HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-09-25 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1996
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Abramowitz called the Regular Meeting to order on
Wednesday, September 25, 1996, at 9:00 A.M. in Commission Chambers of Tamarac
City Hall, 7525 Northwest 88th Avenue, Tamarac, Florida.
PRESENT:
Mayor Norman Abramowitz
Vice Mayor Larry Mishkin
Commissioner Bruce Hoffman
Commissioner John E. McKaye
Commissioner Joseph Schreiber
ALSO PRESENT:
Robert S. Noe, Jr., City Manager
Mitchell S. Kraft, City Attorney
Carol A. Evans, CMC, City Clerk
Phyllis Polikoff, Office Specialist
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Abramowitz called for the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Mayor Abramowitz announced the SHINE meeting.
INTRODUCTION
1. PRESENTATION by the Florida Recreation and Parks Association, Department
of Environmental Protection, of a ceremonial check representing the $100,000.
grant the City will be receiving for the Roller Hockey Park.
Tom Messenheimer, representing the Florida Recreation and Parks Association, made
the presentation to Mayor Abramowitz.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
2. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION -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.
When an issue has been designated as quasi-judicial, public remarks shall only
be heard during a quasi-judicial hearing that has been properly noticed for that
matter.
Nathan Peretzman, resident, reflected concerns regarding the September 3, 1996 ballot
concerning the Charter.
CONSENT AGENDA
3. Items listed under Consent Agenda, Item 3, 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.
a. MOTION TO APPROVE the minutes of the following City Commission
meetings:
1) 9/09/96 - Special Meeting (Budget)
2) 9/11/96 - Regular Meeting
APPROVED 3.a.1. and 3.a.2.
b. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7470 authorizing the appropriate City
officials to renew an agreement with Bell South Telecommunications, Inc.,
d/b/a SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH COMPANY for
Essx telephone service with funding from various Telecommunication
accounts. (deferred on 9/11/96)
APPROVE D-RESOLUTION-R-96-205
C. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7518 authorizing the appropriate City
officials to execute an agreement with Telcom Corporation for a
telecommunications audit.
APPROVE D-RESOLUTION-R-96-206
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d. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7531 authorizing staff to utilize the
second of two one-year extensions provided for within Bid 94-10 for the
removal and disposal of water treatment lime sludge by DRD Enterprises
at a maximum total cost of $50,000.
APPROVE D-RESOLUTION-R-96-207
e. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7532 authorizing staff to purchase
chlorine from Allied Universal Corporation utilizing the Broward County
Governmental Purchasing Cooperative Group Bid 94-C-046F for the
remainder of the initial second -year extension, 10/1/96 through 2/28/97, at
a maximum total cost of $18,000.
APPROVE D-RESOLUTION-R-96-208
f. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7506 releasing warranty Letter of
Credit #SB-95-2390 in the amount of $13,602.25 posted for two right turn
lanes, curb, gutter and sidewalk at VGC REPLAT - FUNDAMENTAL
HOPKINS EASTON NO. 11, LTD. project, NW 94 Avenue and
Commercial Boulevard.
APPROVE D-RESOLUTION-R-96-209
g. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7507 releasing performance bond
#11133179256 in the amount of $9,180. posted for a revised entrance
drive, drainage and sidewalk in the University Drive right-of-way at
CITIBANK - TAMARAC BRANCH, 5825 N. University Drive, subject to
receipt of a one-year warranty bond in the amount of $2,295.
APPROVE D-RESOLUTION-R-96-210
h. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7540 authorizing the appropriate City
officials to execute the Addendum to the 10/1/93 agreement with Alpha
Temporary Services, Inc., approving renewal of a one-year contract to
provide for school crossing guard services within the City of Tamarac.
APPROVE D-RESOLUTION-R-96-211
Comm. Schreiber MOVED APPROVAL of the entire Consent Agenda, SECONDED by
Comm. McKaye.
VOTE;
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
ALL VOTED AYE
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QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING
10.QUASI-JUDICIAL - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7548 approving a
revised site plan for POINTE VILLAS to allow for the option of constructing two-
story houses on certain lots where one-story houses had previously been
approved (located east of the southeast corner of Nob Hill Road and NW 77
Street). Petition #23-SP-96
APPROVED-RESOLUTION-R-96-213
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #7548 by Title.
Cyril Saiphoo of Consul -Tech Engineering, Josh Rodstein and Sam Weintraub,
representing The Weintraub Companies, were present and all waived their quasi-
judicial rights.
Marvin Seidel, Kings Point resident, reflected concerns regarding the two-story
structures.
Comm. Hoffman MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Comm. McKaye.
