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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-05-25 Virtual Regular Meeting City Commission Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF VIRTUAL REGULAR MEETING DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION TUESDAY, MAY 25, 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. 3. Presentations and Special Event Approvals 3.1 Presentation by Green Advisory Board - requested by Mayor James Alexis Guillen, 4410 SW 26th Avenue, reviewed the information regarding balloon pollution included in the agenda packet. Mayor James noted we have had problems and issues of educating the public on the danger of balloon releases and she would like the Commission's input on what they think about this. Commissioner Odman felt the first step would be to have the City Attorney look at what restrictions and preemptions are in place. She is aware restrictions could be placed on City events, but private events would be different. Commissioner Lewellen noted there is something in the Code or state statute about balloon releases. She had spoken to City staff and there are rules, we are just not enforcing them. Perhaps we could issue warnings for this. Mr. Guillen said we need to draw a distinction between a balloon release and an unintentional release of a balloon or balloons. City Attorney Ansbro noted state statute precludes release of 10 or more balloons. He said staff is drafting several new park and beach rules, which would ban any release at City parks or the beach; it will likely be brought to the Commission in June. He explained the consequences of any infraction. Commissioner Davis felt we need to start with the educational awareness of the public and signage. She believes we have a no balloon fishing on the pier; there is some signage there. Perhaps we could increase the signage on the beach. She asked the City Attorney about the ordinances we have in place. Mayor James said City Attorney Ansbro could draft an ordinance and review it one-on-one with the Commissioners for their input and then bring it back to a Commission meeting. The Commission agreed. 3.2 Presentation on West Wing design proposal by Fernando Rodriguez, Director of Public Services Public Services Director Rodriguez gave a brief overview and introduced Charles Michelson from Saltz Michelson Architects, Inc. Mr. Michelson gave a PowerPoint presentation on the floor plan which is attached to and incorporated into these minutes. He noted it provides offices for all the Commissioners, administrative space, a break space, and a departmental office. He said he tried to maximize the space within the constraints of the building, and he addressed the new staircase. Mayor James recommended that the Commission offices be labeled in the order of how the Commissioners sit at the dais. Mr. Michelson noted it is a straightforward space and is maximized to the furthest extent possible. He gave a timeline of the project and felt construction could begin in the fall. The Commission consensus was to move forward with the design proposal as presented. Frank DiPaolo, Director of Finance, noted staff would need to bring back a resolution to authorize this capital improvement. City Manager Garcia said it would be brought forward at a June meeting. 3.3 Update on NW 1st Street roadway improvements and beautification by Fernando Rodriguez, Director of Public Services Public Services Director Rodriguez gave a PowerPoint presentation which is attached to and incorporated into these minutes. Minutes of Virtual Regular Meeting 2 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, May 25, 2021 — 7:00 p.m. Mayor James thanked staff and said she is glad to know we are back on track with this project. The Commission consensus was to move forward with the NW lst Street roadway improvements and beautification. 3.4 Update on Chamber of Commerce by Frank DiPaolo, Director of Finance Finance Director DiPaolo noted the City provided $45,000 to the Chamber and for transparency, we need to know how the funds are being spent. A letter was sent to the Chamber regarding a breakdown of how they spend City funds. He addressed their response and noted they did not provide a budget or financial statements. A follow-up letter was sent requesting their budget and financial statements for the last three years. Staff is looking for direction from the Commission. Commissioner Odman asked Vice -Mayor Salvino about his conversation with Pat Chukerman, president of the Chamber. Vice -Mayor Salvino addressed the conversation he had and recommended to Ms. Chukerman to get the report together for 2020. The Chamber has been around a long time and the members have been long-time residents. We have not requested this information in the past, although it is now time to do so. He felt we should give them a little more time to respond to our request and if they do not, we go from there. Commissioner Odman asked the date of the first letter. City Manager Garcia said in February and the second letter was sent in April. She spoke of our audit and how we are doing everything in a transparent manner. This is a concern we have brought to the Commission's attention. Commissioner Lewellen questioned the letter sent in April. Finance Director DiPaolo said the April request was received and the response referred