title assigned to this particu ar
type of action and Ms. Reynolds asked why.
Ms. Carpenter said it is a term of art which has been develpped by
Broward County and adopted by the City describing a process 'which
allows minor amendments to recorded and unrecorded plats, which'
are the second and third type, without having to go through a
formal procedure.
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Ms. Reynolds said it is important for the residents to unde sta d
what is being discussed.
C/M Katz asked if this is the new procedure and Ms. Carpenter said
this is a new procedure which does not currently exist in the City
of Tamarac and does not deal with the site plan at all, but to
revision of a plat.
C/M Abramowitz said the Kings Point community would like to add
the words, "adult community" to their plat, and asked if there Is
a lack of procedure for Kings Point to do this at present and M$.
Carpenter agreed.
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C/M Abramowitz said the City is attempting to place a procedure in
the Code which indicates the proper way to do this. He said
Broward County constantly is telling the City that a procedure
must be developed. He said this does not remove any powers from
Council to legislate and Ms. Carpenter agreed.
Sam Garber, resident, expressed his opinions regarding the Adult
Communities and the Fair Housing Act.
C/M Abramowitz said there are communities throughout the entire
City which have the adult community terminology.
Mr. Kraft announced that the item before Council is a general
process for a delegation request to make changes on the face of
the plat. He said the specifics regarding the Fair Housing Act is
not addressed by this ordinance.
Mayor Bender CLOSED the Public Hearing with no further response.
VOT$:
15. Pj� LIC!.,. $ZARING MOTION TO ADOPT Temn _ Ord_ #1616 on
second reading placing an amendment to Section 6.04 of the
Charter on the 11/3/92 ballot establishing single member
districts for Councilmembers.
SYNOPA —ACTION: ORDINANCY 0-92--45-PASSZD
Public Hearing was held.
APPROVED on second and final reading.
Mr. Kraft read Temp.. Ord. #1616 by title.
V/M Schumann MOVSD to APPROV$ Tamp. Ord. #1616, SZCONDED by
C/M Schreiber.
C/M Abramowitz stated he had objected to this item when it was
initiated. He said some of the rationale that was brought forward
by members of Council was that it took a lot of money to run for
office in Tamarac. He said in the last election, the person who
received and spent the most money was not elected.
C/M Abramowitz said the reason he objects to this is because it
eliminates the area of responsibility of a Council member. He said
elected officials should and are interested and made to understand
when the electorate appears and indicates that they are not in
favor of a proposed piece of legislation.
C/M Abramowitz said he has reviewed single -member districts which
were put into place in cities or counties where there was a huge
minority population. He said these minorities were denied the
right to hold office, which does not take place in the City of
Tamarac.
C/M Abramowitz said it would be an injustice and a start of a bad
process in the City to have single -member districts, which would
take away from the electorate, their right to choose all of the
members on Council.
V/M Schumann said single -member districts will prevent forces from
outside a district coming in and placing anyone into an office as
desired, but could have them placed on the ballot. He said things
like this will happen in the future in Tamarac.
C/M Schreiber said he is in favor of this because it makes it
easier and less expensive for people to run for office and it
encourages new people to run for office. He said it also dilutes
the power of encumbancy. He said a Council member cannot get
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anything accomplished if he only concerns himself with his
district.
C/M Schreiber said it brings public officials much closer
voters and makes it easier to identify and make them more
accessible and responsive. He said this allows the voters
district to choose their own local leader to represent the
said it helps to overcome domination of City politics by a
of special interest groups in a very large residential com
said all of the U.S. House and Florida Legislative members
elected from single -member districts.
C/M Katz said whether the single -member districts become a
not, any credible elected official will and should do what
the best interest of the City as a whole. He said he had v
sidewalks in Springlake, which is not in his district, as
certain concessions to Malvern and Kings Point and other a
in his district, but they were in the best interest of the
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C/M Abramowitz referred to the Congress being single -member
districts. He said this should be a reason to vote against ing�e-
member districts.
V/M Schumann said the responsibility of Council is to everyne
the City.
Mayor Bender OPENED the Public Hearing.
Abe Garr, President of the Northwest Broward Coalition, exp ess d
his concerns regarding single -member districts. He said to ut he
residents into four separate single -member districts would e a
disservice to all involved and may create a sense of person
individuality and Councilmembers to satisfy their constituents 6f
the districts that have elected them, instead of voting for;thel
common good of all. He said single -member districts were
implemented in large cities where minorities were excluded 4rom
proper representation. He said Tamarac is a well-balanced city and
Council was elected to represent everyone with complete
accountability to all residents.
