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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-10-14 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCity Council Regular Meeting 10/14/92/KJ Page 1 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 ****************************************************************** 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 City Council Regular Meeting 10/14/92/KJ Page 2 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 City Council Regular Meeting 10/14/92/KJ Page 3 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. Q;ktN _,Cl®rk 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 City Council Regular Meeting 10/14/92/KJ Page 4 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. City Council Regular Meeting 10/14/92/KJ Page 5 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. ffel4:9 UDINANCES 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. "014 d1 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. City Council Regular Meeting 10/14/92/KJ Page 6 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 ppht -Ic ServiceA D-epartment 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 City Council Regular Meeting 10/14/92/KJ Page 7 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 City Council Regular Meeting 10/14/92/KJ Page 8 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. City Council Regular Meeting 10/14/92/KJ Page 9 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 $12,000 and food preparation is not permitted. He said the City is here to help people. He suggested that this be amended to permit the on -premises preparation of food. V/M Schumann questioned the restriction of social, political, educational and charitable groups using the facility. He asked what if a wedding is requested and C/M Katz said that would fall under "social". Discussion was held regarding the activities held in the facility. Ms. Carpenter said the Italian American Club is licensed as a club and, as a club, they are permitted to hold weddings for their members. She said the Planning Commission was interested in restricting it to not use it for commercial purposes and that the social functions were limited to the members. C/M Schreiber suggested that the word, "groups" be changed to "functions". C/M Abramowitz suggested that the restriction for on -premises preparation of food be eliminated. Ms. Carpenter said the special exception should state, "On -- premises preparation of food is allowed". C/M Abramowitz MOVED to APPROVE the following amendments: 1) Strike 7(a) and replace it with, "On -premises preparation of food is allowed", (2) 7(b) to be changed from "groups" to "functions", and (3) The hours of operation cannot exceed 12:00 midnight except on New Year's Eve until 2:00 a.m., SECONDED by C/M Katz. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE C/M Abramowitz MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reao. #6374 as amended, SECONDED by C/M Schreiber. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE City Council Regular Meeting 10/14/92/KJ Page 10 7. MOTION TO .4DOFT, Tagp_ Reno_ 56375 approving a revised site plan for DEVON Building "H" reflecting an increase in unit size (no change in number of units), shifting of parking spaces and the shifting of the fire access lane. (located at the end of North Devon Drive, east of NW 108 Terrace) SYNOPSIS p)' AMXQ$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 11 City Council Regular Meeting 10/14/92/KJ Page 11 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 City Council Regular Meeting 10/14/92/KJ Page 12 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. 14. City, W,,.M4A;Lger 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. 11 F�l Mr. Kelly said the City received the check from FEMA in the amount City Council Regular Meeting 10/14/92/KJ Page 13 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 MY OF fiAXAUC mwmu AT WON 1 L NDER YOR a.`