the City Manager back to their response to the first letter. Commissioner Lewellen felt we should not give them more time to respond. She has not seen anything the Chamber has done on their own for the last year and a half. Other Chambers are doing many things. She feels bad for them, but we need to step this up as a lot of businesses have suffered during COVID. Commissioner Davis addressed the letters sent to the Chamber on February 5th and on April 16th. She knows Randie Shane, who has been efficient and effective in the past. People need to network in person or in a hybrid fashion and try to maximize the benefits to businesses. We need to have representation from our Chamber. At this point, she cannot support giving additional time as we must hold people accountable as to where the funds are going. Mayor James noted she has conversed with various members of the Chamber. In working with them over the last five years, monies were not earmarked for specific events. Other Minutes of Virtual Regular Meeting 3 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, May 25, 2021— 7:00 p.m. organizations we have given to have not provided their budgets. The Chambers membership numbers dropped. She would have wished the Chamber had been invited here as she does not want to decide without hearing from them. They should be allowed to speak before the Commission decides. She agreed we need some accountability as to line items. She supports a group meeting with them or to allow them to come speak to the Commission. Commissioner Odman noted we invited the Chamber to speak to the Commission in the past and they have had that opportunity all along. She felt they should be watching the Commission meetings knowing that half of their funding comes from the Commission. From a business standpoint, this does not make sense to her. Mayor James questioned the communication from the City Manager to the Chamber. City Manager Garcia addressed the communications her and Commissioner Odman had with the Chamber and the bylaws. Staff felt this matter needed the attention of the Commission. Mayor James asked what the options are that we need to be considering. City Manager Garcia said as the Commission begins to work on the budget, they have a list of priorities and deliverables. The question is whether this organization is willing to step up their game; it is time for the Chamber board to get together. Commissioner Lewellen noted in addition to the $40,000 funded annually to the Chamber, last year they requested another $5,000 for a printed directory. Finance Director DiPaolo said they asked to use the monies last year for payroll. Commissioner Lewellen said other organizations have been creative during the past year due to COVID; she is not comfortable continuing to fund an organization when we do not see where that money is going. She noted Ms. Shane had been coming to provide updates once a month and does not know why she stopped coming. Commissioner Davis noted her concern about their bylaws regarding meetings and elections. Mayor James asked how many organizations the City funds that we request budgets from. Finance Director DiPaolo said we get a budget from the Motorcycle Show; the other organizations are charitable organizations and we do not get an accounting. He noted their funding is considerably smaller. Vice -Mayor Salvino suggested the Director be invited to come to the next meeting to explain what is going on with the Chamber and where the money for the last year is going. If they do not provide the answers, the Commission can decide at that time. Commissioner Odman questioned whether the Chamber is taking us in a direction we want to go; the question is, is this the Chamber that can save our businesses. She would like an entire Minutes of Virtual Regular Meeting 4 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, May 25, 2021 — 7:00 p.m. presentation from them of how they intend to save the businesses and get more businesses. She does not want a paper directory. Mayor James noted she would reach out to the Chamber so they can watch this meeting so there is no confusion regarding the discussion. Commissioner Lewellen felt we should not allow another presentation at this point; they have received two letters and warned they would not be funded without providing the information requested. If we allow this, this could continue for another year. There were many things they could have done to save our businesses. All they had to do was follow their own bylaws; we should not give them more time. Discussion ensued regarding the decisions the Commission is looking to make. Vice -Mayor Salvino clarified what will probably happen if they do not come up with our requests, the board will probably meet to elect a new executive director. He further addressed what action they might take. If they want the Chamber to go, they need to decide. If the Commission does not want to wait two weeks, a letter could be sent stating we do not intend to fund them any longer. He agreed they have had enough time, but we do not need to decide tonight whether they are included in our budget or not. He felt if they want funding bad enough, they will show up and fight for the funding. City Manager Garcia noted the Finance Director would reach out to them. The two issues to be addressed are violations of the bylaws and whether this is the Chamber that is going to take us where we want to go. Finance Director DiPaolo said he would like to meet one-on-one with them and if we cannot get anywhere with that, he would come back to the Commission. Mayor James said she would reach out to the Chamber to come to the next Commission meeting and asked that this item be placed on the agenda under Presentations. 