Bernard Mann, resident of Section 7, expressed his concernsi n he
creation of single -member districts because anybody elected fro a
particular district will be obligated to those individuals rath r
than all of the residents in the City. He said the elected
officials will have a prior obligation to the people in their
district rather than anybody else in the entire City. He said tie
Council should be elected from the entire City. I
Clara Berkowitz, resident of Belfort, Kings Point, said Ta rac
not large enough to fragment into four districts. She said he
City government will be adversely affected. He said the Cou cil
currently works for the entire City, but single -member dirt ict
would have Councilmembers protecting their own districts. S e s
the door should be open for consideration by all Councilmembers
She said with single -member districts, special interest groups
control a Councilmember by large campaign contributions. Shp sa
developers favor single -member districts because it is less
expensive for them to control that particular district.
Ms. Berkowitz said Palm Beach County voted in single -member
districts in the 1940's. This was in place for one year and the
reversed, which was costly. She said single -member district3 we
again voted in about three years ago, and has fragmented th
effect of the government body in Palm Beach County. She request
that this be rejected.
Anthony Grimaldi, resident of Heathgate Sunflower, expressel hi
concerns regarding single -member districts and the populati n is
the various areas in Tamarac. He requested that this item b
rejected.
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Walter Rekuc, resident, said when a Councilmember is elected, it
is hoped that the majority of the people in his district elected
him. He said the City needs district voting to show that there is
a representation of those people. He said there are minority
groups that are backing out of elections because they do not want
to spend a lot of money to be elected to a $3,000.00 per year job.
He said the City is not getting the qualified people or the
representation of any particular district in office. He said fraud
and mismanagement can only be decreased is by representation from
each district.
Sam Garber, resident, expressed his objections to single -member
districts. He said members of Congress fight for their own
districts. He said he is in favor of an election at -large in the
City of Tamarac.
Bernie Hart, resident of Kings Point, said as long as there is a
two -term limit in the Charter, nobody will be able to run forever
in the City. He said the State Representatives and Senators are
all elected by single -member districts, who work for everyone in
the City and State. He said a Dade County judge called off the
election for the County Commission and Mayor and ordered single -
member districts because of minorities. He read a portion of the
article from the newspaper regarding single -member districts. He
said this was passed by a four to one vote on first reading to
place it on the ballot. He requested that Council allow the people
to decide by voting in favor to place it on the ballot.
Irving Polk, resident, said in Pennsylvania, where single -member
districts were in effect, there were people continuously re-
elected to office because the community and organizations received
gifts from the candidate and they voted for him. He said he would
like the opportunity to have his voice heard throughout the City.
He expressed his objections to single -member districts.
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Alice Norian, resident of Mainlands 1 & 2, said this ordinance can
be discussed favorably or unfavorably. She said with the size and
character of the City of Tamarac, the City should not be
separated. She said the residents are concerned with the City and
conditions can be managed.
Stan Bernard, resident, said this is a proposition to give the
people of Tamarac the right to vote on this question. He said the
people of Tamarac have enough sense to vote appropriately.
Helen Massaro, resident of Section 7, said she was elected for
Council in the past because she worked for the people. She said
any member of Council will be re-elected if they work for the
people. She said the elected officials are supposed to care about
all of the residents in the City. She said currently, an
individual runs for office from the district in which he or she
lives, but is elected by the voters of all districts. She said the
Councilmember must then be aware of the residents of the City, not
just the needs of those in his district. She said this form of
representation has made it possible for each Councilmember to
become well known throughout the City and to be aware of the needs
of all of the people in the City.
Ms. Massaro said all of the residents pay taxes equally according
to what is owned and the City officials should represent all of
the resident. She said this creates a cohesiveness within the City
and its people. She said single -member districts would lose the
cohesiveness.
C/M Katz said any elected official should do what is in the best
interest of the entire City. He said the electorate should make
the final decision regarding single -member districts.
Sonny Winnerman, resident of Ashmont, Kings Point, requested this
be placed on the ballot for the electorate to make a choice.
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C/M Abramowitz said every Councilmember represents a distri t i
the City. He responded to a comment regarding the voter's bock in
Kings Point.
Mayor Bender CLOSED the Public Hearing with no further re
VOTE: C/M Katz
- AYE
V/M Schumann
- AYE
C/M Schreiber
- AYE
C/M Abramowitz
- NAY
Mayor Bender
- NAY
16. MOTION TO ADOPT TOM2. Ord- Itl
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second reading placing an amendment to Sections 8.02 d
of the Charter on the 11/3/92 ballot limiting the duties
powers of the Charter Board.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: ORDINANCE 0-92-46-PASSED
Public Hearing was held.
