HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-04-13 Virtual Regular City Commission Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF VIRTUAL REGULAR MEETING
DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 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 for former Mayor Pat Flury and Congressman Alcee
Hastings, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag.
3. Presentations and Special Event Approvals
3.1 Summer Job Program - requested by Mayor James
Mayor James noted she spoke to CareerSource Broward about a turnkey program, and she met
with City Manager Garcia about this. For $3,000 per student, it would include staff to follow the
kids around and help them with anything they need to prepare for the jobs, including training.
As of today, 26 students from Dania Beach have applied for the program. A random selection
was made and only 19 Dania Beach students would be accepted. She asked that the City fund
the additional seven students, which would be $3,000 per student. For next year, we could come
up with a program to do a 50150 until we can do the program ourselves.
Commissioner Davis confirmed it would be $21,000 for seven children.
Mayor James said yes. This would be administered by CareerSource Broward and would be an
8-week program. She provided further details of the program.
Commissioner Davis noted it sounded a little expensive; there are other programs that are
similar.
Mayor James noted we would not be duplicating but joining in with something that is very
popular and investing in a program that already exists.
Commissioner Davis said she would like to get information on other programs and make
comparisons.
Commissioner Lewellen questioned the age group, where the money would come from, and if
we have jobs in the City for this program.
City Manager Garcia explained the age group would be 16-18 years old; the funding would come
from Commission contingency and CareerSource would place the kids with the jobs. She noted
the City departments do not have a need presently.
Vice -Mayor Salvino asked how CareerSource gets the businesses to place kids there.
Mayor James noted they have a list of businesses that want to be a part of the program.
Vice -Mayor Salvino questioned whether the kids are being placed because they can do the job or
are they just being placed.
City Manager Garcia said we do not know which businesses they are, but perhaps CRA Director
Chen could provide information on the businesses.
Mayor James noted she would invite Latema King from CareerSource Broward to the next
meeting to make a presentation so the Commission can decide on this sooner than later.
3.2 Memorial Tree Program presentation by Fernando J. Rodriguez, Public Services
Director
Public Services Director Rodriguez gave a PowerPoint presentation which is attached to and
incorporated into these minutes.
Mayor James asked why we did not include our other parks that have facilities.
Public Services Director Rodriguez explained we would like to plant in all the parks; however,
the Parks Master Plan must be taken into consideration since it may impact the parks where
planting would be done. It is an evolving location map.
Mayor James questioned the total cost for planting a tree with a plaque.
Public Services Director Rodriguez responded the range would be $400-750; maintenance of the
plaques would be done by the person requesting the tree.
Mayor James felt we should let the applicant know who is responsible for the plaque as we have
a lot of storms. She asked if any of the trees are messy.
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Public Services Director Rodriguez said no, not like a Black Olive tree. The trees shed leaves,
but there is no mess like a Royal Poinciana.
Mayor James noted she supports the program.
Commissioner Odman felt we might benefit if we have a more comprehensive program that
could include a park bench, water fountains, utilizing the artificial reef, or bricks. She asked if
this is a program we could build on to memorialize loved ones and whether a large program was
investigated.
Public Services Director Rodriguez said the idea was to start out with a simple program and we
could build on it.
City Manager Garcia thanked Commissioner Odman for meeting with her; pavers were
discussed, and we could expand and build on this program.
Commissioner Lewellen thanked Public Services Director Rodriguez and his team for putting
this together. She said IT Parker already has memorial bricks and this program could be
expanded. She hopes the tree program can be launched soon.
3.3 Presentation on 2021 High School Voter Registration Drive by Joe Scott, Broward
County Supervisor of Elections
Mr. Scott noted the high school voter registration drive would be held April 21-30, 2021 and he
reviewed the informational handout, provided earlier to the Commission, which is attached to
and incorporated into these minutes. He asked the City to help get the word out.
Mayor James asked the City Manager to promote this in the City's social media, as well as the
CRA's.
4. Proclamations
4.1 Earth Day - Mayor James
Commissioner Davis read the proclamation for Earth Day.