4. Proclamations National Gun Violence Awareness Day - Mayor James Mayor James read the National Gun Violence Awareness Day proclamation. 5. Citizen Comments Gerald Clark from Marlboro, Maryland, owner of 134 SW 5"' Court, thanked the Commission for the work they are doing and thanked Tammie James for assisting with permit issues. Minutes of Virtual Regular Meeting 5 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, May 25, 2021 — 7:00 p.m. 6. Public Safety Reports Lieutenant Jason Tarala, BSO District Executive Officer, noted the complaints regarding the FEC Railroad activity (unloading, causing traffic blockage) and addressed the traffic enforcement operations plan that is being put in place for the next two weeks. He reported on recent criminal activity in the City, homeless outreach, Memorial Day Beach Operations Plan, and hourly checks at Jewish and Islamic Centers throughout the City. City Manager Garcia thanked Lt. Tarala. Captain Sergio Pellecer, BSO District Fire Chief, reported on a recent call involving a heart attack victim who was assisted by Fire Rescue and our lifeguards. Mayor James noted she wanted to get with the City Manager regarding an award or medal for the first responders. Captain Pellecer also reported on the Fire Marshal's office and inspections, as well as recent call statistics. 7. Consent Agenda 7.1 Minutes: Approve Minutes of May 11, 2021 Virtual City Commission Meeting Approve Minutes of May 18, 2021 Parks Master Plan Workshop 7.2 Travel Requests: None Resolutions 7.3 RESOLUTION #2021-071 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2021-048 WHICH ESTABLISHED A SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FOR THE SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM; AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES TO INCLUDE THE CITY'S SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM AT C.W. THOMAS PARK; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Parks & Recreation) 7.4 RESOLUTION #2021-072 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING A MID -YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENT BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES AND RISK MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT TO FUND THE SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR POSITION FROM JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2021, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS, ($33,000); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Human Resources & Finance) 7.5 RESOLUTION #2021-073 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES WITHIN THE TREE PRESERVATION FUND IN EXCESS OF THE SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLAR ($7,500.00) THRESHOLD PRESCRIBED BY CITY CODE SECTION Minutes of Virtual Regular Meeting 6 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, May 25, 2021 — 7:00 p.m. 825-180(E); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Public Services) 7.6 RESOLUTION #2021-077 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, JOINING WITH THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES ("AFSCME") UNION IN WAVING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING OVER THE ADDITION OF JUNETEENTH AS A PAID HOLIDAY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Human Resources) Ordinances (Titles read by City Attorney) 7.7 ORDINANCE #2021-017 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA GRANTING TO PEOPLES GAS SYSTEM, A DIVISION OF TAMPA ELECTRIC COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, A NON-EXCLUSIVE NATURAL GAS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT TO USE THE PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AND PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE FRANCHISE MAY BE EXERCISED; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING) (City Attorney) Commissioner Lewellen motioned to adopt the Consent Agenda; seconded by Mayor James. The motion carried unanimously. 8. Bids and Requests for Proposals 8.1 RESOLUTION #2021-074 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY PURSUANT TO CITY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ("RFP") NO. 21-004, ENTITLED "BEACH LIFEGUARD TOWERS", TO BE EXECUTED BY THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS WITH BAUSCH ENTERPRISES, INC., IN A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF NINETY EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-SEVEN DOLLARS ($98,277.00); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Parks & Recreation) City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution #2021-074. Commissioner Lewellen motioned to adopt Resolution #2021-074; seconded by Vice -Mayor Salvino. The motion carried unanimously. 