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CITY OF TAMARAC
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER la, 1992
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Bender called this meeting to order on
Wednesday, October 14, 1992, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers of
Tamarac City Hall, 7525 Northwest 88 Avenue, Tamarac, Florida.
9.�Mf;g QF—AI,jEQXWQZ;, Mayor Bender called for the Pledge of
Allegiance.
PRESENT:
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
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5. a. MOTION TO ADOPT Tea4p. Reso. #6377 releasing Letter
of Credit #198 in the amount of $1,500.00 posted as a
warranty against construction defects for a home located
at 7006 NW 107 Avenue.
SXNIPPAT,&_.QF„ ACTION:
Removed for discussion. (See Page 5 for final action)
C/M Schreiber MOVED to REMOVE Item 5.a. for discussion,
SECONDED by C/M Katz.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
5. b. MOTION TO APPROVE the minutes of the following City
Council meetings:
1. 9/04/92 - Special Meeting
2. 9/08/92 - Special Meeting
$YNQP &"_. QF ACTION:
Removed 5.b.1. and 5.b.2. for discussion. (See Page 5 for final
action)
C/M Schreiber MOVED to REMOVE Item 5.b.1. and 5.b.2. for
discussion, SECONDED by C/M Katz.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
5. h. 1. MOTIPP ,TQ APPROVE Assignment of the Water and
Sewer Developer's Agreement for WOODMONT TRACT 67
from Park West Construction to Woodmont Greens.
2. MOTION TO WrROVE the First Amendment to the
Water and Sewer Developers Agreement for WOODMONT
TRACT 67 project (tabled on 9/23/92).
OXFOPSIS OF-ACT:ON:
Agendized 5.h.1. and changed 5.h. to 5.h.2. by Consent. (See Page
6 for final action)
C/M Schreiber MOVED to AGENDIZE Item 5.h.1. and CHANGE 5.h.
to 5.h.2., SECONDED by C/M Katz.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
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5. j. WTION TO AIi47 Reno_ #6372 authorizing the
appropriate City officials to execute an Agreement and
Covenant Running With The Land for the
EXETER/GRANVILLE projects pertaining to an entrance
sign located in a utility easement.
BYAQPSIS OF ACT,,XQML RESOLUTION R-92-163-PASSZD
Removed for discussion. (See Page 6 for final action)
C/M Schreiber MOVED to REMOVE Item 5.j. for discussion,
SECONDED by C/M Katz.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
9. MOTION TQ, ADOPT TQrW, Apo_ #6338 concerning a request by
WESTLAKE VILLAS (SPRINGLAKE II) for a limited waiver of
parking to waive the requirement for an additional ten
percent (10%) of the required spaces designated on the site
and posted on the spaces for guest only, located on the
southwest corner of Westwood Drive and NW 77 Street.
Petition #31-Z-92. (Tabled from 9/15/92 Workshop).
SYNOPSTq gr ACTIOX_
Withdrawn by the Petitioner.
No action was taken by Council. V/M Schumann stated that Item 9
was withdrawn at the request of the Petitioner.'
INTRgPUCTION
1. PRESENTAT7,QJR by Mayor Bender of a proclamation designating
October 25, 1992, as "TAMARAC JEWISH CENTER DAY".
$YNOP S I S _07, ACTION
Presentation was made by Mayor Bender to Irving Fenichel.
Mr. F"enichel expressed his appreciation for the proclamaticn.
2. PRESEIITATTON by Mayor Bender of a proclamation designating
November 2-9, 1992, as "CHIROPRACTIC WEEK".
SYNOPSIS OF -ACTION:
Presentation was made by Mayor Bender to Dr. Woolhizer.
3. r,"SENTATIQN by Mayor Bender of a proclamation designating
October 23, 1992, as "RED RIBBON DAY".
SYNQPSIS OF ,A,CTION:
Presentation was made by Mayor Bender to Jon Lederman, President
of the Tamarac Jaycees.
Mayor Bender declared October 26 through 30, 1992 as "Red Ribbon
Week" and that a proclamation would also be presented to Tamarac
Elementary School.
