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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-04-15 Workshop City Commission Meeting MinutesMINUTES DANIA CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING APRTL 15, 1997 ROLL CALL: Present Mayor: Vice Mayor: Commissioners: City Manager: City Clerk: City Attorney: Bob Mikes Jim Cali John Bertino John Etling Bill Hyde Michael Smith Marie Jabalee Frank Adler 1 Presentation by the Dania lmprovement Committee on changing the City's name to Dania Beach. City Manager Smith mentioned that there is an enormous amount of confusion between the Town of Davie and the City of Dania. Joe Dorsey, President of The Dania lmprovement Committee suggested that a petition drive be held. Commissioner Etling suggested the possibility of a referendum where the residents could decide. Vice-Mayor Cali stated that he supported the concept of the name change but was concerned about more confusion at the Post Office. Mayor Mikes expressed that the name change would be positive, especially by identifying Dania as a coastal city, but agreed that the final decision should be made by the public through a referendum. 1WORKSHOP MEETINC APRTL 15, 1997 Charles Zidar, Assistant Director of the Graves Museum, presented a proposal from the Dania lmprovement Committee listing some pros and the names of current support groups for changing the City's name to Dania Beach. Commissioner Bertino stated that he didn't have a problem with the name change but was concerned that we had been Dania for so long, it might not be a good idea to change in the mid-stream, but again stated that he was not resistant to the change. 2. Discussion of changes to Marine Advisory Board. City Manager Smith stated that there were two items that were discussed. One was rather than the board being an all citizen board, there would be representation from businesses or persons employed in marine businesses in the City. Commissioner Etling liked the idea of increasing the number of members to 15 but questioned the "one (1) member who is engaged in a marine related business...". He felt that this weuld almest have te be a nen resident. Corrected 4128198 to read: "The wav that it is written the third member appointment bv each commissioner has to be a non-resident" Commissioner Hyde stated that this would be in conflict with the City Charter, and the Charter would have to be changed also. City Clerk Jabalee advised the Commission that a proposed Charter change was also in the back-up. Vice-Mayor Cali stated that the intent was to create the opportunity for a commissioner to appoint someone who is engaged full time in the marine business who doesn't live in the city but has the knowledge and expertise to sit on the board. The commission felt that the following changes should be made: Section 2-120. Members' Compensation; term - a) Add "or a resident engaged in the marine industry in Broward County." after "....so engaged in the marine industry within the City of Dania." b) Change one year term to two year term to expire at election time. Section 2-12'1 . Rules of Procedure - a) ltem #3 - change to "Unexcused absence by any board member from two consecutive meetings or any three consecutive absences shall constitute an automatic resignation...." b) ltem ll4 - change to "Seven members of the board shall constitute a quorum Section 2-122. Duties - a) Change to "The marine advisory board is specifically directed to consider and make recommendations on the following subjects, but, may consider any relevant marine subject matter considered appropriate." 2WORKSHOP MEETINC APRIL 15, 1997 City Manager Smith suggested that the "and" between "(6) months and one (1) member" be changed to "and/or". .) b) Add category No. 17 - Marine Business Enhancement "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 28, BY CREATING ARTICLE VIII, 'TELECOMMUNICATION TOWERS AND ANTENNAS"; PROVIDING INTENT AND DEFINITIONS; PROV|DtNG MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR LOCATION AND APPROVAL OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS; PROVIDING MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR LOCATION AND APPROVAL OF COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNAS, PROVIDING ADDITIONAL USES; PROVIDING FOR SHARED USE OF COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNAS; PROVIDING FOR INSPECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." (Continued from 3125197 meeting) Mayor Mikes had a concern with item (5) (a) on page 3 with the GroMh Management Director being able to waive provisions for stealth towers. City Manager Smith pointed out that item (4) on page 3 states that the location of any tower must be approved as a special exception and would also require a site plan approval. It was suggested by Building Official Ken Koch that any waiving of provisions to any existing or new towers should be heard by the Planning & Zoning Board for recommendation and then ratified by the Commission. Mayor Mikes suggested that an engineering review be done also. The Commission agreed to extend the moratorium an additional 90 days, which would be until the end of July. The City Attorney was directed to generate a fee structure by resolution. 4. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, AMENDING IN ITS ENTIRETY SECTION 27-202, ARTICLE 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 WITH THE CODE OF REGULATIONS OF BROWARD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.' (Continued trom 4l8l97 meeting) WORKSHOP MEETINC 3 APRIL 1 5, 1997 Commissioner Etling had a concern on page 5 of the proposed ordinance, item j. - Removal of abandoned or unused facilities. He stated that there was no recourse spelled out for what happens if the tower isn't removed. Under item k. - Signs and advertising - he was concerned about a tower blowing over and the police not knowing who to contact. Mayor Mikes also suggested that the language be skengthened on site plans in terms of more landscaping. ,AN ORDINANCE OF THE CIry 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 COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." (Continued from 4l8lg7 meeting) ITEMS 5 & 6 WERE DISCUSSED AS ONE ITEM. Building Official Ken Koch explained that the current fee schedule on water & sewer impact fees had been questioned with regard to warehouses. He stated that the fee schedule only has a provision for standard warehouses which have restrooms, but not for miniwarehouses which have no restrooms. The Commission felt that the .01 gpd per square foot of floor space for mini- warehouses that was proposed was too low. They directed the Building Official to bring back a higher rate. Utilities Director, Bud Palm, was directed to meet with the City's Engineers, Berry & Calvin, to have an engineering study done to determine an increase in the base impact fee for water & sewer. This workshop meeting adjourned \c*a* Mayor-Com m issioner City Clerk-A itor 4WORKSHOP MEETINC APRIL 15, 1997 ,,?