8.2 RESOLUTION #2021-075 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF INVITATION TO BID ("ITB") NO. 21-007 ENTITLED, "COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ("CDBG") YEAR 45 NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT' TO MIGUEL LOPEZ JR., INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-SEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($157,150.00); AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE Minutes of Virtual Regular Meeting 7 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, May 25, 2021 — 7:00 p.m. A CONTRACT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Public Services) City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution #2021-075. Commissioner Lewellen motioned to adopt Resolution #2021-075; seconded by Commissioner Odman. The motion carried unanimously. 8.3 RESOLUTION #2021-076 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR REAL ESTATE AND MARKETING SERVICES WITH COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL SOUTH FLORIDA, LLC IN A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF FORTY FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS ($44,000.00); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (City Manager) City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution #2021-076. City Manager Garcia noted we have been working with Colliers International and they will bring us all the professional services we need for the Dania Beach Grill. Candido Sosa-Cruz, Assistant City Manager, detailed the services that would be provided by Colliers International. Mayor James noted the RFP was to have gone out by the end of May. Assistant City Manager Sosa-Cruz explained Colliers recommended the REP should go out after the Memorial Day holiday, on June lsc Ken Krasnow, Vice Chairman, Institutional Investor Services, Colliers International South Florida, said the RFP is completed and brochure is finished, and they decided the holiday weekend would adversely affect the release of the RFP. Mayor James asked how someone could be a part of the RFP process. Mr. Krasnow explained the dual track process; City Procurement will announce the RFP within their normal process and Colliers International will do a global blast as of Tuesday, June 1st. Commissioner Davis noted the timelines initially given to the Commission in January and requested updated, realistic timelines be provided. Mayor James felt we could possibly put something on our social media to let the public know this is a priority of ours. City Manager Garcia noted the RFP would be in our social media, as well. Minutes of Virtual Regular Meeting 8 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, May 25, 2021 — 7:00 p.m. Mr. Krasnow said the offering memorandum will be out on June 1st and bids will be due on July 13th, followed by the evaluation process. Commissioner Lewellen motioned to adopt Resolution #2021-076; seconded by Commissioner Odman. 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 Affordable and Workforce Housing - Commissioner Lewellen Commissioner Lewellen noted since we have had an increase in development, and as part of best practices, she felt it is a good time to do an assessment to determine where we stand as to the balance of affordable housing, market housing and workforce housing to make sure for future projects we know what the City needs. We need to look at the ratio between rentals versus ownership to see if we are following best practices. She said an assessment is needed before we go further with meetings and development, so we know where our needs are, and she wanted to know how the Commission felt. Mayor James said she would not want an assessment coming back saying we have a certain percentage of affordable housing when it is not technically affordable housing. She questioned how we ensure the scale is a true scale of affordable housing. She agreed there are too many rentals coming up and not enough opportunity for homes or townhomes. She questioned the options of what we can do under the law as to what we want to see in our City. City Attorney Ansbro explained as part of this analysis, staff will provide what the State and County calls affordable and what we are allowed to do. He noted there are certain things we must do to be constant with what the County proposes. The analysis needs to be done considering what we have, what we are proposing, and what we can do; staff will try to do that in a report. Mayor James commented she supports getting an assessment and asked how much it would cost. Commissioner Lewellen said Finance could speak to the cost, but she does not want to become a City of all rentals that are market priced or all affordable housing. For example, the Smith store property is leaning toward affordable housing rather than workforce. There is a difference of what we think it is versus what it is according to the law. She felt an assessment is needed if we are promoting development; it allows the developer to tweak a project to our needs and would allow us to track the development we need. Minutes of Virtual Regular Meeting 9 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, May 25, 2021 — 7:00 p.m. Mayor James asked City Manager Garcia to include the amount of density and infrastructure our City can handle. Staff would likely say we can handle it because tax dollars will be coming in, but the question is the quality of life for these neighborhoods; certain areas are over -developed. She noted she would like to see what the development is in certain areas compared