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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-06-14 Regular City Commission Meeting MinutesCity Manager: City Attorney: Deputy City Clerk MINUTES DANTA CtrY COIf,iilSStON REGULAR ilEETING JUNE 14, 1994 Bob Mikes Bobbie Grace John Bertino Bill Hyde Albert Jones Robert Flatley Frank Adler Marie Jabalee INVOCATION BY CITY MANAGER FLATLEY PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor: Vice Mayor: Commissioners: PRESENTATrcNS. *BSO Chief Farley, BSO, updated the Commission on crime progress in the 203 zone (SW section of City) and presented the "Deputy of the Month" award for May to Detective Bob Landerville. Detective Landerville was commended for solving 38 burglary cases that occurred in Dania, Pembroke Park, Ft. Lauderdale and Davie of which 30,000 in stolen property was recovered. Chief Farley presented Deputy Louis Bautista with an award from the Florida Crime Commission as runner uplfinalist for Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. Mayor Mikes commended BSO for their efforts that prevented a potential homicide yesterday and Peggy Breeschoten presented Chief Farley with a VCR from Sony Electronics. Ms. Breeschoten expressed the need for parents to be trained to recognize early signs of drug abuse and gang activity in their children to help make Dania a safer place for all citizens. 1REGULAR MEETING JUNE 14, 1994 *City Manager Flatley mentioned that Dania Elementary School has received the top environmental awards from the State over the past two years as well as the "Teacher of the Year" award. Carol Stanyard, Principal of Dania Elementary, expressed her appreciation to the City for its continued support and mentioned that the school also received the Award of Excellence as designated by the Depanment of Education for Environmental Education. Ms. Stanyard acknowledged Ted Roe, (Student Representative), Mary Jo Terminello, (Ihird Grade Teacher and "Broward County Teacher of the Year" lor 1993) and Susan Tomanek, (5th Grade Teacher), for their effons in receiving these awards. Further acknowledgments were presented to Ms. Terminello and Ms. Tomanek for having been selected for the "Governor's Award". The Commission presented its commendations to the individuals and school. PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Mikes pulled item 1.4 from the Consent Agenda. 1. CONSENTAGENDA A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Jones to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of item 1.4. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Mayor Mikes - yes Commissioner Hyde - yes Vice Mayor Grace - yes 1.4 City Attorney Adler presented the resolution approving lease and purchase agreement with PNC Leasing Corp. for 1995 Rescue Vehicle. He advised that a letter from him to the Commission has been included into the package which covers the fact that the Commission has the authority to enter into the lease. A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner Jones to adopt the resolution approving Lease and Purchase Agreement with City of Dania and PNC Leasing Corp. relating to the purchase of one (t) 1995 Rescue Vehicle with freightliner chassis; authorizing the execution of the agreement. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Hyde - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Grace - yes Mayor Mikes - yes 2REGULAR MEEIING JUNE 14, 1994 2. PROCLAMATIONS 2.1 Mayor Mikes declared June 1994, "Hurricane Awareness Month". City Manager Flatley advised that an 18 minute video from FEMA will be shown to the citizens at the nexr regular meeting. Commissioner Bertino requested an update on whether the State has responded to his suggestion to make Interstate 95 one-way under a hurricane emergency in an effon to empty out South Florida. \[ill Allen, Growth Management Director, stated that the State did study the idea and rejected the one-way option, up to this point, because ofthe difficulty in getting emergency supplies back the other direction. Commissioner Bertino requested that another letter be sent to the $ate requesting an update on evacuation measures being considered since hurricane season is here. 2.2 Mayor Mikes declared June 1,4, 1994, "FIag Day". 3. BIDS. none 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 4.1 An unidentified person for petitioner Edward Thompson came forward to requesr approval oIY A-12-94 from setback requirements for an accessory building at 737 SIf 2 Street (Stirling Road). \fliIl Allen, Growth Management Director, reported that the Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval of the variance and noted that the shed has already been constructed. It was explained that the shed is about 6x8 and located in the southwest corner ofthe propeny and that it cannot be moved to the east because there is an existing gate and fence. Mayor Mikes opened the public hearing. Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition, rhe Mayor closed the public hearing. Mr. Allen stated that neighbors received written notice and that no written responses had been received. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Grace, seconded by Commissioner Bertino to approve Y A-72-94 to allow construction of an accessory building with a rear yard setback of 8'(10' required) and a side yard setback of 1' (10' required) for property located at 737 S\XI 2 Street (Stirling Road). 3REGULAR MEETING JUNE 14, 1994 The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Mayor Mikes - yes Commissioner Hyde - yes Vice Mayor Grace - yes 4.2 City Attorney Adler advised that the variance requesrs in items 4.2,4.3 md 4.4 are a'll requested by Dania Economic Development Corp. Jerry Carter, Director of Dania Economic Development, clarified that the variance requests involve four fony-feet wide lots that are being consolidated into three lots to increase footage. \flill Allen, Growth Management Director, reponed that the Planning &. Zodng Board has recommended approval of the variances as the lot sizes will be increased so that single family dwellings can be constructed on propeny zoned RD-6000 which allows duplexes. Mr. Allen reminded the Commission that they previously waived liens for maintenance and demolition for this propeny. Commissioner Jones questioned why variances are being requested since the Commission addressed the reconfiguration ofthe lots at a workshop meeting previously and Mr. Allen stated that the request does not meet code requirements. Mayor Mikes opened the public hearing or item 4.2 -VA-15-94. Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition, the Mayor closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Grace, seconded by Commissioner Bertino to approve VA-15-94 to allow the construction of a single family dwelling on a lot with 5,379 sq. ft. of area (6,000 sq.ft. required in the RD-6000 district) for propeny located on the west side of NW 8 Avenue 140' to the north of N1W 2 Street. (See roll call after the following comments) Mr. Carter explained the procedure for people to follow to obtain housing from DEDC and presented an update on houses that have been constructed and in the process of being constructed by DEDC. Vice Mayor Grace mentioned that the Commission is trying to turn every empty lot into tax base for the City of Dania .just like Byrd Point and Mr. Carter expressed the intentions of DEDC to use every resource possible to assist in the revitalization of communities. Commissioner Jones mentioned the need for the City to take advantage of every opponunity to turn vacant lots into tax base for the City. Commissioner Hyde suggested to try to conduct a workshop on streamlining the procedure for DEDC since the City is working with them on these types of homes. Vice Mayor Grace mentioned that Dania is leading the way for other cities in these types of developments and that it is frustrating to lose buyers because the projects take so long. 4REGULAR MEEIING JUNE 14, 1994 The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Hyde - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Grace - yes Mayor Mikes - yes 4.3 Mayor Mikes opened the public hearing on VA-16-94. Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition, the Mayor closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Grace, seconded by Commissioner Bertino to grant VA- 1,6-94 to allow the construction of a single family dwelling on a lot with 5,191 sq. ft. of *ea (6,000 sq. ft. required) and frontage of 57.52' (60'required) for properry located on the vrest side of N\fl 8 Avenue 200' to the north of N\V 2 Street.. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: 4.4 Mayor Mikes opened the public hearing on Y A-77-94. Carolyn Knight,227 NS7 8 Avenue, explained that the DEDC lots are overgrown and causing a rat problem on her property. Mr. Caner stated that the lot will be cleaned and cleared to eliminate the rat problem. A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Jones to grant V A-17 -94 to allow the construction of a single family dwelling on a lot with 5,838 sq. ft. of area (6,000 sq. ft. required) and frontage of 57.52' (6,000 sq. ft. required) for propeny located on west side of NV 8 Avenue 251' to the nonh of N\( 2 Street. The motion passed on the following roll call vote' Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Mayor Mikes - yes Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Mayor Mikes - yes Commissioner Hyde - yes Vice Mayor Grace - yes 5. 