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RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTIONS/DISCUSSION
CITY OF TAMARAC
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1988
CALL TO ORDER: 9:00 A.M.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF TIME ALLOCATIONS - MOTIONS TO TABLE - The
Chair at this time will announce those items which have
been given a specific time to be heard, and will entertain
motions from Council members to table those items which
require research. Council may agendize by majority consent
matters of an urgent nature which have come to Council's
attention after publication.
INTRODUCTION
1. PRESENTATION by City Manager Kelly of a proclamation
designating BELLE VITROFSKY the recipient of the semi-
annual safety award and LONNIE SCOTT the first runner
up.
FINAL ACTION:
PRESENTATIONS were made to Belle Vitrofsky and to Bob
Foy on behalf of Mr. Scott.
2. PRESENTATION by City Manager Kelly of a five-year
service award to BRAD MILLER, Police Department.
FINAL ACTION:
PRESENTATION was made to Corporal Russell Rosen on
behalf of Mr. Miller.
3. PRESENTATION by Mayor Abramowitz of a proclamation to
PATRICIA RANCATI designating the week of January 2,
1989, as "PATRICIA RANCATI WEEK".
FINAL ACTION:
PRESENTATION was made.
CONSENT AGENDA
4. Items listed under Consent Agenda, Item 4, are viewed
to be routine and the recommendation will be enacted by
one motion in the form listed below. If discussion is
desire then the item(s) will be removed from the
Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.
Building Department
a. MOTION TO ADOPT Tem . Reso. #5260 releasing a cash
bond in the amount of $16,169.70 posted for the
sprinkler system and sod at LAKES OF CARRIAGE
HILLS, Building 8, Permit #87-1660 (#881512).
FINAL ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R--88-337 PASSED.
APPROVED.
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City Clerk
4, b. MOTION TO APPROVE the minutes of the following
City Council meetings:
1. 11/22/88
- Special
Meeting
2. 11/23/88
- Regular
Meeting
3. 12/02/88
- Special
Meeting
4. 12/14/88
- Regular
Meeting
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
C. MOTION TO APPROVE renewal of a model sales permit
for BOARDWALK APARTMENTS (CONCORD VILLAGE II),
Administrative Facility, Building 10, Unit 8650,
for a six month period from 12/25/88 to 6/25/89
(tabled on 12/13/88).
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
d. MOTION TO APPROVE renewal of a model sales permit
and waiver of the 300-foot distance requirement
for issuance of certificates of occupancy for THE
LANDINGS ON CYPRESS GREENS for a six-month period
from 1/27/89 to 7/27/89.
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
e. MOTION TO APPROVE renewal of
for TAMARAC GARDENS Facility
300-foot distance requirement
certificates of occupancy for
from 1/27/89 to 7/27/89.
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
a model sales permit
#1 and waiver of the
for issuance of
a six-month period
f. MOTION TO APPROVE renewal of a permit for the use
of a model sales facility at another location
(Kings Point Professional Plaza) for ASHMONT for a
six-month period from 1/27/89 to 7/27/89.
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
Community Development
g. MOTION TO APPROVE a cookie sale by the Broward
County Girl Scout Council from 1/27/89 to 2/10/89
and waiver of Chapter 22 of the Code governing
"Solicitors and Canvassing".
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
Fire Department
h. MOTION TO APPROVE the attendance of Captain Bryan
Hurst at the FTIC training conference in Ocala,
Florida, January 15-20, 1989.
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
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4. i. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5264 accepting a
donation of $500.00 from the woodlands Homeowners
Association.and a donation of $500.00 from the
Woodlands Golf Association, Inc., to the Fire
Department.
FINAL ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-88-338 PASSED.
REMOV or discussion.
APPROVED.
Utilities/Engineering
j. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5261 releasing Letter
of Credit #SB9852 in the amount of $17,250.00
posted for lake excavation improvements at LAKES
OF CARRIAGE HILLS, PHASE IV.
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
RESOLUTION NO. R-88-339 PASSED.
k. 1. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5262 releasing
Letter of Credit #19300 inth.e amount of
$35,045.00 for the water system improvements
and Letter of Credit #19301 in the amount of
$16,095.00 for the sewer system improvements
at FAIRFAX I project subject to receipt of
one-year warranty bonds in the amount of
$11,634.25 for the water distribution system
and $7,612.68 for the sewer system
improvements.
2. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5263 accepting a
bill of sale for the water distribution and
sewage collection system improvements for the
FAIRFAX I project.
FINAL ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-88-340 PASSED.
RESOLUTION NO. R-88-341 PASSED.
APPROVED 4k1.
APPROVED 4k2.
1. 1. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5268 releasing
performance bond 735G178-A in the amount of
$399,942.43 posted for public improvements at
HIDDEN HARBOUR subject to receipt of a one
year warranty bond in the amount of
$99,985.00.
2. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp._. Reso` #5269 accepting a
bill of sale for the water aisution and
sewage collection system improvements at
HIDDEN HARBOUR.
FINAL ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-88-342 PASSED.
REMOVED 4L1 for a future meeting.
APPROVED 4L2.
M. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5265 approving
assignment of a Water and Sewer Developers
Agreement from Bradley Construction Company, Inc.,
to University Club Associates for the UNIVERSITY
CLUB APARTMENTS.
FINAL ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-88-343 PASSED.
APPROVED.
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OPEN PUBLIC FORUM
5. OPEN PUBLIC FORUM - Any member of the public who wishes
to address the City Council at this time must, in
advance of the item, give his/her name and address to
the City Clerk.
FINAL ACTION:
Open Pu lic Forum was held.
6. City Council
7. City Manager
8. City Attorney
REPORTS
CONSIDERATIONS
Cit Council - C/M Henry Rohr
9. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION to determine whether the
City Attorney shall prepare an ordinance calling for
mandatory space for recycling containers in all
proposed multi dwelling buildings.
FINAL ACTION:
Staff to perform feasibility study and work with legal
department then give recommendations to City Council.
Finance Department
10. MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of an IBM 15ersonal
computer from Caber Systems, Inc., in the amount of
$3,267.00 for the Data Processing Department under
state contract in lieu of bidding.
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
General Administrative
11. MOTION TO APPROVE release of retainage in the amount of
35,084.09 to Thomas W. Ruff & Co. for TAMARAC
MUNICIPAL COMPLEX/CITY HALL furnishings (tabled on
12/14/88).
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
Utilities/Engineering
12. POSSIBLE ACTION on a report by the Engineering
Department relating to NW 64 Avenue.
FINAL ACTION:
Staff to continue with delegation request to get
approval to eliminate from the County map the two lanes
that would be the City's responsibility to build
contingent on receiving a report from Engineering of
all violations in this area. City Attorney to advise
Council after receipt of this report.
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13. MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of a Chevrolet Blazer
4X4 diesel vehicle from Jack Wilson Chevrolet in the
amount of $16,472.56 under state contract in lieu of
bidding for the Utilities Department.
FINAL ACTION:
TABLED ror more information.
RESOLUTIONS
Building Department
14. a. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5274 approving waiver
from Section 21-3 of the sign code pertaining to
color of a wall sign requested by ALBERTSON'S,
INC.
b. MOTION TO ADOPT Tem . Reso. #5275 approving waiver
from Section 21-3 of the sign code pertaining to
color of a ground sign on McNab Road requested by
ALBERTSON'S, INC.
C. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5276 approving waiver
from Section 21--3 of the sign code pertaining to
color and Section 21-7(h)(1) of the sign code
pertaining to height of a ground sign on
University Drive requested by ALBERTSON'S, INC.
(located at the northeast corner of McNab Road and
University Drive)
FINAL ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-88-344 PASSED.
RESOLUTION NO. R-88-345 PASSED.
APPROVED 14a.
APPROVED 14b.
TABLED 14c.
Community Development
5. MOTION TO _ADOPT Ternp_ 2_66 approving a revised
Reso 5_
site plan to reduce the size of the ISLES OF TAMARAC
Clubhouse expansion.
FINAL ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-88-346 PASSED.
APPROVED.
16. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5270 transferring a
special exception for on -premises consumption of beer
and wine from Mano/Bal, Inc., d/b/a Surf & Turf
Restaurant, to Domenic Palmieri, President, Wing City,
Inc., located at 5435 N. State Road 7.
FINAL ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-88-347 PASSED.
APPROVED.
17. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5271 transferring a
special exception for on -premises consumption of beer
and wine from Tropical Pizza Company of Tamarac, Inc.,
d/b/a Pier 441 West, to Craig Carlino, Owner, DaVinci's
Italian Restaurant located at 8765 NW 57 Street (PLAZA
DEL SOL) .
FINAL ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-88-348 PASSED.
APPROVED.
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18. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5272 authorizing the
appropriate City officials to execute an agreement with
Broward County relating to transfer of local level park
impact fees for the WOODLAND COVE project.
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
RESOLUTION NO. R-88-349 PASSED.
19. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5267 providing for the
elimination of one Planning Technician and one Growth
Management Technician positions and providing for the
creation of two Clerk/Typist positions in the Community
Development Department.
FINAL ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-88-350 PASSED.
APPROVED.
PUBLIC HEARING - 10:00 A.M.
20. PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION TO ADOPT Tem Reso. #5273
concerning a request by J. LADD HOWELL for a limited
parking waiver pertaining to parking requirements for
driveways and parking requirements for the fire lane at
a proposed office complex to be located at the
southwest corner of Commercial. Boulevard and NW 47
Terrace, which is zoned B-6 (Business District).
FINAL ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-88-351 PASSED.
APPROVED. Public hearing was held.
ORDINANCES
PUBLIC HEARINGS - 10:00 A.M.
City Council
21. PUBLIC HEARING - M_OTION TO ADOPT_ Temp. Ord. #1416 on
second reading creating a VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE.
