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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-07-08 Regular City Commission Meeting MinutesMINUTES DANIA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 8, 1997 CALL TO ORDER BY VICE MAYOR CALI AT 7:30 P.M. A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner E ing, to excuse Mayor Mikes and Commissioner Bertino from this meeting. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Etling -yes Commissioner Hyde-yes Vice Mayor Cali-yes INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE *Reverend Richard Austin, First Baptist Church of Dania ROLL CALL Present: City Manager City Attorney: City Clerk: Absent: Mayor: Commissioner: Jim Cali John Etling Bill Hyde Mike Smith Frank Adler Marie Jabalee Bob Mikes (excused) John Bertino (excused) PRESENTATIONS - -Little Redbirds Bahamas Trip - Bobbie Grace Bobbie Grace reported on the televised games that took place in the Bahamas with the Little Redbirds baseball team who were representing Dania. As a result, the Little Redbirds were awarded three trophies. Mrs. Grace commended Recreation Employee, Juliet Brown, for her coaching guidance and Kristen Jones, Recreation Manager, for her coordination of the trip. Mrs. Grace advised the Commission that Dania has been asked to sponsor a baseball tournament next year with teams from the Bahamas. The City Commission in support of the Little Redbirds Team and the possibility of a future tournament extended further comments. -BSO - "Deputy of the Month Chief Frey, BSO, commended Deputy Kristi Daly for her professional actions that saved the Iife of a man who recently tried to commit suicide as well as her involvement in a recent BSO sting operation on prostitution. Deputy Daly was awarded the Deputy of the Month for June 1997. 1IVl IN t]TE S.R EG U LAR I\,4EETING JULY 8, 1997 Vice Mayor: Commissioners: 1.1 .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EXPIRES 12.00 NOON, MARCH 16, 1999; AND PROVIDINc THATALL RESOLUTTONSOR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH BE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE." 1.2 .A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND AFFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER 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A TWO YEAR TERM EXPIRING MARCH 1999; AND PROVIDING THAT ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWTH BE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE,' 1.3 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND AFFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING 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." 1.4 .A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND AFFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF A IVIEMBER TO THE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS 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.' 1.5 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND AFFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF A MEIVIBER TO THE 'DANIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD" AND 'DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT BOARD'TO SERVE UNTIL HIS 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.' 1.6 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND AFFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD TO COMPLETE A THREE YEAR TERM ENDING NOVEMBER 1'1, 1997; AND PROVIDING THAT ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH BE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND PROVIDIING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.' 1,7 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE STATE OF FLORIDA MINUTES.REGULAR MEETING 2 JULY 8, 1997 1. CONSENT AGENDA Reso/utiorrs.' DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, CSX TRANSPORTATION,INC,, AND THE CITY OF DANIA COVERING RAILROAD REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF GRADE CROSSING AND TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT CITY EXPENSE; SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY BROWARD COUNTY OF THE TRI-PARTY AGREEMENT, BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY, SPORTSIUAN PARK DEVELOPIVENT COMPANY AND THE CITY OF DANIA, RELATING TO THE USE OF BROWARD COUNTY ROADWAY IMPACT FEES FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AND GRANT OF DRAINAGE EASEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.' 1.8 .A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO, ,I 11-95 CREATING THE BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE AS PASSED AND ADOPTED ON JULY 25, 1995 BY DELETING SECTION 4; PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." A motion was made by Commissioner Etling, seconded by Commissioner Hyde, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Etling -yes Commissioner Hyde-yes Vice Mayor Cali-yes 2. PROCLAMATIONS- 2.1 A proclamation declaring July 17, 1997, as "Walter W. Falck Day" in the City of Dania. 2.2 Declaring "The Curry Family Reunion Weekend" from July 18-20, 1997. City Manager Smith read both proclamations in their entirety. 3. BIDS- none 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS -none 5. S'TE PLATVS 5.1 SP-14-97 - Nathan & Maria Conner, Owners - United Fabricators, lnc. request approval of a site plan lor a 17,207 sq. ft. industrial warehouse building located southeast corner of SW 34 Street and SW 24 Avenue (north of Collins Road and west of Ravenswood Road) Leigh Kerr, City Consultant, advised that the subject property is zoned DM3 and that the owners wish to build an L shaped addition to the existing 2200 square foot building located on the northwest corner of the site. Mr. Kerr advised that the warehouse/industrial use is consistent with the zoning and Comprehensive Plan and that the Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval of the site plan with the following conditions: 1.) Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant must submit plans indicating water line and fire hydrant locations for the site: 3MINUTES-REGULAR IVEETI NG JULY 8, 1997 2. Prior to building permit issuance, a site light plan must be provided in accordance with City Code; 3.) Prior to issuance of a building permit, a preliminary irrigation plan shall be submitted in accordance with City Code; 4.) All signs must be in accordance with City Code Mr. Nathan Connor, owner of United Fabricators, lnc., presented information concerning his busjness and the need for expansion. He assured the Commission that no outside storage will be conducted and that his plans are to rent out roughly half of the building to low-density usage. Mr. Connor extended his appreciation to the Building Department staff for their assistance with his site plan request. A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner Etling, to approve SP-14-97 subject to the conditions recommended by the Planning & Zoning Board as presented by Leigh Kerr. Commissioner Etling -yes Commissioner Hyde-yes Vice Mayor Cali-yes CITIZENS' COMMENTS: COMMENTS BY DANIA CITIZENS OR INTERESTED PARI'ES THAT ARE NOT A PART OF fHE REGULAR AGENDA SHOULD BE GIVEN IN WRITING OR COMMUNICATED VERBALLY PRIOR TO 4:OO P.M. THE SECOND dD) AND F)URTH (4rE) MoNDAy oF EA)H MoNTH. :1MMENTS oF ANY NATIJRE WLL BE RESPONDED TO BY THE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER. IN THE EVENT THAT THE CONCERIV REMATNS UNRESOLVED, THE CITIZEN(S) OR PARTY WLL BE ASKED TO ADDRESS THE CITY COMMISS'ON DUR'IVG THE MEETING. 6.1 Bobbie Grace - 97/98 Budget Vice Mayor Cali suggested that Bobbie Grace may want to wait until the Mayor is present before proceeding on her budget discussion since he cannot participate in budget items until a decision is received from the State of Florida, Commission on Ethics. Mrs. Grace prefened to proceed with her request. Bobbie Grace expressed concern that the Budget is allocating $4 million dollars for BSO and $4 million dollars for the Fire Department in comparison to an estimated $157,000 being allocated for improvements to Frost, Meli and Modello Parks. Considering the need for replacement of both recreational buildings at Modello and Frost Park, Mrs. Grace urged replacement of one building at either park this year before someone gets hurt. She recommended foregoing some of the department vehicle upgrade requests as a financial alternative for needed improvements at the parks. Due to drug problems, Mrs. Grace urged the Commission to consider additional police services for a substation in the Northwest section to provide better visibility. She also mentioned the need for police assistance in other sections of the city impacted by car thefis and burglaries. Vice Mayor Cali urged Bobbie Grace to present her concerns to the Budget Advisory Committee and the Parks & Recreation Board so that her ideas can be included in each board's recommendations to the City Commission. 6 4MINUTES-REGULAR MEETI NG JULY 8, 1997 The motion passed on the following roll call vote. Chief Frey, BSO, explained that there is a substation located at the Saratoga Apartments. He agreed that there is a need for better visibility, but stressed the difficulty in providing personnel for substations when deputies have to be taken off patrols to sit tn a station. Vice Mayor Cali urged Chief Frey to meet with City Manager Smith to consider using CSA personnel for the substations. 7. EXPENDITURE REQUESTS-none D'SCUSS'O/V AiVD POSSIBLE ACTION 8.1 Reguest 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 from 5127197 meeting) (Staff) Leigh Kerr, City Consultant, explained that Hoyt Holden, Berry & Calvin, has additional information to present in regards to their request to apply for the canal vacation. Hoyt Holden, Berry & Calvin, mentioned that a letter has been provided explaining the drainage concerns and confirming that the present billboard will not need to be relocated. Mr. Holden stated that Bennett David has no problem with the City of Dania utilizing the easement or crossing the easement. The easement agreement will be between the Oakridge Homeowners Association and Mr. David. He advised that a letter has been received from the South Florida Water Management District conflrming that there has not been any water quality problems in relationship to the development. Currently, Berry & Calvin are preparing a formal drainage easement sketch and legals to grant easements to Jones lntercable and FPL. City Attorney Adler clarified that the Commission is only granting permission to apply for the vacation at this time and that the approval of the vacation will be presented in the future. A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner Etling, to grant permission to apply for the vacation. The motion passed on the following roll call vote Commissioner Etling -yes Vice Mayor Cali-yes Commissioner Hyde-yes 8.2 Discussion of draft R. F. P. for fleet maintenance. (City Manager) City Manager Smith mentioned his dissatisfaction with the garage vehicle maintenance in the City and recommended reviewing possible Gost savings with private sector vendors. He presented a draft RFP and asked the City Commission to provide input and recommendations. Commissioner Hyde asked that the changes be defined in the RFP and Commissioner Etling asked