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Home My WebLink About2025-04-08 Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2025 - 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Mayor Davis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Joyce L. Davis Vice-Mayor Marco A. Salvino, Sr. Commissioner Lori Lewellen Commissioner Luis Rimoli Commissioner A. J. Ryan IV City Manager Ana M. Garcia, ICMA-CM City Attorney Eve Boutsis City Clerk Elora Riera, MMC 2. MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Davis called for a moment of silence followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag. 3. PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL EVENT APPROVALS 3.1 28th Annual Plywood Regatta- Special Event Application - Parks and Recreation There was consensus to approve the application. 3.2 Presentation by the Historical Society for Use of the Nyberg Swanson House Joanna Granett provided a PowerPoint presentation on behalf of the Dania Beach Historical Society for the use of the Nyberg Swanson House as a public museum and archival research center. 3.3 Request for Proclamation Approval - Frontline Workers Appreciation Month - May 2025 - Sponsored by Mayor Davis There was consensus to approve the proclamation. Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, April 8, 2025 – 7:00 p.m. 2 3.4 Year 51 CDBG Application Presentation - Public Services Deputy Director of Public Services Sean Schutten provided a PowerPoint presentation on the Year 51 CDBG Application. Mayor Davis asked if there was anyone present from the public with questions or comments wishing to speak and there were none. 4. PROCLAMATIONS 4.1 Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month - April 2025 - Sponsored by Commissioner Rimoli Commissioner Rimoli read the proclamation into the record. 5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 5.1 City Manager Deputy City Manager Sosa-Cruz presented the administrative report and touched on the following topics: - BSO SkyWatch Towers - Commendation of Beach Rangers - Commendation to BSO team, Captain Tarala, Lieutenant Romano and Homeless Outreach Deputy Reyes for organizing a sock drive for the homeless - Southeast Drainage Project - Woman’s Club historical restoration - Design of Ocean Park restroom - Search for grants to minimize financial burdens on residents 5.2 City Attorney City Attorney Boutsis provided an update on the Monarch Hill Landfill litigation. She will be asking the Commission at the next meeting how they wish to proceed. 5.3 City Clerk - Reminders City Clerk Riera provided the Commission with the quarterly attendance report for the advisory boards and reminded the Commission of the following upcoming meetings: - April 22, 2025 City Commission Meeting – 7 p.m. - May 13, 2025 CRA Board Meeting – 6 p.m. - May 13, 2025 City Commission Meeting – 7 p.m. 6. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, April 8, 2025 – 7:00 p.m. 3 Captain Tarala thanked Deputy City Manager Sosa-Cruz for recognizing his team. He reported on recent criminal activity in the city and spoke about the autism event that his team held at Frost Park and gave an update on Spring Break and the ongoing operational plan at Dania Pointe. Fire Chief Pellecer said his Life Safety Educators also participated in an autism event at Dania Pointe for Autism Acceptance month. He spoke about a video series on YouTube that plays on their department TV for continuous quality improvement and provided an update on monthly call volumes and inspections. 7. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS The following spoke under citizens’ comments: - Daphne Henry – 1201 NW 2nd Street - Linda Wilson – 1547 Adams Street, Hollywood, FL 8. CONSENT AGENDA Vice Mayor Salvino made a motion to approve the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lewellen which carried unanimously on voice vote. 8.1 Minutes: March 11, 2025 City Commission Meeting Approved under consent agenda. 8.2 Travel Requests: None. 8.3 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY'S APPLICATION FOR THE 51ST YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ("CDBG") PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($177,575.00), TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR OASIS NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTS IN CDBG ELIGIBLE AREAS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.(Public Services) Approved under consent agenda. 8.4 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ASSIGNMENT OF MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARPA) FUNDS, BETWEEN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES GROUP (GSG), OPERATING AS ANSER ADVISORY LLC, TO ACCENTURE A LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA; AND AUTHORIZING A ONE-TIME, TWO-YEAR EXTENSION OF THE UNDERLYING AGREEMENT WITH SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY ACCENTURE; Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, April 8, 2025 – 7:00 p.m. 4 PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Finance) Approved under consent agenda. 8.5 Request for Use of Discretionary Funds to Support the City of Dania Beach National Day of Prayer - May 1, 2025, I. T. Parker Center - Sponsored by Mayor Davis Approved under consent agenda. 8.6 Approval for Use of City Logo: • Area Agency on Aging of Broward County - Parks and Recreation Partnered Program for City of Dania Beach Seniors Approved under consent agenda. 8.7 Request for Use of Discretionary Funds to Support the City of Dania Beach Arbor Day Tree Giveaway - April 24, 2025 - Fronton Blvd - Sponsored by City Commission Approved under consent agenda. 9. BIDS AND REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS 9.1 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-_____ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF BID NO. 25-003 "LIGHT POLE BANNER PRODUCTION AND INSTALLATION" TO AAA FLAG AND BANNERS MFG, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Public Services) City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the resolution into the record. Director of Public Services Fernando Rodriguez introduced the item. Mayor Davis requested clarification on this and the CGI program that the Commission approved and how these would work together, and Director of Public Services Fernando Rodriguez responded that he spoke with CGI last week and confirmed that the banner program is a sponsorship program. They can provide 25 banners free of charge, they design the banners, and they cannot be placed on state or county roads. He said they would work with them on what type advertising will go on the banners. Commissioner Lewellen made a motion to approve the item. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rimoli which carried unanimously on voice vote. 10. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS None. Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, April 8, 2025 – 7:00 p.m. 5 11. FIRST READING ORDINANCES None. 12. SECOND READING ORDINANCES 12.1 ORDINANCE NO. 2025-______ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF CITY FUNDS EXCEEDING ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000.00), TO FUND SOUTHWEST 34TH TERRACE DRAINAGE PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Public Services) City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the resolution into the record. Director of Public Services Fernando Rodriguez introduced the item. Mayor Davis asked for anyone wishing to speak on the item and there was none. Vice Mayor Salvino made a motion to approve the ordinance on second reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lewellen which carried unanimously on voice vote. 12.2 ORDINANCE NO. 2025-______ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 28, ENTITLED THE “LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE” (LDC); TO PROVIDE CERTAIN TECHNICAL UPDATES, CLARIFICATIONS, AND LANGUAGE CLEANUP TO THE CODE RELATING TO GREEN BUILDING PROCEDURES, OFF-STREET PARKING, LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS IN THE CRA ZONING DISTRICT, PLANNED SMALL LOT MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PMUD-SL); SIGNAGE REGULATIONS, DEFINITIONS AND TERM USAGE WITHIN THE NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES, AND LOTS PROVISIONS OF THE CODE; AND CONCURRENCY REGULATIONS RELATING TO STORMWATER DRAINAGE LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Community Development) City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the resolution into the record. Deputy Director of Community Development Corinne Lajoie introduced the item. Mayor Davis asked for anyone wishing to speak on the item and there was none. Vice Mayor Salvino made a motion to approve the item. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rimoli which carried unanimously on voice vote. 13. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, April 8, 2025 – 7:00 p.m. 6 13.1 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-______ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO RESOLUTION 2024-79, WHICH MODIFIED RESOLUTION 28-85, AND PRESCRIBES RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS; AMENDING THE RULES TO INCLUDE REQUIREMENTS FOR PROVIDING BACK UP INFORMATION ON ALL ITEMS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lewellen) City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the resolution into the record. Commissioner Lewellen introduced the item and commented that this was the item she brought forward at the last meeting, and she is bringing it forward formally for approval tonight. Vice Mayor Salvino made a motion to approve the item. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rimoli which carried 4-1 with Commissioner Lewellen, Commissioner Rimoli, and Commissioner Ryan voting yes and Mayor Davis voting no. 14. APPOINTMENTS None. 15. COMMISSION COMMENTS 15.1 Commissioner Lewellen Commissioner Lewellen gave her condolences to the James family. She mentioned she briefly spoke to City Manager Garcia today who is presently in Boston with the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance and that it sounds like she will be bringing back a lot of good information. She commended Deputy City Manager Sosa-Cruz on his new role as Executive Director of the CRA and said things are moving forward without a hitch 15.2 Commissioner Rimoli Commissioner Rimoli spoke about the Lucky Fish ribbon cutting and encouraged everyone to visit. He spoke about the Senior Club and said they are breaking records; the attendance is amazing and the board is doing an excellent job recruiting and keeping members. He thanked Deputy City Manager Sosa-Cruz and his staff for re-doing the road on Southeast 5th Avenue and thanked him for his out of the box thinking when a resident requested to extend the sidewalk on Southeast 10th Street. He said they came up with a brilliant idea and it looks amazing, however, they are requesting to stripe it, if that is something they can take into consideration. He extended his condolences to the entire James family. 15.3 Commissioner Ryan Commissioner Ryan sends his condolences to the Funchess and James family. He commented that he may not be able to attend the next meeting in person and requested permission to attend by telephone if necessary. There was Commission consensus for him to attend the next meeting Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, April 8, 2025 – 7:00 p.m. 7 by telephone if necessary. He spoke about the A.C. Frost house and said the owner got approval for a demolition permit from the City. The City was in negotiations with the seller, and they did not reach an agreement. He may be bringing an item forward at the next meeting to move forward with the purchase of the property. 15.4 Vice-Mayor Salvino Vice Mayor Salvino had no comments and wished everyone a good night. 15.5 Mayor Davis Mayor Davis thanked Commissioner Ryan for attending the Realtors Association on her behalf, she appreciated him showing up for her and the city. She spoke about attending the South Florida Film Festival at Mad Arts and said she did not know about the many films and television shows filmed in the city. Dania Beach has been deemed a film friendly city, and she was able to make a lot more relationships and try to encourage people to come down to Dania Beach. She said she too attended the 3rd Annual Dan Marino Autism Acceptance Family Fun Sunday, and it was a great family friendly event. She wished everyone a Happy Easter and a great evening. 16. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Davis adjourned the meeting at 8:22 p.m. ATTEST: CITY OF DANIA BEACH ERIN MCCLENDON JOYCE L. DAVIS DEPUTY CITY CLERK MAYOR Approved: May 13, 2025