HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-02-23 Virtual Regular City Commission Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF VIRTUAL REGULAR MEETING
DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2021 - 7:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
Mayor James called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present:
Mayor:
Vice -Mayor:
Commissioners
City Manager:
City Attorney:
City Clerk:
Tamara James
Marco A. Salvino, Sr.
Joyce L. Davis
Lori Lewellen
Lauren Odman
Ana M. Garcia, ICMA-CM
Thomas Ansbro
Thomas Schneider
2. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor James called for a moment of silence followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the United
States Flag led by Dania Beach Girl Scout Troop 10982.
3. Presentations and Special Event Approvals
3.1 Presentation on Dania Pointe Special Event Annual Program by Kim Butler, Dania
Pointe Marketing Director
Ms. Butler reviewed the performance entertainment application submitted by Dania Pointe for
events to be held on Friday evenings, Saturday afternoons and evenings, and Sunday afternoons.
She reviewed the comprehensive calendar included in the agenda packet and confirmed this
would be every weekend through June.
Mayor James asked if there is a plan for an increase in public safety calls.
Ms. Butler responded the security at Dania Pointe has been looked at and is constantly tweaked;
additional security will be utilized during this program.
Mayor James noted security would have to contact BSO if there is an incident. She wanted to
know if anyone sat down with Captain Marks about what this potentially means.
Ms. Butler felt there is nothing they do at the property that does not take this into consideration.
She explained this would be strolling entertainment throughout the complex; it would not be a
sit-down concert where people congregate.
Commissioner Lewellen asked if this would be similar to what they did at Dania Pointe prior to
COVID.
Ms. Butler responded yes, they have done this before, and this would be more upscale and
engage people.
Commissioner Davis commended Ms. Butler for the security and police she sees at Dania Pointe
around the clock.
Ms. Butler confirmed they have 24/7 security which is supplemented with BSO details.
Mayor James wanted issues addressed as they arise and thanked Ms. Butler for their marketing.
Commissioner Odman motioned to approve the Dania Pointe Special Event Annual
Program application; seconded by Commissioner Davis. The motion carried unanimously.
3.2 Presentation on Oasis Pointe Waterfront Residences by Asi Cymbal, Cymbal
Development
Mr. Cymbal gave a brief overview on Oasis Pointe Waterfront Residences and invited everyone
to the groundbreaking ceremony on March 12th at 4:30 p.m. at the site.
3.3 City of Dania Beach Job Training & Career Development Financial Assistance Pilot
Program - Commissioner Lewellen and Joshua Gaboton
Commissioner Lewellen introduced Carla Pinto with Broward College, Tony Ash with
CareerSource Broward, and Mr. Gaboton. She noted this pilot program was approved in our
budget for $75,000 and she addressed the impact of COVID on the program. Commissioner
Lewellen, Mr. Ash and Ms. Pinto gave a PowerPoint presentation which is attached to and
incorporated into these minutes. Commissioner Lewellen noted a resolution would be brought to
the next meeting to finalize details of the program with the intent to start it in mid -March.
Thereafter, quarterly updates would be provided to the Commission.
3.4 We Keep Dania Beach Pristine Presentation - Commissioner Davis
Commissioner Davis spoke of her idea for a beach clean-up campaign and gave a PowerPoint
presentation which is attached to and incorporated into these minutes. She noted Rightway
Funding would donate the baskets to be used for picking up trash, and we would come up with
the signage and campaign. She introduced volunteer Lucus Sastre.
Mayor James questioned if a workshop was needed to discuss this item.
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Commissioner Davis noted she wanted to present this item first and would bring it back under
Discussion and Possible Action. She would like to implement the beach basket idea as soon as
possible.
Mr. Sastre, a Senior in High School, spoke in favor of the baskets to encourage people to use
them for their trash rather than littering the beach. This idea could be extended to the City parks.
Commissioner Davis continued the presentation and commended the team who clean up daily.
She repeated she would bring this back under Discussion and Possible Action.
Mayor James felt Commissioner Davis could move forward with the baskets since they are being
donated.
City Manager Garcia noted she would work with Commissioner Davis since the Commission
supports having a pristine beach.