FINAL ACTION: ORDINANCE NO. 0-88-41 PASSED.
APPROVED on second reading. Public hearing was held.
22. PUBLIC HEARING _ MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Ord. #1417 on
second reading to amend Article II of Section 18A of
the Code relating to the duties of the PARKS AND
RECREATION BOARD.
FINAL ACTION: ORDINANCE NO. 0-88-42 PASSED.
APPROVED on second reading. Public hearing was held.
City Attorney
23. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Ord. #1418 on first reading to
reduce the municipal excise tax charged to casualty
insurance premiums from 1% to .85% in accordance with
amended Chapter 185 Florida Statutes.
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED on first reading. Second reading and public
hearing will be held during a Regular City Council
meeting on January 25, 1989, at 10:00 A.M. in the
Council Chambers.
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24. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Ord. #1419 on first reading to
reduce the municipal excise tax charged to property
insurance premiums from 2% to 1.85% in accordance with
amended Chapter 185 Florida Statutes.
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED on first reading. Second reading and public
hearing will be held during a Regular City Council
meeting on January 25, 1989, at 10:00 A.M. in the
Council Chambers.
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City Council may consider and act upon such other business
as may come before it.
In the event this agenda must be revised, such revised
copies will be available to the public at the City Council
meeting.
Pursuant to Chapter 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if a person
decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with
respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing,
he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the
proceedings is made which record includes the testimony and
evidence upon which the appeal is based.
Carol A. Evans
City Clerk
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CITY OF T. %MARAC
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1988
TAPE 1
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Abramowitz called this meeting to Order on
Wednesday, December 28, 1988 at 9:00 A.M. in the Council Chambers.
MEDITATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Abramowitz called for the
Pledge of A1legia e�followed by a moment of Silent Meditation dedicated
to Ray Baade who passed away and a friend of Mayor Abramowitz's family
who was on the Airplane Flight 103.
RRRgRNT :
ALSO PRESENT:
Mayor Norman Abramowitz
Vice Mayor Jack Stelzer
Councilman Dr. H. Larry Bender
Councilman Bruce Hoffman
Councilman Henry Rohr
Mike Couzzo, Acting City Manager
Richard Doody, City Attorney
Carol A. Evans, City Clerk
Pauline Walaszek, Special Services
Secretary
INTRODUCTION
2. PRESENTATION by City Manager Kelly of a five --year
service award to BRAD MILLER, Police Department.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
PRESENTATION was made by Mike Couzzo,
Acting City Manager and the award was
accepted by Police Officer Russell Rosen
for Brad Miller.
Acting City Manager Couzzo presented the award for Brad
Miller which was accepted by Police Officer Russell
Rosen.
1. PRESENTATION by City Manager Kelly of a proclamation
designating BELLE VITROFSKY the recipient of the semi-annual
safety award and LONNIE SCOTT the first runner up.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
PRESENTATIONS were made.
Mayor Abramowitz read the Proclamation and presented it
to Belle Vitrofsky.
Belle Vitrofsky thanked everyone for the Proclamation on
behalf of the Safety Advisory Board.
Mayor Abramowitz read the Proclamation for Lonnie Scott
which was accepted by Bob Foy, Director of
Utilities/Engineering.
Bob Foy, Director of Utilities/Engineering, said Lonnie
Scott thanked everyone for the Proclamation and would
strive to be number one next year.
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3. PRESENTATION by Mayor Abramowitz of a Proclamation
to PATRICIA RANCATI designating the week of January 2, 1988,
as "PATRICIA RANCATI WEEK".
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
PRESENTATION was made.
Mayor Abramowitz read the Proclamation and presented it
to Patricia Rancati. He said -one of the highlights of
being Mayor was working with Mrs. Rancati and she would
be missed by everyone.
Patricia Rancati thanked the City for the Proclamation
and she said she would miss all the people who have
assisted in making her position as Principal of the
Tamarac Elementary School very comfortable. She asked
that she be given a permanent honorary citizenship to the
City of Tamarac because she would be moving to Delana,
Florida.
Mayor Abramowitz
this request and,
matter pursued.
CONSENT AGENDA
Fire Department
asked the City Attorney to look into
if it could be given, he would like the
4. i. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5264 accepting a
donation of $500.00 from the Woodlands Homeowners
Association and a donation of $500.00 from the Woodlands
Golf Association, Inc., to the Fire Department.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:11
REMOVED for separate discussion.
(SEE PAGE 5 for Final Action).
* V/M Stelzer MOVED to REMOVE Item 4. i., from the Consent
* Agenda for separate discussion, SECONDED by C/M Hoffman.
VOTE:
Utilities/Engineering
ALL VOTED AYE
1. 1. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5268 releasing
performance bond #735G178-A in the amount of $399,942.43
posted for public improvements at HIDDEN HARBOUR subject
to receipt of a one-year warranty bond in the amount of
$99,985.00.
2. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5269 accepting a bill
of sale Yor the water distribution and sewage collection
system improvements for HIDDEN HARBOUR.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
TABLED 1. 1. at the request of the City Attorney.
(SEE PAGE 5 for Final Action on 1. 2.).
* V/M Stelzer MOVED to TABLE Item 4, 1. 1. at the request of
* the City Attorney, SECONDED by C/M Bender.
City Attorney Doody said he requested Item 4, 1.1. be
Tabled because he would like to investigate the details
on the Bond and the Item would appear before the City
Council at the January 11, 1989 City Council meeting.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
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CONSENT AGENDA - Item 4, a. throu h M.
Bui!qinj Department
4. a. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5260 releasing a cash bond
in the amount of $16,169.70 posted for the sprinkler system
and sod at LAKES OF CARRIAGE HILLS, Building 8, Permit
#87-1660 (#881512) .
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-88-337 -- PASSED
APPROVED.
2Lta Clerk
b. MOTION TO APPROVE the minutes of the following City
Council meet nret gs
1. 11/22/88 -
2. 11/23/88 -
3. 12/02/88 -
4. 12/14/88 -
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED.
Special Meeting
Regular Meeting
Special Meeting
Regular Meeting
c. MOTION TO APPROVE renewal of a model sales permit for
BOARDWALK APARTMENTS (CONCORD VILLAGE II), Administrative
Facility, Building 10, Unit 8650, for a six-month period
from 12/25/88 to 6/25/89 (tabled on 12/14/88).
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED.
d. MOTION TO APPROVE renewal of a model sales permit and
waiver of the 300-foot distance requirement for issuance
of certificates of occupancy for THE LANDINGS ON CYPRESS
GREENS for a six-month period from 1/27/89 to 7/27/89.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED.
e. MOTION TO APPROVE renewal of a model sales permit for
TAMARAC GARDENS Facility #1 and waiver of the 300-foot
distance requirement for issuance of certificates of
occupancy for a six-month period from 1/27/89 to 7/27/89.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED.
f. MOTION TO APPROVE renewal of a permit for the use of
a model sales facility at another location (Kings Point
Professional Plaza) for ASHMONT for a six-month period from
1/27/89 to 7/27/89.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED.
Community Development
g. MOTION TO APPROVE a cookie sale
Girl Scout C�ounil from 1/27/89
Chapter 22 of the Code governing
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED.
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by the Broward County
to 2/10/89 and waiver of
"Solicitors and Canvassing".
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Fire Department
h. MOTION TO APPROVE the attendance of Captain Bryan
Hurst at the FTIC training conference in Ocala, Florida,
January 15--20, 1989.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED.
i. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5264 accepting a
donation of $500.00 from the Woodlands Homeowners
Association and a donation of $500.00 from the Woodlands
Golf Association, Inc., to the Fire Department.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
REMOVED for separate discussion on Page 2.
(SEE PAGE 5 for Final Action).
Utilities/Engineering
J. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5261 releasing Letter
of Credlt #SB9852 in the amount of $17,250.00 posted for
lake excavation improvements at LAKES OF CARRIAGE HILLS,
PHASE IV.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-88-339 - PASSED
APPROVED.
k. 1. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5262 releasing Letter
of Credit #19300 in the amount of $35,045.00 for the
water system improvements and Letter of Credit #19301
in the amount of $16,095.00 for the sewer system
improvements at FAIRFAX I project subject to receipt
of one-year warranty bonds in the amount of $11,634.25
for the water distribution system and $7,612.68 for the
sewer system improvements.
2. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5263 accepting a
bill of salvor the water dl tibution and sewage
collection system improvements for the FAIRFAX I project.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-88-340 - PASSED
APPROVED 1 and 2. RESOLUTION NO. R-88-341 - PASSED
1. 1. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5268 releasing
performance bond #735G178-A in the amount of $399,942.43
posted for public improvements at HIDDEN HARBOUR subject
to receipt of a one-year warranty bond in the amount of
$99,985.00.
2. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5269 accepting a bill
of sale "ror the water d s rib tau on and sewage collection
system improvements for HIDDEN HARBOUR.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-88-342 - PASSED
TABLED 1. 1. on Page 2.
APPROVED 1. 2.
m. MOTION TO ADOPT Tem2_ Reso. #5265 approving assignment
of a Water and Sewer Developers Agreement from Bradley
Construction Company, Inc., to University Club Associates
for the UNIVERSITY CLUB APARTMENTS.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-88-343 - PASSED
APPROVED.
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* C/M Hoffman MOVED to APPROVE Consent Agenda, Item 4, a.
* through m., with the exception of 4. i. and 1. 1.,
* SECONDED by C/M Bender.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
RESOLUTIONS
Building Department
14. a. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5274 approving waiver
from Section 21-3 of the sign code pertaining to color of
a wall sign requested by ALBERTSON'S, INC.
b. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5275 approving waiver from
Section 21-3 of the sign code pertaining to color of a
ground sign on MCNab Road requested by ALBERTSON'S, INC.
c. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5276 approving waiver from
Section 21-3 of the sign code pertaining to color and
Section 21-7(h)(1) of the sign code pertaining to height of
a ground sign on University Drive requested by ALBERTSON'S,
INC.
