HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-05-13 Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION
TUESDAY, MAY, 13, 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
Deputy City Clerk Erin McClendon
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 Request for Proclamation Approvals
- STAR Center - Proclamation for National Maritime Day - May 22, 2025 - Sponsored by
Commissioner Ryan
There was Commission consensus to approve the proclamation request.
- Turquoise Takeover Week - May 5-11 - Sponsored by Commissioner Lewellen
There was Commission consensus to approve the proclamation request.
3.2 Earth Day Art Competition Winners – Sponsored by Mayor Davis
Mayor Davis announced the winners:
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- Overall Winner – Andrew Jimenez, Pelican Pirate – P.J. Meli Park
- C. W. Thomas Park – Group
- Dania Elementary School – Elena Annin
- Frost Park – Group
- Love our Nation – Group
- Olsen Middle School - Kylie Stine
- P.J. Meli Park – Juan Sanchez
Mayor Davis announces PJ Meli as the center winner and Ms. Vivian Campo was recognized for
all she has done for the children providing art direction for the last 4 years.
Ms. Campo translated for the non-English speaking parents.
3.3 Special Event Application – 2025 Juneteenth Celebration
There was Commission consensus to approve the application.
4. PROCLAMATIONS
4.1 Mental Health Awareness Month - May 2025 - Sponsored by Mayor Davis
Mayor Davis read the proclamation into the record and presented the proclamation to the CEO of
Nami Broward County, Dr. Joe Oravecz and Board Member Suzette Fleischmann. Dr. Oravecz
spoke about NAMI initiatives.
4.2 Turquoise Takeover Week - May 5-11 - Sponsored by Commissioner Lewellen
Commissioner Lewellen spoke about Turquoise Takeover Week and read the proclamation into
the record. She presented the proclamation to the representatives of the American Lung
Association.
Michael Garcia of the American Lung Association spoke about raising awareness and provided
facts about lung cancer.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
5.1 City Manager
City Manager Garcia presented her administrative report and touched on the following topics:
- HR Team training, Employee Assistance Program and Headspace
- Thank you to Sasha Ramos for revamping the procurement process.
- Ribbon cutting ceremony at Mullikin Park
- 2nd Annual Arbor Day Celebration
- Tri-County Real Estate Summit
- Budget meetings with Directors and City Commission
- Amendment to adopted Strategic Plan
- Meeting with Michael Goodwin for an art piece at Tri-Rail Station.
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- Meeting regarding Phase 1 of Olsen Park Project
- Congratulations to Sussette Rodriguez for being appointed to the Board of Directors of
the Florida Municipal Communications Association
- HR Employment Recruitment video award
- Key arrests at city parks by BSO
5.2 City Attorney
City Attorney Boutsis announced that there is a request to change the time of the May 27, 2025
City Commission meeting due to a conflict.
There was Commission consensus to change the time from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
She noted Procurement is attending the BSO Public Safety Expo next week and there is a request
to utilize the city logo.
There was Commission consensus to utilize the logo for the expo.
5.3 City Clerk - Reminders
Deputy City Clerk McClendon reminded the Commission of the following upcoming meetings:
- May 27, 2025 City Commission Meeting - 6 p.m.
- June 10, 2025 CRA Board Meeting - 6 p.m.
- June 10, 2025 City Commission Meeting - 7 p.m.
6. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS
Captain Tarala spoke about a sheriff’s initiative that all deputies are provided crises training for
dealing with mentally ill individuals. He reported on recent criminal activity in the city and
advised deputies will be assigned to the beach for the Memorial Day weekend and they are
continuing with the ongoing action plan for Dania Pointe. Deputies Hoff and Sessions will again
be working with the summer camps to ensure the kids receive a full experience with BSO in a
positive light to build positive relationships and mentoring.
Fire Chief Pellecer spoke about mental health/peer counseling for fire fighters and advised
CAAS will be visiting June 2nd and 3rd to review the ambulance services. Inspections are over
50% completed; there were 295 total inspections in the month of April. He thanked Mayor
Davis and City Manager Garcia for their assistance and mentoring for Safety Saturdays. Starting
May 31st, they will hold an opioid class for the public and then on June 7th they will hold a
hands-only CPR and safety tips class. He introduced Lt. Marcus Alfonse from the cadet program.
