HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-07-08 Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2025 - 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Davis called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. Present: Mayor Joyce L. Davis Vice-Mayor Marco A. Salvino, Sr.
Commissioner Lori Lewellen Commissioner Luis Rimoli Commissioner A. J. Ryan IV City Manager Ana M. Garcia, ICMA-CM
City Attorney Eve Boutsis City Clerk Elora Riera, MMC 2. MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Davis called for a moment of silence followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag. City Attorney Eve Boutsis read the Statement of Decorum.
Vice Mayor Salvino welcomed Hollywood City Commissioner Traci Callari and Mayor Davis thanked her for visiting the city. 3. PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL EVENT APPROVALS
3.1 Community Foundation of Broward Building Stronger Communities Together - Sponsored by Mayor Davis Mayor Davis introduced the item.
CEO Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson provided a presentation on the Community Foundation of Broward. Mayor Davis requested approval to have item 3.2 heard and there was consensus to hear the second presentation.
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3.2 Resilient Broward - Countywide Resilience Plan 2025 - Sponsored by Mayor Davis Chief Resilience Officer Jennifer Jurado provided a presentation on Community Risk
Reduction and the Resilient Broward Plan.
Commissioner Ryan questioned if they have ever reviewed the water height level of the levies when the water comes east into Dania and Ms. Jurado responded that the levy on the west coast of Broward was reviewed several years ago and the levy was upgraded to meet
standards for a hundred-year storm event; they continue to work on the totality of the canal
network and know that they need upgrading. 3.3 Presentation of Proposed Landscape Design for Dania Beach Blvd./East - Citywide Landscape Master Plan by KCI, Inc. - Public Services
Director of Public Services Fernando Rodriguez introduced the item and Director of Landscape Architecture Kirk Hoosac of KCI Technologies, Inc. Mr. Hoosac provided a presentation on the landscape masterplan which involves refurbishing
the major corridors and new landscaping and irrigation in the medians.
Commissioner Rimoli questioned whether the entrance into the city on Federal Highway from New Griffin to Old Griffin is part of the plan and Mr. Hoosac responded yes, US1 will be the next phase in design.
Commissioner Rimoli asked if the landscaping would be drought tolerant and Mr. Hoosac responded affirmatively and said even though there is irrigation, what is planted is drought tolerant if the irrigation goes down.
Commissioner Ryan thanked Mr. Hoosac for the presentation and questioned if they could
approach the City of Hollywood for continuity on Dania Beach Boulevard as it is shared with the City of Hollywood and Mr. Hoosac responded, absolutely. Mr. Hoosac noted that the FDOT grant opens again in July, and any city is welcome to apply for it.
3.4 Special Event Application: - Parks and Recreation
- White Family SE Fee Waiver There was consensus to approve and take the funds from the Commission contingency.
3.5 Request for Proclamation Approvals:
- International Overdose Day - August 31, 2025 - Sponsored by Mayor Davis - Parks and Recreation Month - July 2025 - Parks and Recreation There was consensus to approve the proclamations.
4. PROCLAMATIONS 4.1 Parks & Recreation Month - July 2025 - Parks & Recreation
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Mayor Davis read the proclamation into the record. Director of Parks and Recreation Cassi Waren accepted the proclamation and addressed the Commission. 5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
5.1 City Manager City Manager Garcia provided her administrative report and touched on the following:
- Landscaping Master Plan
- Proposed budget - SMART meters - Procurement projects - 250 years of Independence Celebration
- Summer Camp
- C.W. Thomas Park - See Something, Say Something rebranding - Saving initiative and revenue generating initiatives - Core Conversation meeting on July 8, 2025
- Group Deal at Wyndham for Sheridan East
- Gulfstream Road Improvement Project - PFAS litigation 5.2 City Attorney
City Attorney Boutsis reported on the updated list of bills signed into legislation that she provided to the Commission. She reported that the PFAS litigation has been taken over by the City Manager and the last class action that the city is involved in is the opioid settlement litigation.
5.3 City Clerk - Reminders City Clerk Riera reminded the Commission of the following upcoming meetings:
- August 26, 2025 CRA Board Meeting - 6 p.m.
- August 26, 2025 City Commission Meeting - 7 p.m. 6. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS
Captain Tarala reported on recent criminal activity in the city to include an LPR hit resulting in
arrests and the recovery of a stolen vehicle out of Tamarac and an incident at Red Carpet Inn. He advised that the 4th of July holiday weekend was successful and there were zero issues on the beach and at Dania Pointe. He said he received a call from Commissioner Ryan regarding the Jewish institutions and wanted to advise that they continue to conduct area checks twice a day at
every Jewish institution within the city.
Fire Chief Pellecer reported on monthly call volumes in the city and noted a total of 394 inspections were completed bringing them to 75% completion for the fiscal year. The department has partnered with the Dan Marino Foundation, and the Life Safety Educators
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provided a class in cooking safety. They have added a Hamilton T1 Ventilator to assist those in respiratory distress and a Butterfly IQ and Ultrasound Machine. These tools will ensure faster and more accurate interventions in the field. Safety Saturday will take place again this Saturday, July 12, 2025.
7. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS There were no citizens’ comments.
8. CONSENT AGENDA City Attorney Boutsis read a statement related to the tentative public ad valorem tax. Vice Mayor Salvino made a motion to approve the consent agenda. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Lewellen which carried unanimously on voice vote.
8.1 Minutes: June 24, 2025 City Commission Meeting Approved under consent agenda.
8.2 Travel Requests: None.
8.3 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO EXCEED THE ANNUAL SINGLE VENDOR PURCHASING POLICY OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000.00); AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS FOR THE CITY’S FULLY INSURED MEDICAL PLAN WITH THE FLORIDA MUNICIPAL INSURANCE TRUST,
CIGNA, EYEMED, AND BEYOND MED FOR INSURANCE COVERAGES BEGINNING
OCTOBER 1, 2025 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, FOR ACTIVELY WORKING AND NON-MEDICARE ELIGIBLE RETIRED EMPLOYEES; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENTS UNDER THE CITY’S HIGH-DEDUCTIBLE HEALTH PLAN; AND PROVIDING INCENTIVE PAYMENTS FOR THOSE OPTING OUT OF THE CITY’S HEALTH
INSURANCE PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Human Resources) Approved under consent agenda.
8.4 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO CITY REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (“RFQ”) NO. 25-011 ENTITLED, “CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT AT RISK SERVICES” FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
SERVICES RELATED TO NEW CONSTRUCTION AT P.J. MELI AQUATIC COMPLEX TO BURKHARDT CONSTRUCTION, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF EIGHTY EIGHT THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND SIXTY DOLLARS ($88,660.00) FOR PRE-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, WITH A MUTUALLY AGREED UPON GUARANTEED
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MAXIMUM PRICE (“GMP”) TO BE PROVIDED ONCE THE DESIGN REACHES COMPLETION AND ESTABLISHING THE PROCESS FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES ONCE GMP IS APPROVED; AND TO EXCEED AN ANNUAL VENDOR EXPENDITURE THRESHOLD OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000.00); PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (Parks and Recreation)
Approved under consent agenda. 8.5 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF FIRE RESCUE ASSESSMENTS AND THE PROVISION OF FIRE SERVICES, FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS WITHIN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR
PROVISION AND FUNDING OF FIRE SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR IMPOSITION AND
COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING LEGISLATIVE DETERMINATIONS OF SPECIAL BENEFIT AND FAIR APPORTIONMENT; PROVIDING UPDATED ASSESSMENT CALCULATIONS; ESTABLISHING PRELIMINARY NOT-TO-EXCEED ASSESSMENT RATES FOR FIRE ASSESSMENTS TO PROVIDE FOR THE
PROVISION OF FIRE SERVICES, FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025; DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF A PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL; AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING AND DIRECTING THE PROVISION OF MAILED AND PUBLISHED NOTICE OF SUCH HEARING; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Finance)
8.6 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE IN
THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA; ESTABLISHING THE NOT TO EXCEED ASSESSMENT RATE FOR SOLID WASTE SERVICE ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ASSESSED PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025; DIRECTING THE
PREPARATION OF AN ASSESSMENT ROLL; AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING AND
DIRECTING THAT NOTICE OF THE HEARING BE ISSUED; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Finance) Approved under consent agenda.
8.7 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF STORMWATER SERVICES, FACILITIES
AND PROGRAMS WITHIN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA; ESTABLISHING
THE NOT TO EXCEED ASSESSMENT RATE FOR STORMWATER ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025; DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF RESPECTIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL; AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING AND
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DIRECTING THE PROVISION OF NOTICE OF SUCH HEARING; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Finance) Approved under consent agenda.
8.8 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY CHARTER AND SECTION 200.065, FLORIDA
STATUTES, APPROVING THE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE NECESSARY TO BE
LEVIED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FOR OPERATING PURPOSES; ESTABLISHING THE DEBT MILLAGE RATE AS APPROVED BY THE ELECTORATE; PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO HEAR OBJECTIONS AND QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE MILLAGE RATE, AND AT WHICH MEETING THE QUESTIONS
AND CONCERNS WILL BE ANSWERED; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Finance) Approved under consent agenda.
8.9 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ITS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT REVENUE NOTE, SERIES 2025 EVIDENCED BY A LOAN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $3,100,000 FROM TD PUBLIC FINANCE LLC TO THE CITY TO ACQUIRE,
CONSTRUCT, RENOVATE, AND EQUIP CERTAIN CAPITAL PROJECTS, AS DESCRIBED HEREIN; AUTHORIZING THE NEGOTIATED SALE OF SUCH NOTE TO TD PUBLIC FINANCE LLC PURSUANT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A LOAN AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE FLORIDA MUNICIPAL LOAN COUNCIL, CITY OF
DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AND TD PUBLIC FINANCE LLC; APPROVING THE FORM
OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE LOAN AGREEMENT; MAKING CERTAIN OTHER COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH NOTE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; FURTHER, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Finance)
Approved under consent agenda.
8.10 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PROVIDED BY WGI, INC., FOR THE DANIA BEACH PIER STRUCTURAL EVALUATION, ENGINEERING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT
OF TWO HUNDRED ELEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($211,000.00); PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Public Services) Approved under consent agenda.
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8.11 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH U.S. WATER
SERVICES CORPORATION D/B/A ROCHA CONTROLS, FOR CALIBRATIONS AND
REPAIRS OF FLOW METERS AND RELATED DEVICES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Public Services) Approved under consent agenda.
8.12 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH RIC-MAN
INC. FOR THE SOUTHEAST DRAINAGE RETROFIT PROJECT PHASE II, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED NINETEEN MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED NINETY-FOUR DOLLARS AND FIFTY-ONE CENTS ($19,754,494.51); WHICH INCLUDES A TEN PERCENT (10%) CONTINGENCY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Public Services)
Approved under consent agenda. 8.13 Request for Use of Discretionary Funds:
- Back to School Beach Clean-Up & Backpack Giveaway - Sponsored by Mayor
Davis - Summer Camp - American Legion Post 209 - Sponsored by Vice Mayor Salvino Approved under consent agenda.
9. BIDS AND REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS 9.1 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-_____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO APPROVE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN, BIDDING ASSISTANCE, AND LIMITED CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PROVIDED BY KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC (KHA) FOR THE SW 29TH TERRACE & PJ MELI PARK DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX THOUSAND AND TWO
HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE DOLLARS ($266,275.00); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Public Services) City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the resolution.
Deputy Director of Public Services Sean Schutten introduced the item. Vice Mayor Salvino made a motion to approve the item. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lewellen which carried unanimously on voice vote.
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9.2 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-______ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN, BIDDING
ASSISTANCE, AND LIMITED CONSTRUCTION SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC (KHA) FOR THE SW 34TH COURT STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, WHICH SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED FOURTEEN THOUSAND AND THREE HUNDRED
NINETY FIVE DOLLARS ($114,395.00); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Public Services)
City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the resolution.
Deputy Director of Public Services Sean Schutten introduced the item.
Vice Mayor Salvino made a motion to approve the item. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lewellen which carried unanimously on voice vote.
10. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
10.1 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-______ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, APPROVING THE VARIANCE REQUEST TO WAIVE THE SIDEWALK
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENT OF SECTION 22-27, OF THE CITY’S CODE ORDINANCES (VA-038-24) SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT/PROPERTY OWNER, SGM DEVELOPMENT, INC., FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3951 RAVENSWOOD ROAD, IN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Community Development)
City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the resolution into the record and swore in anyone wishing to speak on the item. She asked for any disclosures from the Commission and there were none.
Planning and Zoning Manager Viviana Batista introduced the item.
Vice Mayor Salvino questioned if the applicant had to pay for the variance and Planning and Zoning Manager Batista responded, yes. Vice Mayor Salvino asked for further clarification on the variance and Manager Batista responded that when the applicant submitted the site plan the
sidewalks were included, however, the drawings submitted to the county for drainage approval
did not include those sidewalks. Vice Mayor Salvino asked if the county does not support sidewalks, why go through a variance process instead of simply rejecting the plan and Manager Batista said the code mandates sidewalks for project completion and issuance of the CO. Vice Mayor Salvino responded that it
was confusing, but he understands.
Mayor Davis asked for anyone wishing to speak on the item and there was none.
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Commissioner Lewellen made a motion to approve the item. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rimoli which carried unanimously on voice vote. 10.2 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO THE CRITERIA OF SECTION 630-50, ENTITLED “SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS”, TO APPROVE THE APPLICANT’S REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION (SE-033-024) TO ALLOW OUTDOOR DINING
ASSOCIATED WITH AN EXISTING RESTAURANT, SUBMITTED BY APPLICANT, 2750
GRIFFIN LIVING, LLLP, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2750 GRIFFIN ROAD BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Community Development)
City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the resolution into the record and swore in anyone wishing
to speak on the item. She asked for any disclosures from the Commission and there were none. Planning and Zoning Manager Viviana Batista introduced the item.
Attorney Rod Feiner of Coker and Feiner spoke on behalf of the applicant.
Mayor Davis asked Mr. Feiner to provide information on how the parking concerns will be addressed. Mr. Feiner commented that they have provided information to the residents regarding parking and that way-finding signage has been installed to assist.
Vice Mayor Salvino agreed that parking was an issue previously, but it seems to have cleared up and the owner is making every attempt to accommodate the amount of parking spaces that is necessary. As the city increases outdoor seating, this issue will come up again. He is in favor and noted that the Commission could make some changes if they receive too many complaints.
Commissioner Ryan questioned the location of the signs and Mr. Feiner confirmed the signage at the property and at Dollar Tree. Commissioner Rimoli asked if the space was currently being used and Mr. Feiner responded that
it is not being utilized as outdoor dining now.
Commissioner Lewellen clarified that it was being used at some point and Mr. Feiner responded that it was until they were cited and they ceased immediately.
Mayor Davis asked for anyone wishing to speak on the item and the following spoke:
- Jennifer Stewart – 4891 SW 28th Avenue Vice Mayor Salvino made a motion to approve the item. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Ryan which carried 5-0 on roll call vote.
10.3 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-______
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE SITE PLAN MODIFICATION (SP-91-06MOD) AND VARIANCE (VA-021-25) APPLICATIONS TO MODIFY THE LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENT AND APPROVE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SPACES ON THE
PROPERTY, SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT, TESLA INC., FOR PROPERTIES
LOCATED AT 2061, 2071 AND 2081 GRIFFIN ROAD, IN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Community Development)
City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the resolution into the record and swore in anyone wishing
to speak on the item. She asked for any disclosures from the Commission and there were none. Planning and Zoning Manager Viviana Batista introduced the item.
Mayor Davis asked for anyone wishing to speak on the item and there was none. Vice Mayor Salvino made a motion to approve the item. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lewellen which carried unanimously on voice vote.
11. FIRST READING ORDINANCES
None. 12. SECOND READING ORDINANCES
12.1 ORDINANCE NO. 2025-______ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY’S PUBLIC ART FEE IMPOSED ON DEVELOPMENTS,
BY AMENDING CHAPTER 28, ENTITLED THE “LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE” AT
SECTION 811-50, “APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR PLACEMENT OF ART ON PRIVATE PROPERTY,” AND SECTION 811-70. ENTITLED “BUILDING PERMITS”; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Community
Development)
City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the ordinance. Mayor Davis asked for anyone wishing to speak on the item and there was none.
Vice Mayor Salvino made a motion to approve the item. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rimoli which carried unanimously on voice vote with Commissioner Ryan voting no.
13. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
13.1 Selecting a Voting Delegate from those Attending the Florida League of Cities Annual Conference
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There was consensus for Mayor Davis to be the voting delegate. 13.2 Request to Attend the Annual Southeast Florida Climate Leadership Summit and Discussion on Sponsorship - Sponsored by Mayor Davis
Mayor Davis is requesting to attend the Southeast Florida Climate Leadership Summit and to discuss sponsorship. There was consensus to sponsor at the bronze level from the commission contingency and for
Mayor Davis to attend the event.
13.3 Appointments to the Airport Noise Abatement Committee - City Clerk City Clerk Riera introduced the item and mentioned that there is a member who is interested in
serving.
There was consensus to appoint Charlene Tanner to noise site #5. 13.4 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A SHORT LIST OF ARTISTS FROM THE “CREATIVE VISION” CALL TO ARTISTS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Community Development)
City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the resolution into the record. Director of Community Development Eleanor Norena introduced the item.
Commissioner Ryan commented that he viewed all the applications, and he is happy with the
short list provided by the board. Commissioner Lewellen made a motion to approve the amended resolution. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Salvino which carried unanimously on voice vote.
13.5 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-______ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO RESOLUTION 2024-79, WHICH MODIFIED RESOLUTION 24-85, AND
PRESCRIBES RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS;
AMENDING THE RULES TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF PRESENTATIONS REQUESTED BY ELECTED OFFICIALS TO TWO, PER MEETING, WITH NO TIME LIMIT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.(Sponsored by Mayor Davis)
City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the resolution and introduced the item. Mayor Davis said she is committed to upholding the rules and procedures that govern the commission meetings and explained her reasoning for the proposed change, citing recent lengthy
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presentations (e.g., Broward County Property Appraiser and Solid Waste Authority) that exceeded the 7-minute limit but offered critical information to the Commission and the public. Mayor Davis emphasized the need for flexibility in cases of scheduling conflicts and the importance of adhering to rules consistently.
Commissioner Lewellen commented that the policy was put into place because of the Commission not getting to city business until past 9:00 p.m. at night. She suggested setting a total cap on presentation time rather than limiting each commissioner. She proposed establishing a dedicated workshop time set aside for longer presentations beginning at 6:00 p.m. on the
second meeting of the month when there is not a CRA meeting. She noted she has received
complaints from residents in the past because the city was not getting to the actual meeting until after 9:00 p.m. and she does not want to lose people coming in, talking to the Commission and asking questions.
Commissioner Rimoli suggested an alternative could be to move the presentations to the end of
the meeting. He too does not want to leave it open-ended. The Commission should be prepared to ask their presenters to keep it limited to a certain time to be respectful to everyone. Vice Mayor Salvino said he did not agree with any of the suggestions. He feels the Commission
needs to come to a compromise as a team. He disagreed with removing time limits altogether
and suggested two presentations a night at ten minutes each or one presentation for twenty minutes. Commissioner Ryan supports Mayor Davis’s discretion for managing presentation time,
especially when the subject matter is of high public value. He suggested a 12-minute guideline
per presentation with some flexibility for question and answer. Mayor Davis commented that she would like a roundabout time and wants it to be feasible for everyone providing a little discretion and leeway for question and answer.
Vice Mayor Salvino said when the rule of discretion is broken it could offend other people; there should be a time limit. His final suggestion is no more than 30 minutes total, whether it is one, two or three presentations.
Mayor Davis said she likes Vice Mayors suggestion.
City Manager Garcia commended the Commission on collaboration and communication between the team and said city staff could adjust their presentations accordingly if needed.
The Commission agreed to no more than 3 presentations or 30 minutes total amongst the
commission with the Mayor’s discretion. City Attorney Boutsis confirmed the amendment to be the Commission is limited to no more than 3 presentations or 30 minutes, at the discretion of the Mayor.
Vice Mayor Salvino made a motion to approve the item as amended. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lewellen which carried unanimously on voice vote.
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13.6 Access to the Construction Site of Gymnasium at CW Thomas Park for Tamara James City Attorney Boutsis introduced the item.
Mayor Davis noted that she does have some concerns as this is an active construction site and safety is the number one priority. She questioned City Manager Garcia as to whether this was an unprecedented request.
City Manager Garcia responded that it was an unprecedented request and the first during her
tenure with the city. Vice Mayor Salvino commented that he understands the concerns but supports the request due to Former Mayor James’s contributions and the gym being named after her. He believes she will
comply with all safety requirements, and he recalls past instances of Commission members
visiting construction sites. Commissioner Lewellen said she recalls the instance that the Vice Mayor is speaking of but that was a private developer and a different situation. She believes this is city management operations
decisions and not a commission policy decision; the Commission is not supposed to be directing
operational situations, and this puts the Commission in a bad position. Commissioner Rimoli agreed this is an operational issue and not for the Commission to decide.
Commissioner Ryan said it seems the project is reaching its final stage and recognized it is a
unique situation. In speaking with Former Mayor James, she said she has no problem with the hold harmless agreement and waiver. He does not have an issue with it and thinks the city should not have an issue with it if it is done with a hold harmless agreement and in compliance with city/legal safety protocols. He said this is a wonderful opportunity for the entire
Commission, our current and former Mayors to come together as a community and celebrate this
great gym the city is creating. City Manager Garcia clarified that the request was not denied outright and offered to accommodate the request after Mayor on the Move with proper planning and safety protocols,
however, Former Mayor James did not want to wait until September.
Mayor Davis said it would have been a good idea to be able to collaborate but was disappointed by a perceived threat on social media and she then cannot collaborate as she would have. She stated this isn’t a decision to be made by the Commission, it is an operations decision. She no
longer feels comfortable with the collaboration component and just wants the OSHA regulations
to be followed and wants to move forward and get to a decision so that the Commission can move on. Commissioner Ryan made a motion to allow Tamara James access to the site at a time
within the discretion of City Management, City Attorney and OSHA requirements. Vice Mayor Salvino seconded the motion.
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Commissioner Rimoli asked City Manager Garcia what the date and time was that was previously set for former Mayor James to go on site and City Manager Garcia responded around the second week of September after Mayor on the Move was completed.
Commission Rimoli made a friendly amendment to agree to the date and time of the choosing of City Manager Garcia to allow her to be on site to take pictures and do what she needs to do. Commissioner Rimoli’s friendly amendment was seconded by Commissioner Lewellen.
The motion carried unanimously on roll call vote 5-0. City Clerk Riera called the original motion made by Commissioner Ryan and seconded by Vice Mayor Salvino to vote. The original motion passed 4-1 with Mayor Davis voting no.
14. APPOINTMENTS
None. 15. COMMISSION COMMENTS
15.1 Commissioner Lewellen Commissioner Lewellen had no comments.
15.2 Commissioner Rimoli
Commissioner Rimoli wished everyone a wonderful summer and said he will see everyone in August.
15.3 Commissioner Ryan
Commissioner Ryan commented that item 8.9 on the agenda was the agreement to purchase the MC Frost house. He said the city is buying a huge piece of history, it is a great accomplishment. He spoke about the property and thanked the Commission for their support and said the AC Frost
house is next.
15.4 Vice-Mayor Salvino Vice Mayor Salvino commented that he will be going on vacation and said everyone should lead
with love.
15.5 Mayor Davis Mayor Davis congratulated the Rita Crockett Beach Sports Academy on their groundbreaking,
noting that it will be exciting to have this health and wellness athletic opportunity in the city. She
also met Principal Eames at Collins Elementary and remarked on his energy and enthusiasm. She said he is eager to implement positive changes at Collins and looks forward to the Commission meeting him. The 5K Walking Club hosted its first Fourth of July Walk, with 50 members registered. She expressed her excitement about advancing health initiatives. She stated she is
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happy that the Commission has been able to collaborate as a team and thanks them for their leadership. She looks forward to doing great things with the budget and noted the millage rate remains unchanged. She wished Commissioner Rimoli a happy belated birthday and wished everyone a safe and happy summer.
16. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Davis adjourned the meeting at 10:00 p.m.
ATTEST: CITY OF DANIA BEACH
ERIN MCCLENDON JOYCE L. DAVIS DEPUTY CITY CLERK MAYOR
Approved:
August 26, 2025