(located at the northeast corner of McNab Road and University
Drive)
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
DISCUSSED only.
(SEE PAGES 27, 28 and 29 for Final Action).
C/M Hoffman asked if there were fees in the amount of
$1,200.00 in arrears for this Item.
Dale Lee, Acting Building Official, said he was notified
by the City Clerk that there was an outstanding invoice
of $1,200.00; however, he found that the fee was a Fire
Line Payment Fee. He said this was an annual fee and an
invoice was sent to the owner of the shopping center
because it was the owner's obligation to pay the fee. He
said approval of this Item should be contingent upon
receiving the payment.
Fire Department
4. i. MOTION TO ADOPT Tem2. Reso. #5264 accepting a
donation of $500.00 from the Woodlands Homeowners
Association and a donation of $500.00 from the Woodlands
Golf Associations, Inc., to the Fire Department.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:11 RESOLUTION NO. R-88-334 - PASSED
REMOVED for separate discussion on Page 2.
APPROVED.
City Attorney Doody read Temp. Reso. #5264 by title.
Ray Briant, Fire Chief, said he would like to receive a
copy of the Resolution for the Woodlands Homeowners and
Golf Associations. He said the Fire Department thanked
the Associations for donating this money for equipment
needed for the Fire Department.
Mayor Abramowitz said the City was very thankful for this
donation and Mr. Les should be thanked personally.
* C/M Hoffman MOVED to APPROVE Temp.. Reso. #5264,
* SECONDED by C/M Bender.
VOTE:
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d.
OPEN PUBLIC FORUM
5. OPEN PUBLIC FORUM
Vickie Beech, Resident at 9102 NW 6 Court, asked for the
status of the matter regarding Cardinal Industries.
Mayor Abramowitz said the 26 Stipulations referred to in
the past did not pertain to the Cardinal Industries
property under concern. He said he has been
investigating the matter and he found that the City won
the case concerning Cardinal Industies placing a Mobile
Home Complex in the City. He said Cardinal Industries
won a case in the City of Margate in the amount of
approximately 1.5 million dollars for denying them the
opportunity to properly use their land.
Mayor Abramowitz said the Court Agreement had a
stipulation that Cardinal Industries had to adhere to
certain sections of the City Code that existed at the
time of the lawsuit. He said the City Codes changed
because the City became larger and the quality of life in
the City was strengthened.
Mayor Abramowitz said when the City won the case Cardinal
Industries immediately filed for Appeal. He said Judge
Weissing made a ruling that the City did not unreasonably
delay site plan approval. He said there was a
stipulation indicating that Cardinal Industries did not
receive site plan approval by September 25, 1985. He
said this was important because there was a revision in
the City Code and Cardinal Industries contended that the
City acted improperly on the matter.
Mayor Abramowitz said on November 26, 1986, the City
signed a Settlement Agreement with Cardinal Industries;
however, the Appeal made by Cardinal Industries had not
been heard. He read a portion of the Agreement as
follows:
"The Character, size and square footage of Cardinal's modular
housing units are in all respect, substantially the same as
Cardinal's Southgate Apartment Development in the City, and
are hereby accepted and approved by the City."
Mayor Abramowitz said this Agreement indicated that,
contrary to the Judge's ruling, Cardinal Industries could
adhere to the rules and regulations in place when they
purchased the property.
Mayor Abramowitz said he did not know why the City
entered into this Agreement and the City Attorney asked
that the City Council not discuss other property owned by
Cardinal Industries because of the legal ramifications it
may incur.
City Attorney Doody said he was concerned with the City
being accused in the future of singling out any
particular developer. He said he did not want the City
placed in this type of position.
Mayor Abramowitz said he could not answer why the City
entered into the Agreement; however, the City would try
their best to have the development palatable to the
surrounding residents. He said the City Council would
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keep the residents informed; however, the residents have
to understand that the matter had to be handled within
the limits of the law.
Mrs. Beech said she reviewed the Settlement Agreement and
she found that the City was prejudicial and the residents
rights were not protected. She said she was very
concerned with the zoning in the City because of the
City's appearance.
Melanie Reynolds, Resident of Sands Point, said the
City's form of Government is City Council/Manager. She
said C/M Hoffman stated that the City's Government was a
Manager/City Council form of Government and she did not
pay attention; however, when V/M Stelzer indicated that
the City had a City Manager form of Government, she
became concerned.
Mrs. Reynolds asked why Mitchell Ceasar, Grantsman, was
giving his monthly report to the City Manager instead of
at the City Council meetings. She asked why the Sign
Ordinance Task Force was working at the pleasure of the
City Manager when the Boards and Committees work at the
the pleasure of the City Council. She asked why
recycling was only being discussed with Waste Management,
Inc., as opposed to other firms and if this project
required competitive bidding. She asked why the Garbage
Collection Contract was not taken to competitive bidding
last year and was given to Waste Management, Inc.,
without a purchase order. She asked why the Ambulance
Contract was not discussed at a Public meeting before it
was entered into because it was the Public's business.
She asked why things such as "Legal Affairs" was
eliminated from the Agenda. She asked why the details of
a development was not indicated at City Council meetings
such as Park and Recreation Fees, Water Retention Fees,
Water and Sewer Development Fees, discussion on the need
for funding for future traffic and signalization, etc.
She asked why the Planning Commission was not given
Landscaping Plans. She asked why the City Attorney never
submits a listing of the City's Lawsuits and their
status. She asked for an answer to these questions.
C/M Rohr said the reason the City did not go out to bid
on the recycling matter was because the City had a five
year contract with Waste Management, Inc., and the State
required that 90 days of negotiations take place with the
present Disposal Company and, if a feasible contract
could not be negotiated with that Company, competitive
bidding could take place.
Stan Bernard, Resident, said three weeks ago two Police
Officers were gunned down while performing their duties.
He said as a result of this crime, a Bill has been
introduced to the Florida Legislature by Representative
Elaine Bloom calling for "TOUGH TIME for cop killers".
He said "TOUGH TIME" was defined as a death sentence or
life with no chance of release from prison. He said
Senator Peter Weinstein was supporting this Bill and he
suggested that the City of Tamarac pass a Resolution in
support of this Bill.
Mayor Abramowitz said this matter
Council and Council was asked to
affirmation. He said the letter
City's support.
was given to the City
send a letter of
was sent indicating the
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TAPE 2
Audrey Peck, Resident of 7103 NW 72 Street, had concerns
with the lighting on NW 70 Avenue and north of McNab
Road. She asked if the lighting in the area could be
increased.
Mayor Abramowitz said the illumination for the lights was
lowered and it would take $50,000.00 to correct the
problem. He said he has received several complaints
regarding this matter; however, he has received
complaints regarding the lights being too bright. He
said the City has inquired several times about this
matter.
Mayor Abramowitz said the City has asked the Grantsman to
seek a grant for the lighting project. He said the City
Council wanted the City to be brighter and safer for the
residents.
Bob Foy, Director of Utilities/Engineering, said there
was money appropriated in the Budget this year for the
addition of street lights and the correction of the
existing street lights. He said the City was limited as
to how many street lights could be improved because of
the cost. He said he would investigate the matter to see
if Mrs. Peck's area was on the project list.
C/M Bender asked Mr. Foy to explain the need in replacing
the transformers and bulbs in the existing street lights.
Mr. Foy said several of the street lights contained
approximately 5,000 illumines. He said these illumines
would be increased to 10,000; however, the fixture on the
poles had to replaced and Florida Power & Light requires
a charge to change the fixtures. He said there was an
additional cost per month because of increased power.
Mayor Abramowitz suggested that Mrs. Peck contact Mr. Foy
and he asked Mr. Foy to submit a report to the City
Council on the lighting project.
Norman Peck, Resident at 7103 NW 72 Avenue, had concerns
about having a stop sign placed at 71 Street and 70
Avenue. He said Mayor Abramowitz requested that he send
a letter to the City Council and he said he met with the
representative who informed him that a stop sign could
not be placed there. He said he met with Phil Weinberger
regarding the matter and Mr. Weinberger informed him that
six to seven years ago there was a full stop sign located
at that street; however, because of the slower traffic
flow, the stop sign was taken down. He said Mr.
Weinberger recently requested a stop sign in the area and
he received an answer stating that a stop sign could not
be placed on that corner because it would slow up
traffic.
Mayor Abramowitz said Broward County was responsible for
signage and traffic lights in the City. He said he
received and answered Mr. Peck's letter by sending it to
the appropriate Department for transmittal to Broward
County. He said he received several complaints regarding
signage and traffic lights; however, when he reported
these complaints, he is asked how many fatalities were in
the area.
Mayor Abramowitz said Broward County did an engineering
study of the areas requesting traffic signals which took
approximately 3 months. He suggested that Mr. Peck
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contact. Phil Weinberger regarding the matter so that the
placement of a stop sign in the area would continue being
pursued.
C/M Rohr suggested that Mr. Peck ask Phil Weinberger to
resubmit the request for the stop sign because of the
increase in traffic of the area.
V/M Stelzer said several months ago he requested that the
City look into the possibility of being responsible for
placing stop signs. He said the City Attorney felt that
this was not in the best interest of the City because of
the liability. He said the City Attorney submitted
several litigation cases in Broward County regarding
traffic signals.
V/M Stelzer said after reviewing the cases he found that
the cases pertained to electrical signals as opposed to
stop signs. He said the Public Works Director said the
City would be able to handle this project. He said if
stop signs would save lives he would like the City to be
able to make the choice and place stop signs where they
were needed.