Lt. Alfonse spoke about the cadet program and explained their responsibilities; he noted there are
only two Dania Beach citizens in the program currently.
City Manager Garcia thanked Mayor Davis, Commissioner Lewellen and all departments that
participated in Take Your Child to Work Day.
7. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS
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None.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Lewellen made a motion to approve the consent agenda. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Ryan which carried unanimously on voice vote.
8.1 Minutes: April 08, 2025 City Commission Meeting
April 22. 2025 City Commission Meeting
Approved under consent agenda.
8.2 Travel Requests: None.
8.3 Request for Use of Discretionary Funds - Olsen Middle School - Sponsored by Mayor
Davis
Approved under consent agenda.
8.4 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF A POTENTIAL RIGHT-OF-WAY AREA
TO EDGEWORTH AND ROXANA NADER BY MEANS OF A QUIT CLAIM DEED;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(City Attorney)
Approved under consent agenda.
8.5 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, RETROACTIVELY EXTENDING THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH HARRY
M. HIPLER, AND THE FIRM OF NASON, YEAGER, GERSON, HARRIS & FUMERO, P.A.,
TO ACT AS CODE COMPLIANCE SPECIAL MAGISTRATES FOR MUNICIPAL CODE
COMPLIANCE PROCEEDINGS ; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS FOR TWO YEARS,
UNDER EXISTING PRICING; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (City
Attorney)
Approved under consent agenda.
8.6 RESOLUTION 2025-______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, DECLARING SPECIFC EQUIPMENT TO BE OBSOLETE, SURPLUS AND OF
NO FURTHER USE TO THE CITY AND DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE CITY TO
DISPOSE OF THE SAME AT THE DIRECTION OF THE CITY MANAGER; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Information
Technology)
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Approved under consent agenda.
8.7 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO EXCEED THE ANNUAL VENDOR
THRESHOLD TOTAL AMOUNT OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000.00) FOR
CDW-G; AUTHORIZING SUCH PURCHASES WITHIN THE INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY FUND APPROVED ANNUAL BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Information
Technology)
Approved under consent agenda.
8.8 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A SECOND
AMENDMENT TO EXISTING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND BERMELLO
AJAMIL AND PARTNERS TO EXTEND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
SERVICES THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2026, WHICH SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED
THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND
FORTY-SEVEN DOLLARS ($126,947.00); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Parks & Recreation)
Approved under consent agenda.
8.9 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-_____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING THE AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO WITH BORE TECH,
AWARDED VIA INVITATION TO BID (“ITB”) NO. 24-025, ENTITLED “DIRECTIONAL
BORING AND ELECTRICAL UTILITY INSTALLATION” TO ENCOMPASS ONE
ADDITIONAL MEDIAN SECTION AT AN ADDITIONAL COST NOT TO EXCEED
THIRTY SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS ($36,000.00); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.(Public Services)
Approved under consent agenda.
8.10 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT FOR THE LIFT
STATION GENERATORS PROJECT (LIFT STATIONS 1, 2 AND 3), TO COVER
PERMITTING COST OVERRUNS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SEVENTY
THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTEEN DOLLARS AND NINETY CENTS ($70,213.90);
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.(Public Services)
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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, APPROVING THE RANKING OF QUALIFIED MANAGEMENT FIRMS AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH
PERFORMANCE PUPS, INC. FOR OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT OF TIGERTAIL
LAKE DOG DIVING DOCK/DOG PARK FOR AN INITIAL TERM OF TEN (10) YEARS,
WITH THE OPTION OF TWO, THREE YEAR APPROVALS THAT CAN BE
AUTHORIZED BY THE CITY MANAGER; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Parks & Recreation)
City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the resolution.
City Manager asked for the Commissions support.
Vice Mayor Salvino made a motion to approve the item. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Lewellen which carried unanimously on voice vote.
9.2 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF INVITATION TO BID (“ITB”) NO. 24-032,
ENTITLED “SOUTHWEST 34TH TERRACE DRAINAGE PROJECT” TO BASILE USA
LLC, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE MILLION TWO HUNDRED NINETY-
SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTEEN DOLLARS AND SEVENTY-TWO
CENTS ($1,297,716.72); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.(Public Services)
City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the resolution.
