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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-09-26 Regular City Commission Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26,2023 - 7:00 P.M. I. CALLTOORDER/ROLL CALL Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m Present: Mayor: Vice-Mayor: Commissioners: City Manager: City Attomey: City Clerk: A. J. Ryan IV Lori Lewellen Joyce L. Davis Tamara James Marco A. Salvino, Sr. Ana M. Garcia, ICMA-CM Eve Boutsis Elora fuera, MMC 2. MOMENT OF SILENCE AI\D PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Ryan called for a moment of silence followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the tJnited States Flag. 3. PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL EVENT APPROVALS 3.1 Feeding South Florida - Sponsored by Commissioner James Commissioner James introduced the item' Maxwell Adelstein, Development Director, spoke about Feeding South Florida's efforts throughout Broward County and Dania Beach. Commissioner James spoke about touring the facility and seeing all those that volunteer. She would like to discuss a potential partnership with the City as the City has a great need. Vice Mayor Lewellen spoke about visiting the facility with City Manager Garcia and noted that Feeding South Florida is looking for a larger space. Commissioner Davis inquired if the pa(nership with Ebenezer Seventh Day Adventist Church is continuing, and Mr. Adelstein responded that he believed so, but he would confirm and get her the answer. 3.2 Presentation by Public Art Advisory Board Chair, Kelly Sharaby This item was heard afler item 6. Public Art Advisory Board Chair Sharaby said she thought she was here tonight to speak about the REACH program. She thanked the commission for their support for the REACH program and spoke about backpacks she has available for donation to the Commission' 4. PROCLAMATIONS 4.1 Hunger Action M onth - Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lewellen Vice Mayor Lewellen read the proclamation hto the record and presented the proclamation. 4.2 Childhood cancer Awareness Month - sponsored by Commissioner Davis Commissioner Davis read the proclamation into the record and presented the proclamation to Silvia Vanni. Ms. Vanni spoke about her son who she lost to childhood cancer' 4.3 Hispanic Heritage Month - Spons ored by Mayor Ryan Mayor Ryan read the proclamation into the record and presented the proclamation. 5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 5.1 City Manager City Manager Garcia City Manager Garcia reminded everyone of the upcoming Oktoberfest event for. Dania After Dark on October 14,2023. She said that Deputy City Manager Sosa-Cru2, Fire Chief Pellecer, Director Rodriguez, and herself met with Senator Pizzo about resiliency and better positioning the City for g.ants. She will be going to Tallahassee in November with Mayor Ryan, Vice- Mayor ie*eien and Commissioner Davis. Their focus will be on storm drainage projects and the City's EOC. The City has been working to finalize a draft for new parks and green space in the city as a result of impact fees from new construction. The city is exploring the opportunity to partner with Nova Southeastem University to be the home for the women's Crew team. City Manager Garcia expressed her gratitude to CIP and Grants Administrator, Colin Donnelly for his performance working with the County on the 47th Year CDBG project. she noted that on September 20, 2023, Dftectot Brown, Commissioner James, and herself met with the City of Fort Liuderdale regarding their partnerships with Broward County Schools. The City will continue to explore possibilities for funding and partnerships with our local schools. 5.2 City Attomey Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, September 26,2023 - 7:00 p.m 2 City Attomey Boutsis had nothing to report. 5.3 City Clerk - Reminders city clerk fuera reminded the commission of their upcoming meetings in october. 6. PUBLICSAFETYREPORTS Lieutenant Cooper reported on recent arrests in the City and an incident that took place with a lroup of juveniles ai Da,ia Pointe near the movie theatre. October 4,2023, is the National [ofree wiitr a Cop event at the Dania Pointe Starbucks from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. BSo has received several traffic complaints in the area of SE 5m avenue, between Dania Beach Blvd' and Sheridan Street. They are enforcing traffic and have added a speed measuring device to the area' They will continue to monitor the traffic and will report the findings at the next City Commission meeting. Fire chief Pellecer reported that the Department is getting ready for ISo rating inspections, residents