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RE;IGTJIAR MD,ETING
APRIL 77, 1995
Bill Hyde
John Bertino
Bobbie Grace
Albert Jones
Bob Mikes
Robert Flatley
Frank Adler
Marie Jabalee
INVOCATION BY REVEREIYD I.DWIS
ROI,L CAI,L
Present:
PRESEMDA"IOIIIS * Recognition Award plaque for Cliff Iacino (Vice-Mayor Benino)
" B.S.O. Deputy of the Month+ Fire Administrative Report
*Mayor Hyde advised that Cliff Iacino was not able to attend tonight's meeting and that the
presentation for him will be continued to the April 25 regular meeting.
*BSO
Chief Frey, BSO, presented the Deputy of the Month Award for March to Deputy Dave Kurz
and Deputy Ed Bennett for their excellent judgment and professionalism in responding to an
incident at a local restaurant recently. The deputies prevented unnecessxry attention and
confusion while disarming a suspect with a handgun who was later discovered to be a
convicted felon without any harm to patrons.
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*Fire Repon
Fire Chief Grammer encouraged citizens to check their homes and batteries in their smoke
detectors for "National Home Safety Week" and advised that a check has been received today
for $59,340 that is pan of the matching grant from the State.
Chief Grammer mentioned that Commissioner Jones attended a meeting with him on April 6
regarding the County's desire to change the EMS services and that nothing was really
accomplished other than both sides presenting their positions on the matter. He advised that
the Dania Fire Rescue has a good chance of receiving their renewal on their "Certificate of
Need & Necessity" for their EMS services when they go before the County Commission on
April 13.
Chief Grammer presented the Fire Administrative Repon for March and explained that a
copy has been distributed to the Commission which includes information on inspection
bureau revenues. Chief Grammer advised that his depanment will be starting a free baby-
sitting course to educate baby-sitters on emergency assistance techniques.
Mayor Hyde extended a special and official welcome to Lindy Russell, Grand Bahamas
Baseball Association, and the members of the Lakers and Sharks teams who are visiting the
City of Dania. Mayor Hyde advised that they will be playing three games on Thursday,
Friday and Saturday at Modello Park and that dinner is planned for them at Jaxson's Ice
Cream Parlor.
Commissioner Grace expressed appreciation to all those individuals and organizations who
were responsible for assisting her in bringing the Grand Bahamas Baseball Association to
Dania.
Lindy Russell, Grand Bahamas Lakers Baseball Club and Association, thanked Mayor Hyde
and the Commission, City Staff, Tom Kelly and Geno Cortelez for their suppon in bringing
them to Dania.
PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Hyde pulled items 1.1 md 1.2 from the Consent Agenda.
1. CONSENTAGENDA
Resolutions
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1.1 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING
APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS FOR 1995.96
BETITEEN THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, AND BRO\(ARD COIINTY; AND
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AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE SAID
APPLICATIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
Mike Smith, Personnel Director, advised that two projects are being submitted to Broward
County under the Urban County Community Block Granr Program. The City is requesting
$150,000 for permanent repair and replacement of the NV 1 Street Bridge over rhe C14 Canal
and $175,000 for sidewalk and landscaping improvements in the southwesr secrion, sourh of
Phippen-\tr7aiters Road and the east side of Ely Boulevard. Mr. Smith advised that he shouid
know about funding recommendations in June, contracts in August and that funding would
be expected in October. He stated that a notice was sent to all ofthe residents in the
northwest and southwest areas encouraging them to comment on the proiects.
Commissioner Mikes felt that the CDBG projects should be brought to a workshop meeting
for discussion before being brought to a regular meeting for action so the Commission can
make a policy decision. The Commission generally agreed with Commissioner Mikes but felt
that the projects are important and need to be submitted without delay. Mr. Smith agreed to
workshop the CDBG proposals for next year with the Commission.
Bud Palm, Utilities Director, reponed that a purchase order has been issued to Industrial
Divers Corporation to conduct an underwater inspection ofthe N\fl 1 Street Bridge and to
provide a cost estimate for temporary repair of the bridge.
A motion was made by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino to adopt the
Resolution approving the application for Community Development Block Grants for 7995-96.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Grace - yes
Commissioner Mikes - yes
Mayor Hyde - yes
Commissioner Jones - yes
Vice Mayor Benino- yes
1.2 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING SUMMER FOOD
SERVICE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGREEMENT BETWEEN FLORIDA DEPARTMENT
OF EDUCATION, DIVISION OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS, FOOD AND NUTRITION
MANAGEMENT, AND THE CITY OF DANIA; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.,
Mike Smith, Personnel Director, explained that the Summer Food Program will provide food
for the City's Summer Recreation Program and that the resolution renews the grant through
the State of Florida.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Grace to adopt the
Resolution approving the summer {ood program.