to other areas, and requested it be broken down to see how much development each part of our City has, to have clarity for better decision making. City Manager Garcia explained an assessment needs to be very thorough with a full map and breakdown of the types of housing. She stated we need a global look by having someone do the assessment from A to Z and it should be included in the new budget for the next fiscal year. Commissioner Odman questioned how an assessment would help us market to attract developments. Commissioner Lewellen commented it is a matter of knowing what we have out there and knowing what we need when making decisions in the future, along with the RFP process. Commissioner Odman said she would support it. City Manager Garcia noted we will put the assessment in the upcoming budget. 10.2 Discussion regarding amending the Art in Public Places Ordinance - City Attorney City Attorney Ansbro addressed the recent denials of the exemption and reviewed the memo included in the agenda packet regarding the several exemptions. We would leave projects that have been damaged or reconstructed due to fire, flood, or other natural disaster. Public and charter schools would be treated equally and would also be exempt. Religious uses and affordable housing projects receiving economic development grants and incentives would be removed from the list and would not be exempt. Staff will bring forth an amendment to the ordinance before the Planning and Zoning Board for further analysis. Commissioner Lewellen questioned whether we could use the term may instead of shall in case we are potentially challenged with a waiver. Commission Odman agreed with the changes described by City Attorney Ansbro and changing the wording from shall to may. The Commission consensus was to move the amendments, as discussed, forward to the Planning and Zoning Board. 11. Commission Comments 11.1 Commissioner Davis Minutes of Virtual Regular Meeting 10 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, May 25, 2021 — 7:00 p.m. Commissioner Davis said she attended the Dania Lions Club event over the weekend. She addressed the Channel 10 environmental series "Don't Trash Our Treasure" hosted by Louis Aguirre regarding the different plastic pollution at Palm, Broward, and Miami beaches, where our beach and logo were displayed negatively. She announced a plastic pollution awareness day event on June 12'h to initiate awareness and to counteract the negative media coverage we received. 11.2 Commissioner Lewellen Commissioner Lewellen noted she attended the Lions Club meeting; they have done a great job with the renovations on the building. She reminded everyone of Memorial Day weekend and asked that fallen soldiers and veterans be a part of everyone's weekend. She thanked City staff for responding to all the demands from the Commission and residents. 11.3 Commissioner Odman Commissioner Odman had no comments. 11.4 Vice -Mayor Salvino Vice -Mayor Salvino spoke of the Lions Club re -opening and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance at the Hard Rock. He wished everyone a happy Memorial Day weekend. 11.5 Mayor James Mayor James asked staff to address lengthy questions the Commission had received regarding the beach conditions. The walkway on the beach across from the grill caught on fire and she wanted an update on that situation and when it will be restored. Fernando Rodriguez, Public Services Director, said we are aiming for Friday and Saturday next week for project completion. Mayor James asked about the restrooms. Public Services Director Rodriguez responded the project is due for completion by the July 4"' weekend. Mayor James noted the pathway east of the Renaissance Condominiums is closed, with signage indicating due to beach erosion, and questioned its closure. City Attorney Ansbro said the pathway is in Hollywood; there is a developer agreement that requires the condominium to maintain the walkway. Assistant City Manager Sosa Cruz added that Hollywood cited the condo building and they have a hearing in June. The expectation is that they will be opening the walkway back up. Minutes of Virtual Regular Meeting 11 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, May 25, 2021 — 7:00 p.m. Mayor James spoke of the food truck and vendors idea previously entertained and asked if the conversation died about allowing food trucks on the beach while waiting for the Grill. City Manager Garcia noted she had a conversation with City Attorney on the topic; the Quarterdeck is allowed to have the truck that is there. She asked City Attorney Ansbro about what the separation would need to be from the other truck as well as the parking lot element. City Attorney Ansbro said the Quarterdeck has the right to have kiosks. Food trucks qualify as kiosks and they have the right to have two more; however, we have a food truck ordinance that passed several years ago, yet no one has ever registered to do this, and it would include the beach. Commissioner Odman commented there is probably a reason for that as there was supposed to have been an RFP put out. City Manager Garcia responded to have a viable RFP for food trucks, we would have to remove parking. City Attorney Ansbro indicated the distance requirement is in the ordinance and we could exempt ourselves. Perhaps we could amend the ordinance so