HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-05-27 Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2025 - 6:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Davis called the meeting to order at 6:00 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. City Attorney Boutsis read the statement of decorum.
3. PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL EVENT APPROVALS 3.1 Special Event Applications:
- Marina 84 Bike Night - TNT Neptune Fireworks Sale There was Commission consensus to approve the special event applications.
3.2 Request for Proclamation Approvals: - Request for Proclamation Approval – National Poppy Day – May 23, 2025 - Sponsored by Mayor Davis
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- Request for Proclamation Approval – American Legion Post 304 Auxiliary – 75th Anniversary – May 31, 2025 – Sponsored by Mayor Davis There was Commission consensus to approve the proclamation requests.
4. PROCLAMATIONS None.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
5.1 City Manager City Manager Garcia presented her administrative report and touched on the following:
- Broward County Schools Partner of the Year award - 2025 National Mural Awards Competition – Gold medal - Update on Visit Fort Lauderdale marketing campaign - Day and Night Broward Sheriff’s Office resources in Dania Beach
- Meeting with Hillary Cassel regarding budgetary concerns
- Meeting with Francisco Rojo and update on leased units at City Place - Progress of C.W. Thomas Park - Parks and Recreation Summer Camp - Gulfstream Road Drainage Project
5.2 City Attorney City Attorney Boutsis reported on the new park between 90 and 100 Bryan Road. She advised she will have an intern starting June 10, 2025.
5.3 City Clerk - Reminders City Clerk Elora Riera reminded the Commission of the following upcoming meetings:
- June 10, 2025 CRA Board Meeting - 6 p.m.
- June 10, 2025 City Commission Meeting - 7 p.m. - June 24, 2025 City Commission Meeting - 7 p.m. 6. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS
Captain Tarala reported on recent criminal activity in the city. He noted Memorial Day weekend at the beach was a success as there were zero issues reported, and Dania Pointe was just as busy, and they continued their operational plan with zero issues. He has been in talks with Chief Davlin of Hollywood Police Department about a traffic plan for the Fourth of July.
Chief Pellecer reported on monthly call volumes in the city. The department held two training classes for city staff, Stop the Bleed and Heat Stroke Awareness. He noted with summer coming we need to think of ourselves and of our vulnerable population and try to avoid prolonged time in the heat. He commented that hurricane season is coming up on June 1, 2025 and thanked
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Nannette Rodriguez for assisting him with a flyer for Alert Dania Beach and encouraged the community to create a plan and an emergency kit. 7. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS
The following spoke under citizens’ comments: - Cristine Douglas – 4665 SW 38th Terrace 8. CONSENT AGENDA
City Attorney Boutsis clarified the extensions for items 8.7 and 8.8. Vice Mayor Salvino made a motion to approve the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rimoli which carried unanimously on voice vote.
8.1 Minutes: May 13, 2025 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 AN INCREASE IN THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE ANNUAL EXPENDITURE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25, WITH BOTH KAILAS CORP. AND HINTERLAND GROUP, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000.00, EACH, PERTAINING TO ITB NO. 23-007, ENTITLED, “STORM SEWER AND SEWER MAIN CLEANING SERVICES” FOR A TOTAL ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION OF $300,000.00;
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 PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH AND
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR THE SW 52ND STREET DRAINAGE PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Public Services) Approved under consent agenda.
8.5 Request for Use of Discretionary Funds - C. W. Thomas Summer Camp - Sponsored by Commissioner Lewellen
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Approved under consent agenda. 8.6 RESOLUTION 2025-______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO THE SUBGRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT FOR A THREE-MONTH EXTENSION TO THE GRANT FOR THE
CREATION OF A WATERSHED MASTER PLAN; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Community Development) Approved under consent agenda.
8.7 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-______ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT
NO. 5 TO THE MASTER RESEARCH AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH AND FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY (FAU), TO REQUEST AN ADDITIONAL FOUR-MONTH EXTENSION TO THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT GRANT, SO THAT FAU MAY COMPLETE THE WATERSHED MASTER PLAN; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Community Development)
Approved under consent agenda. 8.8 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE UPDATED STRATEGIC PLAN PREPARED IN CONJUNCTION WITH LYLE SUMEK ASSOCIATES, INC.; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (City Manager)
Approved under consent agenda. 8.9 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 AMENDED SITE AGREEMENT WITH STC FIVE LLC (A/K/A STC)TO EXTEND STC’S USE OF THE FIRE STATION TOWER THROUGH JULY 26, 2037, WITH A THREE PERCENT INCREASE TO THE UNDERLYING PAYMENT TO THE CITY; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (City Attorney)
Approved under consent agenda. 9. BIDS AND REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS
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9.1 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. 25-009,
ENTITLED “PURCHASE OF FIVE (5) PREFABRICATED STORAGE SHEDS” TO JC ENTERPRISES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($215,625.00); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Public Services)
City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the resolution. Vice Mayor Salvino made a motion to approve the item. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ryan 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 RANKING OF CONSULTING FIRMS THAT
RESPONDED TO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NO. 25-008,
“CONSTRUCTION, ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR SOUTHEAST DRAINAGE PROJECT, PHASE II”, AND SELECTING METRIC ENGINEERING, INC. AS THE FIRST PLACE FIRM; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Public Services)
City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the resolution. 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.