C/M Rohr asked that the City Attorney comment on the
cases in Broward County. He said if V/M Stelzer was
correct he would like the City Council to receive all the
information available on the City handling their own
signage.
City Attorney Doody said the information he submitted to
the City Council indicated 1200 statements of claims
against Broward County on the basis of Traffic
Engineering decisions. He said one of the cases was the
City of Fort Lauderdale versus Hughes and in this case
the City was sued because the stop sign was at a corner
where trees grew around it. He said there was question
of negligence because the trees were not pruned and the
sign was not visible.
City Attorney Doody said regardless of whether Broward
County did the engineering study or the City did it, the
area would have to be justified by an engineering study
and maintenance would be required. He said Broward
County has indicated that a large area of their liability
came from traffic engineering decisions.
City Attorney Doody said when there were injuries
involved in accidents, the Attorneys look to sue the
persons who have the most money. He said the Governments
usually were sued and a lot of litigation would be
generated. He said if the City Council wanted this
responsibility it could be done; however, the
responsibility would generate a lot of claims.
C/M Rohr asked if the City Attorney was of the opinion
that the City should not take this responsibility.
City Attorney Doody said he was of the opinion that if
the City took this responsibility they would incur
potential liability.
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PUBLIC HEARING - 10:00 A.M.
20. PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5273
concerning a request by J. LADD HOWELL for a limited parking
waiver pertaining to parking requirements for driveways and
parking requirements for the fire lane at a proposed office
complex to be located at the southwest corner of Commercial
Boulevard and NW 47 Terrace, which is zoned B--6 (Business
District.)
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-88-351 - PASSED
Public Hear ni g was held.
APPROVED.
City Attorney Doody read Temp. Reso. #5273 by title.
* C/M Rohr MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reso. #5273,
* SECONDED by C/M Hoffman.
Mike Von Hofen, Acting City Planner, said the zoning on
the property is B-6 and the Master File number is 15-88.
He said the Legal Description of the property is a
portion of Tracts 2 and 7, Fort Lauderdale Truck Farm
Subdivision, Section 13, Township 49 South, Range 49 East
as recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 31. He said the type of
use requested is for villas and a limited parking waiver
for driveways and fire lanes. He said there were 2.6
acres and the building would be two stories.
Mr. Von Hofen said the waivers being requested concerned
public safety and the Fire Department sent a memo on the
project. He read the memo into the record. (SEE
ATTACHMENT 1)
Mr. Von Hofen said the Planning Commission and staff
recommend approval based on the Fire Department's memo.
Mayor Abramowitz Mayor Abramowitz Opened the Public
Hearing.
Walter Coghlan, President of Mainlands 5, said his
Association informed the proposed developer that they
would approve the project providing the entrance on 47
Terrace was upgraded.
Mayor Abramowitz said several developers have proposed
projects for this property; however, this project was the
first project proposed that the City could be proud of.
He said the property was suitable for very few
developments and this project would be appropriate.
Mr. Coghlan said he agreed with Mayor Abramowitz;
however, his Association would like to have information
of the project in writing.
Mayor Abramowitz said the property would contain a
condominium office complex.
J. Ladd Howell, Proposed Developer for the project,
exhibited the proposed sketch of the project. He said
the building would be two stories with small office units
for sale. He said the complex would be a long linear
complex with noise buffering between Commercial Boulevard
and the residents. He said the back and front of the
building would be landscaped.
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Mr. Howell said the front of the building would be a two
story European style setting and the back would look like
two story condominiums with four windows in each unit.
Mayor Abramowitz said he would like the residents to
discuss this project further with Mr. Howell and Mr. Von
Hofen.
C/M Hoffman said when the project was first proposed
there was an ingress/egress on 50 Court which he opposed.
He said after discussing this matter with the developer
the ingress/egress was removed. He said the developer
has gone beyond the requirement. He said the project
would be an asset to the City.
Mayor Abramowitz Closed the Public Hearing with no
further response.
VOTE:
ORDINANCES
PUBLIC HEARING - 10:00 A.M.
City Council
ALL VOTED AYE
21. PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION TO ADOPT Teemm2. Ord. #1416 on
second reading creating a VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: ORDINANCE NO. 0-88-41 - PASSED
Public Hearing was held.
APPROVED on second reading.
City Attorney Doody read Temp. Ord. #1416 by title.
* C/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE Temp' Ord. #1416
* on second reading, SECONDED by CM Hoffman.
Mayor Abramowitz said he was be the first Mayor of City
of Tamarac who was a veteran. He said there were four
groups of Veterans in the City.
Mayor Abramowitz Opened the Public Hearing.
Al Maud, Resident, said on behalf of the veterans of
Tamarac; namely, the American Legion Post 265, Jewish War
Veterans of the United States of America Post 519,
American Veterans Post 2 and the Disabled American
Veterans Chapter 73, he would like to express thanks to
the City Council for reestablishing the Veteran's Affairs
Committee.
Mr. Maud said the veterans were involved with volunteer
work and community affairs for the veterans. He said
packages for the needy were created during the Holidays.
He said the veterans held picnics for the paralyzed
veterans at Tamarac Park. He read an Article in the
Miami Herald regarding one of the picnics. He said by
creating this committee projects could be created for the
unfortunate veterans.
Mayor Abramowitz Closed the Public Hearing with no
further response.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
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22. PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Ord. #1417 on
second reading to amend Article II of Section 18A of the Code
relating to the duties of the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: ORDINANCE NO. 0-88-42 - PASSED
Public Hearing was held.
APPROVED on second reading.
City Attorney Doody read Temp. Ord. #1417 by title.
* C/M Hoffman MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Ord. #1417
* on second reading, SECONDED by C M Bender.
V/M Stelzer questioned the need for having two veterans
serving on the Parks and Recreation Board when the
Veterans Affairs Committee was being formed.
Mayor Abramowitz said when this Veterans Affairs
Committee was being considered he questioned the working
relationship this Committee would have with the Parks and
Recreation Board. He said Public Works Director did not
feel that the two veterans on the Parks and Recreation
Board should not be removed. He said if there was a need
to remove these veterans from the Parks and Recreation
Board it would be done.
C/M Hoffman said he agreed with V/M Stelzer; however,
there was no need to remove the two veterans from the
Parks and Recreation Board.
C/M Rohr suggested that the matter be Tabled until the
City Attorney reviews the matter further.
Mayor Abramowitz said he did not agree with this
suggestion because the Public Works Director has
indicated that there were no problems in keeping the Park
and Recreation Board as it stands.
C/M Bender suggested that the Parks and Recreation Board
stay as it is and, if there are problems in the future,
it could be changed.
Mayor Abramowitz Opened the Public Hearing.
Anthony Grimaldi, Resident of Sunflower/Heathgate, said
it was needless to designate two veterans to the Parks
and Recreation Board.
Mayor Abramowitz Closed the Public Hearing with no
further response.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
City Attorney
23. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Ord. #1418 on first reading to
reduce the municipal excise tax charged to casualty insurance
premiums from 1% to .85% in accordance with amended Chapter
185 Florida Statutes.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED o� n f st reading.
City Attorney Doody read Temp Ord. #1418 by title.
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City Attorney Doody said the Florida Statute was amended
to reduce the amount of tax that Municipalities can
charge for casualty insurance. He said this Amendment
was housekeeping and the Department of Insurance felt
that the pool. of individuals selling casualty insurance
was continuing to grow and the economic impact of the
Amendment would be negligible. He recommended approval.
* C/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Ord. 11418
* on first reading, SECONDED by C M Rohr.
Melanie Reynolds, Resident of Sands Point, asked if this
Amendment would reduce the monies received from the State
for Police Officers and Firefighters.
City Attorney Doody said this Amendment would not affect
the money received from the State for Police Officers and
Firefighters. He said the City had no choice about this
Amendment because the State required this Statute to be
Amended.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
24. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Ord. #1419 on first reading to
reduce the municipal excise tax charged to property insurance
premiums from 2% to 1.85% in accordance with amended Chapter
175 Florida Statutes.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED on first reading.
City Attorney Doody read Temp. Ord. #1419 by title.
City Attorney Doody said this Amendment was similar to
Item 23. He recommended approval.
* C/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Ord. #1419
* on first reading, SECONDED by C/M Hoffman.
VOTE:
TAPE 3
ALL VOTED AYE
At 10:30 A.M., Mayor Abramowitz RECESSED this meeting and
RECONVENED at 10:40 A.M. with ALL PRESENT.
General Administrative
11. MOTION TO APPROVE release of retainage to Thomas W. Ruff
& Co., in the amount of $35,084.09 for TAMARAC MUNICIPAL
COMPLEX/CITY HALL furnishings (tabled on 12/14/88).
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED.
* C/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE this Item, SECONDED by C/M Rohr.
Mike Couzzo, Acting City Manager, said the Finance
Department submitted the final retention amount as
$35,084.09.
Keith Emery, President of Construction Management, Inc.,
said this item was the final retainage for the furniture
for the Municipal/City Hall Complex. He said the matter
was reviewed and signed -off by the Architect, City
Manager and himself.
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Mayor Abramowitz asked if this matter was connected with
the landscaping and Mr. Emery replied, no. Mr. Emery
said the landscaping matter would be completed sometime
next week.
Mayor Abramowitz asked what happened if there were
problems with the furniture and Mr. Emery said if the
City Council approved this payment, the one year warranty
would begin.
VOTE:
REPORTS
6. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
ALL VOTED AYE
C/M Hoffman inquired about the Ordinances which he requested
of the City Attorney as follows:
1) Burglar Alarm Ordinance
2) Licensing of Rental Apartments
3) Square Footage Ordinance for Dwelling Units.