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Commissioner Grace - yes
Commissioner Mikes - yes
Mayor Hyde - yes
Commissioner Jones - yes
Vice Mayor Benino- yes
2.
2.1
PROCI.AMATIONS
'National Community Development Week" - April 10 - 76,7995
Mayor Hyde read the proclamation in its entirety and proclaimed the week of April 10 - 16,
1995, as "National Community Development Veek."
Commissioner Grace advised that she is President of the Dania Economic & Development
Corporation and that they are sponsoring a breakfast tomorrow with Hallandale and
Holll'wood at the Hallandale Chamber in support of the "National Community
Development Week." She mentioned that proclamations from Hallandale and Hollywood
will be presented and that an American Success Luncheon will be held at the Palm Air Resort
in Pompano Beach. Congressman Alcee Hastings will be a keynote speaker at the Palm Air
Reson and then in the evening a cocktail reception will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Sun
Sentinel Buiiding. On Thursday, the Annual Affording House Avrard will be held at the
Marriott Hotel at 7:OO p.m. and on Friday the Community Development Corporation Open
House is being sponsored by the CBC (Coalition of Broward County.)
3. BIDS - none
4. PT'BI,IC HE,ARTNGS
(this item was numbered in error on the agenda.)
4.1 Petitioner/Owner - Broward County; property located south of NN( 10 Street and west
of US 1.
Public Hearing - PL-A2-95 - Plat Approval
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE
PLAT "TRAILS END FLL AIRPORT PLAT (PLAT 5)" SAME BEING: A PARCEL OF
I-AND BEING A PORTION OF PASADENA IN HOLLY\flOOD AS RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 10, PAGE 20 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BRO TARD COLINTY,
FL, AND A PORTION OF J.E. HASBROUCK'S REPLAT AS RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 16, PAGE 20 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BRO\(ARD COLINTY, FL, SAID
PARCEL BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLO\flS: COMMENCE
AT THE NE CORNER OF THE N\T1l4 OF SECTION 34, TO\ilNSHIP 50 SOUTH,
RANGE 42 EAST; THENCE ON A GRID BEARING OF SOUTH 01'53'43" EAST
ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE SAID N\U1l4 A DISTANCE OF 25.01 FEET TO A
LINE 25 FEET SOUTH OF AND PARALLEL \TITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID
NW1,/4, SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH
89"42'76" \TEST ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE A DISTANCE OF 999.94 FEET TO
THE \rEST LINE OF THEEl/2 OF THE NE1/4 OF THE N\(1/4 OF SAID SECTION
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The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
34; THENCE SOUTH A1"57'r2" EAST ALONG THE SAID \7EST LINE A DISTANCE
OF 617.95 FEET TO THE S\T CORNER OF THE N1/2 OF THE NE1/4 OF THE SAID
N\(1/4; THENCE NORTH 89"26'39" EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE
SAID N1/2 A DISTANCE OF 936.17 FEET TO A LINE 25 FEET \rEST OF AND
PARALLEL \TITH THE \TEST RIGHT.OF.\TAY LINE OF THE F.E.C. RAIL\fAY;
THENCE NORTH 12038'73" EAST ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE A DISTANCE OF
624.86 FEET; THENCE NORTH 38'48'14" \7EST A DISTANCE OF 31.17 FEET TO A
LINE 25 FEET SOUTH OF AND PARALLEL \flITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE
NE1/4; THENCE SOUTH 89"42'16" rifEST ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE A
DISTANCE OF 74.01FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SAID LAND SITUATE
\TITHIN THE CITY OF DANIA, BRO\flARD COUNTY, FL, CONTAINING 14.84
ACRES, MORE OR LESS; AND ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION FOR PUBLIC USE
OF ALL STREETS, HIGH\TAYS AND ALLEYS AS SHOIiTN ON SAID PLAT OF
"TRAILS END FLL AIRPORT PLAT (PLAT 5)"; PROVIDING THAT ALL
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES AND ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS
OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HERE\TITH BE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT
OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." (Second
Ordinance Reading)
\flill Allen, Growth Management Director, explained that the plat approval is for property
known as the Trails End Mobile Home Park and that it involves t 74.48 acre site that is
located south of N\tr t0 Street and west of U.S. 1 and the railroad tracks. The Planning &
Zoning Board is recommending approval of the plat as it meets all City Code provisions and
State Statute requirements. Heexplained that the plat shows a non-vehicular access line along
the nonh property line except *here streets are proposed on the concept site plan that is 150
feet east of thi westerly propeny line. Mr. Allen advised that this is the first step towards
development of the site ind that the plat indicates Parcel A ( easterly 12_.64 acres) as being
restricted to a 16,450 square foot car rental agency and Parcel B (westerly side) as being
restricted to Open SpaCe, Vegetative Buffer and Driveway. The site has a Land Use
Designation ofCommercial and is zoned C-3 Commercial.