APPROVED on second and final reading.
Mr. Kraft read Temp. Ord. #1622 by title.
V/M Schumann MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Ord. #1622,
C/M Schreiber.
Mr. Kraft said this item limits the duties and powers of
Charter Board to proposing Charter amendments to Council
involvement in the redistricting process. He said other
responsibilities will be eliminated.
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C/M Katz said this amendment was taken out of context of this
Charter Board meetings where the Charter Board Attorney, Pal
Novack, presented his position where certain duties of the �har:er
Board were illegal. He said this amendment explains exactlywha
the duties and responsibilities are of the Charter Board. H6 sa d
if the electorate chooses to leave the duties as they are sell d
out in the Charter, that would be the will of the people. He sa'd
Mr. Novack had made certain suggestions and gave his legal
opinion, which are included in this ordinance.
C/M Abramowitz said joint meetings of the Charter Board and!
Council were held in order to discuss common problems that had
occurred in the past. He said there have been Charter Board4s w:
did many investigations and some that were run for political
expediency. He said the current Charter Board is the best that
been elected in the past.
C/M Abramowitz said there are things in the Charter that heidoe
not agree with regarding the powers of the Charter Board. He sa'd
there are things that may be illegal and should not and may not
fall under the jurisdiction of the Charter Board. He said i
reviewing this with the Charter Board, his impression was t at
both elected bodies were going to discuss this and come to e
conclusion as to what should be done, such as the ability to
subpoena. !
C/M Abramowitz requested that the Charter Board meet with C unc'l
to discuss the powers and duties. He said it is time to make
changes. He said he does not support this amendment to the
Charter.
Mayor Bender asked if there is a time limitation to get thib itBm
on the ballot and Mr. Kraft said in order for this to be on the
November ballot, it must be forwarded to Jane Carroll's office �y
August 31, 1992.
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V/M Schumann said this matter has been discussed extensively. Ho
suggested this be placed on the ballot for the residents to
decide.
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Mayor Bender OPENED the Public Hearing.
Sam Garber, Charter Board member, requested the denial of this
item because on a number of occasions the Charter Board was
assured that Council was not looking to diffuse the powers of the
Charter Board.
Mr. Garber said City Manager Kelly is adamant about forcing this
issue. He said the Charter Board is willing to cooperate with
Council and will do anything within the Board's means to amend
some of the provisions of the Charter which are not necessary.
Nathan Peretzman, resident, said Council may be violating Florida
Statutes #166.031 and the Charter #12.11 if this is passed. He
read portions of Chapters #166.031 and #166.041. He expressed his
opinions regarding the Charter Board.
Irving Polk, resident, expressed his opinion regarding the
existence of a Charter Board in the City. He said the Charter
Board seems to be a "Watchdog Committee" and should not be
necessary.
Alice Norian, resident, expressed her concerns regarding the
violation of this ordinance to the Charter.
Melanie Reynolds, resident, said Council was elected to benefit
the people of the City, not to deprive them. She said the Charter
Board is part of the people's representative government and should
not be deprived of them. She said it would be a disservice to the
people if they are deprived of the Charter Board.
David Krantz, Charter Board member, said Section 8.02 of the
Charter delineates the powers and duties of the Charter Board,
specifically to investigate complaints of nonfeasance, misfeasance
and malfeasance, fraud, dishonesty, illegal personal gain at
public expense, misappropriation of City funds, violation of
conflicts of interest and other such actions.
Mr. Krantz said in pursuing such actions, Charter Board members
may make inquiries of all elected or appointed officials. He said
if warranted, the Charter Board may hold public hearings, subpoena
witnesses and take testimony. He asked what agency can take
appropriate action if a Councilmember is guilty of any wrong
doing. He asked if this is a clear case of conflict of interest.
He requested this amendment be considered carefully and vote
against the ordinance.
Oscar Brawer, Charter Board member, said to eliminate the Charter
Board would be to eliminate an inherent American privilege. He
said this ordinance will emasculate the duties and powers of the
Charter Board almost completely. He requested this not be approved
and to approve the increase of the duties and powers of the
Charter Board.
Abe Garr, resident, said the Charter Board is not a rigid body and
is flexible in their interpretation of what the laws are according
to a common sense approach. He asked why the City wants to
eliminate a board that has a positive point of view of what the
City is all about and as an agency, serves a functional purpose in
the City. He requested that this amendment be defeated.
Walter Rekuc, resident, said outside auditors had recommended that
the City hire an internal auditor and Council had failed to act on
that recommendation. He said the Charter Board has the power to
investigate. He asked why Council wants to undermine their
authority if there has been no wrongdoing.
