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Home My WebLink About2007-05-22 Regular City Commission Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION TUESDAY, MAY 22,2007 - 7:00 P.M. I . Call to Order Mayor Alton called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m Pastor Mario Cinelli, Lighthouse Community Church, gave the Invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag. Present: Mayor: Vice-Mayor: Commissioners City Manager: City Attomey: City Clerk: Bob Anton Albert C. Jones John Bertino Anne Castro Patricia Flury Ivan Pato Thomas Ansbro Louise Stilson 4. Presentations and Spccial Event Aoorovals Item #4.1 was heard after ltem #4.5 4.1 Legislative Update - Representative Evan Jenne Representative Evan Jenne, District 100, commented he was embarrassed that the Legislature did not come up with the Property Ta.r Relief and Reform for the citizens during this Session. He noted something will be done in the upcoming Legislative Session in June. Representative Jenne indicated it may be something along the sliding scale plan. He advised that people could access the Florida House of Representatives at www.myfloridahouse.gov, to search for their District Representatives or any other related information. Commissioner Castro noted people are disturbed because the gaming funds are not being directed to education. She indicated that people are upset as well over bait and switch insurance. Commissioner Castro thought tax exemptions and a reduction for persons with disabilities should be discussed. 2. Invocation and Pledse of Allesiance 3. Roll Call Mayor Anton thanked Representative Jenne for taking the time to speak to the citizens. He asked Representative Jenne to address unfunded mandates with the Legislature. 4.2 Presentation of 20 Year Service Awards to Daniel Cherian and LouAnn Cunningham Mary McDonald, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management, and Laurence Leeds, Director of Community Development, presented a 20 Year Service Award to LouAnn Cunningham. Ms. Cunningham has been with the City for 24 years and has worked in several departments. Director McDonald and Dominic Orlando, Director of Public Services, presented a 20 Year Service Award to Daniel Cherian, who has been with the City since October 8, 1986. Mr. Cherian is a Water Plant Operator for the City. 4.3 Presentation on the Dania Beach Cut-Off Canal Dredging Project - Bil[ Kyriakakis, Commercial/Industrial Manager, Broward County; David K. Roach, Executive Director of Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND); and Susan Engel, FIND Board Member Bill Kyriakakis, Broward County Department of Economic Development, was available to answer questions. David Roach, Executive Director of Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND), presented an overview of the Dania Beach Cut-Off Canal Dredging Project, which presentation is attached and incorporated into these minutes. The Commission was concemed with the City's waterline that runs approximately 9' deep in the canal. Mr. Roach indicated the waterline would need to be lowered and would need to be made a part of the project. Another concem was the depth ofthe existing seawalls. Mr. Roach noted the project is currently in the planning phase, and these items would be taken into consideration. Frank Erble ofthe Marine Industry encouraged the Commission to continue the dredging project into the Clay Shaw property. Susan Engel, Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) Board Member, advised she has met with the Mayor and City Manager, as well as citizens, and they are interested in this project. She noted the project could be a combination ofall the options discussed. Item #11.2 was heard after ltem #4.3. 1.4 Presentation on the Dania Beach Heights Civic Association Grant Project - Lisa Young Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Twsday, May 22,2007 - 7:00 p.m. 2 Mr. Kyriakakis confirmed for the Commission that no contract has been signed by the City. Item #4.5 was heard after Item #11.2. 