3.5 Presentation on citywide safety and beautification measures - Assistant City Manager
Candido Sosa-Cruz & Public Services Director Fernando Rodriguez
Public Services Director Rodriguez and Assistant City Manager Sosa-Cruz gave a PowerPoint
presentation which is attached to and incorporated into these minutes.
Mayor James noted she has also seen park rangers in other cities who could also do beach
monitoring. It is important that we have park rangers, and this should also be included when this
is brought to the budget workshop.
Commissioner Davis said she is excited about the BEAM Team and the Beach Rangers, and
asked if the violations would include fines. She suggested the lifeguards should be included to
give their input for the training of the Beach Rangers.
Assistant City Manager Sosa-Cruz responded there would be fines attached to the violations
issued by the Beach Rangers.
3.6 Special Event request from Sharon Sharaby to host a "Community Food Donation"
on every Wednesday beginning February 10-July 7, 2021 at 2750 Griffin Road, from
12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Community Development)
Commissioner Odman motioned to approve the Special Event request for the Community
Food Donation; seconded by Commissioner Lewellen. The motion carried unanimously.
4. Proclamations
4.1 International Women's Day - Commissioner Odman
Commissioner Odman read the proclamation for International Women's Day.
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4.2 Black History Month - Commissioner Lewellen
Commissioner Lewellen read the proclamation for Black History Month.
5. Citizen Comments
Hortense Chai, 4217 SW 52"d Street, spoke of a flooding issue on her street and questioned if
there is anything planned for improving the drainage on the street.
Mayor James noted there are many projects in the que, but Ms. Chai's street would be taken into
consideration for improvements; staff would follow up with her.
Brother Terrance McElroy, Lighthouse 4Students, thanked the Commission and staff and noted
he is proud to be part of Dania Beach. He stated he never hears anything about programs for
children and asked if the Commission knows of any partners out there who could join with him.
He also asked about the City's COVID status.
Mayor James suggested Brother McElroy get with Eric Brown, Parks & Recreation Director.
Commissioner Odman suggested information could be available from the Broward County
Schools.
6. Public Safely Reports
Captain Daniel Marks, BSO Chief of Police, reported on recent criminal activity, crime statistics,
and activity of the Crime Suppression Team and Traffic Enforcement.
Captain Sergio Pellecer, BSO District Fire Chief, reported he has received 100 bicycle helmets
and training will soon be underway for the residents. He thanked HR for the training program
and addressed EOC training. He also reported on Station 1 call statistics.
7. Consent Agenda
7.1 Minutes:
Approve Minutes of February 9, 2021 Virtual City Commission Meeting
7.2 Travel Requests: None
Resolutions
7.3 RESOLUTION #2021-021
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, REVISING
AND UPDATING THE SCHEDULE OF BUILDING PERMIT AND OTHER DEPARTMENT FEES,
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE I, SECTION 8-3, `BUILDING PERMIT FEES" OF CHAPTER 8, `BUILDING" OF
THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (Community Development)
7.4 RESOLUTION #2021-022
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA
ESTABLISHING SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION FEES FOR EVENTS HELD WITHIN THE CITY;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Community
Development)
7.5 RESOLUTION #2021-023
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, REGARDING
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN BENEFITS; ADOPTING PLAN DOCUMENTS AND APPROVING
PLAN ADMINISTRATOR; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Human Resources)
7.6 RESOLUTION #2021-024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A THREE (3) YEAR RENEWAL OF THE
EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH ONSOLVE, LLC, FOR CODERED EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION
SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FORTY TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY
DOLLARS ($42,480.00) TO BE PAID IN ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS OF FOURTEEN THOUSAND ONE
HUNDRED SIXTY DOLLARS ($14,160.00); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (City Manager)
7.7 RESOLUTION #2021-025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO WAIVE THE FORMAL BID PROCESS TO
UTILIZE THE ORANGE COUNTY CONTRACT NO. Y16-1094-MR WITH HYDRA SERVICE(S), INC. VALID
AUGUST 1, 2020 THROUGH JULY 31, 2021 IN THE AMOUNT OF EIGHTY EIGHT THOUSAND TWO
HUNDRED TWO DOLLARS ($88,202.00) WHICH PURCHASES EXCEED AN ANNUAL VENDOR TOTAL
AMOUNT OF TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000.00); AUTHORIZING SUCH PURCHASES
TO BE MADE WITHIN THE PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT'S APPROVED ANNUAL BUDGET
APPROPRIATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Public Services)
Commissioner Odman motioned to adopt the Consent Agenda; seconded by Commissioner
Lewellen. The motion carried unanimously.