PUBLX9, PARTJ,CXPATION
4. PUBI XC PARTTCZXATION - 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.
Walter Rekuc, resident, expressed his concerns regarding the off--
street parking near the post office and the Burger King. He
requested that the City enforce the ordinances that are currently
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in effect.
Mr. Rekuc said the Cities of Tamarac and Lauderhill have
appropriated $100,000 for building medians on Commercial Boulevard
east of University Drive. He said the City failed to follow the
landscape plans submitted by the State of Florida Beautification
Committee to obtain the grant.
Mr. Rekuc said the concrete blocks installed for $20,000 were not
in the plans. He said as per the Assistant City Manager, this was
done to save on grass cutting. He expressed his feelings as to the
amount of savings gained by the City.
Mr. Rekuc expressed his concerns regarding the amount of washing
and waxing of the City vehicles.
Mr. Rekuc expressed his concerns regarding the condition of the
canals.
Terry Hobmeier, resident of the Isles of Tamarac, said there is a
need for mosquito control in her neighborhood.
Ms. Hobmeier requested that an anti -gouging ordinance be placed in
effect to prevent such behavior in the event any other disaster
occurs, such as the hurricane.
Ms. Hobmeier suggested that the City consider bringing in a Swiss
Chalet to the Scotty's Shopping Center.
Ms. Hobmeier suggested that the residents call 911 and utilize the
Crime Watch services within the City.
CONSENT AGENDA
5. Items listed under Consent Agenda, Item 5, 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.
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b. MOTION TO APPROVE the minutes of the following City
Council meetings:
3. 9/22/92 - Special Meeting
$Y$QP,$�;t OF ACTION
APPROVED 5.b.3.
c. MOTION TO APPROVE, renewal of a model sales and
administrative facility permit for COLONY COVE in
Building 3, Unit 15, for a six-month period from
11/28/92 to 5/28/93.
SYNOPSIS 0)r_,,CTION=
APPROVED
d. IKQTXQN TO APPROVE renewal of a model sales permit for
MISSION LAKES/CORAL CREEK in Unit 107 at 6900
Southgate Boulevard for a six-month period from 11/24/92
to 5/24/93.
SYNOPSIS OF ]kCXION:
APPROVED
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e . KPTZON TO APP4OYF renewal of a model sales permit for
WESTWOOD PINES in Building 5, Units 523 and 525, for a
six --month period from 11/14/92 to 5/14/93.
SYNOPSIS gyp, ACTION:
APPROVED
f . MOTION TQ,,,APPROVE renewal of a model sales permit for
VERSAILLES GARDENS for a six-month period from
10/24/92 to 4/24/93.
SYNOPSIS OF A,PT ION :
APPROVED
g. XQTION TO AP,RIkOVE the attendance of the City Clerk and
Office Manager at the Florida Association of City Clerks
Certification Institute (Second Year) November 16-20,
1992, in West Palm Beach, Florida.
SYNC)R'SI S OF AAX;ON :
APPROVED
i. MOTIO11 TO ADOPT„1'APp_ Reso_ #fi3[4k7 releasing
performance Letter of Credit #16583 in the amount of
$7,542.50 posted for water distribution system
improvements at the KINGS POINT RECREATIONAL COMPLEX
subject to receipt of a one-year warranty bond in the
amount of $3,638.13.
SYXQPSIS OF ,bCTION: RESOLUTION R-92-162-PASSED
APPROVED
k. MOTXQ]ff TO ADOPT Temp. ]Resq,r 46370 releasing
warranty Letter of Credit #IC-6217 in the amount of
$25,295.55 posted to guarantee public improvements at
the CENTRE AT NOODMONT project.
SYNOPA,T& OF ArTXg�ItL RESOLUTION R-92-164-PASSED
APPROVED
1. NOTION TO ADOPT TeM_ Reno. #071 releasing
warranty bond #0951-0249 in the amount of $5,436.86
posted for drainage and right turn lane improvements on
NW 71 Place at Nob Hill Road.