6. CITIZENS' GOMMENTS - none SIfE PLANS. none 5REGULAR MEETING JUNE 14, 1994 Commissioner Hyde - yes Vice Mayor Grace - yes Hearing no funher comments, the Mayor closed the public hearing. EXPENDIIURE REQUESTS . none DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 8.1 Vill Allen, Growth Management Director, presented a request by the Graves Museum for a two month extension to complete parking lot and landscaping. Emily Rushin, President ofthe Broward County Archaeology Society, presented a reporr on the parking lot progress and advised that plans have been approved for the Dania Branch Library to move into the museum. A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner Jones to grant an extension to September 27,1994, for the south parking lot. The motion passed unanimously. City Manager Flatley mentioned that a community project can be formed to assist the Library to move the books to the museum building. He mentioned that Channel 2 \[PBS is preparing for a special on the Museum and that he would advise the Commission on the date. 8.2 1Vill Allen, Growth Management Director, presented the request by Berry & Calvin for permission to apply for vacation of right-of-way at the southwest corner of Griffin Road and SW 31 Avenue. City Attorney Adler stated that the request should include waiving the replatting requirements after application. A motion v/as made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner Jones to approve the request to apply for vacation of right-of-way at the southwest corner of Griffin Road and SS0'31Avenue. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Mayor Mikes - yes Commissioner Hyde - yes Vice Mayor Grace - yes 8.3 Charter Revision Committee 8.3.1 Vice Mayor Grace mentioned that the Commission discussed the establishment of a Charter Review Board and that the number of members for this board needs to be decided. Commissioner Benino disagreed with the need for a Charter Review Committee since there are seven items that require citizen referendum anyway and everphing else by the City Commission. A motion was made by Commissioner Grace, seconded by Commissioner Jones to establish a Charter Review Board. 6REGULAR MEETING JUNE 14, 1994 7. 8. The motion failed on the following roll call vote: A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Mayor Mikes, after passing the gavel, to hold an open forum meeting specifically for obtaining citizen input on Charter changes to be held on a regular basis ( 2 times a year). The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Benino - no Commissioner Jones - yes Mayor Mikes - no Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Jones - no Mayor Mikes - yes Commissioner Hyde - no Vice Mayor Grace - yes Commissioner Hyde - yes Vice Mayor Grace - no 8.3.2 A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner Bertino to defer the resolution appointing members to a Charter Review Committee. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Hyde - yes Commissioner Jones - no Vice Mayor Grace - no Mayor Mikes - yes 8.4 Commissioner Bertino mentioned that hurricane season is here and that the southeast section of the City continues to have a drainage problem and that Nassau Daddy's continues to be an eyesore to surrounding properties. City Manager Flatley advised that bids have been advertised on maintaining the drains in the southeast section and that bids are due July 20. \(zill Allen, Growth Management Director, advised that a report has been received from Nuttingham Environmental on a Phase II Environmental Study and the study will be utilized towards the clean up of the Nassau Daddy's property. Mr. Flatley advised that the property does need some surface cleaning and that liens have been applied on the property by the South Broward Hospital District, IRS and the City of Dania. 8.5 City Manager Flatley advised that the library construction should begin the first week of July and completion is expected sometime around October 1, 1994. Mike Smith, Personnel Director, mentioned that the Committee for Community Development made recommendations to the County Commission regarding all the projects that were submitted for the 2OthYear Community Development Block Grant Program. The 7REGULAR MEETING JUNE 14, 1994 City received approval for the Chester Byrd Park Project and funding may be later in the year for the Southwest Sidewalk and Landscaping Project for Ely Boulevard/Phippen Road. The Modello Park Pool Project was turned down based on it being a low priority in the scheme of community development activities. Vice Mayor Grace requested that action be taken at the next regular Commission Meeting to expedite funds to build the Modello Park Pool based on the need for children to have a facility to learn how to swim. City Manager Flatley mentioned that the Commission discussed the possibility of allocating $75,000 for Frost Park and $75,000 for Modello Park since there is $150,000 available for capital projects. Commissioner Bertino stated the need for a Capital Improvement Program to be established so that the City can obtain financing for a list of priority items. 9. APPOINTMENTS 9.1 Commissioner Bertino continued his appointment to the Airport Advisory Board to the next regular meeting. 9.2 Mayor Mikes continued his appointment to the Community Center Advisory Board to the next regular meeting. 9.3 The two appointments to the Dania Housing Authority were continued to the next regular meeting. 9.4 The appointment to the Human Relations Board was continued to the next regular meering. 9.5 The appointment to the Marine Advisory Board was continued to the next regular meering. 