City Attorney Doody the Burglar Alarm Ordinance would be
brought to the City Council at the January 11, 1989 City
Council meeting. He said the Rental Ordinance was being
reviewed with the Building and Planning Departments. He
said the Square Footage Ordinance needed a study so that
a basis could be provided.
City Attorney Doody said C/M Hoffman also requested an
Ordinance for redefining the word "Family". He said this
Ordinance was completed and he would bring the Ordinance
to the City Council at the January 11, 1989 City Council
meeting.
C/M Hoffman asked if this request was part of the
Licensing of Rentals Ordinance and City Attorney Doody
said the matter was a different Section of the Code and
could be adopted as two separate Ordinances. C/M Hoffman
thanked the City Attorney for his Report.
C/M Rohr reported on the recycling progress. He said he was
pleased that the new proposal by Waste Management, Inc.,
was improved. He said a final contract was expected
within as very short time. He said after the Workshop
with the Condominium Associations he was informed that
the Condominiums would be willing to assist in any way
they can to determine how a recycling program could be
established in the Condominiums. He said as soon as the
single-family homes recycling contract was finalized, the
Condominiums would be concentrated on.
C/M Rohr said he was very concerned with the street
lighting matter in the City. He said there had to be a
way to accommodate the need and costs for the street
lighting. He asked that the residents assist in getting
more street lighting even if it took more money because
it was needed in the City.
C/M Bender suggested that the Public Works and Engineering
Departments work with Florida Power & Light for
recommendations as to expediting more street lighting in
the City. He suggested the Departments request a
schedule, cost and procedure on street lighting and
report back to the City Council with the status.
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V/M Stelzer said on December 19, 1988, he sent a memorandum
to the City Manager regarding placing "Discussion,
Investigation and Possible Action on the 64 Avenue
cut -through". He said he did not know why the City
Manager did not place this request on the Agenda;
however, Item 12 was placed on the Agenda. He said he
would like to take this time to report on his concerns
with 64 Avenue.
V/M Stelzer said he received a telephone call from Mary
Jane Redfield informing him that 64 Avenue was being
considered as a cut -through. He said he informed Ms.
Redfield that he knew nothing about this matter and he
informed Mayor Abramowitz about this concern, He said
Mayor Abramowitz said he would contact Ms. Redfield,
which he did.
V/M Stelzer said Ms. Redfield contacted him a few days
later and informed him that a road was being built on 64
Avenue. He said he visited the area and he investigated
the matter. He said he found that on June 2, 1988, the
previous City Planner, Thelma Brown -Porter, sent a letter
to Ilene Leiberman, Mayor of the City of Lauderhill, with
a Delegation Request signed by Mayor Abramowitz and Mayor
Leiberman.
V/M Stelzer said Mrs. Brown -Porter indicated in her
letter that she would bring the matter to the County
Commission for their approval. He said a copy of this
letter was sent to the City Manager; however, the City
Council was not aware of this Delegation Request which
was to reduce the width of the road from 106-feet to
90-feet.
V/M Stelzer said every previous City Council resisted
requests to place a through road on 64 Avenue. He said
Mrs. Brown -Porter was suddenly initiating an Amendment to
go before the County Commission to change the road from
106-feet to 90-feet without the City Council knowing
about this. He said during the month of July, 1988, the
City Manager and Mrs. Brown -Porter kept pursuing the
County Commission to take action on the Delegation
Request.
V/M Stelzer said the Chief of Office Planning, Director
of Engineering and the Development Review Engineer
recommended that the width of the road not be reduced to
90-feet. He said the Development Management Director
wrote a letter to the County Commissioners which stated,
"Staff recommends that the County Commission not initiate
the subject amendment to the trafficway plan".
V/M Stelzer said on September 7, 1988, Mrs. Brown -Porter
presented the Delegation Request to the Planning
Commission stating that it was already approved by the
County Commission. He said Mrs. Brown -Porter said she
would like the Planning Commission's approval so that the
Delegation Request could be submitted to the City Council
in October, 1988, which was never done. He said Mrs.
Brown -Porter said the developer would spend approximately
1.5 million dollars to build Tamarac's portion of the
road and the City would not be charged.
V/M Stelzer said he only knew about the Planning
Commission's action which indicated that they approved
what Mrs. Brown -Porter requested. He said he contacted
the City Engineer to determine if a permit was issued to
have the area cleared and the reply was yes. He said
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$625.00 was paid to have the area cleared. He said he
never has known of the City Engineer giving a developer a
permit that was building outside the City to clear and
grub City property.
V/M Stelzer said the plan submitted to the City Engineer
indicated a 50-foot stretch from the middle of the road
going east, towards the homes in Woodland. He said there
was a 22-foot section and a 28-foot section and the plan
indicated that grubbing should be done only on the
22-foot section and could only be cleared and grubbed in
the City of Tamarac. He said the 28-foot section
indicated that there was to be no work in this section;
however, when he visited the area he asked the City
Manager to go with him. He said the entire 50-feet, with
the exception of approximately 5-feet, was cleared and
grubbed.
V/M Stelzer said the trees and shrubbery were taken out
which was a violation of the grubbing permit. He said
the 22-foot section had tons of landfill on it and, when
this was questioned, they were informed that the
developer planned to build a 334 home development on the
west side of the road and the only access to the
development would be on the road. He said the developer
had to construct the road because the County would not
approve the development unless there was access to the
property.
V/M Stelzer said the previous City Councils resisted the
developers efforts to have this road and, all of a
sudden, a deal was made without the City Council being
aware of it to have the road. He said the area was
violating two City Codes by having the landfill in the
area and grubbing was done on the 28-foot section.
V/M Stelzer said he would like to know who made all of
the deals and what the developer was going to do about
the 28-foot section and the landfill in the area.
Mayor Abramowitz said he has tried since he became Mayor to
change the previous image of the City; however, he was
tired of the small vocal group of people making false
statements.
Mayor Abramowitz said he was not the Mayor of Woodmont,
Woodlands, Sands Point, Kinqs Point,etc. He said he was
the Mayor of the City of Tamarac and his responsibility
was to do the best that could be done for the City.
Mayor Abramowitz said the reason that the previous City
Councils resisted the road on 64 Avenue was because there
was never a need for a road. He said according to the
Broward County Plat the developer received instructions
to put in a road connecting Commercial Boulevard with 44
Avenue. He said when Mrs. Brown -Porter informed him of
this matter she indicated that the City of Tamarac had no
need for the road and the residents did not want it. He
said Mrs. Brown -Porter indicated that the Broward County
Trafficways Maps indicated that the City of Tamarac had a
two lane highway planned which would be the City's
responsibility.
Mayor Abramowitz said he asked Mrs. Brown --Porter who
would be responsible for the cost of the road. He said
the City of Lauderhill had the developer paying for their
portion of the road; however, the City of Tamarac, if and
when the road is placed, would have to pay for their
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section. He said as a result of this a recommendation
was made that the City of Tamarac go to the Broward
County Commission to remove Tamarac's portion of that two
way highway which meant that Broward County could not
require the City of Tamarac to put in a two lane highway.
Mayor Abramowitz said the City of Tamarac, by itself,
would not be successful in appealing to Broward County
for removal of their portion from the map; however, if a
Delegation Request was presented by both Cities, there
was an opportunity to have Tamarac's section removed from
the map relieving Tamarac from being responsible for
putting in the road.
Mayor Abramowitz said the City of Lauderhill was very
disturbed about having Tamarac's portion removed from the
map and they wanted a four lane highway because the City
of Lauderhill was not paying for it. He said the Mayor
of Lauderhill and he worked very closely on other
projects and they agreed to making this Delegation
Request.
Mayor Abramowitz said the law indicated that he could not
talk to anyone on the City Council about matters that
would be voted on by the City Council. He said he has
been in constant contact with the City Manager and the
City Manager was in contact with Mrs. Brown --Porter. He
said this matter was handled in a legal proper manner.
Mayor Abramowitz said he resented the word, "deal"
because it sounded like someone was buying him coffee or
breakfast. He said the only deal made was the City of
Lauderhill would assist Tamarac in removing its portion
of the road from Broward County's Map.
Mayor Abramowitz said he was aware of the existing
problems in the area and has spent several hours in the
area. He said he has tried to be as truthful as he
could; however, there was a group of people in the City
whose only interest was political. He said these people
were disappointed that the City Council was not fighting
and getting the bad press the City previously had.
Mayor Abramowitz said he received a letter from the
Homeowners Association and he read a portion of the
letter as follows:
"They have been told all along by City Officials that not
one foot of City land would be used for a road."
Mayor Abramowitz said when he read this he was upset and
he called the developer who has been very cooperative.
He said the developers have contacted him regarding this
matter; however, he found that this comment in the letter
was a statement given by City officials 5 years ago. He
said the developer sent a letter stating that "all along"
pertained to the voicing of previous administrations
only.
Mayor Abramowitz said he could understand the residents
being disturbed; however, he was responsible to the City
of Tamarac. He said if the road was being built next to
his house he would have done the same thing which was
going by the rules and regulations governing his office.
He said he did not bring this matter before the City
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Council because the law stated that he could not discuss
anything with the City Council that may be voted on by
the City Council.
Mayor Abramowitz said at the previous meeting he informed
the residents of this Delegation Request because he was
assured that the Broward County Commission would remove
Tamarac's portion of the road from their Map. He said
this meant that Tamarac would never have to worry about
building the road and spending approximately one million
dollars.
Mayor Abramowitz said he met with the City Manager and a
delegation from the Woodlands Propertyowners Association.
He said he informed them that the developer was willing
to clean out the underbrush and landscape up to the
property lines or leave as much of the natural foliage as
possible which would grow back before the road is
completed.