Deputy Director of Public Services Sean Schutten introduced the item.
City Manager Gacia pointed out that this is a Tallahassee funded project.
Vice Mayor Salvino made a motion to approve the item. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Rimoli which carried unanimously on voice vote.
9.3 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF INVITATION TO BID (“ITB”) NO. 2024-009
"POLICE SUBSTATION GENERATOR" TO ZABATT ENGINE SERVICES, INC. IN THE
AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY
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DOLLARS AND EIGHT CENTS ($178,630.08); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVID-ING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Public Services)
City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the resolution.
City Manager Garcia spoke on the item and noted that this item is part of the hazard mitigation
grant.
Commissioner Ryan reiterated that this is a fully funded federal project.
Commissioner Ryan made a motion to approve the item. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Lewellen which carried unanimously on voice vote.
9.4 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-_____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF INVITATION TO BID (“ITB”) NO. 25-006,
ENTITLED “GRIFFIN ROAD EAST LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS” TO
VISUALSCAPE INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THREE HUNDRED THIRTY
SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE DOLLARS AND TWENTY-FIVE CENTS
($336.561.25), WHICH INCLUDES A FIVE PERCENT (5%) CONTINGENCY; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.(Public Services)
City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the resolution.
City Manager Garcia spoke on the item and explained this is from I-95 to federal highway.
Vice Mayor Salvino made a motion to approve the item. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Rimoli which carried unanimously on voice vote.
9.5 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF INVITATION TO BID (“ITB”) NO. 25-010,
ENTITLED “PIER ELEVATOR CAB SHELL REPLACEMENT (RE-ISSUE)” TO
ELEVATED FACILITY SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FORTY-TWO
THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS ($42,600.00); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Public Services)
City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the resolution.
City Manager Garcia spoke on the item and thanked Sean Schutten and Fernando Rodriguez.
Vice Mayor Salvino made a motion to approve the item. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Lewellen which carried unanimously on voice vote.
10. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
None.
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11. FIRST READING ORDINANCES
11.1 ORDINANCE NO. 2025-______
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 28, ENTITLED “LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE”, AT
PART 3, ENTITLED “SPECIAL ZONING DISTRICTS”, SUBPART 1 ENTITLED
“COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA (CRA) FORM-BASED ZONING DISTRICTS”,
AMENDING SECTION 303-60, ENTITLED “EDBB-MU, EAST DANIA BEACH
BOULEVARD MIXED-USE DISTRICT”, BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH (O), DELETING
THE EXISTING MAXIMUM HEIGHT MAP AND SUBSTITUTING A REVISED
MAXIMUM HEIGHT MAP ALLOWING SEVEN STORIES AT THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 225-255 EAST DANIA BEACH BOULEVARD; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
CODIFICATION; AND FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Community
Development)
City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the ordinance into the record.
Director of Community Development Eleanor Norena introduced the item.
Applicant Edwin J. Stacker of Shutts and Bowen spoke about the project and provided a
PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Davis asked for anyone wishing to speak on the item and there was none.
Vice Mayor Salvino asked if incentives were gone and Mr. Stacker responded affirmatively and
said today the max height is 7 stories.
Commissioner Rimoli requested clarification on the proposal and Mr. Stacker responded there
are 18 units on the north side, a hotel and a proposed condo hotel, Citibank will be relocated to
the middle and there will be restaurants and other commercial use along the ground floor.
Vice Mayor Salvino made a motion to approve the item. The motion was seconded by
Commission Rimoli which carried unanimously on voice vote.
11.2 ORDINANCE NO. 2025-____
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 28, ENTITLED “LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE”; AT
PART 3, ENTITLED “SPECIAL ZONING DISTRICTS”, SUBPART 1 ENTITLED
“COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA (CRA) FORM-BASED ZONING DISTRICTS”
TO CREATE THE BEACH GATEWAY MIXED USE II DISTRICT (GTWY-MU-II) AT
SECTION 303-75, ENTITLED “GTWY-MU-II, BEACH GATEWAY MIXED-USE II
DISTRICT”; ALSO TO PROVIDE FOR THE FOLLOWING REVISIONS: AMENDING
ARTICLE 300 ENTITLED “HOW TO USE”, SECTION 300-70, ENTITLED “COMMONLY
USED ABBREVIATIONS”; AMENDING ARTICLE 302 ENTITLED “DETAILED USE
REGULATIONS”, SECTION 302-10, ENTITLED “PERMITTED, SPECIAL EXCEPTION
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AND PROHIBITED USES”; AT SECTION 302-40, ENTITLED “MIXING OF USES”;
AMENDING ARTICLE 304 ENTITLED “BUILDING HEIGHT AND TRANSITION
REGULATIONS”, AT “SECTION 304-10, ENTITLED “GENERALLY”; AMENDING
ARTICLE 307 ENTITLED “LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS”, AT SECTION 307-10,
ENTITLED “ON-SITE LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS”; AMENDING PART 1 “USE
REGULATIONS”, ARTICLE 100 ENTITLED “GENERAL USE REGULATIONS APPLYING
TO ALL ZONING DISTRICTS”, AT SECTION 100-60 ENTITLED “ESTABLISHMENT OF
ZONING DISTRICTS”; AMENDING ARTICLE 105 ENTITLED “USE REGULATIONS FOR
RESIDENTIAL AND OPEN SPACE ZONING DISTRICTS”, AT SECTION 105-170
ENTITLED “COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL HOMES AND RESIDENTIAL CARE
FACILITIES”; AMENDING ARTICLE 110 ENTITLED “USE REGULATIONS FOR
COMMERCIAL AND MIXED-USE DISTRICTS “, AT SECTION 110-20 ENTITLED “LIST
OF PERMITTED, SPECIAL EXCEPTION AND PROHIBITED USES”; AMENDING AT
PART 2, “SITE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS”, ARTICLE 200 ENTITLED “USER
GUIDE FOR PART 2 OF THE CODE”, AT SECTION 200-40 ENTITLED “HOW PART 2 OF
THIS CODE RELATES TO THE CRA FORM-BASED AND PMUD REGULATIONS”;
AMENDING ARTICLE 265 ENTITLED “OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS”, AT
SECTION 265-91 ENTITLED “PARKING REDUCTIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION
DEMAND MANAGEMENT STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION WITHIN THE CRA FORM-
BASED DISTRICTS”; AMENDING ARTICLE 275 ENTITLED “LANDSCAPING
REQUIREMENTS”, AT SECTION 275-170 ENTITLED “LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
FOR SCREENING”; AMENDING PART 5 “SIGNAGE AND DESIGN REGULATIONS”,
ARTICLE 505 ENTITLED “SIGN REGULATIONS”, AT SECTION 505-20 ENTITLED
“DEFINITIONS”; AMENDING SECTION 505-90 ENTITLED “SIGNAGE REGULATIONS
FOR MIXED USE CRA FORM BASED ZONING DISTRICTS”; AMENDING SECTION 505-
210 ENTITLED “COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA DESIGN INCENTIVES”; AND
AMENDING PART 7, ENTITLED “ CODE ADMINISTRATION”, ARTICLE 700 ENTITLED
“CODE ADMINISTRATION AND LEGAL PROVISIONS”, SECTION 725-30 ENTITLED
“TERMS DEFINED”; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (Community Development)
Commissioner Ryan recused himself on item 11.2 based on conflict of interest. He left the bench
and Commission Chambers during this item.
City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the ordinance into the record.
Director of Community Development Eleanor Norena introduced the item.
Denise Mele of Greenspon Marder on behalf of the applicant provided a PowerPoint
presentation.
Director Norena requested clarification that the developer will be providing all four public
benefits as discussed and Mr. Mele responded they would make it if that’s what the city wants.
Mayor Davis asked for anyone wishing to speak on the item and there was none.
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Discussion ensued amongst the Commission and Mr. Mele regarding the height, density and
public benefits. It was agreed that the matter will be brought back to the Commission with more
information provided regarding the density and size of the units.