SYNOPSIS OF „ACTION: RESOLUTION R-92--165-PASSED
APPROVED
C/M Schreiber MOVED to APPROVE the Consent Agenda with the
exception of 5.a., 5.b.1., 5.b.2., 5.h. and 5.j., SECONDED by
V/M Schumann.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
B,gildinq „ Departrkgnt
5. a. MOTION TO ADRRT Temp_.. WgAo_ #4377 releasing Letter
of Credit #198 in the amount of $1,500.00 posted as a
warranty against construction defects for a home located
at 7006 NW 107 Avenue.
AYNOPSIR OF ACTION:
Removed for discussion on Page 1.
TABLED for verification of address.
Mr. Kraft Temp. Rego. #6377 by title.
C/M Abramowitz MOVED to APPROVE Temp. R so. #6377, SECONDED
by V/M Schumann.
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C/M Schreiber asked where this property is located and C/M
Abramowitz said possibly Westwood 7.
C/M Abramowitz MOVED to TABLE Item 5.a. for address
verification, SECONDED by V/M Schumann.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
5. b. PjpTIgN Tq AP 4Qy4 the minutes of the following City
Council meetings:
1. 9/04/92 - Special Meeting
2. 9/08/92 - Special Meeting
SYNOPSIS QF ACTION:
Removed 5.b.1. and 5.b.2. for discussion on Page 1.
APPROVED 5.b.1. with amendments. (See Page 6 for further
discussion and final action)
5.b.1. C/M Schreiber referred to the 9/4/92 minutes, Page 2,
Paragraph 2 and requested that District 4 be added to the minutes.
C/M Abramowitz MOVED to AMEND the 9/4/92 minutes, SECONDED by
C/M Schreiber.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
Mr. Kelly referred to the third sentence from the bottom of Page 2
and requested that the word, "population" be added between,
"precinct" and "numbers".
C/M Abramowitz MOVED to AMEND the 9/4/92 minutes as described,
SECONDED by C/M Katz.
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PUBLIC NEARING - 7;,30 P .14.
City Pq!N*FAA
ALL VOTED AYE
11. PUBLIC HEARING -��.g AQQpT Temp_ Ord_ #1627 on
second reading repealing Ordinance 0--89-14, as codified in
Section 2-1 of the Code, and eliminating the position of
Director of Development Services.
SYNOPST4._OF ACTION: ORDINANCE 0-92-50-PASSED
Public Hearing was held.
APPROVED on second and final reading.
Mr. Kraft read Tamp. Ord. #1627 by title.
C/M Abramowitz MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Ord. #1627, SECONDED by
V/M Schumann.
Mayor Bender OPENED and CLOSED the Public Hearing with no
response.
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5. b . MOTION 'fiQ,, AUROVE the minutes of the following City
Council meetings:
1. 9/04/92 -- Special Meeting
2. 9/08/92 - Special Meeting
SYNgPRj$ OF ACTT,QIU
Removed 5.b.1. and 5.b.2. for discussion on Page 1.
APPROVED 5.b.2. as amended on Page 6.
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5.b.2. C/M Schreiber referred to the 9/8/92 minutes, Page 3,
second paragraph from the bottom. He said the word "County' needs
to be inserted in front of "tax increase".
C/M Schreiber MOVED to AMEND the 9/8/92 as described, SECONDED
by C/M Abramowitz.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
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5. h. 1. MOTION TQ APPROVE Assignment of the Water and
Sewer Developer's Agreement for WOODMONT TRACT 67
from Park West Construction to Woodmont Greens.
2. MOTION TO APP40YE the First Amendment to the
Water and Sewer Developers Agreement for WOODMONT
TRACT 67 project (tabled on 9/23/92) .
SYNQE S I S OF ACT.T<W :
Agendized 5.h.1. and changed 5.h. to 5.h.2. by Consent.
APPROVED 5.h.1. and 5.h.2.
5.h.1. C/M Schreiber MOVED to APPROVE Item 5.h.1.,
SECONDED by C/M Katz.