4.2 World Autism Awareness Month & Day - Mayor James
Mayor James read the proclamation for World Autism Awareness Month & Day.
5. Citizen Comments
Jame Gonzalez, 8535 NW 32"d Court, Miami, spoke about organizing a beach cleanup in Dania
Beach and asked if the Special Event fee could be waived.
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City Manager Garcia noted we can waive fees for community -oriented projects. We have
Commission Davis' cleanup scheduled April 22nd and Commissioner Odman's scheduled for
May. She encouraged Ms. Gonzalez to reach out to her office or to Parks and Recreation to
schedule a meeting.
Jeremy Katzman, 3404 Washington Lane, Cooper City, candidate for Florida House District 99,
introduced himself and explained why he wants to represent the district.
6. Public Safety Reports
Captain Daniel Marks, BSO Chief of Police, reported on recent arrests and criminal activity in
the City, the Traffic Enforcement Unit, the Homeless Outreach Team, and food distribution to
residents. He noted on April 17d' from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., a painting event for children with
Autism will be held and on April 24t", the Drug Takeback Day event will be held at Walmart on
Sheridan Street.
Captain Sergio Pellecer, BSO District Fire Chief, gave an update on departmental activities,
noting that Station 1 is the busiest station in the County. He provided call statistics and noted
Dania Pointe generated only 32 calls this past month. They are currently working on the CEMP
and vulnerable population training. He advised the termite issue at Station 1 was taken care of
very quickly and the department has acquired new iPads. The bicycle safety classes start
tomorrow; free helmets will be distributed upon completion of the class.
7. Consent Agenda
7.1 Minutes:
Approve Minutes of March 23, 2021 Virtual City Commission Meeting
7.2 Travel Requests: None
Resnlutionc
7.3 RESOLUTION #2021-044
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS BY THE PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR
SERVICES TO BE PURCHASED FROM CHEN MOORE AND ASSOCIATES FOR PROFESSIONAL
PLANNING, DESIGNING, BIDDING ASSISTANCE AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES IN
THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY DOLLARS
($122,740.00) FOR THE SOUTHWEST 54th COURT DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Public Services)
7.4 RESOLUTION 42021-045
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES AND BIDDING ASSISTANCE TO BE
PROVIDED BY CHEN MOORE AND ASSOCIATES (CMA) FOR THE SOUTHWEST 52ND STREET
DRAINAGE PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF FORTY SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY
DOLLARS ($47,750.00); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (Public Services)
7.5 RESOLUTION #2021-046
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE USE OF A SOLE SOURCE VENDOR, WAPRO, INC., FOR PURCHASING WASTOP
BACKFLOW PREVENTION VALVES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($500,000.00) AND TO EXCEED THE CITY'S ANNUAL VENDOR PURCHASING THRESHOLD
AMOUNT OF TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND ($25,000.00); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Public Services)
7.6 RESOLUTION #2021-047
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 CITY OF BOCA RATON CONTRACT NO. 2016-008 WITH GARDENING ANGEL NURSERY,
INC. FOR CITY-WIDE TREE PROVISION AND PLANTING SERVICES, WHICH PURCHASES WILL
EXCEED THE ANNUAL VENDOR TOTAL AMOUNT OF TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS
($25,000.00); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Public
Services)
7.7 RESOLUTION #2021-048
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FOR THE
SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (Parks & Recreation)
7.8 RESOLUTION #2021-049
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE LOAN AGREEMENT EXISTING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) AND
BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA ("COUNTY" OR "LENDER") TO INCREASE THE TIME FOR
CALCULATING THE COUNTY'S SHARE OF THE NET INCREASE IN THE TAX BASE DUE TO SPECIFIC
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT(S), FOR PURPOSES OF CONVERTING THE TERM OF THE LOAN TO A
GRANT, FROM TWENTY (20) TO THIRTY (30) YEARS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (City Manager)
Vice -Mayor Salvino motioned to adopt the Consent Agenda; seconded by Commissioner
Lewellen. The motion carried unanimously.
