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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-01-17 Workshop City Commission Meeting MinutesROLL CALL: Present: Mayor: Vice Mayor: Commissioners: City Manager: City Attorney: Acting City Clerk: MINUTES DANIA ClrY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEEflNG JANUARY 17, 1995 1. City Manager Flatley advised that 33 requests were received for information on the operation of a temporary bait and tackle shop at the pier and that only one proposal was actually received from Donald Streeter and Thomas Zannucci. City Manager Flatley explained that Donald Streeter was a previous pier operaror irom 1987 to 1990 and that Mr Zanntcci has experience in marine work and family boating. Donald Streeter explained his intentions to include picnic benches on rhe west end ofthe top of the pier for beach goers until such time as the pier restaurant is ready. Mr. Streeter pointed out that the proposal includes a managemenr fee of $65,000 and that this is a wash after irs applied to the projeoed gross income. He stressed the need to increase the volume of business in order to achieve a profit. He felt that a profit is possible based on his experience in the past with the Dania Pier which proved to be the largest single buyer of live shrimp in the County back in 1987-1990. City Manager Flatley advised that there are two proposals being submitted as follows' Proposal #1 A. Concessionaire pays the City of Dania $1,000 per month for rhe concession space. B. City of Dania pays the concessionaire $5,416 per month for the management of the pier and turnstiles. 1WORKSHOP MEETING JANUARY 17, 1995 Robert Mikes Bobbie Grace John Bertino Bill Hyde Albert Jones Robert Flatley Frank Adler Marie Jabalee Proposal #2 A. Concessionaire pays the City of Dania $1,000 per monrh for the concession space. B. City of Dania pays the concessionaire 50o/o of the pier admission once each month. In regards to the turnstile fees, Mr. Streeter suggested to charge $3.00 for fishermen, $1.50 for spectators and children under 5 years old would be free. He projected the pier to gross $250,000 in the first year with attendance taking up $100,000 and explained that it grossed $90,000 a year when he operated it before. Discussion followed on the type of advertising that is needed to get the bait shop going and terms to include in a second year oprion in rhe contract. Mr. Streeter and Mr. Zanntcci confirmed their desire ro ensure rhar the pier is properly maintained and presented their suggested hours of operation. Mr. Streeter thought that a modular mobile unit would be the best oprion for rhe temporary bait/tackle shop for easy removal when the City decides to build a permanent srrucrure. Funher discussion followed on selling bait to boating customersJ rurnsrile procedure to be used and a,45 day time frame to open the operation. Kevin McCabe, Coastal Technology, reponed that Murphy Construction needs another 12 days to finish off the T-head and then hand rails, electric and finishing touches should bring completion for c/o around the third week in February. Mr. McCabe explained that the waterlsewer line and electric installations still need to be worked out for the site. Commissioner Hyde questioned whether Mr. Streeter could forego the use of stainless steel hooks and use the lead substitutes as they become available and Mr. Streeter advised that he would check into the idea. Commissioner Jones questioned Mr. Streeter on the procedure that will be used to handle pelicans/seagulls/birds who get attracted to the bait and caught up in hooks. Mr. Srreeter advised that Bird Control is called for removal. Mr. McCabe stated that the DEP (Department o{ Environmental Protection) Permit covers the policy required on the birds and that this would have to be coordinated vrith Mr. Streeter by March 1. The Commission generally agreed with the proposal and to include the item to the next agenda for possible action. 2WORKSHOP MEETING JANUARY 17, 1995 2. Kevin McCabe, Coastal Technology, stated that Murphy should be finished with the pier construction in mid-February and unless weather interferes the March 1 deadline should be met. Mr. McCabe commended Murphy Construction for their professional performance during the pa$ eleven months and reminded the Commission that a punch list will have to be addressed before the pier is finished. Mr. McCabe reponed that Murphy has agreed to pay for the secondary handicap rail on the ramp and to install a non-skid grit coated paint on the decking in accordance with ADA (American Disabilities Act) requirements. Mr. McCabe mentioned that a Class 4, Concrete Coat paint and anti-graffiti coating