VOTE:
Comm. Hoffman
AYE
Comm. Schreiber
NAY
Comm. McKaye
AYE
V/M Mishkin
AYE
Mayor Abramowitz
AYE
11, a. QUASI-JUDICIAL - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7542 approving
a waiver to the sign code requested by Robert S. Cohn of Robert S. Cohn
and Associates, Inc., to erect a ground sign at COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
HOSPITAL with six lines of copy, three letter colors and three background
colors, to be located at University Drive and NW 71 Court.
APPROVE D-RESOLUTION-R-96-214
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #7542 by Title.
Robert Cohn and Jim Cruickshank, representing the petitioner, were present and
waived their quasi-judicial rights.
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Comm. Hoffman MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Comm. McKaye,
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
b.QUASI-JUDICIAL - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7543 approving
a waiver to the sign code requested by Robert S. Cohn of Robert S. Cohn
and Associates, Inc., to erect a ground sign at COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
HOSPITAL with ten lines of copy, three letter colors and three
background colors, to be located at University Drive and NW 74 Street.
APPROVE D-RESOLUTION-R-96-215
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #7543 by Title.
Robert Cohn and Jim Cruickshank, representing the petitioner, were present and
waived their quasi-judicial rights.
Comm. Schreiber MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Comm. McKaye.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
C. QUASI-JUDICIAL - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7544 approving
a waiver to the sign code requested by Robert S. Cohn of Robert S. Cohn
and Associates, Inc., to erect a directional sign at COLUMBIA
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL with seven lines of copy to be located at the
main entrance on NW 72 Street.
APPROVE D-RESOLUTION-R-96-216
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #7544 by Title.
Robert Cohn and Jim Cruickshank, representing the petitioner, were present and
waived their quasi-judicial rights.
V/M Mishkin MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Comm. McKaye.
VOTE:
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ALL VOTED AYE
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d.QUASI-JUDICIAL - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7545 approving
a waiver to the sign code requested by Robert S. Cohn of Robert S. Cohn
and Associates, Inc., to erect a directional sign at COLUMBIA
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL with five lines of copy to be located at the
emergency room area.
APPROVED-RESOLUTION-R-96-217
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #7545 by Title.
Robert Cohn and Jim Cruickshank, representing the petitioner, were present and
waived their quasi-judicial rights.
V/M Mishkin MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Comm. Hoffman.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
e. QUASI-JUDICIAL - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7546 approving
a waiver to the sign code requested by Robert S. Cohn of Robert S. Cohn
and Associates, Inc., to erect a directional sign at COLUMBIA
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL with four lines of copy to be located at the rear
parking lot of University Pavilion.
APPROVE D-RESOLUTION-R-96-218
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #7546 by Title.
Robert Cohn and Jim Cruickshank, representing the petitioner, were present and
waived their quasi-judicial rights.
V/M Mishkin MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Comm. Hoffman.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
12. QUASI-JUDICIAL - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7536 approving a
waiver to the sign code requested by Leonardo Lucas of REPUBLIC NATIONAL
BANK OF MIAMI to erect a wall sign at 7118 N. University Drive with black and
green lettering and a logo type design without U.S. registration.
APPROVED-RESOLUTION-R-96-219
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #7536 by Title.
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V/M Mishkin MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Comm. Hoffman.
Lydia Fernandez and Leonardo Lucas, representing the petitioner, were present and
waived their quasi-judicial rights.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
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Mayor Abramowitz called for a recess at 9.55 A.M. and the meeting reconvened at
10.03 A.M. with everyone present.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 10:00 A.M.
4. PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Ord. #1763 on second
reading amending Chapter 11 entitled Landscaping outlining the requirements
of the City's Master Landscape Plan for new and existing developments. Case
No. 15-Z-96.
Public Hearing held. APPROVED-ORDINANCE-0-96-12
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Ord. #1763 by Title.
V/M Mishkin MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Comm. McKaye.
Mayor Abramowitz opened and closed the public hearing with no discussion.
VOTE:
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5. PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Ord. #1762 on second
reading amending Chapter 10 entitled Land Development Regulations and
creating a new Division 10 to be entitled Streetscape Improvement Fund
pursuant to the City's Master Landscape Plan, Case No. 14-Z-96.
Public Hearing held. APPROVE D-ORDINANCE-O-96-13
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Ord. #1762 by Title.
Comm. Hoffman MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by V/M Mishkin.
Mayor Abramowitz opened and closed the public hearing with no discussion.
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VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
6. PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Ord. #1765 on second
reading creating Section 7-29 of the City Code titled "Fire Service Fees",
authorizing the imposition of medical treatment and transport service fees.
Public Hearing held. APPROVE D-ORDINANCE-0-96-14
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Ord. #1765 by Title.
V/M Mishkin MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Comm. Hoffman.
Mayor Abramowitz opened the public hearing.
Nathan Peretzman, resident, spoke regarding his concerns on this item.
Jim Budzinski, Fire Chief, responded to Mr. Peretzman's concerns.