4.5 2007 Comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan and Hurricane Annex Report - Deputy Fire Chief Mike Cassano RESOLUTION #2007.093 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE 2OO7 COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, Deputy Fire Chief Mike Cassano presented an overview of the 2007 Comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan, which presentation is attached and incorporated into these minutes. Vice-Mayor Jones motioned to approve Resolution #2007 -093; seconded by Commissioner Castro. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Bertino Commissioner Castro Commissioner Flury Y Y Y es es es Vice-Mayor Jones Mayor Anton Yes Yes Item #4,1 was heard after Item #4.5 5. Proclamations There were no proclamations at this meeting. Citizen Comments was heard after Ilem #4.1, 6. Citizen Comments Beulah Lair, 1433 NW 8th Street, Melaleuca Gardens, commented June 5th is our doomsday. She emphasized that we all need to get up and say we do not need any extensions to the airport. Ronald Scott, Restoration Outreach Center,23 NW 8s Avenue, noted he was here representing United Church of Liberia. He asked Patricia Johnson to present some information to the Commission. They requested the City partner with the City of Hollywood and assist in sponsoring the "Progress in the Park" Parade which witl be held on July 21'1, at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center. They also requested someone attend the meetings. Commissioner Flury commented this is a great event that benefits the children in Dania Beach. Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Ttesday,May 22,2007 - 7:00 p.m Mayor Anton advised this item would be continued until the June 12, 2007 City Commission meeting. 3 Vice-Mayor Jones commented we need to participate with our Sister City, Hollywood City Manager Pato indicated a representative would attend the meetings. He noted no financial request was made last year. Joe Van Eron, 1500 SW 2nd Avenue, noted this week is National Tourism Week and a Tourism Appreciation Day Luncheon will be held on Thursday at the Broward County Convention Center. He advised that he was in Tallahassee as a small business owner for Legislative Days. Mr. Van Eron was upset with homeless camps on vacant lots in the southwest area. He asked the Commission to immediately implement the fundable aspects of the previously conducted CPTED study. Chief of Police Donn Peterson, BSO District 2, reported that crime has plummeted and is down 4.9%o. He takes exception to the racial overtones in the neighborhood. Chief Peterson reminded the residents that if there is a crime in the neighborhood, e-mailing the Commission is not the way to get police action, they need to call the Police Department. He refuted the comments that there is no community policing in the City; there are two designated trained Community Police Officers in Dania Beach doing their job, as well as the COPS program. Commissioner Castro was disturbed to hear there are no problems in the southwest area. She noted there are good people living in that section of the City who need help. Commissioner Castro urged the Commission to act now. She asked staff to develop a comprehensive plan for that neighborhood. Mayor Anton noted that hysterical e-mails create a fear of crime. He indicated there is no doubt there are problems, but they are being addressed. Mayor Anton further commented they have contacted the school Principals to have the School Resource Officers involved. Commissioner Flury sympathized with the community and their frustration. She thought the biggest problem was Code enforcement, and we need to talk about solutions. Commissioner Flury would like the issue of the comprehensive neighborhood plan to come back to the Commission for discussion. Chief Peterson commented he sees kids being kids and there is no reason to think there is criminal activity involved in a group of children walking in the streets. The neighborhood response team is committed erclusively to the southwest neighborhood. Commissioner Castro would like staff to create an ordinance to govem vagant lots. She thought it would be a good idea to have a policy in place that would protect the residents in the area. Vice-Mayor Jones thought that Commissioners need to come together and move forward with a plan to address these issues. Commissioner Castro motioned to have the southwest neighborhoods, College Gardens' Triangle Yillage, Sun Garden Isles and the west side of the railroad tracks in the Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, May 22,2007 7:00 p.m 4 Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan, with funds from Reservesl seconded by Commissioner Flury. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Bertino Commissioner Castro Commissioner FIury Yes Yes Yes Vice-Mayor Jones Mayor Anton Y Y es es Commissioner Befiino suggested having studies conducted in the far west also. Mayor Anton noted there is crime in every neighborhood. He suggested the community meet with the City Manager and BSO Chief Peterson and move forward with the plan. Chief Peterson noted he is a public servant and will fight for the Commission and the citizens of Dania Beach. 7. Consent Agenda Items pulledfrom Consent Agenda: #7.3, #7.6, #7.8 and #7.1I '7.1 Minutes: Approve Minutes of the May 8, 2007 City Commission Meeting 7 .2 Travel Requests Request of Nick Lupo and Eric Walton, Code Compliance Division, to attend the Florida Association ofCode Enforcement (FACE) Conference in Jacksonville, Florida from June 20-23, 2007, for certification purposes. (Estimated cost $ 1,357.60 - remaining budget $8,027.40) Request of Mark Felicetty, Senior Facility Manager, to attend the Florida Parks & Recreation Association State Conference in Orlando, Florida from August 27-31, 2007, for certification purposes. (Estimated cost $905 - remaining budget $862) 7.3 RESOLUTION#2007-091 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING UNITED STATES SENATE BILL III5 KNOWN AS THE *ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROMOTION ACT OF 2007" (S. I I l5); URGING MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SUPPORT S. 1II5; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PROVIDE A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO MEMBERS OF THE U,S. SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES, AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES; PROVIDTNG FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, City Attomey Ansbro read the title of Resolution #2007 -091 Commissioner Casho pulled this item to congratulate whoever put it on the Agenda. Minutes of Regular Meeting 5 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,May 22,2007 7:00 p.m. Resolutions Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Commissioner Castro motioned to approve Resolution #2007 -091; seconded by Commissioner Bertino. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: 7.4 RESOLUTION#2007-092 7.5 RESOLUTION#2007-094 A RESOLUTTON OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO AMEND THE ACREEMENT WITH SUNGARD MAILING SERVICES FOR AN ADDITIONAL THREE YEAR EXTENSION FOR SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED FOR PRTNTING AND MAILING OF WATER AND SEWER BILLINGS, WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND WITHOUT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; PROVIDINC FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7.6 RESOLUTION#2007-095 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA ESTABLISHING A WATER SURCHARGE IN CONNECTION WITH WATER SERVICES FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL USERS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution#2007-095. Vice-Mayor Jones pulled this item so the residents are made aware of the situation. Mayor Anton explained that we would need to shut down our wells due to possible saltwater intrusion, and purchase water from Broward County or the City of Holly'wood. He indicated that this would be a signif,rcant cost to the City for a non-budgeted item. In order to cover this expense we will need to add a 3070 surcharge to our water bills, which equates to approximately $3 per month. Vice-Mayor Jones motioned to approve Resolution #2007-095; seconded by Commissioner Bertino. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Bertino Commissioner Castro Commissioner FIury Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 7:00 p.m Vice-Mayor Jones Mayor Anton Vice-Mayor Jones Mayor Anton Yes Yes Yes A RESOLUTION OF THE CIry OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN EXTENSION OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT EXISTING BETWEEN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH ('LESSEE") AND THE CITY OF HOLLYWOOD C'LESSOR") FOR USE OF PREMISES AT HOLLYWOOD'S FIRE STATION LOCATED AT 2'7 4l STIRLING ROAD, HOLLYWOOD, FLONDA; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Commissioner Bertino Commissioner Castro Commissioner Flury 6 7.7 RESOLUTION#2007-096 A RESOLUTION OF THE CIry OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY WITH ASHBPJTT, INC., A FLORIDA CORPORATION, FOR DISASTER RECOVERY SERVICES WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND WITHOUT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7.8 RESOLUTTON#2007-097 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE NOVEMBER 14, 2006 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT EXISTING BETWEEN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH AND THE ARAGON GROUP, INC., TO CLARIFY THE FACT THAT CHANGES TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN INCORPORATED INTO THE AGREEMENT CAN ONLY BE AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT; PROVTDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Attomey Ansbro read the title of Resolution #2007 -097 . Commissioner Castro pulled this item to let people know of the change in the Development Agreement, which was previously discussed at the May 8th Commission Meeting. She commented she has not yet received a response from Attomey Donald Hall as to the City having the first right of refusal in the event the Tomato Field property is ever for sale. Commissioner Castro motioned to approve Resolution #2007 -097; seconded by Commissioner Bertino. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Bertino Commissioner Castro Commissioner Flury Yes Yes Vice-Mayor Jones Mayor Anton Yes Yes Yes 7.9 RESOLUTION#2007-098 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANTA BEACH, FLORIDA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 58-99 TO ADD BOARD REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS (TO BE MADE TO THE CITY COMMISSION) OF REQUESTS FOR USE AND FEE WAIVERS FOR CITY PARKS AND PARK FACILITIES (P.J. MELI, C.W. THOMAS AND FROST PARKS) TO THE DUTIES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7.10 RESOLUTION #2007-099 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR A GRANT RELATED TO THE BROWARD COUNTY LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FLrND GRANT PROGRAM (2008-2009) lN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $200,000.00, TO PROVIDE FLINDING FOR THE SE 5TH AVENUE LINEAR PARK PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE THE APPLICATION; AUTHONZING MATCHING FUNDING RTQUIREMENTS TO BE DERIVED AND SATISFIED FROM THE LINEAR PARK PROJECT FUNDSi AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND EXECUTION OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT UPON ITS AWARD, AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO APPROPRTATE THE FLINDING UPON AWARD; AUTHORIZING Minutes of Regular Meeting 7 Dania Beach City Commission Twsday,May 22,2007 - 7:00 p.m. EXTENSIONS, IF NEEDED; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHE& PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE Ordinances (Title read by City Attorney) 7.11 oRDINANCE#2007-011 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE REQUEST MADE BY DOREEN BARTLEY, PRESIDENT OF EAGER BEAVER CONTRACTORS FOR THE "BARTLEY" PLAT, SUCH PROPERTY BEING GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SW 4OTH AVENUE AND SW 58TH STREET, IN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A", A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS ORDINANCE; ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION FOR PUBLIC USE OF ALL STREETS, HIGHWAYS AND ALLEYS AS SHOWN ON SUCH PLAT OF THE "BARTLEY" PLAT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING) City Attomey Ansbro read the title of Ordinance #2007-011. Commissioner Bertino pulled this item because the applicant, John Bartley, would like to make some comments. John Bartley, 201 SE 2'd Avenue, asked for some consideration on the park fee. He noted he purchased the property three years ago, when prices were high, and its value is cunently 30% lower. Laurence Leeds, Community Development Director, advised that the Commission approved a lower fee for another developer. The park fee for this property is $32,357. The property is zoned for 9 single family homes. He explained the formula is based on the value of the land and the development ofthe prope(y. Mr. Bartley indicated that Broward County has taken 6,000 square feet from this property, which is still included in the fee, to install a future right tum lane. Director Leeds noted that the Code gives the Commission discretion to make a determination. He will obtain more information in terms of the Cor.rnty dedication and bring it back to the Commission at the Second Reading of the Ordinance. Vice-Mayor Jones motioned to approve Ordinance #2007 -011, on first reading; seconded by Commissioner Bertino. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Yes Yes Yes Vice-Mayor Jones Mayor Anton Yes Yes Commissioner Flury motioned to approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Items #7.3 #7.6, #7.8 and #7.11; seconded by Commissioner Castro. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Minutes of Regular Meeting 8 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,May 22,2007 7:00 p.m. Commissioner Bertino Commissioner Castro Commissioner Flury Commissioner Bertino Commissioner Castro Commissioner Flury Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Vice-Mayor Jones Mayor Anton Yice-Mayor Jones Mayor Anton Yes Yes Yes Yes 8. Bids and Requests for Proposals There were no proposals at this meeting. 9. Public Hearings and Site Plaqr 9.1 ORDINANCE#2007-010 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 23 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES. WHICH CHAPTER IS ENTITLED "TAXATION" BY REVISING SECTION 23.III TO PROVIDE FOR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION OF I,P TO $5O,OOO.OO FOR ANY PERSON WHO }IAS ATTAINED THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE AND MEETS OTHER SPECIFIED ELIGIBILITY CzuTENA; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; FURTHER PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SECOND READING) City Attomey Ansbro read the title of Ordinance #2007-010. Mayor Anton opened the Public Hearing. Seeing as there was no one to speak in favor or opposition, he closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Castro motioned to adopt Ordinance #2007 -010, on second reading; seconded by Yice-Mayor Jones. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Bertino Commissioner Castro Commissioner Flury 1 0. Commission Comments 10. 1 Commissioner Bertino Commissioner Bertino commented on the Occupational License which is required lor rental properties. He suggested sending a letter to real estate firms in our area, notifying them to advise their clients of this requirement. Commissioner Bertino also noted that in order to obtain this license, they are requested to provide their Social Security number and their Driver's License number. He thought personal information such as this should not be included in this type of applications. Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach Cify Commission Tuesday, May 22,2007 7:00 p.m. 9 Laurence Leeds, Community Development Director, indicated that it is a requirement that either the Social Security number or the Employee Identification number be provided. He noted that we do not make copies ofthese cards, we just verify that the information given is correct. City Attomey Ansbro confirmed that this is statutorily required Commissioner Bertino commented that the Lions Club was cited for having a steel container on the property. He noted that they give all their money away to chadty and it will cost them to remove the shed and construct a new one. Also, the City uses the property as a polling location. Commissioner Bertino would like to know what the exact definition of a shed is, so the Lions Club can do whatever is necessary to tum the container into a shed. Commissioner Bertino reminded everyone to drive carefully since May 3l't will be the last day of school, and there will be children playing in the neighborhoods. Commissioner Bertino wished everyone a Happy Memorial Day. 10.2 CommissionerCastro Commissioner Castro welcomed the new Tropical Shores Homeowners Association Commissioner Castro indicated people will notice the new air traffic pattems for Caribbean flights, so there will be more traffic and noise coming on both sides of the Hollywood-Fort Lauderdale Intemational Airport. Commissioner Castro advised that the Griffin Civic Association will hold their Spring Dinner at P.J. Meli Park on June 4th. On June 5th, they will join us at the Broward County Convention Center at 6:00 p.m. for the Airport Expansion Meeting. Commissioner Castro noted that there will be a Public Workshop to discuss the Interstate 95 Express Lane, on Thursday May 3l't at the Sheridan Hotel on Griffin Road. Commissioner Castro advised that Zelda Rodin, from Ocean Waterways Trailer Park, passed away last Saturday. She will be sorely missed. 