has been added for easier water/ air blast cleaning later. Mr. McCabe advised that further discussion vzill be needed on the pier to address the development of the restaurant, parking and lighting required for the protection of the turtles. Mr. McCabe mentioned that Murphy Construction is requesting to leave the pier debris in the water until May due to weather conditions and to investigate the possibility of obtaining a permit for the debris to be designated as an artificial reef site. Mr. McCabe stated that Murphy understanding that the removal ofthe debris is part of their contract requirements and will remove it if the City chooses not to go with the artificial reef. Mayor Mikes expressed concern that the City has paid for removal and that the City may incur cost in the future to remove the debris if it migrates ten years from now. Mr. McCabe advised that he would check the costs involved and whether the option is beneficial to the City. Sun Garden Isles Park Fishing Dock Mr. McCabe presented a proposed layout of the Sun Garden Isles Park Fishing Dock on 14th Way that could be constructed for approximately $9,900.00. Mr. Oyler, City Planner, advised that the size of the dock can be decreased if the cost starts to be go past $10,000.00. The Commission generally agreed that the design ofthe dock is acceptable. 3. Ed Cunis, Esq. updated the Commission on the litigation actions taken by the County over the pasr fevr months and his actions to cooperate with the Swerdlow attorneys to force the County to mitigate. His office initiated numerous discoveries and took depositions of the airport personnel in the planning, noise and land acquisition areas. He discovered that offers have been made to some of the parcel owners on properties east of U.S. 1 and that the County could take the parcels under "Quick Take" measures which usually takes around six months. Mr. Curtis explained that his first goal was to preserve the City's DRI rights while making the DRI review as broad as possible since the Airpon wants to narrow the City's right to review. He thought that there was a possibility that the airpon may be agreeing to the fact that they need a DRI Order from Dania to build the runway. The airport also needs a Substantial Deviation Review to add additional land in accordance with conditions listed in Dania's DRI Order issued tn 7982. He felt that Broward County is maneuvering around their own Comprehensive Plan as the 97 acres east of US 1 is designated as Commercial land use and in order for the County to buy the land for the Airpon Protection Zote or build the runway, they have to change the zoning to "Transporation." The City will continue to force the County to initiate the process to change the land use to Transportation which gives Dania the administrative review when the County tries to change their Comprehensive Plan. He mentioned that the Complaint Order has been amended and that he is trying to have the Injunction Declaratory action heard before June. 3WORKSHOP MEETING JANUARY 17, 1995 Mayor Mikes urged Mr. Curtis to push legal courr room acrion as the County has not attempted to settle with any of the people who are being impacted by the expansion. Mr. Cunis advised that he will be presenting a recommended parallel plan with actions that the Commission can take as a Quasi Judicial Body that wili be worked out with staff members. Mr. Curtis mentioned that Earl Gallop, Esq. was not able to attend tonight because of a conflicting meeting v/ith the City of North Miami. He suggested to have City Attorney Adler respond to the recent proposed Interlocal Agreement on the Airport Zoning Law that is under State Statute 3.33. Mr. Curtis stated that the law has been in effect since 1978 and that this is the first time the Countv has referred to it. Mayor Mikes mentioned that the County Commission approved an item relating to an engineering work order to provide new 65 LDN contours on the South Runway for totaily unrestricted use in the year 2A02 to 2012. Mr. Curtis mentioned that the joint report from the Federal Aviation Administration stated that the South Runway was going to be 1O,O0O feet long with restricted use and that there is a movement to bring all of the compatibility back to the EPA standard of 60 LDN. \[ill Allen, Growth Management Director, mentioned that some of the DRI rules are currently being changed and that each community in Florida is suppose to adopt an "Inner Governmentai Coordination Element of Comprehensive P1an" and that the proposed concept is not clear at this time. 4. \fill Allen, Growth Management Director, reponed that Broward County Aviation Department has made application to change the land use {or 171.67 acres west of Ravenswood Road north of the Dania Cut-off canal known as "Airport Related Use Area." He reminded the Commission thxt they reviewed the request in September 7994, and tha't Mayor Mikes 'wrote a letter expressing concern that the residential properties to the south were not mentioned in the amendment and that a visual and sound buffer is needed along the nonh side of the Dania Cut-off canal. In regards to potential degradation of the water quality of the Dania Cut-off Canal, Mayor Mikes mentioned that the Urban Greenway Committee seems to be in suppon of a 1OO' buffer area being provided that would be consistent with their goals to promote recreational sites. Commissioner Hyde was hopeful that the Broward County Marine Advisory Committee will support the buffer all the way to 42 Street for a natural boundary. Mr. Allen recommended that the buffer strip also be designated as "Open Space" and that water quality be listed as a concern at the upcoming public hearing on January 26. The Commission generally agreed. ITEM 7 \flAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 4 ITEM 5 \TAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 8 WORKSHOP MEETING 4 JANUARY 17, 1995 5. Dan Oyler, City Planner, explained that the tennis court at Meli Park needs to be replaced and that the cost would be around $6,000.00. He mentioned that staff members and the Griffin Civic Association are recommending to turn the court into a volleyball court as the tennis courts are not utilized. Commissioner Hyde felt that people would use the tennis couns if the courts were in good condition. Mr. Oyler explained that the shuffleboard court is going to be filled in with concrete and that the Griffin Civic Association may be interested in donating funds to build a shelter over the area. Commissioner Bertino suggested to try to get the funds to make a dual purpose court and Mr. Oyler advised that the cost would be an additional $3,000.00. Mr. Oyler explained that he is under a time constraint with the contractor who is going to do the work and that he needs action taken by the Commission at the regular meeting on January 24. The Commission agreed to include the request to the next agenda. 6. Commissioner Bertino recommended to provide a break in the rental fees for non- profit organizations to use the I.T. Parker Center since these organizations assist the City with several programs. Peggy Breeschoten mentioned that there are numerous churches and charitable organizations that bene{it the City in many ways that should be given a break but that the City needs to obtain enough to cover the cost to use the facility. The Commission agreed to have the Community Center Board review the issue for a recommendation to be brought back to the Commission. ITEM 9 \TAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 6 ITEM 7 \TAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 4 7 . Vice Mayor Grace mentioned that Mr. \7i1liam Priester was involved with the King Center seminars that were held in November and that she invited him to come and share some of his ideas on Small Business Opponunities. Viiliam Priester provided background information about himself in the area Educational Administration and Economic Development and explained that he is currently working with some businesses in the unincorporated areas of Brovrard County under contracts with Community Block Grant Funds. Mr. Priester presented information on how the Business Incubator concept can be implemented to assist businesses to get started. He advised that Deerfield and Lauderhill are using the program and that the City has to prioritize the benefits of using the Business Incubator Program as the City may be limited in the use of CDBG for other projects. Mr. Priester responded to questions from the Commission and the Commission generally agreed that staff would have to check with Lauderhill and Deerfield to see how the program is working out. 5WORKSHOP MEETING ,ANUARY 17, 1995 8. Doug Flescher was not available for his presentation on Children in Distress. ITEM 5 \flAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 8 ITEM 9 \flAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 6 9. City Manager Flatley presented "Velcome to the City of Dania" banners for the Commission to review that will be placed at key intersections in the City. Commission comments included the idea of adding the City emblem and colors to the banners with the words "Broward's First City" along the border. Mr. Flatley agreed to make some changes and bring them back to the Commission. This workshop meeting was adiourned. ACTING C CLERK-AUDITOR MAYOR-COM IONER 6WORKSHOP MEETING JANUARY 17, 1995