Mr. Kraft said this is the original Developer's Agreement which
was transferred from Park West to the new owner, Woodmont Greens.
He said these are some of the final closing documents and the
closing has been completed.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
5.h.2. Mr. Kraft said this is the same Developer's Agreement
that was originally presented to Council on September 23, 1992 and
the only change was the addition of the assignment.
C/M Schreiber MOVED to APPROVE Item 5.h.2., SECONDED by
C/M Abramowitz.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
5. j. MOTTQN TO ALQFT Temp. ppMp_ #6372 authorizing the
appropriate City officials to execute an Agreement and
Covenant Running With The Land for the
EXETER/GRANVILLE projects pertaining to an entrance
sign located in a utility easement.
AYNOPSIS.,,, OF ACTIQp.;, RESOLUTION R-92--163-PASSED
Removed for discussion.
APPROVED
Mr. Kraft read Temp. Rego. #6372 by title.
C/M Katz MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Rego. #6372, SECONDED by
V/M Schumann.
C/M Schreiber asked if this sign has been erected on a utility
easement and if it is customary to erect signs on a utility
easement.
Gordon Sparks, Assistant City Engineer, said this happened without
the knowledge of the City. He said Staff discovered a sign in the
City's easement.
Marty Riefs, representative for Lennar Homes, said the sign was
erected based on an approved site plan with the appropriate permit
fee being paid to the City. ,
C/M Schreiber said that sign is in the median and asked if there
is nowhere else that the sign could be effective other than in a
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utility easement. He said when Lennar completes this project and
Lennar transfers ownership, then the unit owners will be obligated
to take over with this. He asked if it would be wise to hand over
such a future problem.
C/M Abramowitz asked if this is a permanent sign and Mr. Riefs
said, yes, directing the location of the neighborhood, which is
exiting Granville, in the median which is the same as in other
communities in the area.
Rick Weinberg, representative for Carnahan and Associates, said
the sign sits approximately 19 feet from the edge of the right-of-
way and the easement is 20 feet; therefore, the sign encroaches
the easement by 1 foot.
C/M Abramowitz asked if this is the City's easement and Mr.
Weinberg said, yes.
C/M Abramowitz said this type of situation is handled on a daily
basis.
Mr. Weinberg said it is handled with a hold harmless agreement
with the City which this is.
C/M Abramowitz asked if Lennar has a permit for this sign and Mr.
Weinberg said, yes.
C/M Abramowitz asked how a permit can be issued without a physical
inspection of the proposed location.
Kelly Carpenter, Director of Community Development, said there is
a difference of a foot, which could have been a one -foot error in
calculation. She said if the inspection was made after the sign
was installed, there is no way for the Inspector to know where the
edge of the easement is without a survey being required of the
applicant at the time the applicant calls for the final
inspection. She said the City does not require a new survey to be
done.
C/M Abramowitz asked if the City is protected if Lennar leaves and
the new residents are left with the sign.
Mr. Kraft said this is something that runs with the land;
therefore, the successors will be responsible for the sign.
C/M Schreiber asked if it is the obligation of the party that is
going to put up the sign to get a permit and Ms. Carpenter said it
is and they did get the building permit.
C/M Schreiber said his concern is for the future people who may
reside in the City. He said a sign does not belong on a utility
easement. He said these situations should be prevented before they
happen.
VOTE; ALL VOTED AYE
TAPS 2
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RESOLUTIONS
Community Deve]opment
6. VOTION TO ADOPT Ter4p_ Reno. 66374 granting a special
exception to permit the operation of a hall for hire
requested by the Italian American Club, 7166 N. University
Drive. Petition #34-Z-92
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION R-92-166-PASSED
APPROVED with the conditions in Section 2 of the Resolution
amended as follows:
a) On -premises preparation of food is allowed.
b) The facility can be used for social functions, political
functions, educational functions, and charitable
functions.
c) Commercial enterprises, i.e., Flea Markets are
prohibited.
d) Rock and Roll concerts are prohibited.
e) Hours of operation cannot exceed 12:00 midnight, except
for New Year's Eve, which is extended until 2:00 a.m.
f) This approval is limited to the current lessee and the
existing dance club.