8. Bids and Requests for Proposals
8.1 RESOLUTION #2021-026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, PERTAINING
TO AN INVITATION TO BID ("ITB") ENTITLED, "QUOTES FOR AIR PURIFIERS;" AUTHORIZING THE
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AWARD OF THE BID TO MEDICAL DECISION, LLC FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY-
SEVEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED NINETY DOLLARS ($27,390.00) PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Human Resources)
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution #2021-026.
Vice -Mayor Salvino motioned to adopt Resolution #2021-026; seconded by Commissioner
Lewellen. The motion carried unanimously.
9. Public Hearings and Site Plans
9.1 ORDINANCE #2021-013
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 28, "LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE," OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING
PART 6 "DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS," ARTICLE 675 "TEMPORARY
USE AND SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS," SECTION 675-20 "TEMPORARY USES AUTHORIZED," AND
SECTION 675-40 " STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY USE," TO
MODIFY THE REGULATIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(FIRST READING) (Community Development)
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Ordinance #2021-013.
Corinne Lajoie, Assistant Director of Community Development, gave a presentation on the text
amendment for approval of special event permits and reviewed the changes recommended by the
Planning & Zoning Board, which will be incorporated into the ordinance for second reading.
Mayor James opened the Public Hearing. Seeing as there was no one to speak in favor or
opposition, she closed the Public Hearing.
Vice -Mayor Salvino motioned to adopt Ordinance #2021-013, on first reading; seconded by
Commissioner Lewellen. The motion carried unanimously.
9.2 RESOLUTION #2021-027
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPEAL REQUEST FOR
APPLICATIONS SP-007-20 (SITE PLAN) AND VA-078-20 (VARIANCE) SUBMITTED BY B&B
INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS LLC, OWNER OF 3321 SW 44TH STREET, DANIA BEACH; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Community Development)
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution #2021-027 and noted the applicant has
requested this item be continued until March 23, 2021 so they can continue community outreach
to work toward an agreement with their neighbors.
Mayor James opened the Public Hearing. Seeing as there was no one to speak in favor or
opposition, she closed the Public Hearing.
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Commissioner Lewellen motioned to continue Resolution #2021-027 until the March 23,
2021 City Commission meeting at 7:00 p.m.; seconded by Vice -Mayor Salvino. The motion
carried unanimously.
10. Discussion and Possible Action
Addendum
10.1 Rodeway Inn — Mayor James
Mayor James noted she had a conversation with the owner of the hotel regarding the issue of
utilizing a grant to allow Fort Lauderdale homeless to work at the hotel, therefore she wanted to
know the Commission's thoughts as she does not make decisions alone. We cannot stop Fort
Lauderdale from going forward with the program and after speaking with Captain Marks with
noted concerns, she wanted the Commission to discuss.
Commissioner Lewellen said last year Fort Lauderdale gave out a bunch of vouchers for
homeless to stay at the hotel prior to the homicide taking place and did this without contacting
Dania Beach. She recollected an agreement was previously created and understood Fort
Lauderdale was to hire a BSO deputy for the high volume of calls at this location. She asked the
City Attorney if we could create another agreement requiring Fort Lauderdale to hire an officer
or what could be done.
City Attorney Ansbro said he understands that there is no inclination on their part to do that.
Commissioner Lewellen questioned how many people they are talking about for the program.
City Attorney Ansbro said 75; we do not have any codes or ordinance provision to stop it.
Vice -Mayor Salvino commented after so many calls at the property, it turns into a nuisance
abatement. He recalled the City did have an ordinance to enforce for repeated calls, that you
could start fining the owner and ultimately put a lien on the property.
