HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-06-10 Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2025 - 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Davis called the meeting to order at 7:02 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 R.E.A.C.H. Program Presentation by Kelly Sharaby - City Manager Kelly Sharaby provided an update on the R.E.A.C.H. program at Olsen Middle School.
3.2 Special Event Application: • Dania After Dark 2025-2026 • Panther Fireworks (Arthur Shaw) • Juneteenth Freedom Day
There was Commission consensus to approve the special event applications. 3.3 Mr. Todd Storti, Executive Director, Broward County Solid Waste Authority - Sponsored by Commissioner Ryan
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This item was heard after item 4.1. There was Commission consensus to allow both presentations to be heard.
Commissioner Ryan introduced the item.
Mr. Storti provided a PowerPoint presentation on the Draft Regional Solid Waste and Recycling Master Plan Update.
3.4 Mr. Lucdwin Luck, Office of External Affairs, Florida Department of Financial
Services - Sponsored by Commissioner Ryan Commissioner Ryan introduced the item. Mr. Luck provided a PowerPoint presentation and spoke regarding consumer services and insurance agent and agency services.
3.5 Request for Proclamation Approval - Code Enforcement Officers' Appreciation Week - June 5-9, 2025 This item was heard after item 3.3.
There was Commission consensus to approve the proclamation request. 4. PROCLAMATIONS
4.1 Code Enforcement Officers' Appreciation Week Proclamation - June 5-9, 2025 -
Community Development This item was heard after item 3.5.
Mayor Davis read the proclamation into the record and presented it to the Code Enforcement
Officers. 5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
5.1 City Manager
City Manager Garcia presented her administrative report and touched on the following topics: - 65 active city projects
- New sign at P.J. Meli park
- PAFR - Water meter project - 2nd Annual Core Conversations series - Recruitment of Deputy Director of Finance, Barbara Albritton Trinka, CPA/MBA
- AFSCME negotiations and ratification of contract
- Taxable Values Report - Marketing Team visibility for the city 5.2 City Attorney
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City Attorney Boutsis introduced the intern for the City Attorney’s office. Olivia Donnellan introduced herself.
5.3 City Clerk - Reminders
City Clerk Riera reminded the Commission of the following upcoming meetings: - June 24, 2025 City Commission Meeting - 7 p.m.
- July 8, 2025 - CRA Board Meeting - 6 p.m.
- July 8, 2025 City Commission Meeting - 7 p.m. 6. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS
Captain Tarala provided an update on recent criminal activity in the city. He spoke about the
Dania Pointe Operational Plan for the summer break and advised that they have conducted over 182 area checks between the city parks, city hall and the parking garage and reported there have been zero issues.
City Manager Garcia commended Chief Tarala on all his hard work and dedication to making the
city safe. Fire Chief Pellecer reported that the safety inspections are at a 62% completion rate for the fiscal year and they have performed 285 inspections in the month of May. He spoke about the Safety
Saturday Hands-on CPR class and said that Mayor Davis was one of the first to receive her
certificate of competition. The CAAS accreditors came last week and inspected the fire station and rescue trucks and spoke to the firefighters at the station. They reported that our men and women were the most prepared people for this inspection, and he is proud that they know their job and serve our city. The new recruits will be participating in high rise training at Dania Pointe
and he thanks Dania Pointe for their partnership and said he will make sure they are there again
this year for the Dania Pointe 5k Fun Run Under the Sun. 7. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS
The following spoke under citizens’ comments:
- Lance Getreider - 126 NE 2 Ave - Saasha Wheeler – 121 NW 33rd Terrace, Ft. Lauderdale
8. CONSENT AGENDA
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 27, 2025 City Commission Meeting
Approved under consent agenda. 8.2 Travel Requests: None.