Mayor Abramowitz said the City had a 50-foot section in
the area and the original plan ,indicated a 10-foot median
strip of which the City of Tamarac would give 3-feet and
the City of Lauderhill would give 7-feet. He said
Broward County required access to the property which
meant a 6-foot Swale. He said with the requirements of
Broward County, there would only be 34-feet between the
6--foot swale and the property line.
Mayor Abramowitz said when he viewed the area he was
worried that someone made a mistake. He said he found
that several portions of the Woodlands encroached on
Tamarac's property which meant that 34--feet was not
available. He said the residents would have 50-feet
except the City of Tamarac would be giving 5-feet for the
median strip, 12-feet of the road, 1-foot of curbing and
6-feet of slab.
Mayor Abramowitz said if he could avoid the road he would
like to do this; however, if he had to do what was done,
he would do it again because the City of Tamarac and its
officials had no right to put themselves in a position
where they would have to spend that kind of money.
Mayor Abramowitz said he asked the Engineer and Planning
Department of the City of Lauderhill to meet with the
'City of Tamarac's Director of Utilities/Engineering. He
said there was a difference of opinion and he asked if
the City of Tamarac would ever be responsible for
building the road and paying for the costs if Tamarac's
portion was removed from the County Map.
Mayor Abramowitz said the answer to his question was that
the City of Tamarac would not be responsible for the road
if they were taken off of the County's Map. He said he
resented the fact that there were certain people in the
City picking on things for political reasons.
V/M Stelzer said some of the statements made by Mayor
Abramowitz were not factual. He said he had the
Delegation Request submitted to the Broward County
Commission dated August 5, 1988. He said the Delegation
Request indicated that the Cities of Tamarac and
Lauderhill wished to discuss a recommendation to reduce
the road to two lanes and the reduction of two lanes
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would better serve the residents' needs in the Cities.
He said the Delegation Request did not indicate that
Tamarac wanted to eliminate their portion from the County
Map.
Mayor Abramowitz said the purpose of the Delegation
Request was to remove Tamarac's portion from the County
Map.
V/M Stelzer said he just read the Delegation Request
which stated that the request was for a reduction from
106-feet to 90-feet. He asked where the Delegation
Request indicated the elimination of Tamarac's portion
from the County Map.
Mayor Abramowitz said he would submit the information to
V/M Stelzer indicating that the Delegation Request
specifically stated deletion of the two lanes of
Tamarac's portion of the Trafficways Map.
V/M Stelzer said he was aware of the two developers and
the developments would be built west of Queen Palm
Boulevard. He said these developments did not pertain to
this matter. He said the correct way of informing the
City Council of this matter was to bring it to a City
Council meeting. He said Mayor Abramowitz could have
informed the City Council at a City Council meeting that
this matter was being discussed. He said the deletion of
the road was not mentioned.
V/M Stelzer said the minutes of the Planning Commission
indicated that Mrs. Brown --Porter would come back to the
Planning Commission with plans in October, 1988. He said
Mrs. Brown --Porter indicated that the plans would be
prepared by engineers from the City of Lauderhill and
there would be no cost to the City of Tamarac.
V/M Stelzer said the City Manager met with Mayor
Abramowitz and they knew exactly what was going on;
however, when he visited the site with the City Manager,
the City Manager was aghast that all of the shrubbery was
cleared. He said his investigation had nothing to do
with any other person in the City. He said Mayor
Abramowitz had no right to make deals with anyone to have
the road narrowed from 106-feet to 90-feet.
Mayor Abramowitz said he had every right to work with the
City Manager and Director of Community Development and
the reason it was not brought before the City Council was
because there was nothing to discuss. He said the City
of Tamarac was being forced by Broward County to accept
the road; however, he has tried to make the matter the
best it could be and remove the threat to the City of
ever having to build the two lane road. He said he knew
that the residents were not happy with having this road;
however, nothing could be done about it.
Mayor Abramowitz said regardless
or wrong, he tried to do the best
He said V/M Stelzer was aware of
investigation because V/M Stelzer
Redfield.
7. CITY MANAGER REPORT - No Report.
8. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT - No Report.
of whether it was right
he could for the City.
this matter before his
asked him to call Ms.
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CONSIDERATIONS
Utilities/Engineering
12. POSSIBLE ACTION on a report by the Engineering
Department relating to NW 64 Avenue.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
REPORT was given.
DIRECTED staff to pursue the Delegation Request
with Broward County and the Director of Utilities/
Engineering is to submit a list of the violations
to the City Council. The City Attorney is to review the
list and report to the City Council as to what could
be done legally to get the violations corrected.
Bob Foy, Director of Utilities/Engineering, read a report
relating to NW 64 Avenue. (SEE ATTACHMENT 2)
Mayor Abramowitz Opened discussion to the Public.
Phyllis Davis, Resident of 4609 Northfolk Island Pine
Drive, had concerns with the City granting a permit for
removal of the foliage in the western boundaries. She
had concerns with the developer stockpiling an 8-foot
sand wall on Tamarac's easement and right -of --way.
Mrs. Davis said she met with the developer and staff who
indicated that they were not responsible for replacing
the foliage in the area. She asked if the residents were
expected to correct this matter.
Mayor Abramowitz said the residents were not expected to
correct the property damage. He said there was Florida
Holly on the property which was an illegal bush; however,
when the road is finished, the foliage in the area would
have grown back. He said the developer indicated that
they wanted to let the natural foliage grow back because
it was safer.
Mayor Abramowitz asked Mrs. Davis if he informed her two
months ago that he was trying to take the two lane road
off of the County Map and Mrs. Davis replied, yes.
Mrs. Davis said the residents were not questioning Mayor
Abramowitz's good intentions. She said the homeowners
were concerned in seeing a legal permit indicating the
elevation.
Mayor Abramowitz said he was assured that this permit
would be available for the residents to review. He said
he would make sure that staff addressed Mrs. Davis's
concerns. He said the back of the residences would not
be paved. He said if the back of the homes were going to
be paved he would not have tried to get the two lane road
from the County Map. He said he was as honest as he
could be when he met with Mrs. Davis.
Mrs. Davis said she was not questioning Mayor
Abramowitz's good intentions; however, legally the
stockpile of sand should not be on the property. She
asked if the City would stand behind her if she got a
bulldozer, leveled the sand and built an 8-foot wall to
protect her home and Mayor Abramowitz replied, yes.
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Mayor Abramowitz said he was aware of the sandpile
because he climbed it with Mrs. Davis. He said if the
residents wanted an elevation map it would be made
available for them.
Mrs. Davis asked when the road would be built and Mayor
Abramowitz said he was informed that the matter would be
before the City Council of Lauderhill at their next
meeting and Broward County had the matter on their
February, 1989 Agenda. He said, hopefully, the
construction on the road would begin at the end of
February, 1989.
Sam Nadan, Resident of 8301 Sands Point Boulevard, had
concerns with Mayor Abramowitz not making the City
Council aware of this matter. He questioned Mayor
Abramowitz's right to give away this land or write it off
the County Map without a City Referendum.
Mayor Abramowitz said Broward County had the authority to
make these decisions.
Mr. Nadan suggested that the State Attorney's office be
contacted on this matter because he did not believe that
Broward County had the authority to do this.
C/M Rohr said the only thing being asked by the County
was to remove the City's Right -of -Way Road from the map.
He said the City was not giving away any land.
City Attorney Doody said land was not being given away.
He said the County created this map by figuring the roads
that would be needed by the year 2000. He said the map
indicated that the road in question would need four lanes
and there was a Delegation Request in process to change
the map before the need of the four lane road. He said
the map gave the authority to the Government to require
the developer to build roads based on the projected
future traffic needs.
Anthony Grimaldi, Resident of Sunflower/Heathgate, had
concerns with Mayor Abramowitz subjecting himself into
this matter when the City Planner brought the matter to
the Planning Commission and was going to bring it back to
the Planning Commission for final approval. He said the
information being discussed at this meeting could have
been submitted to the Planning Commission for further
suggestions. He said it was an insult to the Planning
Commission because they did not receive this information
and because the City Planner did not follow up on the
procedure.
Mr. Grimaldi said he was surprised when he read about the
matter in the newspapers. He said the residents were
upset with the matter and Mayor Abramowitz saw fit to
handle the matter himself. He said he was sorry that
Mayor Abramowitz was resented for doing this.
Mayor Abramowitz asked if the City Planner brought this
matter to the Planning Commission before the permit was
issued and Mr. Grimaldi said the City Planner asked for
the Planning Commission's approval so that the matter
could be studied further. Mr. Grimaldi said the City
Planner never brought the matter back to the Planning
Commission for approval.
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Mayor Abramowitz said he was not responsible for the City
Planner's actions before the Planning Commission. He
said he felt that this Delegation Request was a good
idea. He said he felt he was acting in the best interest
of the City.
Mr. Grimaldi said he agreed that Mayor Abramowitz was
working in the best interest of the City; however, the
matter could have been handled better if the residents
and Planning Commission were informed of the matter.
Stan Cohen, Resident of 4805 Queen Palm Lane, asked if
there was a permit given for the clearing of the 22-foot
area and Bob Foy, Director of Utilities/Engineering,
replied, yes.
Mr. Cohen asked if the City had the right to do something
about this developer going beyond the permit allowance.
City Attorney Doody asked Mr. Foy if the developer
indicated why the clearing was beyond the 22-feet and Mr.
Foy said he was not aware that the developer went beyond
the 22-Meet.
Mr. Cohen asked if the City could make the developer
correct the matter if there was a violation and Mayor
Abramowitz said there would be landscaping in the area.
Mr. Cohen said when the residents bought their property
it was because of the scenery, silence and security;
however, with this road, all of these things would not be
available.
Mayor Abramowitz said if there are violations in the
area, they would be corrected.