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Mr. Rekuc said the Charter Board should be given the power �o
strengthen the Charter for the welfare of the residents. I
Muriel Davis, Charter Board Chair, said the essence of this
ordinance, as it relates to the duties and powers of the Ch rte
Board, clearly indicates that this is a power struggle and
political issue whereby four members of Council have submit ed
the dictates of an appointed official, Mr. Kelly.
Ms. Davis said Mr. Kelly first proposed to Council that the Cit
have an appointed Charter Board, rather than an elected one. Sh
reviewed history of the Charter Board.
Ms. Davis said there would be a conflict of interest if the
Charter Board utilized the City Attorney rather than their Dwn
attorney. She said it is not necessary to eliminate the Charter
Board attorney and secretary for financial reasons. She sail bo
positions are paid minimum sums of money. j
Ms. Davis said by diminishing the Charter Board's duties an
powers by stripping them of the right to investigate violations of
the Charter is taking away the democratic power of the people a d
is not in the interest of the City of Tamarac.
Ms. Davis said the Charter Board attempted to negotiate thi wii
Council, which failed. She requested that the City Council of
vote in favor of this ordinance.
C/M Katz said he has been waiting for paperwork from Mr. NoVack
regarding his recommendations of the changes to the Charter'
Board's duties and powers. He said in order to get this on the
November ballot, it must be passed at this meeting. He saidihe
no problem in deferring this to a March ballot, but an election
March may bring back those people elected to the Charter BotLrd
created the previous problems.
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Ms. Davis said the paperwork is ready for Council review. She s id
the Charter Board had requested a joint meeting with Council an
had no success.
Herman Weselteer, resident of Kings Point, suggested the liiaitslof
the duties of the Charter Board be. described to the public.
C/M Abramowitz said there have been some elected officials that
have had a problem in the past. He said there have been bads
Councilmembers and bad Charter Board members. He said therelare
certain elements in the Charter that he does not agree with He
said he would like to work out the differences with the Cha ter
Board and have the ability to have a Charter Board in the C ty
whose primary function was not political, but to be of service o
the City.
C/M Abramowitz said Mr. Kelly has suffered tremendous abuse fro
people who have been elected officials in the City.
V/M Schumann said this is a usurping of powers that the Sta es'
Attorney already possesses. He said it seems the Charter Bo rd
wants to have the power to conduct a criminal investigation He
said it is best to leave these types of investigations to tie
States' Attorney.
Mayor Bender CLOSED the Public Hearing with no further res*ons,
VOTE: V/M Schumann
- AYE
" C/M Schreiber
- AYE
C/M Abramowitz
- NAY
C/M Katz
-- AYE
Mayor Header
- NAY
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17. on
second reading placing an amendment to Section 6.03 on the
11/3/92 ballot changing the Redistricting Committee's Report
from being a final report to being advisory to the City
Council.
3YNOP3I3 OF ACTION: ORDINANCE 0-92-47-PASSED
Public Hearing was held.
APPROVED on second and final reading.
Mr. Kraft read Temp. Ord. #1624 by title.
V/M Schumann MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Ord. #1624, SECONDED by
C/M Schreiber.
Mr. Kraft said this ordinance changes the Redistricting
Committee's Report from a final report to an advisory report to
Council.
C/M Abramowitz said he is in favor of this ordinance. He said
elected officials were elected to make difficult decisions and to
be held accountable for their decisions. He said the Redistricting
Committee should be an advisory board composed of members of the
Charter Board and Council who go through a process to attempt to
equal out all of the voting districts in the City.
C/M Abramowitz said there are many legal restrictions in this
problems. He said this ordinance takes the recommendation from the
Redistricting Committee, brings it to the elected officials and
Council makes the final decision.
NOTE: C/M Katz left the meeting at 12:05 p.m. due to illness.
Mayor Bender OPENED the Public Hearing.
Oscar Brawer, resident, requested this be voted down based on the
way the amendment is written; it is not clear and is incomplete.
He said it is necessary to be sure that after the Report is
submitted, it is not used for personal or political purposes. He
suggested this be turned down at present and resubmitted after
clarification.
Walter Rekuc, resident, suggested that the wording, "the best
interest of the citizens" be eliminated. He said this ordinance
was posted on the board, but Page 2 was missing. He suggested this
item be tabled until the public can be given this information.
Mayor Bender RECESSED this meeting at 12:20 p.m. in order to
acquire copies of Page 2 of the ordinance and RECONVENED the
meeting at 12:30 p.m. with ALL PRESENT, except C/M Katz.
