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HomeMy WebLinkAbout337 - MINUTES - City Commission MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2006 - 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order Mayor Flury called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance Reverend Richard Austin, First Baptist Church of Dania, gave the Invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag. 3. Roll Call Present: Mayor: Patricia Flury Vice-Mayor: Bob Anton Commissioners: John Bertino • Anne Castro C.K. McElyea City Manager: Ivan Pato City Attorney: Thomas Ansbro City Clerk: Louise Stilson 4. Presentations and Special Event Approvals 4.1 Request for a fee waiver for the I.T. Parker Community Center by the Dania Beach Lion's Club for their Cabinet Meeting on October 22, 2006 Kurt Ely, Chairman of the I.T. Parker Advisory Board, advised the Board approved the fee waiver for the Lion's Club. Jim Silvernale stated the Lion's Club has held their Cabinet Meeting at I.T. Parker for the last three years. He requested a waiver of the fees for October 22, 2006. Commissioner Bertino motioned to approve the I.T. Parker Community Center fee waiver for the Dania Beach Lion's Club Cabinet meeting on October 22, 2006; seconded by Commissioner Castro. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Bertino Yes Vice-Mayor Anton Yes Commissioner Castro Yes Mayor Flury Yes • Commissioner McElyea Yes 4.2 Special Event Approval for the "Dania Beach Salute to the Workers Holiday" to be held at the Dania Beach Pier on September 3-4, 2006 Kristen Jones, Director of Parks and Recreation, announced the Labor Day event would have entertainment, events, and fireworks. She advised free shuttle service would be provided from 11:00 a.m. — 11:00 p.m. Vice-Mayor Anton motioned to approve the Dania Beach Salute to the Workers Holiday at the Dania Beach Pier on September 3-4, 2006; seconded by Commissioner Castro. The motion carried unanimously. 4.3 Presentation by Ross Shillingford, Design Manager for Metric Engineering, Inc., on the FDOT Resurfacing Project Julio Delgado, FDOT Project Manager for the resurfacing project on Dania Beach Boulevard, introduced Ross Shillingford. Ross Shillingford, Design Manager for Metric Engineering, advised the project extends from US 1 to Cambridge Street, including the loop-round. It is a resurfacing project that includes the milling and resurfacing of the existing roadway pavement; safety improvements; guardrail improvements along the Dania Canal; drainage improvements; signal improvements; and improvements to the intersection of Fronton Boulevard. The project is scheduled to begin mid- 2007, and is scheduled to bid in February, 2007. Landscaping improvements are also included in the project for US 1. Brian Godfrey, Land Design South, introduced his associate, Adam Jones. He noted they will be using Royal Palms, Wax Jasmine, Lantana, Indian Hawthorn, Plumbago, Dwarf Yaupon Holly, and stamped asphalt. 4.4 Update on the status of the South Florida East Coast Corridor (SFECC) study for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Laurence Leeds, Director of Community Development, noted that he attended a public workshop and learned that if a station is built in Dania Beach it would be within a five minute walk of the center of town. We would have one of the closest stations to Federal Highway. Jasmine Yacinthe, Ph.D., noted she works for the consulting firm of Gannett Fleming which is conducting the FEC Corridor Study for the Department of Transportation. She noted the study is a tiered alternative analysis process of two study areas. The area is two miles wide, and the corridor study is approximately 85 miles long, beginning in downtown Miami and ending at the Martin-Palm Beach County boundary. The first tier is the original analysis that considers many alternatives and qualitative screening; the second tier is the station areas to be identified. She indicated the strategy is to increase the capacity by adding main line tracks. They are trying to establish quiet crossings and consolidate underutilized crossings; they are also considering Minutes of Regular Meeting 2 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,August 22,2006—7:00 p.m. alternative modes of transportation and routes. She stated they are conducting public workshops and will conduct three public hearings in November; they will submit the PEIS in January; and go for the approval of the regional record of decision in April. The record of decision must be approved by the Federal Transit Administration. She requested the Commission adopt a resolution in support of the project and identify their general issues and concerns. She noted that she brought information and would leave it in the atrium for the public. She indicated that based on the preliminary analysis, there would be a station on Dania Beach Boulevard. 5. Proclamations 5.1 International Association of Fire Fighters Week Mayor Flury read the proclamation for the International Association of Fire Fighters Week and presented it to a member of the City of Dania Beach Fire Department. Briann, the Muscular Dystrophy representative for Broward County, mentioned they are hosting the Media Lunch for all Broward County Firefighters on Friday. She had invitations for the Commission and encouraged them to attend. 