City Attorney Ansbro said we adopted an ordinance a couple years ago for Motel 6 per the
Police Chief s request, which still needs to be done with added details. If this becomes a public
nuisance, it gives us the ability to take the owner to the Special Magistrate. A first offense would
be $250 for the first day and $500 every day after upon proving the case to the Special
Magistrate.
Mayor James noted we do not have the Nuisance Abatement Board anymore.
City Attorney Ansbro explained it is a different law. It is based on limited circumstances where
two acts or actions are committed in the same month, such as drug offenses, felonies, or stolen
property.
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Commissioner Davis understood there were over 383 calls to this place and questioned what
constitutes a nuisance if it is not about the numbers. 383 call in a year must be taken very
seriously.
Commissioner Lewellen noted the 383 calls were not even a total for a full year and questioned
whether we have a choice and what our options are.
Mayor James stated we cannot tell them they cannot do it. They reached out wanting to be
transparent with the City and wanting to have a meeting with her. She told the owner she could
not give him her blessing without meeting with the entire City Commission and the leadership
team. Legally, we do not have the authority to say this may or may not happen, but she wanted
everyone to be aware of it.
Commissioner Lewellen said it was a major concern that caused controversy and did not look
good for our City or the City Fort Lauderdale. It was not serving the homeless people. She
cannot give it her blessing and does not know if we can do anything legally about it; the concern
is what it will do to our resources.
Commissioner Odman questioned what giving it a blessing means.
Mayor James explained they wanted our support to go out and have this program and say we
support it.
Commissioner Odman noted it does not have her support.
City Manager Garcia stated they have a certain bottom line of money they will make for having
the program. The value of having BSO there to augment security is extremely important;
specifically, with 383 calls it means we are taking our police off our streets to go over there.
Legally, we cannot do anything, but putting it on the record we recommend he follows the
guidance of our Chief of Police and have a BSO officer there is important.
Mayor James felt the support would not change if they had one designated officer there.
City Manager Garcia agreed; she does not recommend it. She questioned if they are going to do
it anyway whether we can say we want an officer.
City Attorney Ansbro responded we cannot.
Commissioner Lewellen asked if they could be billed for our additional resources spent on this.
City Attorney Ansbro said they have an option to use a hotel across the street which is in Ft.
Lauderdale. His suggestion to the property owner was to have them go across the street to that
hotel so they could utilize Fort Lauderdale police resources to deal with these calls. The owner
did not like that suggestion because he is losing money from cruise travel being down. City
Attorney Ansbro noted Mayor James could possibly meet with the Mayor of Fort Lauderdale.
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Mayor James added she did not agree with how it was handled. They are going forward with
this without addressing our City through a workshop or discussion before they made their
decision. She does not know how we are going to handle this.
Commissioner Davis said if they have the ability to do it anyway, we say okay, but having a
BSO officer there 24/7 is the Commission's recommendation. She would prefer some sort of
pressure to make them have BSO there 24/7.
Mayor James asked Captain Marks to join the discussion with his recommendation.
Captain Marks said BSO cannot support this; there is no way they are going to do background
checks on these people. The last time this occurred, half were not even homeless. It is a horrible
program and is not done right. It is not for the homeless; they are purely in it for the money. It
has been made perfectly clear they will not have BSO there 24/7 and they already have a start
date.
Mayor James stated they wanted to move forward at her meeting with them and she informed
them they had to wait until the entire Commission met.
Captain Marks added they already had it planned out and are doing it regardless of what we say.
Commissioner Davis said she appreciated the Chief joining in; she was trying to find a way to
pressure them to have a police presence.
Captain Marks noted we have deputies dedicated to helping the homeless in our City; this is not
the case over there. BSO's calls for service were out of control at that location.
Vice -Mayor Salvino questioned why we cannot start putting fines on them and getting them to
the Special Magistrate. The pressure would be bringing them into court and shutting them down.
City Attorney Ansbro said that is the only resource we have, and we will use it.
Commissioner Lewellen asked Chief Marks what the plan is to deal with them since they are
likely in there.