Mr. Cohen said the City Council had the right to demand
certain things from the developer and Mayor Abramowitz
said the City Council was very fussy concerning what was
being built in the City.
Mrs. Davis, Resident, had concerns with the City not
inspecting the site to see that the clearing was being
done properly.
Mr. Cohen suggested that the City Council take the
necessary actions to have the developer correct the
violations.
C/M Hoffman said the discussion on this matter has taken
place and the City Council would see that everything is
done to correct the matter. He suggested that Mr. Cohen
submit a recommendation to the City Council from the
residents as to what needed to be done in the area.
Mr. Cohen suggested that the City Council discuss with
the City Attorney what could be done legally to correct
the violations.
C/M Hoffman asked when the City Council could expect the
letter from Mr. Cohen and Mr. Cohen said the letter would
be submitted within 1 week.
C/M Bender said he would like the Engineering Department
to submit a list of the violations to the City Council
and, when the list was available, he would like the City
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Attorney to review the list and report to the City
Council as to what could be done legally to correct the
matter.
Lillian Feldman, Resident of Woodlands, had concerns with
the legality of the matter. She said Broward County has
not approved the developer building this road as a two
lane or four lane; therefore, the City of Tamarac should
not be concerned with the costs.
Mayor Abramowitz said it was dictated that a four lane
road would eventually be built there because it was on
the site plan. He asked if the residents wanted the City
to withdraw the Delegation Request giving the County the
ability to require a four lane road in the area.
Mrs. Feldman said she was concerned with the developer
starting the road without Broward County knowing what was
needed.
Mayor Abramowitz said Broward County was aware of the
development; however, the City of Tamarac was trying to
avoid having to place a two lane road in the area and
paying the costs. He said he felt that the residents
wanted the Delegation Request removed as opposed to
avoiding the four lane road in the area.
Emanuel Rosen, Resident at 4804 Queens Palm Lane, said
the residents expected the City Council to do the best
they could in the area because the road was not needed in
the City of Tamarac. He said the City Council requested
a list of the violations so that the matter could be
corrected.
Mayor Abramowitz said he talked to Mr. Rosen over the
telephone and explained the Delegation Request.
Mr. Rosen said Mayor Abramowitz informed him of the
matter; however, there have been things occurring since
the conversation took place.
C/M Bender said the City Attorney and City Engineer would
be investigating the matter.
Anthony Silvestri, Resident of Limebay and member of the
Planning Commission, said the Planning Commission
received a plan on the project which indicated a
cul-de-sac at the end of the road. He said the Planning
Commission approved this plan for submittal to the County
and the plan indicated the road being changed from a four
lane road to a two lane road.
C/M Hoffman asked if Mr. Grimaldi was present at that
Planning Commission meeting and Mr. Silvestri said Mr.
Grimaldi was present at that meeting; however, he was
informing the City Council of exactly what was discussed
and approved at that Planning Commission meeting.
At 12:25 P.M., Mayor Abramowitz RECESSED this meeting and
RECONVENED at 1:25 P.,M. with ALL PRESENT except V/M Stelzer.
** The following is a continuation of discussion on Item 12.
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* C/M Hoffman MOVED to DIRECT staff to pursue the Delegation
* Request with Broward County and for the Director of Utilities/
* Engineering to submit a list to the City Council.. He said the
* City Attorney is to review the list and report to the City
* Council as to what could legally be done to get the violations
* corrected, SECONDED by C/M Rohr.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
RESOLUTIONS
Community Development
15. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5266 approving a revised
site plan to reduce the 'size of the ISLES OF TAMARAC Clubhouse
expansion.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R--88-346 - PASSED
APPROVED.
City Attorney Doody read Temp. Reso. #5266 by title.
* C/M Hoffman MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reso. #5266,
* SECONDED by C/M Rohr.
C/M Hoffman said there was a previous site plan
requesting the size of the Clubhouse be increased. He
said after the site plan was approved, it was determined
that the size approved was too large; therefore, this
request was to reduce the site plan.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
16. MOTION TO ADOPT Tem2- Reso. #5270 transferring a special
exception for on -premises consumption of beer and wine from
Mano/Bal, Inc., d/b/a Surf & Turf Restaurant, to Domenic
Palmieri, President, Wing City, Inc., located at 5435 N. State
Road 7.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-88-347 - PASSED
APPROVED.
City Attorney Doody read Temp. Reso. #5270 by title.
* C/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reso. #5270,
* SECONDED by C/M Hoffman.
Mike Von Hofen, Acting City Planner, said this request
was for a special exception for the on -premises
consumption of beer and wine. He said the special
exception would be for Wing City, Inc., and this was a
transfer from one restaurant owner to another. He
recommended approval.
City Attorney Doody said the Resolution previously
granting the special exception for Surf & Turf Restaurant
indicated that if there was a transfer of ownership, the
special exception was to appear before the City Council
for approval.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
City Council _ C/M Henry Rohr
9. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION to determine whether the
Crty Attorney shall prepare an Ordinance calling for mandatory
space for recycling containers in all proposed multi -dwelling
buildings.
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SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
AUTHORIZED the City Manager directing
the appropriate staff to do a Feasibility
Study and submit the Study to the City
Attorney for review with a Report for the
City Council.
C/M Rohr said he was proposing an ordinance that would
mandate all multi -dwelling buildings to have additional
space for recycling containers. He said making the space
mandatory would eliminate problems in the future.
Mayor Abramowitz asked if the Ordinance would require the
space to be outside or inside the dwelling units.
C/M Rohr said the dumpster rooms could be made large
enough for the recycling containers. He said the
Engineering Department could determine the size needed
for each building.
C/M Hoffman said he agreed that more space was needed for
condominiums and he suggested that a second chute be
required in the existing buildings for recycling
materials.
C/M Bender said there was a need to establish an
Ordinance mandating a minimum space requirement for
recycling to accommodate the State's requirement for a
Recycling Program.
C/M Rohr said he did not agree with additional chutes
being installed because as the recycling program
progresses, there may be a need to make additional
changes. He suggested that the Ordinance be created for
the space, size and height of the building.
Mike Couzzo, Acting City Manager, suggested that the City
Manager be instructed to direct the appropriate staff to
do a Feasibility Staff study and submit the Study to the
City Attorney for review and a Report to the City
Council.
** The following Vote is for Mr. Couzzo's suggestion.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
Finance Department
10. MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of an IBM personal
computer from Caber Systems, Inc., in the amount of $3,267.00
for the Data Processing Department under state contract in
lieu of bidding.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED.
* C/M
Rohr MOVED to
APPROVE
this Item,
SECONDED by C/M Bender.
C/M
Hoffman asked
why this
computer
was needed.
Ken Burroughs, Finance Director, said the Data Processing
Department was recently borrowing TUW's Personal
Computer; however, that computer had to be returned to
TUW; therefore, a computer was needed. He recommended
approval of this Item.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE /
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13. MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of a Chevrolet Blazer 4X4
diesel vehicle from Jack Wilson Chevrolet in the amount of
$16,472.56 under state contract in lieu of bidding for the
Utilities Department.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
TABLET] until further information is received.
* C/M Rohr MOVED to APPROVE this Item, SECONDED by C/M Bender.
Bob Foy, Director of Utilities/Engineering, said this
vehicle was needed to replace the existing vehicle. He
said this vehicle was a 4--wheel drive that could be used
in an emergency situation to get to the wells. He said
the vehicle was in the Budget and he recommended
approval.
C/M Bender asked why a diesel vehicle was being requested
and Mr. Couzzo said the Public Works Fleet Maintenance
Department recommended that this type of vehicle be
purchased due to the problems experienced in flooding
conditions with gas powered equipment. Mr. Couzzo said
diesel engines do not stall as frequently as gas powered
engines.
C/M Bender asked if the facilities were available to
maintain diesel vehicles and Mr. Couzzo replied, yes.
Mayor Abramowitz asked if this vehicle was needed and Mr.
Foy said the existing vehicle was worn out and this
vehicle would be an upgrade to handle emergency
situations.
C/M Hoffman asked how many miles the existing vehicle had
on it and Mr. Foy said approximately 60,000.
C/M Hoffman had concerns with the existing vehicle being
replaced since the mileage was not great.
Mr. Foy said the existing vehicle was constantly breaking
down and Public Works was continuously working on it.
Mayor Abramowitz said if the new vehicle was not needed
the money should not be spent.
C/M Hoffman asked what would be done with the existing
vehicle and Mr. Couzzo said the vehicle would be
auctioned off and the funds would be given to the Finance
Department for application to the appropriate department.
C/M Hoffman said the mileage on the existing vehicle did
not seem like a lot and he asked what was wrong with the
vehicle. Mr. Couzzo said he would like to review the
file on the vehicle and report back to the City Council.
* C/M Hoffman MOVED to TABLE this Item until further information
* is received, SECONDED by C/M Rohr.
C/M Rohr said he would like to know how much it would
cost if the motor had to be replaced in the existing
vehicle.
TAPE 6
Mayor Abramowitz asked why the 4-wheel vehicle was being
requested and Mr. Couzzo said there was only one 4-wheel
drive vehicle in the City for emergency situations.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
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RESOLUTIONS
Building Department
14. a. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5274 approving waiver
from Section 21-3 of the sign code pertaining to color of
a wall sign requested by ALBERTSON'S, INC.
b. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5275 approving waiver from
Section2173 of the sign code pertaining to color of a
ground sign on McNab Road requested by ALBERTSON'S, INC.
c. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5276 approving waiver from
Section 21-3 of the sign code pertaining to color and
Section 21-7(h)(1) of the sign code pertaining to height of
a ground sign on University Drive requested by ALBERTSON'S,
INC.
(located at the northeast corner of McNab Road and University
Drive)
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
TABLED C.
APPROVED a. and b.