Vice Mayor Salvino made a motion to approve the item as is and to have the motion
amended at 2nd reading on June 10, 2025. The motion was seconded by Commission Rimoli
which carried 3-1 with Commissioner Lewellen, Commissioner Rimoli and Vice Mayor
Salvino voting yes, and Mayor Davis voting No.
11.3 ORDINANCE NO. 2025-______
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, TO AMEND CHAPTER 28, ENTITLED “LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE” TO
CLEAN UP LANGUAGE RELATING TO ACCESSORY STRUCTURES; AT PART 1,
ENTITLED “USE REGULATIONS”, ARTICLE 105, ENTITLED “USE REGULATIONS FOR
RESIDENTIAL AND OPEN SPACE ZONING DISTRICTS”, AT SECTION 105-40,
ENTITLED “TOWNHOUSES” IN ORDER TO CALCULATE PERVIOUS AREA;
AMENDING PART 2, ENTITLED “SITE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS”, ARTICLE
230, ENTITLED “SPECIAL FLOOR AREA, BUILDING DIMENSION AND BUILDING
SIZE STANDARDS”, AT SECTION 230-40, ENTITLED “MINIMUM FLOOR AREAS FOR
DWELLINGS AND LODGING UNITS” TO ADDRESS MINIMUM FLOOR AREA AND
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES; AMENDING PART 3, ENTITLED “SPECIAL ZONING
DISTRICTS”; SUBPART 1, ENTITLED “COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA (CRA)
FORM-BASED ZONING DISTRICTS”, ARTICLE 309, ENTITLED “ADDITIONAL
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS”, AT SECTION 309-10 ENTITLED “COMPLETE STREET
IMPROVEMENTS” TO MODIFY THE BUILDING LINE AND CLARIFY REFERENCES TO
THE CRA AND CITY; AMENDING ARTICLE 310, ENTITLED “BUILDING TYPES”, AT
SECTION 310-10, ENTITLED “RESIDENTIAL BUILDING TYPES” TO MAKE PORCHES
OPTIONAL; AMENDING ARTICLE 311, ENTITLED “FRONTAGE TYPES”, AT SECTION
311-20, ENTITLED “FRONTAGE TYPE DEFINITIONS AND STANDARDS” TO MODIFY
PORCH, STOOP, DOORYARD, SHOP AND FORECOURT FRONTAGES; AMENDING
PART 7, ENTITLED “CODE ADMINISTRATION”; ARTICLE 725, ENTITLED
“DEFINITIONS”, AT SECTION 725-30, ENTITLED “TERMS DEFINED” TO DEFINE
PRINCIPAL AND ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS; AND PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
CODIFICATION; AND FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Community
Development)
City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the ordinance into the record.
The Commission recessed at 9:15 p.m. and reconvened at 9:22 p.m.
Director of Community Development Eleanor Norena 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 Lewellen which carried unanimously on voice vote.
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11.4 ORDINANCE NO. 2025-______
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, TO AMEND CHAPTER 28, ENTITLED “LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE” PART
5, ENTITLED “SIGNAGE AND DESIGN REGULATIONS”; ARTICLE 505, ENTITLED
“SIGN REGULATIONS”, AT SECTION 505-40, ENTITLED “DETAILED SIGN
STANDARDS” TO MODIFY WALL SIGN REGULATIONS; AMENDING SECTION 505-50,
ENTITLED “PROHIBITED SIGNS,” TO MODIFY SIGN PLACEMENT; AMENDING
SECTION 505-90, ENTITLED “SIGNAGE REGULATIONS FOR THE MIXED-USE CRA
FORM-BASED ZONING DISTRICTS (CC, SFED-MU, EDBB-MU, GTWY-MU, NBHD-
MU)” TO AUTHORIZE PORTABLE SIGNS FOR ALL BUSINESSES AND TO MODIFY
WALL SIGN REGULATIONS; AMENDING SECTION 505-110, ENTITLED “SIGNAGE
REGULATIONS FOR SHOPPING CENTERS, AND LARGE RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS
IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS (C-1; C-2; C-3; C-4), AND PLANNED MIXED-USE
DISTRICTS (PMUD, PMUD/SL)” RELATING TO PROJECTING SIGNS; REPEALING
SECTION 505-140, ENTITLED “SIGNS EXEMPT FROM CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
REQUIREMENT”; AND TO SUBSTANTIALLY REVISE SECTION 505-190, ENTITLED
“SIGNAGE REVIEW” TO REMOVE THE APPROVAL PROCESS AND FEES; PROVIDING
FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; CODIFICATION; AND FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (Community Development)
City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the ordinance into the record.