should have ieceived a flyer in their water bill. Dania Beach has an ISo rating of 1. lnspections should be completed by the end ofthe month._Fire Prevention week is 10/8 - 10i 14 and is dedicated to raising awareness for fire safety. The City's bi-annual fire drill will be coming up over the next few weeks. He encouraged residents to update their family emergency pt,,r. bSb has hired 23 new firefighter paramedics, and they will participate in the Firefighter Pride Run on November 10, 2023' 7. CITIZENS'COMMENTS The following spoke under citizens comments: Alok Deorai - 728 Lake Blvd., on behalf of the Indiaa Regional cultural center spoke about the Diwali Festival of Lights Celebration on November 18' 2023 ' Nattaliah Earle - 1800 sw St. Avenue, Suite 205, on behalfofUrban Health Partnerships spoke about the programs available to our residents. diane Clark - t3Z SW 3d St., spoke about building responsibly and the addition of4000 RAC units. Mayor Ryan responded to Ms. clark and said to clarift, the city is not voting on the 4000 RAC Units tonight. Robert Sims - 32 SW 46 St, spoke about the re-build of the hotel located at 380 S. Federal Highway and his concems with the traffic and parking issues it will bring. Janet McCombs- 41 SW 5th St, spoke about the proposed hotel located at 380 s. Federal Highway and her concerns with green space, parking for building equipment, workers, hotel parking and the residents surrounding the hotel. David Miller - 310 SW lst Ave., spoke about the increase in traffic and crime with the increase in development in the City. Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, September 26,2023 7:00 P.m -) City Attomey Boutsis said, for anyone speaking tonight on a project, need to come to the hearing whln that pioject comes forward. The Commission can take into consideration the comments made, but ii is valuable for the actual hearing. It is considered a quasi-judicial hearing and that is when their testimony is needed and when it should be taken into consideration Al[ these comments will be logged for the developer to know about, otherwise they could challenge our record because there ii information that was not given at the hearing that the Commission heard. please come to the hearing and speak at that time because that is when the Public Hearing is going to occur. Mayor Ryan said he appreciated everyone's comments, and the Commission will be having a serious discussion r"garding this project and future projects in the City. He reminded everyone to come out to the Public Hearing on the item. - Jose Armand - 50 SE 3'd Ave., spoke about Hispanic Heritage Month' Commissioner Salvino addressed the comments on the new development and said he sympathizes with their thoughts but long before any of them were on the Commission, there were a lot of rules and ordinances passed. There are certain conditions that the City must follow, or there will be lawsuits by the developers. Those lawsuits will take millions out of the City's offers if we lose. The Commission is making decisions that they are obligated to make by ordinances that were passed many yeam ago. The Commission has to follow those rules, or they are putting the residints in a financial bind. Commissioner Salvino suggested the City put something together to help the residents better understand the process' Commissioner James said per code they can build 4 stories and with their incentives they can buitd up to 8. That is somithing that the Commission cannot negotiate. The Commission can tell them their feelings, and she has been on both sides, as a resident and as an elected official. By being an elected offrcial, she has leamed more about the code and ordinances. She looks forward to furthering the conversation and listening to what they all have to say' City Attorney Boutsis recommended no further discussion on the matter at this time' The right time for this is at the Public Hearing. Deputy Director of Community Development Lajoie said they have had two meetings but at this time there is not another meeting scheduled' 8. CONSENTAGENDA Commissioner James made a motion to approve the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Lewellen which carried unanimously on voice vote' 8.1 Minutes: September 13,2023, City Commission Meeting Approved under consent agenda. 8.2 Travel Requests: None. 4Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, September 26,2023 7:00 p.m. 8.3 RESOLUTIONNO.2023. ARESOLUTIoNoFTHECITYCOMMISSIoNoFTHECITYoFDANIABEACH. FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A SECOND Two(2)YEARRENEWALoFTHEEXISTINGAGREEMENTWITHMARTINGoLD COAST, LLC FOR BUS STOP BENCHES AND SHELTER MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN ANAMoUNTNoTToEXCEEDSIXTY.SXTHoUSANDTwoHUNDREDDoLLARS ($66,200.00) ANNUALLY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Public Services) Approved under consent agenda. 