10. ADMINISTRATIVEREPORIS CITYMANAGER 10.1 City Manager Flatley discussed the items to be addressed at the Workshop Meeting scheduled June 21., 1994, tt 7 30 p.n. CITY ATTORNEY - no comments 11. COMMISSTONCOMMENTS 11.1 CommissionerBertino 8REGULAR MEETING JUNE 14, 1994 Commissioner Bertino encouraged something to be done about the lack of maintenance at the Publix and Winn Dixie Shopping Centers and encouraged people to drive safely now that school is out for the summer. Commissioner Hyde commended Peggy Breeschoten for her presentation of the Sony VCR to BSO tonight and mentioned that progress is being made on the Downtown Trolly idea through the museum. He requested Bud Palm, Utilities Director, to look into the use of gray water for recycling purposes and encouraged maintenance in the Griffin Road area. 1 1.3 Commissioner Jones Commissioner Jones commented on the need for Dania to receive publicity from the media and thanked Mike Smith, Personnel Director, for attending a recent Communiry Development Meeting. Commissioner Jones requested City Manager Flatley to check out a maintenance and insect problem at a lot located on Dania Beach Boulevard just east of Kings Head and asked if something could be done to protect parking meters from rusting at the beach. 17.4 Vice Mayor Grace Vice Mayor Grace mentioned that the Central Broward Kiwanis Club distributed scholarships to four children in Dania and Dillard High School and thanked those businesses and citizens who were a part of the scholarship program. Vice Mayor Grace mentioned her speaking engagement at the \ 0omen's Democratic Club next week at the Riverside Hotel. 11.5 Mayor Mikes Mayor Mikes suggested the idea of using swales to cut{own on the drainage problem at the Publix Shopping Center and felt that Code Enforcement should make shopping centers a ma.jor priority. As an update to the Airpon issue, Mayor Mikes mentioned a project location map recently developed by the County Commission for study and analysis that includes one- third of the City. fhis reglular meeti rned. Mayo!*Commi onel Z,z/-, City Glerk Auditor 9 JUNE 14, 1994 17.2 Commissioner Hyde REGULAR MEETING PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, by Act of Congress of the United States dated June 14, 1777 ' the first official Flag of the United States was adopted; and WHEREAS, by Act of Congress dated August 3, 1949, June 14 of each year was designated "NATIONAL FLAG DAY'; and WHEREAS, the Congress has requested the President to issue annually a proclamation designating the week in which June 14 occurs as 'NATIONAL FLAG WEEK"; and WHEREAS, on December 8, 1982, the National Flag Day Foundation was chartered to conduct educational programs and to encourage all Americans to PAUSE FOR THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE on Flag Day, June 14; and WHEREAS, by Act of Congress, Public Law 99-54 was passed to have the PAUSE FOR THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE as part of the celebration of National Flag Day throughout the nation; and WHEREAS, Flag Day celebrates our nation's symbol of unity' a democracy in a republic, stands for our country's devotion to freedom, to the rule of all, and to equal rights for all. NOW, THEREFORE, l, Robert A. Mikes, as Mayor of the City of Dania, Florida' do hereby proclaim June 14, 1994 ..FLAG DAY" in the City of Dania and urge all our citizens to pause at 7:00 P.M. EDT for the fourteenth annual PAUSE FOR THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE to the Flag and join all Americans in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag and nation Attest: City Clerk -uditor lN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set mv hand and caused this seal to be affixed tnis 1o d"y of June, 1994. YOR.MMISSIONER PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, there is always the possibility of a devastating hurricane striking South Florida during the hurricane season; and WHEREAS, such a hurricane could cause countless deaths and untold millions of dollars in property damage; and WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the governing body of each political subdivision of the State of Florida to take the necessary precautions to safeguard the life and property of its residents; and WHEREAS, the City commission of the city of Dania has determined that it is necessary that preparations of the city government and each individual resident be adequate to deal with and recover from any disaster or emergency. NOW, THEREFORE, l, Robert A. Mikes, as Mayor of the City of Dania, Florida, do hereby proclaim June 1994 as ,'HURRICANE AWARENESS MONTH" in the City of Dania and urge all our citizens to educate themselves regarding the proper preparations and procedures necessary to protect themselves from the devastating effects of a hurricane. lN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and caused this seal to be affixed this t + day of June, 1994. City Cle - Auditor MAYOR.o ISSIONER Attest: