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DANIA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 10, 1997
7:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
*Reverend Lewis, Gathsemane Church
ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor:
Vice Mayor:
Commissioners
City Manager:
City Attorney:
City Clerk:
1.2
Bob Mikes
Jim Cali
John Bertino
John Etling
Bill Hyde
Mike Smith
Frank Adler
Marie Jabalee
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING
THE FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN BROWARD COUNry AND THE CITY OF DANIA
PROVIDING FOR DIVISION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE PROCEEDS
OF THE LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX IMPOSED BY THE BROWARD
COUNTY LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING
THAT ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH BE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH
CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE'" (Staff)
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PRESENTATIO/VS - none
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT: ITEM 1'8
,, CO,,VSE'VT AGENDA
Bills:
1 .1 Approval of bills for the month of April 1997.
Resolutions:
1.3
1.4
1.5
'1.6
1.7
Ordinances
1.9
.A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND
AFFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER TO THE AIRPORT
ADVISORY BOARD TO SERVE UNTIL THEIR TERM EXPIRES 12:00
NOON, MARCH 16, 1999; AND PROVIDING THAT ALL RESOLUTIONS
OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWTH BE REPEALED
TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR
EFFECTIVE DATE."
.A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND
AFFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER TO THE HUMAN
RELATIONS BOARD TO SERVE UNTIL THEIR TERM EXPIRES 12:00
NOON, MARCH '16, '1999; AND PROVIDING THAT ALL RESOLUTIONS
OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH BE REPEALED
TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR
EFFECTIVE DATE.'
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND
AFFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE "MARINE
ADVISORY BOARD" TO SERVE A TWO YEAR TERM EXPIRING MARCH
1999; AND PROVIDING THAT ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF
RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWTH BE REPEALED TO THE
EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE."
-A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND
AFFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER TO THE.OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE REVIEW ADVISORY BOARD" TO SERVE
UNTIL THEIR TERM EXPIRES 12:00 NOON, MARCH 16, 1999; AND
PROVIDING THAT ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH BE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH
CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.'
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 7.1-97, ADOPTED MAY 27, 1997, APPROVING THE
CONVEYANCE OF A DEED OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT BY THE
CITY OF DANIA TO THE SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT
DISTRICT TO INCLUDE BROWARD COUNTY; A COPY OF THE DEED OF
CONSERVATION EASEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A
PART HEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.,
,AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, REZONING THE
FOLLOWNG DESCRIBED LANDS TO-WIT: LOTS 1 THROUGH 5 AND 8
OF BLOCK 27, 'TOWN OF MODELO', ACORDING TO THE PLAT
THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK'B", PAGE 49, OF THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SAID LANDS
SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE CITY OF DANIA, BROWARD
COUNTY, FLORIDA FROM PRESENT ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF RD-
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6000 TO A ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF C-3, UNDER THE
PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 1OO OF THE CIry OF DANIA,
FLORIDA, AS AMENDED; PROVIDING THAT ALL ORDINANCES OR
PARTS OF ORDINANCES AND ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF
RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWTH BE REPEALED TO THE
EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE." (First Reading of Ordinance)
Attorney Tim Ryan explained the assignment to the Commission.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Vice-Mayor Cali to
approve ltem 1.8. The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino- yes
Commissioner Hyde - yes
Mayor Mikes - yes
Commissioner Bertino- yes
Commissioner Hyde - yes
Mayor Mikes - yes
Commissioner Etling - yes
Vice-Mayor Cali - yes
Commissioner Etling - yes
Vice-Mayor Cali - yes
2. PROCLAMATIONS
2.1 A proclamation declaring June 14, 1997, as "Flag Day" in the City of
Dania.
2.2 A proclamation declaring the month of July 1997 as "Parks &
Recreation Month" in the City of Dania.
2.3 A proclamation declaring the week of July 4 - 1 3, 1997, as "The Black
Family Reunion Week" in the City of Dania.
2.4 Recognize "Greenway Broward Urban River Trails".
City Manager Smith read each proclamation in its entirety.
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A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner Etling to
approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of ltem 1 .8. The motion passed on
the following roll call vote:
1.8 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE
ASSIGNMENT OF FINAL JUDGEMENT FROM THE CITY OF DANIA, A
FLORIDA MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, TO THE SOUTH BROWARD
HOSPITAL DISTRICT, A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE OF
FLORIDA, D/B/A MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, AND AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATE CIry OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE SAME; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.'
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4
BIDS - none
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA AMENDING IN ITS
ENTIREry SECTION 27.202, ARIICLE VII OF CHAPTER 27 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA ENTITLED
"IMPOSITION OF CHARGES'' TO CAUSE SAID SECTION TO BE IN
AGREEMENT W|TH THE CODE OF REGULATIONS OF BROWARD
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE." (Second reading of Ordinance)
Ken Koch explained the ordinance to the Commission
The Mayor opened the public hearing
No one spoke in favor or in oppostion of this ordinance and the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Mayor Mikes after
passing the gavel, to amend Section 33 from .01 gpd to .05 gpd. After
discussion, the motion was withdrawn by Commissioner Hyde.
Another motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by
Commissioner Etling to deny the approval of this ordinance. The motion
passed on the following roll call vote:
4.1
Commissioner Bertino - yes
Commissioner Hyde - yes
Mayor Mikes - yes
Commissioner Etling - yes
Vice Mayor-Cali - yes
The City Managerwas directed to have an engineering study conducted and
the issue brought back to the Commission for a possible adjustment to base
rates.
4.2 ,AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA AMENDING IN ITS
ENTIRETY SECTION 27.54, ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 27 OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA ENTITLED.SCHEDULE FOR SEWER CONNECTION CHARGES'TO CAUSE SAID
SECTION TO BE IN AGREEMENT WITH THE CODE OF REGULATIONS
OF BROWARD COUNry DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
PROTECTION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE." (Second reading of Ord jnance)
Ken Koch explained the ordinance to the Commission.
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The Mayor opened the public hearing
No one spoke in favor or in oppostion of this ordinance and the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner
Bertino to deny the approval of this ordinance. The motion passed on the
following roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino - yes
Commissioner Hyde - yes
Mayor Mikes - yes
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Commissioner Etling - yes
Vice Mayor Cali - yes
The City Manager was directed to have an engineering study conducted and
the issue brought back to the Commission for a possible adjustment to base
rates.
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE
'LETO ACRES" PLAT, SAME BEING: THE EAST ONE-HALF (E %) OF
THE WEST ONE.HALF (W %) OF THE EAST ONE-HALF (E%) OF LOT 9'
LESS THE NORTH 210 FEET, IN BLOCK 2 OF THE SUBDIVISION OF
SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 50 SOUTH, RANGE 42 EAST, ACCORDING TO
THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 32, OF THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; SAID LANDS
SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; AND,
THE NORTH 210 FEET OF THE EAST ONE-HALF (E %) OF THE WEST
oNE-HALF (W %) OF THE EAST ONE-HALF (E %) OF LOT NINE (9) lN
BLOCK TWO (2) OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 50 SOUTH, RANGE 42
EAST, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 2, PAGE 32, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA; SAID LANDS SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN BROWARD
COUNTY, FLORIDA; AND, THE EAST ONE-HALF (E %) OF THE EAST
oNE-HALF (E %) OF LOT 9, lN BLOCK 2, OF A SUBDIVISION OF
SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 50 SOUTH, RANGE 42 EAST, ACCORDING TO
THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, AT PAGE 32,
OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF DADE COUNry, FLORIDA; SAID
PROPERTY BEING, LYING AND SITUATE IN BROWARD COUNTY,
FLOR|DA, CONTAINING 152,801 SQUARE FEET (3.5 ACRES), MORE OR
LESS; AND ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION FOR PUBLIC USE OF ALL
STREETS, HIGHWAYS AND ALLEYS AS SHOWN ON SAID PLAT OF
'LETO ACRES" PLAT; PROVIDING THAT ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS
OF ORDINANCES AND ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF
RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH BE REPEALED TO THE
EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE." (Second reading of Ordinance)
John Leto, son of the petitioner was present for this item.
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The Mayor opened the public hearing
No one spoke in favor or in oppostion of this ordinance and the Mayor closed
the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner
Etling to approve ltem 4.3. The motion passed on the following roll call vote
Commissioner Bertino - yes
Commissioner Hyde - yes
Mayor Mikes - yes
Commissioner Bertino - yes
Commissioner Hyde - yes
Mayor Mikes - yes
Commissioner Etling - yes
Vice Mayor Cali - yes
Commissioner Etling - yes
Vice Mayor Cali - yes
4.4 Zoning Text Change (TX-34-96) Amendment - Petitioner: James
Brady - Owner: Lionel N. Jadoo, New Care Health Corporation.
(Continued from May 13, 1997, regular meeting)
The petitioner requested to withdraw this item. A motion was made by
Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Hyde to remove ltem 4.4
from the agenda. The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
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5. SITE PLANS - none
CITIZENS' COMMENTS: COMMENTS BY DANIA CITIZENS OR INTERESTED
PARTIES THAT ARE NOT A PART OF THE REGULAR AGENDA SHOULD BE
GIVEN lN WRITING OR COMMUNICATED VERBALLY PRIOR TO 4:00 P.M. THE
SECOND (2NO) AND FOURTH (4TH) MONDAY OF EACH MONTH, COMMENTS
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 PARTY WILL BE ASKED TO ADDRESS THE CITY
CO[/I[TISSION DURING THE MEETING.
6.1 Alex Buchsbaum - board appointments
Mr. Buchsbaum reminded the Commission of the importance of filling
vacancies on all City boards and committees.