distance limitations would not apply to the City; staff will look at this. Mayor James said she is not in favor of food trucks taking parking spaces; we already do not have enough parking. Commissioner Odman stated if it is not feasible for food trucks to be at the beach, that is okay; what is not okay is that an RFP has never gone out. Additionally, we are not doing anything to get food trucks in any other part of the City; nobody is registered because nobody knows about it. We need to decide if we are going to make this a priority and we need to be consistent in what we are telling residents. There is no point creating the ordinance if we are not going to use; it is only as good as the effort we put into it. City Manager Garcia noted we could add this to the list of priorities. She said the conversation took place prior to COVID and apologized if that got left behind. We will go out for RFP for the Grill but for trucks at the beach, we would have to remove parking and we are already scheduled for construction soon on the beach. If any other areas in the City are a priority for food trucks, we will put the RFP out there. Commissioner Lewellen agreed with the parking issue, and she did not recall there being an RFP discussion. If we are going to do this, she does not see where the trucks would be put, especially since we must close the beach on a regular basis. She suggested something else going there such as a smaller scale concession stand. Mayor James said when we restart Dania After Dark, some of this will die down. Minutes of Virtual Regular Meeting 12 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, May 25, 2021 — 7:00 p.m. Vice -Mayor Salvino questioned parking the food truck on the grass on the south end near the play area of Tootie Adler Park; anywhere people could walk up to safely. He finds it hard to believe we cannot find one spot. City Manager Garcia said we have a $400,000 grant project besides the construction of the Dania Beach Grill. Whatever the Commission's priorities are is what staff will carry out. She added she cannot see putting a food truck where the playground is. Vice -Mayor Salvino felt there must be one spot they could park the truck where people can walk to. Commissioner Davis remembered when the Grill was first closed and there was a lot of talk about having food trucks on the beach until the Grill re -opened. She does have residents with long memories, and it was said that while the Grill was closed, there would be live music and food trucks or entertainment until the Grill re -opened. She in not for taking away parking spots or revenue but it is important to keep our word to our residents. If this could be done safely, without losing money, she knows our team can do it. Mayor James agreed residents have long memories. There was never a decision to put live music and food trucks on the beach; there was conversation of possibilities of what could happen. We do have to be consistent with the messaging we are putting out to our residents and must be held accountable as elected officials with what decisions we make. Eric Brown, Director of Parks & Recreation, said we can make anything happen, but that area is kid -friendly, and people are using the playground. Food trucks come with a lot of inspection, baggage, and need a lot of space. He will go tomorrow to see if there is a space on the beach for a food truck but recommends finding another spot for a truck. Mayor James asked the City Manager to put responses to the questions they have all received regarding the beach. City Manager Garcia noted most of the answers are in the Manager's report. The key is not to engage in social media but redirect the people to us. Management wants things done yesterday as well and we have been a proactive administration. We will find a spot to make the food truck happen so moving forward, she will try to get the information as to when it was last discussed. Mayor James noted she wanted to remember all our fallen soldiers during the Memorial Day holiday with two events scheduled, one at Post 209 and one at Post 304. She will have the Executive Assistant forward the invite information to everyone. Mayor James spoke of the Juneteenth paid holiday passed by the Commission and thanked everyone for their efforts recognizing the importance of allowing City employees to celebrate the holiday. Minutes of Virtual Regular Meeting 13 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, May 25, 2021 — 7:00 p.m. Mayor James thanked the Public Services team who continue keeping our parks up to par. Residents notice everything and email the Commission regarding how quickly we act. She looks forward to the landscaping master plan for the west side of the City. Mayor James asked City Manager Garcia to investigate the group that was supposed to fund flags on the poles coming into the City from the airport. This is a great opportunity to market our City by putting signage on the poles on the west side traveling south from the airport. 12. Appointments 12.1 Airport Advisory Board — no appointments 12.2 Creative Arts Council Advisory Board Commissioner Davis appointed: Joanna Granett 12.3 Education Advisory Board — no appointments 12.4 General Employees Pension Board — no appointments 12.5 Green Advisory Board Mayor James appointed: Alexis Guillen 12.6 Marine Advisory Board Commissioner Lewellen appointed: Chris Rabil Vice -Mayor Salvino appointed John Fitzgerald to replace Chris Barile. Vice -Mayor Salvino motioned to approve the appointments; seconded by Commissioner Odman. The motion carried unanimously. 