Director of Community Development Eleanor Norena introduced the item.
Mayor Davis asked for anyone wishing to speak on the item and there was none.
Commissioner Ryan made a motion to approve the item. The motion was seconded by Vice
Mayor Salvino which carried unanimously on voice vote.
12. SECOND READING ORDINANCES
12.1 ORDINANCE NO. 2025-______
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, TO AMEND CHAPTER 18, ENTITLED “PENSIONS AND RETIREMENT”; TO
AMEND ARTICLE IV, ENTITLED “POLICE AND FIREFIGHTERS”; AT SECTION 18-42;
ENTITLED “BENEFIT AMOUNTS AND ELIGIBILITY”, IN ORDER TO INCLUDE
CLARIFYING LANGUAGE TO ENABLE THE FULL APPLICATION OF THE 2022
AMENDMENT AS TO BENEFITS; FOR PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Finance)
City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the ordinance and introduced the item.
Mayor Davis asked for anyone wishing to speak on the item and the following spoke:
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- Michael Brown - 4686 Indigo Way, Vero Beach FL
- Michael Bernado – 1294 NW 127th Drive, Sunrise FL
- Debra Zidar – 16135 Emerald Estates Drive, Weston FL
Mayor Davis gave her heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Zidar and her family and thanked her for her
husband’s service. Mayor Davis noted that this issue is not the one the Commission is
considering on tonight’s agenda but inquired if it is something that can be considered in the
budget or what options there are to address it.
City Manager Garcia gave her condolences to Mrs. Zidar and noted it is approximately
$100,000.00 a year for the next five years. She commented that the city will look into all of the
individual accounts and each department budget. She noted it is a very tight and challenging
year, but she pledges to continue to cut from her personal budget, and she knows the
Commission will look at their contingency accounts and make cuts so that they can find the
$100,000.00 a year for the next 5 years.
Mayor Davis said she certainly wants to be able to support her and thanked Mrs. Zidar for being
brave and coming to speak to the Commission tonight.
Commissioner Rimoli echoed the comments of City Manager Garcia and Mayor Davis and said
this is very important to himself and the Commission and they will do all that they can to look
into this.
Commissioner Ryan thanked Mrs. Zidar and her family for their service to Dania Beach. He
inquired about when the city switched over to BSO and asked how many retirees the city would
be responsible for over the next 5 years. City Manager Garcia commented that she is unsure and
did not want to provide an incorrect answer; she would get back to the Commission with those
numbers.
City Attorney Boutsis clarified that the ordinance that is being passed tonight is just to clarify
language; the item that they commented on tonight is an additional change that is being
requested.
Vice Mayor Salvino made a motion to approve the item. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Lewellen which carried unanimously.
13. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
13.1 Dania Beach Historical Society & Museum utilization of the Nyberg-Swanson House
- Sponsored by Mayor Davis
This item taken after item 13.2
President of the Dania Beach Historical Society Joanna Granett introduced the item and
requested the commission to seriously consider allowing the Historical Society to utilize the
Nyberg-Swanson House as its home.
Vice Mayor Salvino commented that he is in favor of the Historical Society utilizing the space
and thinks the Historical Society should be in a historical house.
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Joanna Granett said Kathy Cerminara conducted research and noticed that the designation of the
Nyberg-Swanson House states that it is stipulated that the house should be a museum.
Commissioner Rimoli stated he is 100% in favor of the Historical Society being in the building.
He inquired about the hours and Ms. Granett said they do not have set hours right now, but they
would be open to having set hours every week or every weekend. Commissioner Rimoli
responded that it is important to set a standard for the dates and times they would be open.
City Attorney Boutsis noted that if the Commission decides to proceed she will have an
agreement prepared.
City Manager Garcia added that it is important that the board gets together and agrees on dates
and times to ensure they are ready, and it is staffed.