8.4 RESOLUTIONNO.2023- ARESoLUTIoNoFTHECITYCoMMISSIONoFTHECITYoFDANIABEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH SALTZ MICHELSON ARCHITECTS, FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION OF THE FIRE ADMINISTRATION EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER AND TRAINING FACILITY IN THE AMOUNT OF FOUR HT]NIDRED FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FORTY-NINE DOLLARS ($40a,a49.00); PROVIDING FOR CoNFLICTS; FURTHER, PR0VIDING FoR AN EFFECTIVE DATE PRoVIDING FoR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE'(Public Sen'ices) Approved under consent agenda 8.5 RESOLUTIONNO.2023. ARESoLUTIONoFTHECITYCoMMISSIoNoFTHECITYoFDANIABEACH' FLORIDA,AUTHORIZINGTHEPROPERCITYOFFICIALSTOEXECUTEAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENToFENVIRONMENTALPROTECTIoNFoRGRANTFUNDSINTHE AMOUNT OF FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5OO'OOO.OO), TO PROVIDE FOR FUNDING FOR THE SW 52ND STREET DRAINAGE PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Public Services) 8.6 RTSOLUTION NO. 2023. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH' FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH AND THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR A THREE-MONTH EXTENSION TO A GRANT FOR THE CREATION OF A WATERSHED MASTER PLAN; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE D ATE. (Commun ity Dev e lopme nt) Approved under consent agenda. Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, September 26,2023 - 7:00 p.m ) Approved under consent agenda. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHOzuZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF NINTY-FIVE THOUSAND FIVE HLNDRED DOLLARS ($95,500.00) FOR THE VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Public Services) Approved under consent agenda. 8.8 RESOLUTIONNO.2023- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTINC THE UPDATE OF THE MULTI-ruRISDICTIONAL LOCAL MITIGATION STRATEGY PLAN; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER' PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (City Manager) 8.9 RESOLUTIONNO.2023- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY'S INVESTMENT POLICY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES, SECTION 218.415; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER' PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Finonce) Approved under consent agenda. 9. BIDSANDRXQUESTSFORPROPOSALS 9.I RESOLUTION NO.2023 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE AWARD OF CITY INVITATION TO BID NO. 23-OI5 FOR PORTABLE TOILET RENTALS TO JOHN TO GO, INC.; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH JOHN TO GO, INC.; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Parks & Recreation) City Attomey Boutsis read the title of the resolution into the record. Commissioner James made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Lewellen which carried unanimously on voice vote. 9,2 RESOLUTION NO.2023 - Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, Septemb€r 26.2023 - 7:00 p.m 8.7 RESOLUTION NO. 2023- Approved under consent agenda. 6 ARESoLUTIONoFTHECITYCoMMISSIoNoFTHECITYoFDANIABEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE AWARD OF CITY INVITATION TO BID NO. 23'016 FOR EVENT EQUIPMENT RENTAI TO FIESTA CAROUSEL, INC. AND SUNSHINE TENTS eNp gvp\rs RENTAL, LLC, WHICH MAY ExcEED AN ANNUAL vENDoR THRESHOLD TOTAL AMOTINT OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($s0,000.00); AUTH0zuZINGEXECUTIoNoFANAGREEMENTWITHBOTHVENDoRS; PROVIDING FoR CoNFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FoR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Parks and Recreation) City Attomey Boutsis read the title of the resolution into the record' commissioner James made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Lewellen which carried unanimously on voice vote' 1 O. QUASI.JUDICIAL HEARINGS None. 11. FIRST READING ORDINANCES 11.I ORDINANCENO.2023- ANoRDINANCEoFTHECITYCOMMISSIONoFTHECITYoFDANIABEACH' FLORIDA,AMENDINGCHAPTER28..LANDDEVELOPMENTCODE,,;ATPART3' .SPECIAL ZONING DISTRICTS"; SUBPART 1 "COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA (CRA) FoRM-BASED ZoNING DISTRICTS', To PRoVIDE SPECIFIC REGULATIoNS ioR .rHB 4,000 RAC UNITS AUTHoRIZED BY BRowARD coLrNTY To BE ALLOCATED TO THE CRA FORM BASED CODE ZONING DISTRICT THROUGH THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO BE ADOPTED IN DECEMBER 2023, TO PROVIDE FOR A SPECIFIC FORM BASED REGULATION FOR THE 4,OOO NEW RAC UNITS; AND PROVIDING FOR A VESTING OF THE 2O1O RAC UNITS APPROVED LNDER ORDINANCE NO. 2010-007 (ADOPTED ON 9/28110) UNDER THE REGULATIONS OF THIS SUBPART AS THEY EXISTED IN SUPPLEMENT 154 OF THE DANIA BEACH CODE OF ORDINANCES, DATED NOVEMBER 30,2022, PUBLISHED BY MUNICIPAL CODE CORPORATION; AND SPECIFICAILY AMENDING THE CRA FORM BASED CODE FOR THE 4,OOO I'NIITS TO ELIMINATE INCENTIVES PROVIDE FOR MANDATORY GREEN CODE REQUIREMENTS AND CLARIFICATIONS' INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING REVISIONS: AMENDING 300-30, ENTITLED "HOW TO DETERMINE TIIE BUILDABLE AREA OF A LOT, ALLOWABLE DENSITY AND BUILDING HEIGHT,,; AMENDING SECTION 300-60, ENTITLED ..OTHER DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS"; AMENDING SECTION 300-80, ENTITLED "INTENT"; AMENDING SECTION 301.20, ENTITLED ..APPLICABILITY,,; AMENDING SECTION 301-40, ENTITLED 'SITE PLAN PROCEDURES"; AMENDING SECTION 301-50, ENTITLED "VARIATIONS IN DESIGN; PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW OF DESIGN VARIATIONS"; AMENDING ARTICLE 303, ENTITLED "DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS,,; AMENDING SECTION 303-30, ENTITLED ..ILLUSTRATED DEVELOPMENT STANDARD DEFINITIONS; INTERPRETATION,,; AMENDING THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS: 303-40, ENTITLED 'CITY CENTER (CC) Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach Cify Commission Tuesday. Septembet 26,2023 - 7:00 p.m 7 DISTRICT"; SECTION 303-50, ENTITLED "NBHD-MU, NEIGHBORHOOD MIXED-IISE DISTRICT,,; SECTION 303-60, ENTITLED *EDBB.MU, EAST DANIA REACH BOULEVARD MIXED-USE DISTRICT"; SECTION 303-70' ENTITLED "GTWY-MU, BEACH GATEWAY MIXED-USE DISTRICT"; SECTION 303-80, ENTITLED *SFED-MU, SOUTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY CORRIDOR MIXED-USE DISTRICT"; SECTION 303-90, ENTITLED "NBHD.RES, NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT,,; SECTION 303- IOO, ENTITLED *MARINE DISTRICT''; ARTICLE 304, ENTITLED ..BUILDING HEIGHT AND TRANSITION REGULATIONS,'; AT SECTIONS 304-1 O, ENTITLED ..GENERALLY,,; SECTION 304-20, ENTITLED "RULES OF HEIGHT TRANSITION FROM RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS,'; STRIKING SECTION 304.30, ENTITLED .RULES OF HEIGHT TRANSITION ADJACENT TO FEC RAILROAD CORRIDOR"; RENAMING ARTICLE 305 FROM *INCENTIVES'' TO "SUSTAINABLE BUILDING REQUIREMENTS''; STRIKING SECTION 305-10 "APPLICABILITY"; STzuKING SECTION 305-20 ENTITLED ..SCHEDULE OF INCENTIVES,'; STRIKING SECTION 305.30 ENTITLED *INCENTIVES FOR PROVIDING PUBLIC OPEN SPACE,,; STRIKNG SECTION 305-40, ENTITLED .INCENTIVES FOR PROVIDING ATTAINABLE HOUSING"; STRIKING SECTION 305- 50, ENTITLED'SUSTAINABLE BUILDING PRACTICES''; CREATING A NEW SECTION 305-10 ENTTTLED "APPLICABILITY"; CREATING A NEW SECTION 305-20 ENTITLED "GREEN BUILDING; GREEN BUILDING PRACTICES''; CREATING A NEW SECTION 305-30, ENTITLED "THIRD PARTY CERTIFICATION REQUIRED''; STRIKING SECTION 305-60 ENTITLED "PROVIDE PUBLIC PARKJNG"; STRIKING SECTION 305-70 ENTITLED 'INCENTIVES FOR PUBLIC PARKS"; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS',; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Community Development) City Attomey Boutsis read the title of the ordinance into the record. Community Development Deputy Director Corinne Lajoie introduced the item. Commissioner James said she would like to see consistency on the number of stories and would like to request consensus to move sustainable green building from 20,000 square feet to 10,000 square feet. Vice Mayor Lewellen asked if this is only for new RAC units and not any existing units and Deputy Director Lajoie responded affi rmatively. Commissioner Davis asked for clarification on the green incentives and Deputy Director Lajoie responded that she would get those to her. Mayor Ryan opened the floor to public comments, there being none, public hearing was closed. Parks and Recreation Director Brown said that Parks would not benefit from this. Director Norena said there is an analysis which provided the 20,000 square feet. Commissioner Salvino recommended a text amendment if needed at a later time. Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, September 26.2023 - 7:00 p.m 8 Commissioner James made a motion to approve the ordinance on first reading with the amendment to change the area west of US 1 from 2 to all4 (slide 7). The motion died for lack of a second. Deputy Director Lajoie said with that text amendment and that change you would be allowing those properties more height than what they have today. commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by vice Mayor Lewellen which carried unanimously on voice vote. 12. SECOND READING ORDINANCES None I3. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 13.1 RESOLUTIONNO.2023. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 811-140, OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, THE PROPERTY OWNER, COZY COVE MARINA, REQUESTS APPROVAL OF ITS MURAL LOCATED AT 318 N. FEDERAL HIGHWAY, DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED TO AND INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE' (Communitv Development) City Attomey Boutsis read the title of the resolution into the record. Community Development Deputy Director Corime Lajoie introduced the item. Vice-Mayor Lewellen asked what the City can do to educate the community on the process of murals and discussion ensued. Commissioner Salvino suggested a flyer be given to new businesses that come in for a business license ot a mailing with business license renewals. Chief Financial Off,rcer DiPaolo said this can be done. Commissioner James made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Salvino which carried unanimously on voice vote. I4. APPOINTMENTS None. I 5. COMMISSION COMMENTS 9Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, September 26,2023 - 7:00 p-m. During Commission comments, the Commission and City Manager made the following requests for their contingency funds: Commissioner James: - $6,800 for Breast Cancer event - $1,000 from City Manager for childhood cancer, Mystic Force Foundation - $1,000 to each American Legion post, 304 and 209 ($2k total) Commissioner Davis: - $1,000 to childhood cancer, Mystic Force Foundation - $5.000 set aside for CPR certification for residents (future event) - $2,000 for Dania Beach Historical Society - 51,000 to Janie Gooden Greenleaf Foundation Golf Toumament - Remainder of funds towards Get Fit Dania Beach 5K event with P&R Commissioner Salvino: - $1,000 to childhood cancer, Mystic Force Foundation - $2,000 for Dania Beach Historical Society - $1,000 to each American Legion post, 304 and 209 ($2k total) - $1,000 to Dania Beach Improvement Committee - Match $1,891 to the Lions Club Vice Mayor Lewellen: - $1,000 to childhood cancer, Mystic Force Foundation - matched Commissioner Davis for $5,000 for CPR certification for residents - $1,000 for Dania Beach Historical Society - $1,000 to the Lions Club - $1,000 to each American Legion post. 304 and 209 ($2k total) Mayor Ryan: - $3,000 to each American Legion post, 304 and 209 ($6k total) - $3,000 to Dania Beach Improvement Committee - $2,000 to Dania Beach Historical Society - $1,891 to the Lions club City Manager: - $1,000 to childhood cancer, Mystic Force Foundation - $ 1,000 for Dania Beach Historical Society - $1,000 to Dania Beach Improvement Committee - $1,000 to each American Legion post, 304 and 209 ($2k total) - $1,000 to the Lions Club Consensus was received for the above requests from their respective contingency funds 15.1 CommissionerDavis Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, September 26,2023 - 1:00 p.m l0 Commissioner Davis commented on the 37th Annual Intemational Coastal Clean Up Day and the Sealair House event. She thanked the Parks & Recreation department for going above and beyond for assistance with the beach cleanup. Commissioner James welcomed J. Crew to the City and commented on attending the Chambers after hours event. She would like the City to consider a possible partnership with Feeding South Florida and woutd like the item added to Discussion and Possible Action for the next meeting. 15.3 CommissionerSalvino Commissioner Salvino would like the City to see about the possibitity ol purchasing a stage lor city events and tents. City Manager Garcia said staff will look at the different options and bring it back to the Commission. Chief Financial Officer DiPaolo reviewed the balances for each Commission member. Vice Mayor Lewellen advised the residents that all the clubs, organizations and associations are meeting again and encouraged members to attend. She commented that the meeting with Senator Pizzo was very informative and will be helpful for their trip to Tallahassee. Today she participated in a forum on affordable housing; FIU will be preparing a report on affordable housing that will be beneficial to all the cities in Broward County. 15.5 Mayor Ryan Mayor Ryan commented that we are entering the holiday season, and he is excited for the upcoming city events. 16. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ryan adjoumed the meeting al9:27 p.m. ATTE CITY OF DAN ELO CITY CLERK Approved: October 10, 2023 Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, September 26,2023 - 7:00 p.m C ARCHIB MAYOR J. RYAN IV I ll 15.2 CommissionerJames 15.4 Vice-MayorLewellen