10.3 Commissioner Flury Commissioner Flury had no comments. 10.4 Vice-Mayor Jones Vice-Mayor Jones advised everyone of the meeting he will have on May 29th at 6:00 p.m., in the Commission Chamber at City Hall regarding the airport issue. He encouraged everyone to attend the meeting, as well as the public hearing on June 5th at the Broward County Convention Center. Vice-Mayor Jones noted his meeting was for Dania Beach residents. Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission T'tesday, May 22,2007 - 7:00 p.m 10 Vice-Mayor Jones noted the Recycle Plant on Phippen-Waiters Road is filled with garbage Vice-Mayor Jones reported that Everglades High School became a Sister School to Collins Elementary and they will be contributing to the uniforms. Vice-Mayor Jones advised that he will have surgery on May 30th. He indicated he will have a prepared statement for the June 5th Airport Meeting. 10.5 Mayor Anton Mayor Anton commented on the June 5th meeting at the Broward County Convention Center at 6:00 p.m. He advised that the City will provide buses from City Hall, P.J. Meli Park and Frost Park, to transport people to the meeting. He also encouraged people to wear red shirts. I 1. Discussion and Possible Action 11.1 Discussion to allow Vice-Mayor Jones to enroll in the General Employees Pension Plan as opposed to the Florida Retirement System Mayor Anton noted this item has been withdrawn from the Agenda Item #11.2 was heard after ltem #4.3. 11.2 Southeast Neighborhood Traffic Calming - Bill Carey and Tim Stillings of Kimley- Hom and Associates Bill Carey, Kimley-Hom and Associates, presented an overview of the project, which presentation is attached and incorporated into these minutes. Commissioner Flury expressed her concem with incorporating some of the phases with the implementation of City projects. She indicated that SE 5th Avenue (Phase 18) had to be on the same schedule as Phase 1A. Mayor Anton was concerned with funding for the project. He suggested discussing this matter in detail during Budget time. Commissioner Castro reminded everyone that other neighborhoods have been waiting for speed humps for many years. Although there will be additional traffic concems with the development of Boyd Gaming, we cannot lose sight of other areas of the City. She noted we may want to consider another bond referendum or other methods of funding. Item #4.5 was heard after ltem #1 1.2. Item#11.3 was heard after ltem#11.1. Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Ttesday,May 22,2007 - 7:00 p.m. 11 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1 1 .3 Discussion of establishing a Grant Writing Advisory Board - Vice-Mayor Jones Vice-Mayor Jones advised that he would like to establish a Grant Writing Advisory Board because the City does not have a grant writer. Boards are a vital part of the community, and he felt that this board could assist the City with grants that are currently not pursued. He thought this would be an asset to small homeowner associations. Mayor Anton thought this was an interesting idea. He suggested getting together with the City Manager and Assistant City Manager to propose some names. Mayor Anton would like to be able to provide assistance to community groups in the City. Commissioner Flury noted someone would need to outline the purpose of the board and that each Commissioner should have the opportunity to appoint someone to the Board. Commissioner Flury was disappointed to see that Grant funding has declined in the past year. 1 1.4 Discussion of the City assuming the T.I.M.E. 4 KIDS Grant from Tum Around Dania Beach Colin Donnelly, Assistant City Manager, advised the