There was Commission consensus to allow the Historical Society to utilize the Nyberg-Swanson
House as their permanent home.
13.2 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-______
This item heard before 13.1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE RETROACTIVE APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO
THE AGREEMENT WITH BUSINESS FOR THE ARTS OF BROWARD, INC. (BFA) TO
INSERT THE DANIA BEACH LOGO INTO THE COMMISSIONED ARTIST’S, CEY
ADAMS, ORIGINAL LEAD WITH LOVE MURAL AT THE CITY MARINA; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Community
Development)
City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the resolution.
Director of Community Development Eleanor Norena introduced the item and provided a
photograph of the amended piece.
Vice Mayor Salvino made a motion to approve the item. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Lewellen which carried unanimously on voice vote.
13.3 Simply Healthcare 2025 Senior Health & Wellness Tour - Sponsored by Mayor Davis
Mayor Davis introduced the item.
Commissioner Lewellen asked if this is a one-time thing and if there is a budgetary impact and
Mayor Davis responded yes, and she would utilize her contingency funds for facility fees.
There was Commission consensus to move forward.
14. APPOINTMENTS
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None.
15. COMMISSION COMMENTS
15.1 Commissioner Lewellen
Commissioner Lewellen reported that Terrell McCombs passed this weekend, she gave her
condolences to his wife and family. She reported on attending the City Place ribbon cutting
today and said it was well attended; many residents have already moved it and love it. She
recalls having discussions with City Manager Garcia and viewing some of the projects by
Franciso Rojo; it was good to see that they are built to last and he does a really good job. She
spoke with Beam Furr today and he is proud to have Dania Beach as part of his district; they had
a conversation that Dania Beach is leading as a city and doing things that other cities are
watching and trying to copy; this is a testament to the team effort and trying to get things done
the right way.
15.2 Commissioner Rimoli
Commissioner Rimoli extends his condolences to Janet McCombs and family; he wishes them
the best. He spoke about the new zone on Dania Beach Blvd. and noted that he has sat on the
board in the past and he knows that they do not delve into the projects as thoroughly as the
Commission. He does not want the Planning and Zoning Board to think their opinion does not
matter. He is going to reach out to each of them and let them know why he agreed to go forward
with the project. He respects them and all the volunteers who serve on the city boards. He spoke
about hearing from the advisory boards at future Commission meetings and said he would like to
hear what they are doing and what the Commission can do to help them with what they are trying
to accomplish. He noted he is also interested in hearing from the Chamber once a quarter.
15.3 Commissioner Ryan
Commissioner Ryan commented that it is great to see how far the Historical Society has come.
He said the city lost a pioneer and great ambassador in Terrell McCombs and gave his
condolences to the family.
15.4 Vice-Mayor Salvino
Vice Mayor Salvino expressed his condolences to the McCombs family. He spoke about the
advisory boards and said he too would like to hear from the Boards and Chambers and thinks it is
something the city should move forward with. He spoke about visiting New Orleans for the first
time and had a good time with his best friend Tony. Griffin Living invited him to stop by, and
he commented that the restaurant is beautiful; in the stairwell are painted portraits of all the past
Mayors up to the current Mayor and it was truly amazing.
15.5 Mayor Davis
Mayor Davis wished Vice Mayor Salvino a Happy Belated Birthday and thanked him for
notifying her of the passing of Terrell McCombs. She said he will be missed and sends her
deepest heartfelt condolences to Mrs. McCombs and family. She spoke about Bring Your Child
to Work Day and the first National Day of Prayer, she thanked all who participated. The
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Mullikin Park ribbon cutting was phenomenal, and she thanked the Parks and Recreation team.
She gave kudos to Nannette and Sussette on The Pioneer Magazine and said she has received
great feedback from her neighbors. There will be new public art coming to the commission to
vote on and she is excited to bring new public art to the city. She thanked Parks and Recreation
for the 5k Walking Club and invited everyone out for Get Fit Fridays, every Friday at 8:00 a.m.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Davis adjourned the meeting at 10:23 p.m.
ATTEST: CITY OF DANIA BEACH
ELORA RIERA, MMC JOYCE L. DAVIS
CITY CLERK MAYOR
Approved:
May 27, 2025