Captain Marks noted BSO will take care of it and keep the Commission apprised.
11. Commission Comments
11.1 Commissioner Davis
Commissioner Davis spoke of recent and upcoming events in the community, including the food
distribution event, the Olsen Middle School demolition event, and the girls' softball game.
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Commissioner Davis said the City of Hollywood contacted her regarding a hate crime, a Star of
David with a swastika located in our City. She thanked City Manager Garcia for the speedy
removal of it and noted the crime is being investigated.
Commissioner Davis reminded everyone of the United Way of Broward County's 29t' Annual
Day of Caring and the various ways to participate.
11.2 Commissioner Lewellen
Commissioner Lewellen also spoke of the food distribution and Olsen events, and the girls'
softball game.
Commissioner Lewellen noted there is a pending order likely coming from the Governor to
lower flags to half-staff in honor of Rush Limbaugh's passing. She felt we need to ignore or
object to the order as it is political and not being used for the proper reasons. There are other
cities that are going to refuse to lower the flags to half-staff. This order would not follow the
state policy for lowering flags. She wanted to bring this to the Commission to see if they support
not lowering the flags should the order be issued.
Mayor James wanted to know if there would be any implications for not following the order.
City Attorney Ansbro said there are no penalties to not enforcing the order as it is the City's
choice. He noted there is no current order as a date has not been picked yet.
Mayor James favored ignoring the Governor's order.
Commissioner Odman asked if the President issued an order to lower flags in honor of the
500,000 who died of COVID-19. We could put out on our social media that our flags are
lowered because of COVID victims.
11.3 Commissioner Odman
Commissioner Odman had no comments.
11.4 Vice -Mayor Salvino
Vice -Mayor Salvino noted Commissioner Davis might want to get with the coaches of the girls'
softball team for volunteers for the beach cleanup.
Vice -Mayor Salvino spoke of the girls' softball game held recently. He looks forward to
working with the Commission on our new parks program.
Vice -Mayor Salvino also spoke of attending the Olsen event.
11.5 Mayor James
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Mayor James noted she is glad to see sports coming back; she would love for us to have a
baseball program. She felt staff could facilitate thriving sports programs.
Mayor James also noted we already budgeted for the west wing of City Hall and felt the
Commission could approve it without the City Manager having to bring the item back at the next
meeting.
The Commission consensus was to move forward with the west wing improvements.
Mayor James spoke of the Olsen demolition and the future of the site.
Mayor James questioned the landscaping of the welcome sign near the airport; there are holiday
lights still in the trees which should be removed or replaced.
Mayor James remined every one of the Lighthouse Church drive-thru fundraising event.
Mayor James noted the Tamara James Foundation has adopted the portion of JA Ely Boulevard
in Dania Beach for a joint street cleaning with the City of Hollywood. She questioned if we are
going to resume the Oasis cleanups and asked the City Manager to look into it.
12. Appointments
12.1 Airport Advisory Board
Commissioner Davis appointed: Patricia De La Fuente
12.2 Creative Arts Council Advisory Board
Vice -Mayor Salvino noted he has been asked if the CACAB could be combined with the Art in
Public Places committee. If it is, he suggested raising the number of members to ten; he would
go along with whatever the Commission wishes to do.
Mayor James said she has also been asked about combining the two boards.
Vice -Mayor Salvino appointed: Patricia Chukerman
12.3 Education Advisory Board — no appointments
12.4 General Employees Pension Board — no appointments
12.5 Green Advisory Board
Commissioner Davis appointed: Kasia Johnson
12.6 Marine Advisory Board
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Commissioner Davis appointed: Martin Proulx
12.7 Parks, Recreation and Community Affairs Advisory Board
Commissioner Davis appointed Mary Giovani and Morris Goldwire.
Mayor James appointed Ivie Cure (subsequently withdrawn) and Debra Bell.
12.8 Planning & Zoning Board
The Commission appointed Daniel Sohn as an Alternate Member.
Vice -Mayor Salvino motioned to approve the appointments; seconded by Commissioner
Lewellen. The motion carried unanimously.