8. Bids and Requests for Proposals
8.1 RESOLUTION #2021-050
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF INVITATION TO BID ("ITB") NO. 21-003 OCEAN PARK INTERIM
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT TO A.D.A. ENGINEERING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO
HUNDRED FIFTY-THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHT DOLLARS AND FORTY-FOUR
CENTS ($253,748.44); AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Public Services)
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution #2021-050.
Commissioner Lewellen motioned to adopt Resolution #2021-050; seconded by Vice -Mayor
Salvino. The motion carried unanimously.
8.2 RESOLUTION #2021-051
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF INVITATION TO BID ("ITB") 21-002 CITYWIDE SPEED HUMP
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT— PHASE I TO MIGUEL LOPEZ JR., INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED
THIRTY-SEVEN THOUSAND FOURTEEN DOLLARS ($137,014.00); AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY
OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Public Services)
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution #2021-051.
Mayor James asked how much Phase 1 covers.
Fernando Rodriguez, Director of Public Services, responded half of the project will be covered,
which is 30-40 speed humps and will take about eight months to complete.
Mayor James asked if we communicated to residents who have submitted requests.
Public Services Director Rodriguez noted we are notifying the residents and explained it is more
difficult for those that were submitted several years ago.
Commissioner Lewellen motioned to adopt Resolution #2021-051; seconded by Vice -Mayor
Salvino. The motion carried unanimously.
8.3 RESOLUTION #2021-052
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF INVITATION TO BID ("ITB") NO. 21-005 DANIA COVE/SOUTHWEST
25TH TERRACE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT TO MIGUEL LOPEZ JR, INC. IN THE AMOUNT
OF ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWELVE DOLLARS AND SEVENTY-
FIVE CENTS ($171,212.75); AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Public Services)
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution #2021-052.
Commissioner Lewellen motioned to adopt Resolution #2021-052; seconded by Vice -Mayor
Salvino. The motion carried unanimously.
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8.4 RESOLUTION #2021-053
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO RANK DESIGN CONSULTANTS FOR A REQUEST
FOR QUALIFICATIONS PROCESS ("RFQ") NO. 20-008 FOR ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES
FOR DESIGNING OF (9) SEWER LIFT STATIONS AND EMERGENCY BACK UP GENERATORS AND
AUTHORIZE CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS TO BEGIN WITH THE TOP RANKED CONSULTANT;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Public Services)
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution #2021-053.
Commissioner Lewellen motioned to adopt Resolution #2021-053; seconded by Vice -Mayor
Salvino. The motion carried unanimously.
9. Public Hearings and Site Plans
There were no public hearings on this agenda.
10. Discussion and Possible Action
10.1 Homelessness initiative - Commissioner Lewellen
Commissioner Lewellen noted she worked with the homeless while in law school and she has
done further research on how we can handle the problem. She has been reaching out to other
resources, such as Sheriff Tony, Hollywood, and Hallandale Beach on a homelessness initiative.
She wanted to make sure the Commission is on the same page and allows her to be liaison with
the other cities.
The Commission consensus was in support of Commissioner Lewellen moving forward as lead
of this homelessness initiative.
10.2 Possible park land acquisition - Commissioner Lewellen
Commissioner Lewellen stated we all know we have had a lot of development in our City and
she would like to work on a balance. She met with the City Manager regarding improvements to
strategically plan how the City could balance development with green space and what properties
in the City we may be able to purchase that are not quite developable.
City Manager Garcia noted we have been looking at opportunities with our existing green
spaces, land, and possible foreclosures to put the City in the best position for the budget
workshop. The idea is to look at property that could be good for housing, green space for parks
or even to sell, but to basically have an assessment of all land that belongs to us and to look at
land out there that could possibly be purchased.
Commissioner Lewellen stated we as a City would have control on how this is done to have a
balance in the City. She noted she is not asking for anything, but just making the Commission
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aware. When we get to the budget workshop, she would like to see if we can put money in for
possible acquisition of properties. She wants to see what properties are out there first and
determine how much money we could put aside.