13. Administrative Reports 13.1 City Manager City Manager Garcia noted she would add to the budget the banners for the poles near the airport. City Manager Garcia reported we are working on a partnership with Seacor, a local marine business, for them to be awarded a $4 million DOT grant. The grant will assist Seacor with critical infrastructure to include updates to the seawall. We are also partnering with the Broward County Department of Health to be a vaccine site, in the parking garage, on June 7t' from 1:00 Minutes of Virtual Regular Meeting 14 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, May 25, 2021 — 7:00 p.m. p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The second shot will take place on June 28th with additional information to come. City Manager Garcia noted two major projects at our beach, the beach dune overpass that was damaged due to arson and the beach restrooms. Fernando Rodriguez, Director of Public Services, added the beach restrooms renovation would not be completed until the first week of July. City Manager Garcia reported we have been working on the RFP for the Dania Beach Grill. The Colliers group recommended putting the RFP out on June 1st to avoid distraction from the holiday weekend. All this information and timeline will be provided to the Commission and public. She also reported that DOT Secretary O'Reilly has officially communicated to the City regarding taking the first steps in the conveyance of the 1.4 acres of land, currently FAU parking, for the purpose of expansion of a future parking garage. They will be conveying the land to us at no cost so there are a lot of things going on in front of the scene, but a lot behind the scenes as well. City Manager Garcia said post the May 18th Parks Master Plan workshop, we are working with the Finance team and financial advisor for the $45 million funding/loan for parks in the CRA and throughout the City. She congratulated Finance Director DiPaolo for being nominated to an officer position on the FGFOA Board of Directors. The three-year term begins with secretary/treasurer appointment followed by Vice -Presidency, leading up to the ultimate role of President of the organization. 13.2 City Attorney City Attorney Ansbro had no comments. 13.3 City Clerk - Reminders Tuesday, June 8, 2021 - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, 2021 - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2021 - 7:00 p.m 14. Adjournment Mayor James adjourned the meeting at 9:52 p.m. ATTEST: THOMAS SCHNEIDER, CMC CITY CLERK Approved: June 8, 2021 Minutes of Virtual Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, May 25, 2021 — 7:00 p.m. lsHjID' 15 CRA Board Meeting City Commission Meeting City Commission Meeting CITY OF DA BEACH TA ARA JA S MAYOR CIL OFF. —121-011 x 144-511 SUR. I_I ■iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilljllllllllllllllllllllI DEFT. RECEPT. CONF — al ij- M-7 a 9 4 e ! r1PROPOSED SECOND FLOOR FLOOR PLAN BUILDING "F" R.R. R.R. INT 0 QA d O� >; U ao �w Mom Kim - OFF. 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NW 1st Street Improvement and Beautification Project • Multimodal Project included NW 1st Street in original design - Conflict with CSLIP MPO Project — Removed by FDOT - MPO CSLIP NW 1st Street Project — design start 2026 (construction 2028) • Improvements and Beautification - Enhanced Crosswalks Same Style as Multimodal (24) - Crosswalk with LED Beacon and In -Roadway Warning Lights (1) - Repave Roadway and New Striping Stormwater Improvement PROJECT ELEMENTS • Road Resurfacing • Enhanced Crosswalks • LED Crosswalk Beacon and In -Road Warning Lights 0 BROWARD'S FIRST CITY ,-- daniabeachfl.gov rI L Drainage Pipe Repair Restore NW 1 st Street roadway Cost Estimate: $75,000 FY 2021-22 CIP Request �9., ■ � A � i t v e CC lk w4Y w wNW q5T 5T -M.-AWNWOO U COMMENTS? DANIA BEACH SEA IT. LIVE IT. LOVE IT, Fernando Rodriguez Public Services Director Phone: 954-924-6808 x3740 Email: frodriguez@daniabeachfl.gov Dincer A. Ozaydin, PE Deputy Public Services Director and City Engineer Phone: 954-924-6808 x3617 Email: dozanydin@daniabeachfl.gov Colin Donnelly CIP and Grant Administrator Phone: 954-924-6808 x3618 Email: cdonnelly@daniabeachfl.gov BROWARD'S FIRST CITY daniabeachfl.gov REQUEST TO ADDRESS CITY COMMISSION AT REGULAR OR SPECIAL VIRTUAL MEETINGS The City is required by state law to keep minutes of City Commission meetings. To properly identify persons Who address the City Commission in those minutes, the City requests that this form be completed and provided to the City Clerk, before the meeting begins. DATE OF COMMISSION MEETING: May 25, 2021 PRINT NAME: Michael Scully ADDRESS: 616 SW 19 St Ft Lauderdale, FL 33315 PHONE NO. (Optional): 954-294-3872 PLEASE CHECK ONE OR BOTH OF THE BOXES BELOW: CITIZEN COMMENTS: Comments by Dania Beach citizens or interested parties that are not part of the regular printed agenda may be made during each Commission meeting during the period set aside for "Citizen Connnents." A thirty (30) minute "Citizen Comments" period shall be designated on the agenda for citizens and interested