City was approached by Tum Around Dania Beach and notified they were no longer able to handle the Grant. Maureen Vass, Project Director, has left the Program and Mr. Heyward McQueen replaced her. The State is requesting a letter stating our intent to take over the Grant. He noted that the Grant was designed to be fully funded in the sixth year by corporate and community parlnerships, so we may have the obligation to fully fund the program at this point. Assistant City Manager Donnelly suggested taking the Grant because it has made progress for the children. The Grant pays for three administrators, and Mr. McQueen handles the day to day activities. Commissioner Flury indicated that Tum Around Dania Beach was only intended to be a 5-year Grant. She did not support hiring a third-par1y administrator. Commissioner Flury suggested we take it over and continue with the current employees. Assistant City Manager Donnelly suggested we run the program as is. He fuither advised that the Finance Department reviews all their financial statements on a regular basis. Commissioner Bertino motioned for the City to assume the position of Turn Around Dania Beach; seconded by Commissioner Castro. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Bertino Commissioner Castro Commissioner FIury Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, May 22,2007 7:00 p.m Vice-Mayor Jones Mayor Anton t2 Addendum Commissioner Flury appointed George Jason to the Airport Advisory Board. Vice Mayor Jones appointed Debra Kalitan to the Human Relations Board. Vice-Mayor Jones appointed Richard Ramcharitar to the Marine Advisory Board Commissioner Bertino motioned to approve the Board appointments; seconded by Vice- Mayor Jones. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Bertino Commissioner Castro Commissioner Flury Yes Yes Yes Vice-Mayor Jones Mayor Anton Yes Yes 13. Administrative Reports I 3. I City Manager City Manager Pato clarified for the record that the City is pursuing grant opportunities. City Manager Pato advised that today he met with BSO Chief Peterson and Assistant City Manager Donnelly to discuss Code enforcement issues. Dominic Orlando, Public Services Director, gave an update on the solar lighting project. He advised the contractor will be finished in two weeks, and he offered to provide more fixtures to the City at the same price. Director Orlando noted that we currently have two additional projects, one that will require 60 light fixtures, approximately $500,000; and another requiring 120 fixtures, approximately $1.8M. He indicated that we would not have to go out to bid if we piggy back on this contract. Commissioner Flury would like to have information in writing on the areas that have been identified to receive lighting and how these projects will be funded. Mayor Anton questioned if we could move forward without going out to bid. It was the consensus ofthe Commission to proceed with the additional projects, as suggested by Director Orlando. 13.2 City Attomey City Attomey Ansbro had no comments. Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Trcsday, May 22,2007 - 7:00 p,m. 12. Appointments l3 13.3 City Clerk - Reminders Wednesday, June 6, 2007 - 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, 2007 - 7:00 p.m. Saturday, June 23, 2007 - 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2007 - 7:00 p.m. 14. 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WHY DANIA BEACH DOES NOT HAVE IT'S OWN SHELTER? HOW DO WE CONTACT THE CITY DURING AN EI\4ERGENCY? RED CROSS - Watkins Pembroke Park 3520 SW 52nd Ave Pembroke Park a SELECTION !S UNDER RED CROSS AUTHORITY: UTILIZATION HISTORY, COSTS FOR HARDENING STRUCTURES, POTENTIAL OF COASTAL FLOODING... o CITY EOC 924-373413735o PHONES WILL AUTOMATICALLY ROLL INTO EOC NUMBERS WHEN ACTIVATED CITY MANAGER & DONE !N COORDINATION WITH BROWARD COUNTY EOC a ))) . WHO INITIATES THE OPENING OF THE CITY EOC AND WHEN? a HURRICANE SEASON 2OO7 GRITICAL ISSUES a a a a a o PUBLIC INFORMATION POWERING OUR EOC EVACUATIONS a DATA MANAGEMENT . DISASTER RECOVERY a . 