13. Administrative Reports
13.1 City Manager
City Manager Garcia asked if the BSO substation ribbon cutting could be rescheduled to
Monday, March 8th at 5:00 p.m. The Commission agreed to this date.
City Manager Garcia spoke of the meeting with the School Board and Superintendent Runcie.
They would like to enter into some sort of an agreement with the City for a possible partnership
involving the Olsen property.
The Commission consensus was to move forward with pursuing a partnership with the School
Board regarding the old Olsen Middle School property.
City Manager Garcia noted the moratorium put in place for new speed humps.
City Manager Garcia addressed re -opening City Hall at 50% on March 1st from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00
p.m., Monday through Thursday. She noted it is up to the Commission whether to hold virtual or
in -person Commission meetings.
Mayor James said she is ready.
Commissioner Lewellen suggested waiting until the second meeting in March to see how it is
going.
Vice -Mayor Salvino suggested waiting until the first meeting in April; we do not want to
overwhelm staff.
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Commissioner Davis stated she is okay with coming back into the Chamber if we hold off
including the public at this time.
Mayor James said we could have people register to attend the meeting to control the number.
Commissioner Odman asked if we could tentatively plan to have an in -person meeting on April
13.
City Manager Garcia noted we will be ready.
City Manager Garcia added a meeting was held with City staff regarding food truck vendors at
the beach and that RFP would be underway within the next two weeks, along with the RFQ for
the design, maintenance and hosting of the City's website.
13.2 City Attorney
City Attorney Ansbro had no comments.
13.3 City Clerk - Reminders
Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, March 6, 2021 - 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, March 9, 2021 - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 9, 2021 - 7:00 p.m.
14. Adjournment
Mayor James adjourned the meeting at 9:54 p.m.
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MTE1004C Introduction to Marine Technology 3
X
X
X
X
Term 1
MTE1400C Marine Electricity 3
X
X
X
X
MTE2420C Advanced Electrical Systems 3
X
X
X
X
Term 2
MTE2490C Marine Electronics 3
X
X
X
X
X
MTE1040C Marine Diesel 1 3
Term 3
MTE2041C Marine Diesel 2 3
X
X
Term 2
MTE1073C Gasoline Engine Diagnostics and Repair 3
X
X
Term 4
MTE2234C Marine Transmissions 3
X
X
X
MTE2541C Marine Auxiliary Equipment 3
Term 3
Term 5
MTE1543C Marine Air Conditioning Systems 3
X
X
MTE1062C Marine Corrosion & Prevention 3
Term 6
MTE1312C Advanced Marine Composites 3
X
Term 4
Elective* Elective Course 3
Term 7
GE Course Math ematics**/Natural Science 3
MTE1651C Basic Welding 4
Term 8
Electives* Electives 3
Term 5
GE Course Humanities 3
Term 9
SPC1024 or Introduction to Speech Communications or
3
SPC1608 Introduction to Public Speaking
MTE2949 Marine Internship 2
Term 10
Term 6
GE Course Social Science 3
Term 11
Electives* Electives 3
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If this Pilot Program is successful, the City could expand this Financial
Assistance Program to other areas where skilled employees are needed. It is
our duty to ensure that these types of programs benefit our residents,
businesses within the marine and transportation industries in our community,
and ultimately the City of Dania Beach.
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Dania Beach residents interested in the CareerSource
Broward Scholarship program, can visit:
www.getcash4school.com
Dania Beach residents interested in the Marine
Apprenticeship program can contact Jon Lowell at:
Email
Phone
jonathananthony.lowell@browardschools.com
954-524-2733
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due to obstruction of the oesophagus or perforation
of the bowel (Wabnitz & Nichols, 2010).
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The most well -run cleanup efforts combine
the removal of trash with proper disposal
and follow-up educational efforts on how to
reduce the production of single -use
disposable plastics. When people see and
touch plastic pollution they are most open
to behavioural changes (Wabnitz & Nichols,
2010)
References
Derraik, J.G.B. 2002. The pollution of the marine environment by plastic debris: a review.
Marine Pollution Bulletin 44: 842-852.