6. Citizen Comments Chip Brockman, 305 SE 41h Street, Director of the Optimist Club, commended the Parks Department for the maintenance of the fields, but said that 1-2 additional people are needed to work and maintain the fields for the children. He commented on the difficulty of obtaining someone to maintain the fields because there is only one person to maintain all the parks. His biggest concern is that they need clay in the fields, and he questioned how hard it could be to do this. He stated it is hard for him and his wife to run the Optimist Club without good fields. Mayor Flury asked Mr. Brockman to work with Director Jones, and put in writing the specific needs of the parks.. Then it will go to the City Manager who will distribute it to the Commission to make a decision. Mayor Flury congratulated George Jason on obtaining his degree. 7. Consent Agenda Items removed from Consent Agenda: #7.1, #7.2, and#7.7 7.1 Minutes: Approve minutes of Budget Workshop of July 26, 2006 Approve minutes of Follow-up Budget Workshop of July 31, 2006 Approve minutes of Regular City Commission meeting of August 8, 2006 Minutes of Regular Meeting 3 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,August 22,2006—7:00 p.m. Mayor Flury asked the Commission to keep the minutes of the Follow-up Budget Workshop and have them for the next Budget Workshop. She asked Finance Director Varney to check page 2 versus page 4 to see if the figures were correct. Commissioner Castro motioned to approve Item #7.1; seconded by Commissioner Bertino. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Bertino Yes Vice-Mayor Anton Yes Commissioner Castro Yes Mayor Flury Yes Commissioner McElyea Yes 7.2 Travel Requests: Approve attendance for a DBTC (Dania Beach Tourism Council) representative at the Visit Florida, Downtown & Small Towns Conference, including registration and hotel for 3 nights, transportation mileage and non-included conference T&E expenses (IRS Table), in the total amount of$950.24. Mayor Flury remarked this item does not belong on the Agenda, and asked that it be deleted. She stated the Commission authorized $20,000 for the TDC with the understanding that the City Manager would authorize the use of those funds. This should not come to the Commission and she does not like to see anything on the agenda that adds unnecessary stuff that prolongs the Commission meeting. It is the City Manager's role to assure the funds are spent appropriately. Commissioner Bertino commented it was his understanding that the Commission approves all travel. Mayor Flury responded no; the Ordinance states any employee travel and the Commission, not non-employees or non-Commissioners. City Manager Pato clarified the policy requires that all travel come before the Commission for approval. In the arrangement with the Tourism Council, we agreed to conditions that they would abide by City policies. He stated the expense has already been approved by him, but City policy requires that travel expenses come before the Commission. Commissioner McElyea thinks everything should be approved by the Commission if it involves taxpayer dollars. Commissioner Castro thinks we need a level of trust and accountability, and is not in favor of bringing everything before the Commission. Commissioner Bertino thinks taxpayers have the right to know what tax dollars are being spent on travel. Vice-Mayor Anton recalled the $20,000 for the Dania Beach Tourism Council included setting up the website and office related matters, including travel. He noted a City Commissioner was Minutes of Regular Meeting 4 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,August 22,2006—7:00 p.m. involved and the City Manager was given the authority to approve the expenditures. He said the City Manager had the authority to approve the travel and this did not need to be on the agenda because the Dania Beach Tourism Council is not an employee of the City. Commissioner Castro would rather see a verbal or written report on travel, as opposed to seeing the request on the agenda. Mayor Flury stated the policy refers to employees. She noted the Commission authorized money for the Chamber of Commerce and their expenditures do not come before the Commission. City Manager Palo stated he only brought this forward because the agreement with the Tourism Council states that they will abide by the City's Travel Policy. Commissioner Castro motioned to pull the travel request for the Dania Beach Tourism Council off the Agenda; seconded by Vice-Mayor Anton. The motion carried on the following 3-2 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Bertino No Vice-Mayor Anton Yes Commissioner Castro Yes Mayor Flury Yes Commissioner McElyea No Resolutions • 7.3 RESOLUTION#2006-140 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA ADOPTING THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION POLICY MANUAL; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7.4 RESOLUTION#2006-138 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR FIRE PLAN