Mr. Kraft read Temp. Reso. #6374 by title.
C/M Abramowitz MOVED to APPROVE Tamp. Reao. #6374, SECONDED
by C/M Katz.
Ms. Carpenter said this is an application by the Italian American
Club of Tamarac, Inc., for a special exception for a hall for hire
located at 7166 University Drive. She said this request was
initiated by a complaint that the City received concerning the
Italian American Club operating a hall for hire. She said Code
Enforcement action has been pending the outcome of this special
exception request.
Ms. Carpenter said the site is zoned B-2 and the use of a hall for
hire is consistent with the Land Use Plan. She said the
surrounding uses are as follows: north -commercial, east --
residential R-3U, south -commercial and west -commercial. She said
there is adequate parking on the site to allow this use. She said
the parking requirement from the existing use of the club to the
east of the hall for hire is exactly the same; therefore, there is
no need for additional parking.
Ms. Carpenter said there are no specific requirements or
conditions in the Zoning Code for a hall for hire. She said the
Planning Commission recommended approval of this special exception
on September 16, 1992 subject to the Findings of Fact and the
following conditions: 1) No on -premises preparation of food, 2)
The facility can only be used by social groups, political groups,
educational groups and charitable groups, 3) Commercial
enterprises, such as flea markets are prohibited, 4) Rock and roll
concerts are prohibited, 5) Hours of operation may not exceed
12:00 midnight, and 6) The approval is limited to the current
lessee and existing dance club.
Ms. Carpenter said during the Planning Commission meeting, the
applicant made it clear that he did not do on -premises preparation
of food, even though he has stoves, ovens and hoods on the
premises. She said he made the plea at the Staff level that on -
premises preparation of food should be something that should be
allowed under this special exception.
Ms. Carpenter said Staff finds no reason to object to that and, if
Council wants to change the conditions, the Code would require a
4/5 vote to change any one of the conditions which the Planning
Commission set.
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Ms. Carpenter said the Fire Marshall has requested that she
clarify that Item 7(c) Commercial Enterprises, i.e., flea markets
are prohibited. She said the language means that there are to be
no display or multi -purpose uses, such as convention center -type
or flea market -type uses because the building does not have a fire
rating for those type of uses.
C/M Schreiber said there is no reason indicated as to why Council
should disallow the ability to have on -premises preparation of
food. He said he does not see a reason for this restriction. He
asked what would be wrong with the applicant holding a wedding in
the facility. He said he sees no reason to restrict to the four
groups named. He said the hours of operation may need to be
adjusted for certain times of the year, such as New Year's Eve.
Angelo Mela, representative of the Italian American Club, said the
club only has special occasions once or twice a year, such as New
Year's Eve and would like to remain open until 1:00 a.m. on New
Year's Eve.
C/M Schreiber suggested that this be amended to remain open until
1:00 a.m. on New Year's Eve.
Mr. Meta asked about cooking on the premises.
C/M Schreiber said the facilities are available on the premises.
He said he would like to see this restriction eliminated.
C/M Katz asked if the provisions for cooking have been approved by
the Fire Marshall prior to making this amendment.
C/M Abramowitz said the Italian American Club has been very
cooperative in the past with the City. He said when it was built,
the City made Mr. Mela put in a hood, stove and ovens costing
$12,000 and food preparation is not permitted. He said the City is
here to help people. He suggested that this be amended to permit
the on -premises preparation of food.
V/M Schumann questioned the restriction of social, political,
educational and charitable groups using the facility. He asked
what if a wedding is requested and C/M Katz said that would fall
under "social".
Discussion was held regarding the activities held in the facility.
Ms. Carpenter said the Italian American Club is licensed as a club
and, as a club, they are permitted to hold weddings for their
members. She said the Planning Commission was interested in
restricting it to not use it for commercial purposes and that the
social functions were limited to the members.
C/M Schreiber suggested that the word, "groups" be changed to
"functions".