Mayor James said we have money for land acquisition in the CRA budget; it would be beneficial
to reach out to CRA Director Chen since that is what that money is for, to acquire more spaces
and make unique types of spaces. She is not sure if Commissioner Lewellen wants to get with
CRA Director Chen because she has not heard of a project yet to come from that. We need to be
one of the competitors in this time of development as people will need somewhere to go and will
need recreation. She sees something more unique; CRA Director Chen should be consulted to
see if this opportunity exists in the CRA area since funding for it already exists.
Commissioner Lewellen noted she wants to look at the entire City; there are a lot of properties
out west for opportunities. They are still doing an assessment as far as available properties; since
this is not budgeted, she does not want money coming out of reserves. She would like to look at
going forward with this as a part of the budget process for a citywide acquisition.
Mayor James said money is already available in the CRA. She does not see any harm in starting
in one area while the assessment is finalized; we can do two things at once.
Commissioner Lewellen felt certain the City Manager spoke to CRA Director Chen already as
this has been an ongoing assessment throughout the City.
City Manager Garcia noted she met with CRA Director Chen yesterday and they are going to
look at all the properties to see what the possible opportunities are, both for the City and CRA.
The Commission consensus was to move forward with an assessment of properties in the City.
11. Commission Comments
11.1 Commissioner Davis
Commissioner Davis spoke about recent events she attended and upcoming events she plans to
attend. She noted she is excited about Earth Day on April 22°d and the beach cleanup event
scheduled in the evening.
11.2 Commissioner Lewellen
Commissioner Lewellen thanked Public Services for paving SE 4t' Terrace. She attended the
MPO meeting last week and there is a lot of money coming in for a variety of infrastructure
projects. They approved an ad hoc committee on infrastructure and attainable housing; former
Commissioner Harris and Finance Director DiPaolo are members of the committee.
Commissioner Lewellen provided an update on the Maritime Job Pilot Program.
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Commissioner Lewellen addressed virtual meetings and noted the warnings from the CDC; she
is more concerned about the public as she does not want to give the perception that we are saying
it is safe. We need to give everyone an opportunity to get vaccinated.
Mayor James said with the number of events going on in our City, she feels we need to go back
to in -person meetings if we have the distance guidelines and limited number of public. We could
have people join virtually. She is ready to go back to in -person meetings.
Commissioner Davis noted she is personally anxious to go back to in -person meetings, but she
wants to do what is best and safest for the public. She is fine with waiting a meeting or two; she
is willing to wait, depending on what the numbers say.
Commissioner Odman said since there has been an upswing due the variants over the last 14
days in Florida, we could look at the data at the next virtual meeting and look at coming back at
the first meeting in May. She noted you really need two -week data to look at.
Vice -Mayor Salvino agreed with Commissioner Odman; we should evaluate at the next meeting.
We should evaluate at each meeting. He is ready to return to in -person, but at the next meeting,
someone should provide a report and at that time we can evaluate whether to return.
Mayor James felt we should follow Commissioner Odman's lead to provide the report since she
is a medical person.
Commissioner Odman said she would have the data to provide at the next meeting.
11.3 Commissioner Odman
Commissioner Odman noted she met with Stacey Brown, 1000 Mermaids, regarding various
dates for events coming up. April 17th is a WMODA Earth day event, and a beach cleanup date
will be coming forward as well. The ribbon cutting and deployment will be determined as we
get closer as those dates are weather -dependent, but there is anticipation for May or June, and
she will keep the Commission updated for those events.
11.4 Vice -Mayor Salvino
Vice -Mayor Salvino noted on September 1lth, at 5:00 p.m., the Dania Beach Lions Club will
hold an event at Dania Pointe to benefit the Nichols James Castello Foundation.
Vice Mayor Salvino said he is excited about the Pristine Beach cleanup; he has had many calls
on this from community groups.
Vice -Mayor Salvino noted Cobra Joe with the Lions Club wants to put on an Italian/American
festival and he recommended to them using the City Hall area like Dania After Dark. He will
likely put it on the agenda for approval for use of City Hall for this event planned for October.