11. FIRST READING ORDINANCES
11.1 ORDINANCE NO. 2025-______ (THIS ITEM IS TO BE RESCHEDULED AND WILL BE HEARD ON JUNE 10, 2025 AT 7:00 P.M.)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 28, ENTITLED “LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE”, AT PART 2, ENTITLED “SITE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS”, ARTICLE 265 ENTITLED “OFF STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS AT SECTION 265-50 ENTITLED “OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIRED; ON-STREET PARKING CREDIT” IN ORDER TO
REDUCE THE REQUIRED PARKING FOR HOTELS IN THE CRA FORM-BASED
ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; CODIFICATION; AND FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.(Community Development)
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City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the ordinance into the record. Commissioner Lewellen made a motion to reschedule the item to June 24, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. The motion was seconded by Commissioner 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, AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF CITY FUNDS EXCEEDING ONE
MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000.00), TO FUND THE SOUTHEAST DRAINAGE RETROFIT PROJECT, PHASE II; 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 ordinance into the record. Mayor Davis asked for anyone wishing to speak and there were none.
Vice Mayor Salvino made a motion to approve the ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lewellen which carried unanimously on voice vote. 12. SECOND READING ORDINANCES
12.1 ORDINANCE NO. 2025-______ (THIS ITEM IS TO BE RESCHEDULED AND
WILL BE HEARD ON JUNE 10, 2025 AT 7:00 P.M.) 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.
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Vice Mayor Salvino made a motion to reschedule the item to June 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. 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, 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.
Mayor Davis asked for anyone wishing to speak and there were none.
Vice Mayor Salvino made a motion to approve the ordinance on second reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rimoli which carried unanimously.
13. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
None. 14. APPOINTMENTS
None. 15. COMMISSION COMMENTS
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15.1 Discussion on Solid Waste Authority and Master Plan - Commissioner Ryan Commissioner Ryan commented that he provided the commission with the Draft Solid Waste Authority Master Plan to review and bring forward any comments that should be discussed with
the Solid Waste Authority. He would like to submit comments as a whole from the city so that
the executive director may review the comments and the city can compare notes to other cities and what they are wanting to do. He reviewed the suggestions set forth in the drafted master plan and said he will attempt to have the executive director provide a presentation at a future meeting.
Commissioner Lewellen commented on the summer camps and her recent request to utilize some of her discretionary funds towards the summer camps for Dania Beach children in need. She is happy to hear that there are so few this year that cannot afford to attend and hopes that number will be even less next year. She gave kudos to the communications department for a recent post
that promoted the teen program by encouraging parents to have a night out. She spoke about the
events she attended this month to include the awards ceremony with Broward County Public Schools and the Collins Elementary award ceremony for students. Commissioner Rimoli commented that last week was very busy and spoke about the events he
attended to include the Broward County Public Schools award ceremony, the Broward MPO
State of the Region Annual Awards, Collins Elementary Awards Ceremony at I.T. Parker and the Dania Beach Elementary Volunteer Awards Ceremony. Commissioner Ryan commented that last week was very exciting and it is great to see the city
recognized. He said the gold medal the city received for the mural was amazing and noted there
are a lot of end of the year activities going on and he encouraged the commission to attend. He said he spent time at Post 209 and 304 for Memorial Day and thanked Broward Sheriff’s Office for showing up to the event at Post 304 and assisting with blocking off the road for the raising of the flags. He gave his condolences to the Libero family on the passing of Bobby Libero
Vice Mayor Salvino said it is nice to be a part of this team and said he brags on the city team all the time. Mayor Davis spoke about attending the inaugural Mayors Philanthropic Forum with Community
Foundation of Broward and said she would like to have them provide a presentation at the July
meeting. She is excited about everything that has been accomplished with the Public Art Advisory Board and recognized Community Development and the board for all their hard work. She spoke about the many awards the city has received and expressed how proud she is of the team and how well they work together.
16. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Davis adjourned the meeting at 7:04 p.m.
ATTEST: CITY OF DANIA BEACH
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ELORA RIERA JOYCE L. DAVIS CITY CLERK MAYOR
Approved:
June 10, 2025