C/M Abramowitz suggested that the restriction for on -premises
preparation of food be eliminated.
Ms. Carpenter said the special exception should state, "On --
premises preparation of food is allowed".
C/M Abramowitz MOVED to APPROVE the following amendments: 1)
Strike 7(a) and replace it with, "On -premises preparation of food
is allowed", (2) 7(b) to be changed from "groups" to "functions",
and (3) The hours of operation cannot exceed 12:00 midnight except
on New Year's Eve until 2:00 a.m., SECONDED by C/M Katz.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
C/M Abramowitz MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reao. #6374 as amended,
SECONDED by C/M Schreiber.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
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7. MOTION TO .4DOFT, Tagp_ Reno_ 56375 approving a revised
site plan for DEVON Building "H" reflecting an increase in
unit size (no change in number of units), shifting of parking
spaces and the shifting of the fire access lane. (located at
the end of North Devon Drive, east of NW 108 Terrace)
SYNOPSIS p)' AMXQ$I RESOLUTION R-92-167-PASSID
APPROVED
Mr. Kraft read Temp. Reno. #6375 by title.
C/M Katz MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reno. #6375, SECONDED by
V/M Schumann.
Ms. Carpenter said this is an application by Lennar Homes
requesting a revised site plan approval for Building H located on
the end of North Devon Drive, east of NW 108 Terrace. She said the
increase in the unit size is to accommodate a new product type,
making the apartments in this building larger. She said the number
of units will remain the same at 325 but the units will be
increased in size only.
Ms. Carpenter said the site is zoned R-3U, the uses are consistent
with the Land Use Plan and the density remains the same. She said
changes to the site plan include the increase to the footprint of
the building, minor shifts in parking spaces and a shift of the
fire access lane. She said there are no concurrency issues
associated with the proposal.
Ms. Carpenter said there are no additional park fees associated
with this revision since there are no additional units. She said
the Site Plan and Plat Review Committee reviewed and recommended
this application on September 8, 1992 and the Planning Commission
did so on September 16, 1992. She said the standard mylar language
is required.
C/M Schreiber asked what size is being discussed and Ms. Carpenter
said she would let the representative from Lennar discuss this
with Council.
C/M Schreiber said the Zoning Code requires that in an R--3U zone,
the maximum height permitted is two floors, not to exceed the
maximum of 30 feet.
Ms. Carpenter said there is another factor, which is the court
order stipulating that Lennar is allowed 15 dwelling units to the
acre and up to 3 floors.
C/M Schreiber said on the site plan, the Devon buildings have a
height of 29 feet, one and a half inches.
Marty Riefs, representative of Lennar Homes, said the overall
increase in the square footage is approximately 400 square feet
and the height will be the same as the existing 3-story buildings.
He said the corner units will be slightly larger. He said Lennar
is introducing a new style apartment called the Cocoplum and the
Bayberry.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
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8. MOTION TQ ADOP'L' Topp, A"o _ !6378 approving the Coral
Springs Masonic Lodge #373 in conjunction with Hart-T-Tree
Farms to conduct a pumpkin sale from October 15 through
October 31, 1992 and a holiday tree sale from November 27,
1992 through December 24, 1992 on property located at NW 64
Street and University Drive.
R'XXPRPxS1 OF ACTION: RESOLUTION R-92-168-PASSED
APPROVED
Mr. Kraft read Temp. Reso. #6378 by title.
C/M Abramowitz MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reno. #6378, SECONDED
by C/M Schreiber.
Ms. Carpenter said she had nothing to add to this.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
Public Services Department,
10. NOTION TO ADOPT_TMp_ AAjp,,, ,#6�60 awarding Bid #92-21 in
the amount of $16,388.00 to Universal Electric of Florida,
Inc., to provide tennis court lighting at the Sports
Complex, with funds from budgeted recreation impact fees
account. (Tabled on 9/23/92).
SYNOPSIS OF ,ACTION,;
TABLED pending investigation by City Manager and City Attorney.
Mr. Kraft read Temp. Reso. #6360 by title.