By that time, we should know where we are with the CDC and Covid. He added no City money
would be involved as they will independently fund the event.
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Vice Mayor Salvino felt we need to start posting on the website our plan for Phase II of the
beach plan and possible purchase of land from FDOT, the revisions and ideas for the Dania
Beach Grill, and the new restaurant. He would like this to be posted in the next 30-60 days for
the residents, so they know we are working on this as we need to be more transparent, with
possibly itemizing the step processes.
11.5 Mayor James
Mayor James noted we are being transparent at the Commission meetings regarding the beach
plan. She addressed what is being done and added we are not building high rises. She suggested
posting a rendering of what we are doing. She noted she needs to be updated regarding the RFP
and she will put pressure on staff to move forward.
City Manager Garcia said the City Attorney sent out the LOI to purchase the property last week
and we have put together a City team to release the RPF by May 28ffi. We are working with
signage with Parks and Public Services to include all the projects moving forward. There will be
informative signage at the old Grill site, in addition to having a landing page on our website to
communicate to the residents everything we are doing. Until we can build a parking garage, the
Master Plan will have some projects we can move forward with and some we cannot since we
are not removing parking spaces. Within next month, the RFP will be out; all these
conversations have created a lot of interest for a very exciting time in our City. It is taking this
amount of time not only because of Covid, but we are dealing with multiple agencies to bring
this multi -agency project to fruition. You will be seeing signage wrapped around the Grill and a
landing page on our website. There is no holdup on the RFP; it consists of a lot of elements at
play, and it is a very intricate process to put the RFP together because there are a lot of questions
we anticipate.
Mayor James noted she would hold the City Manager to the May 281h date.
City Manager Garcia said this RFP will be issued no later than May 281h. Staff has been working
every week to put this complex project together.
Mayor James noted she would love to see some of our Youth Advisory Council members at the
Pristine Beach cleanup next week.
Eric Brown, Parks & Recreation Director, responded the Youth Advisory Council will be a part
of the event.
Vice -Mayor Salvino asked if parking spots could be blocked off for the groups participating.
Parks & Recreation Director Brown said he spoke to Eric Walton, Code Compliance and Parking
Manager, regarding parking passes; at the next walk-through, they will look at blocking spaces.
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Mayor James noted that FEC or Brightline is closing crossings randomly and are not providing
closure information ahead of time. They need to better communicate with the City; it must be
mandatory that there is law enforcement there.
City Manager Garcia said she and Dincer Ozaydin, Deputy Public Services Director, have
reached out and noted their communication to them is to send us the information as soon as
possible to ensure someone from BSO or another agency is present as a preventative measure.
12. Appointments
12.1 Broward League of Cities 2021-2022 Director Appointments
Director — Mayor James
Alternate — Commissioner Davis
Second Alternate — Commissioner Lewellen
12.2 Airport Advisory Board
Commissioner Davis appointed: Mario A. Callejas, Jr.
12.3 Creative Arts Council Advisory Board — no appointments
12.4 Education Advisory Board — no appointments
12.5 General Employees Pension Board — no appointments
12.6 Green Advisory Board — no appointments
12.7 Marine Advisory Board — no appointments
12.8 Parks, Recreation and Community Affairs Advisory Board — no appointments
Commissioner Lewellen motioned to approve the appointments; seconded by Vice -Mayor
Salvino. The motion carried unanimously.
13. Administrative Reports
13.1 City Manager
City Manager Garcia reported the Letter of Intent has been sent to the Department of
Transportation for the purchase of the 1.4-acre parcel of land at the beach.
City Manager Garcia noted the RFP for the Dania Beach Grill will be out by May 28t'.
City Manager Garcia spoke about the kick-off of the RISE initiative held today.
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City Manager Garcia noted Earth Week will be a very busy one; we will continue to do this
every year. Earth Week will commence on April 20th or 21" with a ribbon cutting at the east
cemetery for the 50 oak trees, depending upon the availability of the Commission.
Mayor James asked if it could be held on April 22"d
Discussion ensued.