Mayor Abramowitz closed the public hearing with no further discussion.
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ALL VOTED AYE
7. PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Ord. #1768 on second
reading amending Chapter 22 of the Code providing for the consolidation of the
East and West Utilities.
Public Hearing held. APPROVED-ORDINANCE-0-96-15
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Ord. #1768 by Title.
Comm. McKaye MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Comm. Hoffman.
Mayor Abramowitz opened the public hearing.
Joe Padwa, resident, reflected concerns regarding Item 7.
Mayor Abramowitz closed the public hearing with no further discussion.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
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8. PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7533 modifying the
rates and charges of the utility customers east of State Road 7 (441) to be the
same as the rates and charges for utility customers west of State Road 7 (441).
APPROVE D-RESOLUTION-R-96-212
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #7533 by Title.
Comm. Schreiber MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Comm. Hoffman.
Mayor Abramowitz opened and closed the public hearing with no discussion.
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ALL VOTED AYE
9. PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Ord. #1770 on first reading
imposing a 90-day moratorium as to the placement of any wireless service
towers and other wireless service facilities of any nature within the City of
Tamarac.
APPROVED on first reading. Second reading and public hearing scheduled for
regular City Commission meeting, Wednesday, October 9, 1996, at or after 7.30
P.M. in Commission Chambers.
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Ord. #1770 by Title.
Comm. Schreiber MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Comm. McKaye.
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Mayor Abramowitz opened and closed the public hearing with no discussion.
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END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
ALL VOTED AYE
13. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7552 authorizing the appropriate City
officials to execute an agreement with MEDICS AMBULANCE SERVICES, INC.,
for supplemental first responder and transport services.
APPROVE D-RESOLUTION-R-96-220
City Attorney Kraft indicated the agreement would be revised. He then read Temp.
Reso. #7552 by title.
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Comm, McKaye MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Comm. Hoffman.
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14. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7480 establishing the service fees for
medical transport for the 1997 fiscal year as follows:
$280.00 Any transport
25.00 Use of oxygen
7.00 Each mile or portion thereof
50.00 Non -transport service fee to be charged for every
non -emergency patient assist after three assists in a
six-month period
2.5% after 30 days Charges for late payments
APPROVE D-RESOLUTION-R-96-221
City Attorney Kraft read Revision #5 (a), dated September 24, 1996, of Temp. Reso.
#7480 by title.
Comm. Schreiber MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by V/M Mishkin.
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ALL VOTED AYE
15. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7534 approving the provision for insurance
coverage with the Florida League of Cities for the City property/casualty
insurance program and for the renewal of the boiler and machinery policy and
the AD&D policy. (deferred on 9/11/96)
APPROVED-RESOLUTION-R-96-222
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #7534 by Title.
Comm. Schreiber MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by V/M Mishkin.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
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16. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Ord. #1747 on first reading amending Chapter 15
of the City Code referring to the Parks and Recreation Department to provide for
the Parks and Recreation Department as a separate department of the City with
amendment of various titles within that department. (deferred on 9/11/96)
APPROVED on first reading. Second reading and public hearing scheduled for
regular City Commission meeting, Wednesday, October 9, 1996, at or after 7.30
P.M. in Commission Chambers
City Attorney Kraft read Revision 5, dated September 19, 1996, of Temp. Ord. #1747
by Title.
Comm. Hoffman MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by V/M Mishkin.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
REPORTS
17. CRY -Commission
Comm. Hoffman said information regarding the ambulance system be publicized in the
Tam -A -Gram.
Comm. McKaye - No report.
Comm. Schreiber commented on the new ambulance service.
V/M Mishkin also commented on the new ambulance service and read a letter to
Comm. McKaye regarding a recent problem .
Mayor Abramowitz commented on the new ambulance service, said taxes were
reduced and he would be officiating at only two more regular City Commission
meetings.
18. Cif/ Attorney
City Attorney Kraft - No report.
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19. City Manager
City Manager Noe congratulated Dina McDermott on her appointment as City Manager
in Miramar, said the investment report was distributed, a Winn Dixie supermarket and a
hotel were interested in relocating to Tamarac and the theaters at Kings Point and
Tamarac Market Place. He referenced the Chamber of Commerce's new guide, City
auction, an EMS chief was hired, two new ambulances would commence transporting
on September 30, the Junior Orange Bowl Pageant, "Are You O.K." program to
commence on October 1, the blood drive, Caregivers Resource Program Workshop
would be held on October 18, a Seniors get together on October 23 at the Recreation
Center and flu shots would be given on October 24 at the Recreation Center.
Comm. Schreiber said the auction should have been better publicized.
With no further discussion, Mayor Abramowitz Adjourned the Meeting at 11:30 A.M.
Carol A. Evans, CMC
City Clerk
Norman Abramowitz
Mayor
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