C/M Abramowitz MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reso. #6360, SECONDED
by C/M Katz.
C/M Katz said he has concerns regarding the contractor who had the
low bid on this project. He said there have been some things which
do not allow him to award a bid, based on the fact that Universal
Electric of Florida is the most reliable contractor to be awarded
the bid. He requested this item be Tabled and the City Manager and
City Attorney be authorized to investigate the validity of the
claims made against this contractor and bring it back to Council
for discussion and review.
C/M Abramowitz said the City is plagued with lawsuits and this is
one that may become a lawsuit. He said he was informed by the City
Manager that there may be potential problems in this situation. He
said he has no expertise in this matter and must rely on Staff's
recommendations on these types of situations. He said C/M Katz is
an expert in this field and suggested that Council rely on his
recommendation on this item.
C/M Katz said he is not an attorney or psychologist and is not in
the position to make this type of evaluation. He suggested that
Staff investigate the material given to them and bring it back to
Council for discussion.
C/M Katz MOVED to TABLE Item 11, SECONDED by C/M Abramowitz.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
REPORTS
12. a, ty Council
V/M Schumann - No report.
C/M Katz said there was an article in the Miami Herald entitled,
"At Risk, Save Our Homes". He said he was appointed to the Florida
League of Cities Municipal Taxation Finance Committee and in
September, the Florida League of Cities filed suit to the Supreme
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Court stating that if this is passed, it will eliminate the
homestead exemption.
C/M Katz said it behooves the City to find out exactly where the
residents will be in the event that the Supreme Court determines
that the Florida League of Cities' suit is valid and that if they
vote, "Yes" they will lose their homestead exemption. He said the
City has an obligation to let the residents know what is
happening.
C/M Schreiber suggested that the Council extend their workshop
meeting time on October 15, 1992 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in
order to allow for his presence to discuss the Lennar settlement.
ALL AGREED
Mr. Kelly said the Council can discuss other items prior to the
item involving Lennar.
C/M Schreiber said he inquired with the City Attorney about the
logistics of changing the election from March to November, to
allow for convenience and cut the costs. He said he was informed
that this was a State Law passed by the State Legislature as a
special act for Broward County only. He suggested Council hold a
workshop to discuss these possibilities.
C/M Schreiber requested a workshop to discuss the maintenance and
use of the City vehicles by City employees.
C/M Schreiber expressed his concerns regarding the resignations of
Staff members.
C/M Schreiber said he was appointed as liaison to four non-
existing committees and requested that he be appointed to active
committees.
Mayor Bender suggested that as a liaison, he should spend some
time to activate these committees.
C/M Abramowitz said C/M Schreiber can recommend to Council
appointments to the committees he was assigned to.
C/M Abramowitz said the City was privileged to have the Public
Hearing of the Department of Elder Affairs in the City. He said he
is the representative for all of Broward County in the Department
of Elder Affairs. He said he serves on the Board of the
Alzheimer's Foundation. He said the City has more patients in the
Alzheimer's Foundation than any other City from State Road E4 tc
the Palm Beach County line.
C/M Abramowitz said this will be the first year that the
Department of Elder Affairs will get the 290 million dollars
instead of HRS. He said the controversy discussed was where the
money would be placed. He said the money from the Elder American's
Act and the State of Florida will go to the people who have
Alzheimer's patients in their homes.
Mayor Bender - No report.
13. glty __Att.Qrney
Mr. Kraft - No report.
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Mr. Kelly said there are a number of items which need to be
discussed in a workshop with Council, such as the Continental
Cablevision issue, the Garbage Issue, and the County Solid Waste
Proposal.
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Mr. Kelly said the City received the check from FEMA in the amount
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of $100,003.00 for the hurricane relief.
C/M Abramowitz suggested that Council hold the meeting regarding
the County Solid Waste Proposal in the Chambers and invite all who
would be interested to attend.
With no further business, Mayor Bender ADJOURNZD this meeting
at 8:20 p.m.
CAROL A. EVANS
CITY CLERK
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