Albert Jones presented concerns regarding the procedures used to apply for
Community Development Block Grant funds.
7. EXPENDITURE REOUESTS - none
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8. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
8.1 Request for Letter of No Objection to amend the note on plat "Taco
Bell at Dania" as requested by Charlie Jones, Fortin, Leavy, Skiles,
lnc. (Continued from the May 27,1997 , Regular Meeting)
Charlie Jones represented the owner, Dominick Scotto. Mr. Jones stated
that the guidelines for Taco Bell had changed and they were no longer
interested in purchasing the property. He also stated that the owner has
someone interested in putting a hotel there and is requesting approval to
amend the note on the plat to change from a commerical fast food restaurant
site to a hotel site. He stated that a Ramada lnn, Howard Johnson's or
Travelodge would possibly be constructed on the site.
A motion was made by Commissioner Etling, seconded by Commissioner
Hyde to approve ltem 8.1 . The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino - yes
Commissioner Hyde - yes
Mayor Mikes - yes
Commissioner Bertino - yes
Commissioner Hyde - yes
Mayor Mikes - yes
Commissioner Bertino - yes
Commissioner Hyde - yes
Mayor Mikes - yes
Commissioner Etling - yes
Vice Mayor Cali - yes
Commissioner Etling - yes
Vice-Mayor Cali - yes
Commissioner Etling - yes
Vice-Mayor Cali - yes
8.3 Request by Nancy Rose Williams for approval of an occupational
license for an astrology/fortuneteller business at 1410 S. Federal
Highway.
City Manager Smith reported that her background check was fine.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Vice-Mayor Cali to
approve ltem 8.3. The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
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8.2 Request by Berry & Calvin for permission to apply for vacation of
canal right-of-way.for property located South of Griffin Road between
SW 33 Terrace and SW 35 Avenue. (Continued frcmthe 5127197
Regular Meeting)
A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner
Etling to continue ltem 8.2 to the next meeting for additional information.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
8.4 Discussion of Department of Transportation Agreement relating to
conditions to sign variance (VA-06-97) approved March 25, 1997, for
BW lnstitutional lnvestments at 400 E. Sheridan Street (Publix
Shopping Center).
City Manager Smith withdrew this item for further review by the City Attorney.
8.5 Discussion of City beautification and neighborhood improvement
projects. (Mayor Mikes)
The Commission agreed that a workshop meeting be scheduled with the
Dania lmprovement Committee and neighborhood associations to discuss
beautification and improvement projects within the City.
8.6 Discussion of cemetery plots and future availability. (Mayor Mikes)
Mayor Mikes expressed his concern about cemetery plots being sold to non-
residents, thereby making less plots available for Dania residents. He felt
that Dania residents should have priority over non-residents.
Commissioner Bertino also suggested that mausoleums be looked at
The Commission agreed that the Human Relations Board should review
these concerns and make a recommendation to the Commission.
9. APPOINTMENTS
9.1 Four (4) members needed on the Airport Advisory Board.
9.2 One (1) appointment to Code Enforcement Board to fill
Plumbing/Mechanical Subcontractor position due to declination
received from James Rogers.
9.3 Four (4) members needed for the Community Affairs Advisory Board.
9.4 Four (4) members to the Dania Economic Development and
Downtown Redevelopment Board.
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9.5 One (1) member needed on Human Relations Board.
9.6 Seven (7) members on Marine Advisory Board.
Mayor Mikes appointed Frank. B. Ventimiglia.
9.7 Four (4) members on Occupational License Review Advisory Board.
9.8 Two (2) member on Planning & Zoning Board.
9.9 Three (3) citizen nominations for Civil Service Board.
9.10 One (1) Commission appointment on General Employee's Pension
Board for term expiring June 23, 1997, Richard Eglinas.
Richard Eglinas was reappointed to this Board.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
10.1 City Manager - responded to comments relating to Community
Development Block Grant program concerns.
10.2 City Attorney - no comments
11. COMMISSIONCOMMENTS
11.1 Commissioner Bertino - commended Utilities Director Bud Palm and
his crew regarding the fine job done on the drainage in the SE area.
He congratulated the Dania Optimist on their groundbreaking. He
also suggested that a workshop meeting be scheduled to work-up
strategies for sidewalk repairs.
11.2 Commissioner Etling - was concerned about traffic back-up at John U.
Lloyd State Park thereby making Dania Beach inaccessible on holiday
weekends.
1 'l .3 Commissioner Hyde - was concerned about trucks parking in the
traffic lanes on Griffin Road.
11.4 Vice-Mayor Cali - commended staff and F.A.U. for the program put on
for the advisory boards.
11.5 Mayor Mikes - attended the Optimist Club groundbreaking. He asked
the City Attorney to research the financial situation of the Housing
Authority. He was concerned about the City being prepared for
Hurricane Season. City Manager Smith assured Mayor Mikes that
staff was prepared.
eeting adjourned 9:30 p.m.
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