Heap, B. 2009. Preface. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biologica
Sciences 364: 1
Wabnitz, C., & Nichols, W. J. (2010, October). Editorial: Plastic Pollution: An Ocean
Emergency. Marine Turtle Newsletter, 129, 1-4.
Witherington & B. Witherington. 2002. Ecology of neonate loggerhead turtles inhabiting lines
of downwelling near a Gulf Stream front. Marine Biology 140: 843-853.
Barnes, D.K.A., F. Galgani, R.C. Thomson & M. Barlaz. 2009. Accumulation and
fragmentation of plastic debris in global environments. Philosophical Transactions of the
Royal Society B: Biological Sciences 364: 1995-2008.
Newt Steps: Meeting with City Manager &Team
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Action Community Outreach &Engagement
Prospective Partnerships
Earth Day Event: Thursday, April 22,
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The Public Services
Department manages:
Street repairs
Sidewalk repairs
Curb/gutter
maintenance
Graffiti removal
Signs & Posts
repair/replacement
The Solid Waste
Division manages:
Bulk Waste Collection
(missed pickups, illegal
dumping, post route
placement)
Litter Control
V' Trash bin requests
=/ Beach maintenance
'Pier maintenance
Current Staffing
✓5 Full-time Team Members
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The current staffing mix provides several performance limitations;:
Inadequate zone coverage - signs, graffiti, overall safety & beautification
items slower to address and correct
X Slower response to roadway and sidewalk repairs
x Below average appearance of areas due to litter — citywide & beach
x Bulk trash piles may linger for longer periods of time
x Staff training is minimized and needs enhancing
x Addressing emergencies / high priorities
x Delayed or deferred projects and cyclical maintenance items
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Beautification, Excellence & Maintenance Goals
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Safe/clean beach
and facilities
Goal 1
Attractive, welcoming
entrances and
beautiful/clean travel
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Safe to navigate
communities (roads,
sidewalk and
6, waterways)
Goal 4
Aesthetically pleasing
and clean public spaces
and amenities
Goal
Public art and
landscaping enhances
overall visual appeal
and interest of ,
Dania Beach
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Beautification Excellence and Maintenance (B.E.A.M.)
B.E.A.M. Team works in
collaboration with:
✓ Streets Team
✓Waste Management Team
✓Landscaping Team
✓Code Compliance Team
✓BSO Team
✓ Parks & Recreation Team
✓Lifeguards Team
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The duties of the B.E.A.M. Team:
Proactive response to roadway/sidewalk repairs
V Improved cleanliness and appearance citywide
Immediate removal of graffiti citywide
Effective litter control, curb painting and illegal dumping removal
Maintain beach pristine, safe and environmentally friendly
f If area is not in jurisdiction of Dania Beach immediately contact
agency/municipality (FDOT, FEC, Broward County, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood)
Report/notify all Departments on items to be addressed
The Beach Ranger Team will:
Patrol the beach and public access
parking lot on foot or in an approved
vehicle (bicycle, golf cart, ATV).
Enforce City Ordinances specific to
the beach with a core focus on
beautification and safety.
Work in partnership with Ocean
Rescue, Beautification and
Maintenance Team, BSO Fire &
Police and Parks and Recreation
team.
Beach Rangers will be First Aid and
CPR trained and certified and duties include:
Littering violations
Dogs on the Beach
✓ Parking Enforcement
� Monitor Facility Maintenance (bathrooms, pier, park) �
Monitor Signage (repair or replacement of signs)
✓Enforce Illegal Public Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages
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Monitor sand dunes and notify Public Services if repairs or plant
replacements are needed
✓ Monitor traffic and capacity
✓Monitor flooding due to storm, King Tide or environmental changes
The associated costs for these new initiatives will be presented at
the Budget Workshop for your consideration in Fiscal Year2022.
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DANIA BEACH
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Candido Sosa-Cruz
Assistant City Manager
Phone: 954-924-6800 x3613
Email: csosacruz@daniabeachfl.gov
Fernando Rodriguez
Public Services Director
Phone: 954-924-6808 x3740
Email: frodriguez@daniabeachfl.gov
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