that a definite comparison of cost be presented before any action is taking on the item. Vice Mayor Cali agreed that advertising an RFP can save money and that the City can also piggyback on another city bid without having to go through the d 5MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING JULY 8, 1997 process. Vice Mayor Cali disagreed with limiting the contractor in the RFp from using the garage facility, as this may be an opportunity for additional revenue. City Manager Smith mentioned that some specialty work can also be handled at other public agency garages for a cost savings and that he will work with the City Attorney in comparing the City's RFP with other municipalities ADDENDUM 8.3 Discussion of Public Safety Study. (Mayor Mikes) City Manager Smith mentioned that there was some discussion at the first Budget Workshop on conducting a Public Safety Study to determine the use of Dania funds to service areas outside Dania due to the impacts from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood lnternational Airport and Port Everglades. The City Commission generally agreed to continue the items that were placed on the agenda by Mayor Mikes to the next regular meeting. Vice Mayor Cali mentioned that Hollywood, Ft. Lauderdale and Broward County use Park Rangers in their Parks and that Dania might want to utilize this type of program to increase security at the parks. ITEMS 8.3 THROUGH 8.6 WERE CONTINUED TO JULY 22, 1997, 8.4 Discussion of public records status in City. (Mayor Mikes) 8.5 Status of Tower Ordinance. (Mayor Mikes) City Manager Smith mentioned that the Telecommunications Ordinance would be presented for first reading at the next regular meeting since the moratorium expires July 31. 8.6 Discussion of hiring Assistant City Manager. (Mayor Mikes) 9. APPOINTMENTS (all items continued - see items 9.1 and 9.2) 9.1 Three (3) members needed on the Airport Advisory Board. Vice Mayor Cali nominated Thomas Grammer, previous Fire Chief. 9.2 Three (3) members needed for the Community Affairs Advisory Board. Commissioner Etling nominated Bob Fronek and Patricia Hart. 9.3 Three (3) members to the Dania Economic Development and Downtown Redevelopment Board. 9.4 One (1) member needed on Human Relations Board. 9.5 Five (5) members on Marine Advisory Board. 9.6 Four (4) members on Occupational License Review Advisory Board. 9.7 One (1) member on Planning & Zoning Board. 6MINUTES-REGULAR MEETING JULY 8, 1997 9.8 't0 Three (3) citizen nominations for Civil Service Board ADMI N ISTRATIVE REPORTS 10.1 City Manager - *7115197 - 7:30 p.m. Beautification Workshop-7123197 - 9:00 a.m. Budget Workshop rescheduled "9110197 - 7:30 p.m. Special Meeting for first public Hearing on 97/98 budget-9123197- 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting for second public Hearing on 97/98 budget. 10.2 City Attorney - no comments 11. COMMTSSTONCOMMENTS 11.1 Commissioner Bertino- absent 11.2 CommissionerEtling Commissioner Etling mentioned that Mayor Mikes is at the Broward County Commission Meeting presenting Dania's position regarding airport issues. He congratulated staff on the success of the recent Health Fair and budget workshop. 11.3 Commissioner Hyde Commissioner Hyde expressed appreciation to the Dania Fire Rescue Benevolent Association for raising money for the Magic Children's' Fund. He mentioned his desire to speak with City Manager Smith and Fire Chief Frey regarding the need to continue code enforcement efforts in the Southwest section of the City. 11.4 Vice Mayor Cali Vice Mayor Cali extended appreciation to City staff for the change in the way parking is being handled and reminded the public that another Antique Car Show will be held this weekend from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Dania Beach. Vice Mayor Cali suggested the idea of a bond issue to fund park and recreation improvements, which could be voted on by the public through a referendum vote Vice Mayor Cali expressed concern that the Dania Code Board waived a lien of approximately $54,000 for a flnal payment of $500.00. He questioned whether this type of lien problem should come to the City Commissaon for review before being written off. City Attorney Adler advised that the City Commission has no authority to intervene in Code Board issues. Vice Mayor Cali expressed concern when it involves City revenues of this magnitude. AIex Buchsbaum, Code Enforcement Board member, stated that it was never the purpose of the Dania Code Board to make money for the City, but, rather, to encourage code compliance. He mentioned that the City was partly at fault in the case because the City provided a lien clearance when the new owner purchased the property. 7MINUTES.REGULAR I\iIEETI NG JULY 8, 1997 Vice Mayor Cali understood that there are numerous facts surrounding CodeBoard cases and inquired as to whether each rien is fired with the cred]t bureauon each rndividual. city Attorney Adrer advised that forecrosure actions can betaken and that the liens are recorded in the Broward county records. city clerkJabalee agreed to check on the credit bureau reporting for recorded lien. Mr. Buchsbaum recommended that the City provide better follow-up on the CodeEnforcement Liens as a means to deal with the problems. Vice Mayor Cali asked to include discussion concerning districting of Commissioners to the next workshop so that the issue may be added as aquestion on the referendum in November with the School Board issue. '11.5 Mayor Mikes - absent Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. CITY CLER UDITOR MAYOR-C tvl SIONER IMINUTES-REGULAR MEETING JULY 8, 1997