Mr. Allen explained that the City Commission would have to take additional action in the
future for the car rental agency by addressing a rezoning to C-4, a Special Exception tor a. car
rental agency, a Site Plan ind Variances. Mr. Allen presented further access information on
the adjo'ining-sire ro rhe south knov/n as the Airporr 10 Plat which is zoned C-3 and clarified
that the request tonight is for Plat approval only.
Barbara Monahan, Assistant County Attorney, advised that the plat meets all requirements
and that they have been asked to provide access to the Airport 10 Plat. She explained that
after lengthy discussions with Fo-OT, Broward County Traffic Engineering, City of Dania,
Value Rent-A-Car and the Community, it was determined that the access on the west side
would be the most advantageous alternative.
Bill Laystrom, representing Mark and Andy Blanc who are owners of the Airpon 10
p.op..ty, explainid the problems that his clients encountered trying to obtain access to their
irr"ir".ty in order to devllop. He advised that the County has agreed to work with them in
iesolrring the access problem and that they are committed to working-with the City in any
*ry porrible. In response to Commissioner Mikes' question on whether they would agree to
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include additional buffering in the future, Mr. Laystrom mentioned his clients' desire to
cooperate with Dania's conditions at the time their site plan is reviewed.
Vice Mayor Bertino questioned the owners of Airport 10 on whether Parcel A is under a long
term lease with the City and Mark Blanc advised that the property was bought by auction
from Broward County and that he is not aware of any land lease to the west of the open space
City Attorney Adler clarified that there was a $1.00 a year lease and then the property v/ent
under foreclosure and any lease would have been wiped out by the foreclosure.
Commissioner Bertino asked Broward County if they would provide a bicycle path for the
City across the northern portion of Plat 5 and Attorney Strut agreed to research the idea and
advised that safety concerns have to be taken into consideration in regards to the intersection.
Mayor Hyde opened the public hearing.
Alex Buchsbaum urged the Commission to go forward with developing the property as
anlthing vrould be better than the previous use.
Mark Blanc felt that the different positions have been resolved with all panies and that
everyone agreed that access should be provided on the western ponion of the property. He
urged the Commission to include a condition to recording the plat that would require
Broward County to provide the Airpon 10 Plat with a vehicular access in keeping with the
conceptional site plan that was presented at the last meeting.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Hyde closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Benino asked City Attorney Adler if it would be appropriate to include a
notation on the perimeter plat that access would be given to the southern propeny. City
Attorney Adler idvised thit it is not Dania's responsibility to provide the access. Mr. Blanc
mentioned that this can be provided as long as the County voluntarily agrees to providing the
access. Attorney Monahan stated that the County is not interested in compounding the
situation and that they are willing to provide the access for the southern proPerty.
A motion was made by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Vice Mayor Benino to adopt the
Ordinance approving the plat "Trails End FLL Airpon Plat (Plat 5)" as requested by Broward
County.
Commissioner Mikes stated the need to obtain cooperation from the petitioner at the time of
site plan to include additional landscaping and buffering and to preserve as many trees as
possible on the site.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Grace - yes Commissioner Jones - yes
Commissioner Mikes - yes Vice Mayor Bertino -yes
Mayor Hyde-yes
5. SfTE PLA]\IS - none
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6. CITfrZENS' OOtrIIIEIVTS - Comments by Dania citizens or interested parties rhar are
not a part ofthe regular agenda should be given in writing or communicated verbally prior to
4:00 p.m. the (2nd) and founh (+th) Monday of each month. Commenrs of any nature will be
responded to by the office of the City Manager. In the event that the concern remains
unresolved, the citizen(s) or parry will be asked to address the City Commission during the
meetlng.
7. E,;XPENDITT'REREET,ESIS
8. DISCUSSIOITAIVD FOSSIBI.E ACTTON
8.1 Status report on the Home Depot buffer strip at Alandco.
City Manager Flatley informed the public that Dania sent a letter signed by the Mayor to the
City of Hollywood asking that the Home Depot development and subsequent developments
be required to provide proper buffering for the residential community. Mr. Flatley advised
that Commissioner Goitlieb and City Manager Finn assured him that the original buffer plan,
provided as part ofthe DRI approval, would be reviewed to ensure that a dense landscape
buffer was provided on the northern section of the canal. Mr. Flatley didn't believe that the
buffer plan was provided as originally approved and that follow up is needed with
Hollywood.