The Commission agreed to the tentative date of Tuesday, April 20th at 5:00 p.m.
City Manager Garcia spoke of the Dania Beach Pristine event on April 22°a at 5:00 p.m. and
noted on Friday, April 23`a, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, there will be planting project for the
residents for the relocation of the butterfly garden on Sheridan and SE 5th Avenue. If the
Commission cannot participate during this time, we have designated a 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. time
slot where all the elected officials can officially plant a small tree or bush. Executive Assistant
Chris Lottier will be coordinating with the Commission.
City Manager Garcia said we are working with the Human Resources Director to have a monthly
theme; every month we will be creating both a community and employee theme.
City Manager Garcia noted on Thursday, April 15th, the final Strategic Plan session with the
Commission would be held.
City Manager Garcia reported the Finance Director is preparing the budget schedule for Fiscal
Year 2022 and we will send that scheduling information out.
City Manager Garcia also reported Parks & Recreation Director Brown reached out to
consultants B&A to schedule a Parks Master Plan workshop. They have given us three dates
from 5:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.; May 18, 19, or 20, as possible dates for the workshop.
A brief discussion ensued.
The Commission agreed on May 181h at 5:00 p.m. to hold a Parks Master Plan workshop.
13.2 City Attorney
City Attorney Ansbro spoke of former Mayor Pat Flury and her recent passing.
13.3 City Clerk - Reminders
Thursday, April 15, 2021 - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 27, 2021 - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 - 7:00 p.m.
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Strategic Plan Session
City Commission Meeting
CRA Board Meeting
City Commission Meeting
14. Adjournment
Mayor James adjourned the meeting at 9:16 p.m.
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2021 High School Voter Registration Drive
Instructions for Online Voter Registration & Requesting a Paper Application
Online Voter Registration:
Step 1
• Log on to www.Browardsoe.org
• Click on HSVR Banner
• Click on to your school's unique website.
• Click on the link: "Click here to begin your Voter Registration process"
• Complete the information page thoroughly and click = at the bottom.
• If you do not complete the form, or leave fields blank, you will be instructed to complete the *Required
sections.
Step 2
• Click on the link at the top of your page to continue in the registration process on the State's website.
• View the welcome remarks and be sure to READ all instructions on the page.
• Be sure to have your Florida Driver License or Florida State issued identification card.
o Note: if you do not have either of these, you may still complete the required information.
However, once you have completed the fields listed you will be prompted to PRINT the
application. Any information that is not complete must then be given, including your signature.
The application may then be mailed the Broward County SOE, Attention: L. Gema Morejon-
White, 115 S. Andrews Ave, Room 102, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301.
• Click on Register or Update at top of screen
• Answer the three (3) questions on screen, click continue
• Enter Information requested exactly as it is on your Florida Driver License or Florida State issued
identification card, click continue.
Step 3
• When entering the home address please be certain to follow the instructions specifically as written on
your state -issued ID, or Driver's License.
• First the screen will ask you for a zip code. Please type in the 5-digit code.
• The screen will ask for your house number: (here you are only going to write the number portion of
your street address).
Example: If your address is 245 Lincoln Street, you are ONLY going to type, 245!
• Next, the screen asks you to provide the actual street name or number.
Here you will type ONLY: Lincoln or number of street.
• Click on Look Up Address
• A list of physical addresses for 245 Lincoln Street will pop up.
• Your screen should look like the picture below:
Find My Address
Type in address (do not copy and paste a use autohll)
Address entry examole: 245 N. Lincoln Street, Coral Springs, Florida 33301
• Zip code = 33301
• House'Street number - 245
• Street name = Lincoln
' Zip code only (Click hem to find your Zip code}
33301
Housolsireet number only
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Street name only (do not enter dlrectionals like N or S W )
Lincoln
' City - County
Ptease select city and county
Step 4:
• Complete the remaining fields for your online registration.
• You will arrive at the Review Page, verify that everything is correct, and complete.
• If information cannot be verified, or was not entered correctly, this screen will display:
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Review Page
Personal Identification Information
O New Registration
O Record Update/Change (e.g.. Address. Party Affiliation. Name. Signature)
G Request to Replace Voter Information Card
Florida DL or Florida ID card number: XXXXXXXXXXX
Last A digits of your Social Security Number: XXXX
Last Name: Smith
Middle Name:, FtfiiOwel
Florida DL Issued Date: XXXXXXXX
Date of Birth: XXXXXXXXXX
First Name: W`likam
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• You will have the opportunity to edit and fill in missing information. Otherwise you will have to print
out the application and complete the form by hand.
• If you can't print, please request a paper application at www.browardsoe.org.
• If everything was verified, you will get an Online Voter Registration Confirmation:
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Online Voter Registration Confirmation
Thank you for using Florida's Online Voter Registration System to submit an online application.
Your online voter registration application reference number is: 2697389
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Your application has been submitted to your county Supervisor of Elections. If your application is approved, you will be issued a new or updated voter information card.
It may take 1-2 business days for your new registration or update to be available through the online lookup at Check Your Voter Status
Contact your county Supervisor of Elections for more information on your application.
• Please take note of the reference number, you will need it to request status with the state.
• If eligible, your card will be mailed within two (2), Three (3) weeks by mail.
o NOTE: If you're under 18 years old, you will receive a letter from Supervisor Scott thanking you
for pre -registering.
Requesting Paper Application:
Step 1
• Log on to www.Browardsoe.org
• Click on HVRD Banner
• Click On Link that Says: REQUESTA PAPER APPLICATION
• Fill out form, and click submit
• Once received, (at home) fill out Voter Registration Form
• Put in envelope provided and mail back
For ANY questions or concerns, please reach out to L. Gema Morejon-White, Gmorejon@browardsoe.org,
(954) 712-1980, Cell: (954) 954-2489 or Hayli Summers, (954) 712-1982 hsummers@browardsoe.org.
SUPERVISOR NOF ELEtTIONS
2021 High School Voter Registration Drive
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. What documents are usually accepted as proof of U.S. citizenship?
A. The most common documents that establish U.S. citizenship are:
• Birth Certificate, issued by a U.S. State (if the person was born in the United States), or by the U.S.
Department of State (if the person was born abroad to U.S. citizen parents who registered the child's
birth and U.S. citizenship with the U.S. Embassy or consulate);
• U.S. Passport issued by the U.S. Department of State;
• Certificate of Citizenship issued to a person born outside the United States who derived or acquired U.S.
citizenship through a U.S. citizen parent; or
• Naturalization Certificate issued to a person who became a U.S. citizen after 18 years of age through the
naturalization process.
Q. I was born outside the United States, but one or both of my parents were U.S. citizens when I was born.
Could I be U.S. citizenship?
A. You may be a U.S. citizen. This is called citizenship through derivation. There are usually additional specific
requirements, and sometimes citizenship can be through a combination of a parent and grandparent.
Q. I was born overseas. After I was born, my parent(s) became naturalized U.S. citizens. Could I have derived
U.S. citizenship?
A. If one of your parents naturalized after February 27, 2001, and you were a permanent resident and under
18 years old at the time, then you may have automatically acquired U.S. citizenship. Before that date, you
may have automatically acquired U.S. citizenship if you were a permanent resident and under 18 years old
when both parents naturalized, or if you had only one parent when that parent naturalized. However, if
your parent(s) naturalized after you were 18, then you will need to apply for naturalization on your own
after you have been a permanent resident for at least 5 years.
Q. Why Should I have to choose a Political Party?
A. The State of Florida is a Closed Primary State. That means in the Primary Elections, you can only vote for
Candidates affiliated in your Political Party.
Q. When is the last day I can register to vote or make a change to my voting record?
A. Books close 29 days prior to an election.
Q. How can I vote?
A. You can vote 3 ways: • Vote by Mail • Early Voting (when applicable) • On Election Day
Q. How do I get a Vote by Mail Ballot?
A. Go to www.browardsoe.org, in writing to the SOE office, or by phone