3 MOBILIZED GENERATORS FOR LIFT STATION OPERATIONS. AUTO-STANDBYGENERATORS . REPRESENTATIVES AT EACH EOC . COORDINATED WITH FIRE RESCUE & BSO a a FORMS MANAGED THROUGH FINANCE MIS PERFORMS PROTECTION MEASURES AND BACKUPS TO SYSTEMS O ))) CITY'S PUMP STATIONS COORDINATION FEMA FINANCE P.I.A ASSIGNED / EOC HOT LINES DAMAGE ASSESSMENT FD/BSO THEN SENT TO BROWARD EOC FOR PROCESSING ) OUR NEW EMERGENCY oPERATTONS CENTER (EOC) AT CITY HALL OCENTRALIZING COMMAND .SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT OGENERATOR POWER .DEDICATED PHONE SERVICE TIPLE ROLLING PHONE LINES .HAM RADIO OPERATION AT FD OSLEEPING QUARTERS AT FD OFULL KITCHEN AT FD )) o ) AMERICAN RED CROSS SHELTERS BROWARD COUNTY 2OO7 a a o o 12 TOTAL SHELTERS THROUGHOUT BROWARD COUNTY TRANSPORT TO SHELTERS ..PARA.TRANSPORT'' 954.537-2888 LOCATIONS DETERMINED BY AMERICAN RED CROSS SHELTERS MUST MEET SPECIFIC OPERATING AND FACILITY GUIDELINES AND HURRICANE CONSTRUCTION CODES a a a a a ALL ARE WEST OF EVACUATION ZONES ..SPECIAL NEEDS'' PRE.REGISTRY 954.537.2888 CLOSEST SHELTER = PEMBROKE PARK 3520 SW 52AVE PHONE 211 FOR CRISIS COUNSELING AND SOCIAL SERVICE REFFERAL )) 4 OF THE 12 SHELTERS ARE SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 595 ) IMPORTANT 2OO7 HURRICANE CONTACT NUMBERS a Broward county emergency management (954) 831'3900 a a a a a a a a Special Needs Registry (954) 537 - 2888 Hearing lmpaired Special Needs Registry 954'537-2882 Red Cross Broward (954) 763- 9900 BellSouth Repair 611 Crisis !ntervention Press... 211"First Call For Help" Counselor Referral Services )) Hurricane Hotline During a Storm (954) 831- 4000 FP&L 1-8OO-4OUTAGE Dania Beach EOC 24 Hour Contact Line (954) 924-3734 I 3735 BR WARD ttrerrrcE 2007 FIL'RR ICANE EVACI'ATIGDN ]I'IAP Broward Ernergency Management Agency -r0I N Vv E-lll' Avertrc Plarndlrr,r FL:r.r3::;r TclEplnrre 9s4 a-i1_ itaroriHu.rican. Hotlinc: 954"83l -.rooo Nor all sh€lrers,nay b6 op6n durnq a 6tsl€ ol 6nrorg6n.y. ln the sv€nt ot .rtevaeudlror' order, nron'lot rEws rdports or cqll ll'e grow&d Cou^ty Hn.neneHorlino, 954-S3l -4O@. lor 5pecdrc sholt6, oP.nings P€l-Fri-ri<rly Shelro r A p€r-ln6hdly sh€lte. oporat€d by lh6 AmerEan Red CrusB a d lh6 Brwd'!j CourilvHurnad6 Soci€lv 16 avdrlat e lo r;srd€nls wilh oel6 who oith€r live in art €vdaEnonar€a o' € mob'r6 honr. anywhore 'n Broward counly. Pr+r6qslralrcrr 15 requrr€dcall rhe Hurna"6 socr6ry dt s54-slac-3977 I PLAN A IPLAN B Typically a Catogory 1-2 hurricane Typicalv 6 Calegory 3 or higher hurnc€ne. rh.s. 8r3tr6 kiarsd ld row M'rc areae o, beslde tidal bodlss or wal€r BtEuld e€k 6h6t€l;i6evlisr€ tl ondltlo.E rarran( aLL oroDrr€ horn€ ,e5klenr6 muat €€culs h PLAN a ard FLAN B r.r Eddlul nroblb rrJme €ard€nta oray bs ord€red Io &eu.lE ll troplBl sro.m colldlucfie warsnl AMERICAN RED CROSS Regronal H urricane Sheltersr) Lyons Creek Middl€ School 4333 Sol Pr€ss Blvd.. Coconul Croek 2) coral Glades High School 27o() Sportsplex Dr, Coral Springs:l) Monarch High School 5o5o Wiles Road, Coconut Cr€6k.l) Pompano Beach lnalitule otlnlernational Studies Hlgh School 14oo N. E.6rh St.. Pompdno Beach 5) Park Lakoe Elemontary School 3925 N. State Road 7. Laud€rdale Lskesb) Rock l.land E lomontary/Arlhur AeheMiddle School 1701 N.W.23.d Ave.. Forl LauderdalB 7) Plantallon Elemenlary School 651 N. W.42nd Ave.. Plantaliona) Fox Trail Elementary School 125o Nob Hill Road. Davie9) Falcon Cove Mlddle School 4251 Bo aventure Blvd., Westonru) SilvorT.ail Mlddle School 1a3r,o Sheridan Sl.. P€mbroke Pin€s 10701 Miramar Blvd.. Mirafirar Walkins Elementary School 3520 S. W. 52nd Ave., Penrbloke Park* (, 1r rr teia n .eD o.o rre = €154- il'|) *) . :.1il ,( a G} I a I art{nfl rrAtrrt I .rrN-l.l )) e&idio l) ;7^ J A tl al (D )) PET FRIENDLY GUIDE DURING HURRICANES O JUNE 1 REGISTRATIONS 9A - 5P AT THE HUIVAN SOCIETY 954- 989-3977 . MUST HAVE PROOF OF RESIDENCY IN AN EVACUATION ZONE OR IVOBLE HOIVE VIA ELECTRIC OR WATER BILL NOT DL. O VALID RABIES TAG . VET INFORIVATION O PHOTO OF PET / PETS O IF NOT IN EVACUATION ZONE ...ESTABLISH OTHER BOARDING OPTIONS ) FEMA REQUIRES AN "ALL HAZARD" APPROACH TO PREPAREDNESS DISASTERS COME IN MANY SHAPES ))) SIZES AND COMPLEXITY... I aaG I,! lrl -H 7X l \ rI t \{t f n j I i: ,fi , ,: Bd I r T.lr I .t t J 't t- EE-T ! ,/ I ih 1 t li f,---t on (- Ca -l TD mvm E] - -C7no z rn = -Cnno z m - ( !) NAJ N :0 :r illrq?cl ilI1C1I 0 I )) CITY OF DANIA BEACH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 2007 ) Preparedness Through Knowledge & Teamwork