Mr. Rekuc suggested that the report of the Redistricting Committee
be final, not advisory and if it is rejected by Council, then it
goes back to the Committee for further discussion.
C/M Abramowitz said there is a timeframe on this item for
approval.
Mayor Bender CLOSED the Public Hearing with no further response.
VOTE: C/M Abramowitz - AYE
C/M Katz - ABSENT
V/M Schumann - AYE
C/M Schreiber - AYE
Mayor Bender - AYE
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5. MOTION TO ADOPT Tama_ Reno_ 46341 establishing a f e of
$150.00 for Category 1 minor delegation requests, a fe of
$1,000.00 for Category 1 major delegation requests, an a fee
of $150.00 for Category 2 delegation requests.
$YHQPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION R-92-134-PAS
APPROVED
Mr. Kraft read Temp. Reno. #6341 by title.
Ms. Carpenter said this sets the fees for the delegation prices
in Item #14. 1
C/M Schreiber asked what determines a major and minor deleg ti
request and Ms. Carpenter said that is explained in the ord na
from Item #14.
C/M Abramowitz MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reno. #6341, S
by C/M Schreiber.
VOTE: C/M Abramowitz - AYE
C/M Rats - ABS
V/M Schumann - AYE
C/M Schreiber - AYE
Mayor Bandar - AYE
6. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp_, Rasa_ 46342 approving a delogat.
request by Lennar Homes, Inc., to add a note on the face o
the plat of ICINGS POINT MALVERN to include the age
restriction wording found on all other Kings Points plats
to move the rear lot line on several of the lots to megt
minimum setback requirements of the City Code.
Petition #33--Z-92
9XXOESIS OF ACTIONS RESOLUTION R-92-135-PASSEb
APPROVED
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Mr. Kraft read Tamp. Reno. #6342 by title.
C/M Abramowitz MOVED to APPROVE Tamp. Reno. #6342, SEC
by C/M Schreiber.
C/M Abramowitz asked if the lot line move is to enable them;to x
in compliance and Ms. Carpenter said the lot line is being �ovec
at their request, not at the City's request.
Ms. Carpenter said they have decided on the units which add a
storage shed, which moves a private property line back five feet
into what was proposed to be the common area to accommodate,the
storage facility that is being proposed.
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V/M Schumann referred to the letter from Carnahan & Associates. He
said the units constructed on the plat are for those ages 6 or
older or at least 80% of the units must be occupied by a person 55
years of age or older and that no person under the age 18 may bE a
permanent occupant of any unit. He asked if the other amenities
required for the 55 and older category have been met.
Martin Riefs, representative for Lennar Homes, said the lan uag4
is directly from the Broward County Attorney's Office which is
required to be on the plats. He read the language into the teco4d.
Mr. Riefs said the County has requested that Council submit that
they have no objection to this. He said this language is al o j
utilized in their condo agreements.
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V/M Schumann asked if Lennar has certification from HUD and Mr.
Riefs said, no, but they are not required to obtain this
certification. He said this language is as required by the Broward
County Attorneys office.
Mayor Bender asked the definition of "permanent" and Mr. Riefs
said the residents are permitted to have their grandchildren
visit, but they cannot remain more than 30 consecutive days in
their home.
C/M Schreiber said if there is a challenge, it is Lennar's
obligation to prove that they are meeting all of the requirements.
He said it is not the City's obligation or responsibility to do
this.
V/M Schumann asked about the other 20% of the occupants and Mr.
Riefs said the 20% can be between the ages of 19 and 54.
VOTE: C/M Abramowitz
- AYE
C/M Katz
-- ABSENT
V/M Schumann
- AYE
C/M Schreiber
- AYE
Mayor Sender
- AYE
18. QLty__ Council
V/M Schumann said the Sun Sentinel had a Letter to the Editor
complaining about where the local ham operators were during the
Hurricane. He said during the emergency, there were ham radios
operating throughout the State of Florida, but also throughout the
United States linked to every state passing health and welfare
messages to kinfolk living outside the State. He commended the ham
operators in the area.
C/M Schreiber - No report.
C/M Abramowitz requested that Council instruct the City Manager to
send a letter of commendation to the members of Staff who remained
in the City throughout the Hurricane emergency.
Mayor Bender - No report.
19. City Attorn®v
Mr. Kraft - No report.
20. cityManaq
Mr. Kelly - Absent.
With no further business, Mayor Bender ADJOURNED this meeting at
12:45 p.m.
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CAROL A. EVANS
CITY CLERK
H. BENDER:
MAYOR = �_
CITY OF TAMARAC
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