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8.3 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A
MODIFICATION TO THE EXISTING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY, L.L.C. (FECR), AND BRIGHTLINE TRAINS FLORIDA, LLC, RELATING TO THE BROWARD COUNTY SEALED CORRIDOR PROJECT; CONFIRMING BRIGHTLINE’S THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARY STATUS TO
THE CROSSING AGREEMENT; RATIFYING THE CITY’S CONTINUING OBLIGATIONS
UNDER THE EXISTING CROSSING AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND 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, RATIFYING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA AND AFSCME FLORIDA COUNCIL 79, AFL-CIO
LOCAL 3535 FOR A THREE YEAR PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2025, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2028, AND AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Human Resources)
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 INVITATION TO BID (“ITB”) 2025-012, ENTITLED “SOUTHEAST DRAINAGE RETROFIT PROJECT PHASE II” TO RIC-MAN
CONSTRUCTION FLORIDA INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED NINETEEN
MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED NINETY FOUR DOLLARS AND FIFTY-ONE CENTS ($19,754,494.51), WHICH AMOUNT INCLUDES A TEN PERCENT (10%) CONTINGENCY; 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.
Commissioner Lewellen commented that she has received positive feedback on the company
performing the work. Commissioner Lewellen made a motion to approve the item. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Salvino which carried unanimously on voice vote.
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10. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS None.
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 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. 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. 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” 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)
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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. 12.3 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;
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
There were no discussion and possible action items on this agenda. 14. APPOINTMENTS
There were no appointments on this agenda.
15. COMMISSION COMMENTS 15.1 Commissioner Lewellen
Commissioner Lewellen mentioned that Dr. Jackson will be leaving Collins Elementary and a new principal will be coming in. She wished Dr. Jackson well in her new school. She reported that the County Commission voted to approve surtax dollars to the city towards transit transportation projects. She wished everyone a Happy Father’s Day.
15.2 Commissioner Rimoli Commissioner Rimoli echoed Commissioner Lewellen’s thoughts about Dr. Jackson and noted that she will be present at the next Commission Meeting to be recognized for her years of service
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to the city. He commented on Linear Park and how beautiful it looks and commended the Parks and Recreation staff and said Bill would be very proud. 15.3 Commissioner Ryan
Commissioner Ryan reported on the Broward League of Cities dinner and awards show and congratulated Mayor Davis on being the First Vice President. He wished everyone a great summer and is looking forward to the summer camp programs and sports programs. He thanked the presenters for tonight and said he appreciates the Commissions input to both presenters and
stated they can reach out to either of them if there are any further questions. He reminded
everyone of the Municipal Leaders and City Staff meeting tomorrow and encouraged the Commission to attend. 15.4 Vice-Mayor Salvino
Vice Mayor Salvino had no comments. 15.5 Mayor Davis
Mayor Davis thanked Commissioner Rimoli for bringing forward the agenda item recognizing
Dr. Jackson. She commended Liz Molina for providing jewelry sets for the Olsen Middle School eighth-grade girls for graduation and spoke about the 2025 Olsen Middle School Prom at the I.T. Parker Center and said the renovation of I.T. Parker was one of the best investments for the city. She thanked Gracefully Aging for the invitation for their farewell breakfast and thanked her
colleagues for supporting the Simply Healthcare Wellness event on August 5, 2025. She thanked
Parks and Recreation for the marketing of the 5k Walking Club and commended Anthony Ifedi for his assistance in getting the communication out and growing the walking club. She commented that her and Commissioner Ryan attended the 75th Anniversary for the Women’s Auxiliary at American Legion Post 304 and that it is always good to support our veterans and Post 304. She spoke about attending the 2025 annual awards ceremony for MIASF and a
potential partnership opportunity. She thanked Chief Human Resources Officer, Linda Gonzalez, for all she does for Thriving Thursdays and congratulated Commissioner Ryan and Commissioner Rimoli for being the first and second alternates for the Broward League of Cities and said they asked the city to consider adding it as a budget line item. She spoke about the Creation Station classes for adults and commented that she wants to include more information on
the classes to increase attendance as the last class was not well attended. She commended Chris Lottier for her assistance with a resident whose items were lost on the beach, and she thanked Maxine Singh for all that she does and said she appreciates the entire city staff. 16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Davis adjourned the meeting at 8:47 p.m. ATTEST: CITY OF DANIA BEACH
ELORA RIERA, MMC JOYCE L. DAVIS
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CITY CLERK MAYOR Approved:
June 24th 2025