persons to speak on matters not scheduled on that day's agenda. Each speaker shall be limited to 3 minutes for his or her comments. Persons desiring to speak during the citizen continent period shall inform the City Clerk immediately prior to the beginning of the meeting of their intention to speak. If more than 10 speakers express a desire to speak, the Commission shall determine on a meeting by meeting basis whether to (a) extend the time allotted for citizen comments to accommodate all speakers, or (b) whether to limit the number of speakers or amount of time per speaker. A speaker's time shall not be transferable to another speaker. PLEASE BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THE SUBJECT MATTER OF YOUR COMMENT: Draft ordinance No.2021 Beach Watercraft Launching Landing Section 6-12 2) -i PUBLIC HEARINGS — ITEM # (AS PRINTED ON AGENDA) PLEASE NOTE; IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK ON AN ITEM THAT PERTAINS TO A "ZONINGG' TYPE OF MATTER (FOR. EXAMPLE, A SITE PLAN, VARIANCE, SPECIAL EXCEPTION OR SIMILAR TYPE OF ITEM KNOWN AS A "QUASI-JUDICLAI:' MATTER, YOU ARE SUBJECT TO BEING ASKED TO SWEAR OR AFFIRM THAT YOU WILL BE TRUTHFUL AS TO YOUR COMMENTS OR TESTIMONY, YOU MAY ALSO BE SUBJECT TO QUESTIONS ASKED OF YOU BY AN APPLICANT OR AN APPLICANT'S REPRESENTATIVE OR ATTORNEY WHICH RELATE TO THE ITEM. ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE WITH REGARD TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING OR HEARING WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING IS MADE WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED, LOBBYIST REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN ANY LOBBYING ACTIVITIES, WHETHER OR NOT COMPENSATION IS PAID OR RECEIVED IN CONNECTION WITH THOSE ACTIVITIES, EACH LOBBYIST SHALL FILE WITH THE CITY CLERK AN ANNUAL REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND PAY AN ANNUAL TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($250.00) REGISTRATION FEE FOR EACH PRINCIPAL OR EMPLOYER. REGISTRATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBSTTE: WWW DANIABEACHFL.GOV. (ORDINANCE #2012.019; AMENDED BY ORDINANCE #Y2(I194)19) 711r aa, �=d059 05/24/2021 REQUEST TO ADDRESS CITY COMMISSION AT REGULAR OR SPECIAL VIRTUAL MEETINGS The City is required by state law to keep minutes of City Commission meetings. To properly identify persons who address the City Commission in those minutes, the City requests that this form be completed and provided to the City Clerk, before the meeting begins. DATE OF COMMISSION MEETING: May 25, 2021 K PRINT NAME: Ken Krasnow ADDRESS: 200 East Broward Blvd Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 PHONE NO. (Optional): 914 589 5321 PLEASE CHECK ONE OR BOTH OF THE BOXES BELOW: 1) -! CITIZEN COMMENTS: Comments by Dania Beach citizens or interested parties that are not part of the regular printed agenda may be made during each Commission meeting during the period set aside for "Citizen Comments." A thirty (30) minute "Citizen Corrmnents" period shall be designated on the agenda for citizens and interested persons to speak on matters not scheduled on that day's agenda. Each speaker shall be limited to 3 minutes for his or her comments. Persons desiring to speak during the citizen comment period shall inform the City Clerk immediately prior to the beginning of the meeting of their intention to speak. If more than 10 speakers express a desire to speak, the Commission shall determine on a meeting by meeting basis whether to (a) extend the time allotted for citizen comments to accommodate all speakers, or (b) whether to limit the number of speakers or amount of time per speaker. A speaker's time shall not be transferable to another speaker. PLEASE BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THE SUBJECT MATTER OF YOUR COMMENT: RESOLUTION NO. 2021-076- available to answer any questions 2) -' PUBLIC HEARINGS — ITEM #RESOLUT (AS PRINTED ON AGENDA) PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK ON AN ITEM THAT PERTAINS TO A "ZONINCY' TYPE OF MATTER (FOR EXAMPLE., A SITE PLAN, VARIANCE, SPECIAL EXCEPTION OR SIMILAR TYPE OF ITEM KNOWN AS A "QUASI-RMICIAL' MATTER YOU ARE SUBJECT TO BEING ASKED TO SWEAR OR AFFIRM THAT YOU WILL BE TRUTHFUL AS TO YOUR COMMENTS OR TESTIMONY. YOU MAY ALSO BE SUBJECT TO QUESTIONS ASKED OF YOU BY AN APPLICANT OR AN APPLICANT'S REPRESENTATIVE OR ATTORNEY WHICH RELATE TO THE ITEM. ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE WITH REGARD TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING OR HEARING WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING IS MADE WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON W141CH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED, LOBBYIST REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN ANY LOBBYING ACTIVITIES, WHETHER OR NOT COMPENSATION IS PAID OR RECEIVED IN CONNECTION WITH THOSE ACTIVITIES, EACH LOBBYIST SHALL FILE WITH THE CITY CLERK AN ANNUAL REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND PAY AN ANNUAL TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($250.00) REGISTRATION FEE FOR EACH PRINCIPAL OR EMPLOYER. REGISTRATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEDS ITE: WWW.DANIABEACHFL.00V. (ORDINANCE #2012-019, AMENDED BY ORDINANCE #2019-019) �C�oC ��<�crdrzost� .. zod,oso=dad�,,,n 05/24/2021