RESOLUTION NO. R-88-344 - PASSED
RESOLUTION NO. R-88-345 -- PASSED
City Attorney Doody read Temp Reso. 45274 by title.
* a. C/M Rohr MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reso. #5274,
* SECONDED by C/M Bender.
Dale Lee, Acting Building Official, said Albertson's has
applied to the Building Department to install signs on
their building. He said the application was denied by
the Planning Department because Section 21-2 of the
Ordinance required signs to be the same color of the
shopping center. He said the criteria for the shopping
center is orange and Albertson's requested blue lettering
for their signs which was consistent with their stores
throughout the Country.
Mr. Lee said Albertson's requested a waiver to the
Ordinance and he recommended approval for blue lettering
on the signs. He said there were three signs involved
which consisted of a large wall sign on the face of
building and a pylon sign of 12-feet on McNab Road and
staff recommended approval for blue lettering on these
signs. He said the third sign on University Drive was
25-feet; however, the Ordinance only allowed 12-feet. He
said, therefore, staff does not recommend approval for
the 25-foot sign; however, staff would approve the sign
of 12-foot.
C/M Hoffman said the Sign Ordinance Task Force was
assigned to review the Ordinance. He said one of the
most important considerations in the Sign Ordinance
review was the criteria of color. He said there have
been problems in the past with shopping centers having
different colored signs. He said he was opposed to
approving any waiver to anyone on color and the City
Council should wait to do so until the Sign Ordinance is
proposed.
Mayor Abramowitz said every Albertson's had blue signs
and he asked if the logo submitted to Albertson's by the
State indicated a specific color and Mr. Lee replied, no.
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Mayor Abramowitz said he would like to allow Albertson's
to have blue lettering because it was their color;
however, when the Sign Ordinance was adopted changes
could be made in the future if required.
C/M Rohr said he would like to see a blue and white sign
as opposed to an orange sign because of the size of the
signs.
Mr. Lee said the Planning Commission denied the waiver
only because of the Ordinance requirements; however, they
do approve the blue lettering.
VOTE: Mayor Abramowitz - Aye
C/M Bender - Aye
C/M Hoffman - Nay
C/M Rohr - Aye
City Attorney Doody read Temp. Reso. #5275 by title.
* C/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reso. #5275,
* SECONDED by C/M Rohr.
Mr. Lee said this sign met the criteria with a 12-foot
height and he recommended approval.
C/M Hoffman said the City was compounding the color
problem in the City by approving waivers. He said color
should be the principal consideration in granting
waivers.
Mayor Abramowitz said when the new Sign Ordinance is
adopted and Albertson's is in violation, they would have
to comply with the Ordinance.
VOTE: Mayor Abramowitz - Aye
C/M Bender - Aye
C/M Hoffman - Nay
C/M Rohr - Aye
City Attorney Doody read Temp. Reso. #5276 by title.
* C/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reso. #5276,
* SECONDED by C/M Rohr.
Mayor Abramowitz asked if there was a change in the
height of the sign.
Mr. Lee said Albertson's expressed concerns about trees
along University Drive blocking the 12-foot sign. He
suggested that Albertson's relocate some of the trees and
Albertson's has agreed to do so.
Mayor Abramowitz said he would like a stipulation in the
Resolution indicating that the trees would be relocated
and not replaced.
City Attorney Doody asked a Representative of Albertson's
if they agreed to relocate the trees and the
Representative replied, yes.
Anthony Silvestri, member of the Planning Commission,
suggested that the City Council deny this Item until an
Agreement to reduce the sign to 12-feet was submitted by
Albertson's.
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Mayor Abramowitz asked the City Attorney if this Item
could be approved with the stipulation that the sign be
12-foot.
City Attorney Doody said he was going to recommend that
the Resolution be Amended. He said if Albertson's agreed
to a 12-foot sign there was no need for a waiver because
it complied with the Ordinance; however, there were
concerns regarding the color of the lettering being blue.
He said there may be another condition added to the
Resolution regarding the trees being relocated. He said
moving the trees may cause them to die.
Mike Von Hofen, Acting City Planner, said the trees may
not be able to be moved. He said if the trees had to be
removed, the Planning Department would suggest that two
trees be placed in another area in place of the one
removed.
Mayor Abramowitz suggested that this matter be Tabled for
further investigation.
* C/M Bender MOVED to TABLE Temp. Reso. #52761
* SECONDED by C/M Rohr.
C/M Hoffman suggested the Motion be to Deny this Item and
City Attorney Doody said if the Item was Tabled it could
be brought back at a later date after the Agreements were
received.
Mayor Abramowitz suggested the Item be Tabled until the
Agreement regarding height of the sign was received and
the trees are moved and guaranteed for a period of time.
C/M Bender suggested that Albertson's Representative
inform his Office that a letter of Agreement was needed
for the size of the sign and the moving of the trees.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
17. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5271 transferring a special
exception for on -premises consumption of beer and wine from
Tropical Pizza Company of Tamarac, Inc., d/b/a Pier 441 West,
to Craig Carlino, Owner, DaVinci's Italian Restaurant located
at 8765 NW 57 Street (PLAZA DEL SOL) .
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED.
title.
RESOLUTION NO. R-88--348 -- PASSED
City Attorney Doody read Temp. Reso. #5271 by
* C/M Rohr MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reso. #5271,
* S 'CONDED by C/M Bender.
Mike Von Hofen, Acting City Planner, said this request
was for transfer of special exception and staff
recommended approval.
City Attorney Doody said the previous Resolution required
that a transfer of owners appear before the City Council
for approval.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
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18. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5272 authorizing the
appropriate City�o£ficials to execute an agreement with
Broward County relating to transfer of local level park
impact fees for the WOODLANDS COVE project.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED.
RESOLUTION NO. R-88-349 - PASSED
City Attorney Doody read Temp. Reso. #5272 by title.
* C/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reso. #5272,
* SECONDED by C/M Hoffman.
Mr. Von Hofen said the developer paid the Impact Fees to
the County and this development was in the new annexed
area; therefore, the Impact Fees were being transferred
to the City of Tamarac.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
19. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5267 providing for the
elimination of one Planning Technician and one Growth Manage-
ment Technician positions and providing for the creation of
two Clerk/Typist positions in the Community Development
Department.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-88-350 - PASSED
APPROVED.
City Attorney Doody read Temp Reso. #5267 by title.
* C/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reso. #5267,
* SECONDED by C/M Hoffman.
Mr. Von Hofen said the existing two positions were
technically Clerk/Typist positions. He said the City
would be saving approximately $4,300.00 in changing these
positions. He said the job descriptions were formulated
to meet the two positions and he recommended approval.
Mayor Abramowitz asked if this change would inhibit the
quality of the Department and Mr. Von Hofen said this
change would not affect the Department.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
Mayor Abramowitz wished everyone a very Healthy and Happy
New Year.
With no further business, Mayor Abramowitz ADJOURNED this
meeting at 2:30 P.M.
'IT MAN ABRAMOWITZ, MAYOR �
CAROL A. EVANS, CITY CLERK
"This public document was promulgated at a cost of $168.80 or $21.10 per
copy to inform the general public, public officers and employees of
recent opinions and considerations of the City Council of the City of
Tamarac."
CITY OF TAM A RAC
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
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TO: MIKE VON HOFEN, ASSISTANT PLANNER
FROM: JIM BUDZINSKI, FIRE MARSHAL ,6
THRU: RAYMOND BRIANT, FIRE CHIEF P
SUBJECT: COMMERCIAL OFFICE VILLAS
REF: MF 15-88
DATE: December 6, 1988
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I have reviewed the site plan submitted for this project.
Due to the size and shape of the parcel and the building
design, the site plan does not comply with the fire access
requirements of the City Code (Section 18--4). However, the
developer has agreed to provide the following fire protection
features which exceed the fire code requirements.
1. Buildings will be completely protected by an
automatic fire sprinkler system meeting the
requirements of NFPA 13, 1985 edition.
2. Individual occupancies within the structures to be
separated by a two hour fire division wall extending
above the roof.
3. Emergency access areas will be provided to allow
vehicular circulation around the buildings.
4. Fire hydrants and fire department connections (to
serve the sprinkler systems) will be located in
areas approved by the fire department.
5. Landscaping will not obstruct fire department ladder
access to the structure.
I believe that, with these features, the fire protection
provided is greater than the fire access code requires. It
is my recommendation that this site plan be allowed to
continue through the approval process.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please
contact me.
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REPORT FROM TAMARAC CITY ENGINEER
RELATING TO NORTHWEST 64TH AVENUE
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COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO: 12
FOR DECEMSER 28, 1988
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The East 1/2 Right -of -Way for Northwest 64th Avenue between
Northwest 44tb Street and Commercial Boulevard is within the
City of Tamarac and is fifty (50) feet wide. The West fifteen
(15) feet of this half Right -of -Way was obtained via a Fort
Lauderdale Truck Farms Plat that is recorded in Plat Book 4,
Page 31 in 1924. The Plat dedication indicates that this
fifteen (15) foot is dedicated to the public as a thoroughfare.
The East thirty-five (35) feet of the fifty (50) foot half
Right -of -Way was obtained by Warranty Deed from Behring
Properties, Inc. to the City of Tamarac in 1969 as recorded in
Official Record Book 3851, Page 236 with a notation - "This
conveyance is made for Road Right -of -Way purposes."
Broward County Staff has advised that as a condition of plat
approval (Boulevard Forest Plat that is recorded in Plat
Book 113, Page 39, and Inverrary Boulevard Estates that is
recorded in Plat Book 112, Page 25) the developer must
construct two (2) lanes of 64th Avenue within five (5) years
of time CO's are issued. The County holds a Performance Bond to
guarantee construction of the required two (2) lanes.
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