Jules Rodaffi, 4341 Sr0f 34 Ltne, explained that he is located directly across from the Home
bepot and that he was in attendanCe at the meeting last week in Hollywood. He mentioned
hislnvolvement in meeting with the owners and employees of Home Depot to address the
noise problem created by tnrcks going in and out as well as the lighting concerns. Mr. Rodaffi
askedihe Commission to have a Dania staff person represent the residents at the next
Hollywood City Commission Meeting regarding the matter. Mayor Hyde asked that Ciry
Manager Flatley speak with Hollywood on being added to their agenda. Further comments
related to how the master plan for the area was presented in the beginning and changed later
and Holl)'wood being the entity to enforce the DRI.
'$/ill Allen, Growth Management Director, advised that he has a copy of the Development
Order for the Alandco prop"ny from the County and that the plan was not specific on where
Industrial was going to be but there was a section concerning a visual barrier that was suppose
have a 10 foot high screening plan.
8.2 Status report on Nri0 First Street bridge repair & road overlay program'
This item was not heard as Bud Palm, Utilities Director, was not present for comment.
8.3 Approval of Palmist/Character Reading license for Elizabeth Miller.
Vill Al1en, Growth Management Director, recommended approval of the license for
Elizabeth Miller as all requlrements have been met and no violations have been found on the
background check conducted by BSO.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Benino, seconded by Commissioner Jones to approve the
Palmist/Character Reading license for Elizabeth Miller.
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The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Grace - no Commissioner Jones - yes
Commissioner Mikes - yes Vice Mayor Bertino -yes
Mayor Hyde-yes
9. APPOITrIMENTS - none
7 O. ADMINISTRATTYE REPORIS
City Manager
10.1 City Manager Flatley encouraged volunteers to get involved in the community project
to move the library on April 29 (9 a.m. - 5 p.-). He advised that lunch and refreshments will
be served and that the official opening is scheduled for June 1.
10.2 Bicycle Safety Day, Saturday, May 5 (10 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
10.3 Mr. Flatley advised that a \Workshop is scheduled April 18 to discuss term limits and
charter review (Comm. Jones), Citizen Advisory Boards, Dixie corridor study, Modello Park
poo1, Optimist Club building location, Downtown Antique signage, occupational licenses,
Bass Pro Shop, etc.
City Manager Flatley reminded the Commission that Youth In Government is planned for
April2s,1995.
11.1 Commissioner Grace mentioned the need for the street lights to be brighter on NW'
1 Street/8th Avenue and that the new trees on NW 1 Street should be watered before they die.
City Manager Flatley advised that a report has been made to FPL on the street lights.
Commissioner Grace mentioned that Jerry Caner, DEDC, will be presenting some plans for
housing projects in the Northwest section and Griffin Road areas at the next workshop
meeting in May.
11.2 Commissioner Jones advised that St. Ruth Baptist Church will be having their 45th
Annual Men's Day on April 17 lnd tha't a community meeting is planned at the Dania
Nursing Home on April 12 with BSO.
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City Attorney - no cofilments
I I. COMIIf,ISSIO]V COMMENTS
Commissioner Jones asked City Manager Flatley to provide an update on the airpon litigation
at the next meeting and to report on the disturbing incident that happened at the STestlawn
Cemetery today where a body was dug up. Mr. Flatley advised that there was an accident that
occurred today and that the City is doing everythinB possible to rectify the problem with the
family of the deceased.
Commissioner Jones extended a commendation to BSO for being more visible throughout the
City over the past few weeks.
11,3 Commissioner Mikes asked City staff to have a Resolution prepared around June 1
honoring Paul DiMaio for his work for the Library over the years.
Commissioner Mikes mentioned that there was a 30 day delay by the County for him to
appear as a witness to testify in one ofthe condemnation suits relating to the airport
expansion. He requested that all of the overtime repons be provided to the Commissioners
and a monthly report on the beach parking revenues from the Pier.
11.4 Vice-Mayor Benino - no comments
11.5 Mayor Hyde allowed a representative from the Graves Museum to present
information on their plans to expand to an 18,000 square foot building that is estimated to
cost 5 million dollars that will include a 9,000 square foot dinosaur hall display.
The Commission agreed to drrk a letter in suppon of the project for the museum
Tlris meeting utas adjounwd.
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Commissioner Mikes mentioned that the beach is being used more since the Pier opened and
that there is a littering problem. He suggested the idea of adding more signage stating that
fines will be imposed and asked the City Attorney to look into whether or not a new
ordinance is needed to enforce {ines.
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