REVIEW SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA AND THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH;PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7.5 RESOLUTION#2006-137 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE ITEMS FOR RENOVATIONS TO MELALEUCCA PARK, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT,BENCHES AND ADA ACCESSIBLE WALKWAYS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00 FROM CONTRACT CONNECTIONS INC., UNDER ST. JOHN'S COUNTY CONTRACT NO. 03-43;PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7.6 RESOLUTION#2006-141 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH FRANK HILL CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL INTERIOR RENOVATIONS OF THE I.T. PARKER Minutes of Regular Meeting 5 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,August 22,2006—7:00 p.m. COMMUNITY CENTER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $51,399.00 (INCLUDING CONTINGENCY FUNDS); FURTHER, AUTHORIZING SUCH ADDITIONAL WORK TO BE PERFORMED BY THAT COMPANY WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR SUCH WORK; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7.7 RESOLUTION#2006-142 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO CONVENE IN A SPECIAL SESSION TO ADDRESS THE WINDSTORM INSURANCE MARKET PROBLEMS FACING THE CITIZENS AND RESIDENTS OF THE STATE AS A RESULT OF HURRICANES AND OTHER WEATHER-RELATED CONDITIONS; URGING THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION PURSUING THIS ISSUE WITH THE LEGISLATURE ON BEHALF OF ITS CONSTITUENTS;DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PROVIDE A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR, SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE BROWARD COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Flury noted Representative Eleanor Sobel asked to speak to this Resolution, but is not present at the moment. City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution#2006-142. Commissioner Bertino motioned to approve Resolution #2006-142; seconded by Commissioner Castro. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Bertino Yes Vice-Mayor Anton Yes Commissioner Castro Yes Mayor Flury Yes Commissioner McElyea Yes Vice-Mayor Anton motioned to approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Items 47.1, #7.2, and #7.7; seconded by Commissioner Castro. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Bertino Yes Vice-Mayor Anton Yes Commissioner Castro Yes Mayor Flury Yes Commissioner McElyea Yes 8. Bids and Requests for Proposals There were no proposals at this meeting. Minutes of Regular Meeting 6 - Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,August 22,2006—7:00 p.m. 9. Public Hearings and Site Plans 9.1 ORDINANCE #2006-026 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE REQUEST MADE BY BONNIE L. MISKEL OF RUDEN, MCCLOSKY, SMITH, SCHUSTER & RUSSELL, P.A. ON BEHALF OF JOHN E. SABTY, MANAGER-OF WSSA FLORIDA, LLC., FOR THE "WSSA FLORIDA, LLC" PLAT, SUCH PROPERTY BEING GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF NE 7TH AVENUE BETWEEN TAYLOR ROAD AND ELLER DRIVE, IN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A", A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS ORDINANCE; ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION FOR PUBLIC USE OF ALL STREETS, HIGHWAYS AND ALLEYS AS SHOWN ON SUCH PLAT OF THE "WSSA FLORIDA, LLC' PLAT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SECOND READING) (Continued from August 8,2006) City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Ordinance 42006-026. Laurence Leeds, Director of Community Development, advised this is a request for a plat approval for vacant property located east of the Airport which abuts industrial zoned property on all three sides, with Port Everglades to the rear. This is the first step of the development process for a proposed US Border Patrol facility. The proposal is currently not allowed under our Zoning Code. He noted the item was continued at the request of the Commission at the last Commission meeting. He stated the applicant has submitted a Site Plan and has requested a Zoning Text change and map change. Bonnie Miskel, Attorney with Ruden McClosky, representing the applicant WSSA Florida, a for- profit company that develops facilities that they lease to other government agencies, advised WSSA Florida deals with the GSA and negotiates and leases properties, including maintenance of those properties. This is a private for-profit company that pays taxes on all their facilities. She stated they intend to go through the Site Plan process at a later date; tonight they are requesting the Plat approval which is a 9 month process requiring County approval. Mayor Flury stated we should not delve into the details of the operation of the facility. Mayor Flury opened the Public Hearing. Seeing as there was no one to speak in favor or opposition, she closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Castro motioned to approve Ordinance #2006-026, on second reading; seconded by Commissioner Bertino. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Bertino Yes Vice-Mayor Anton Yes Commissioner Castro Yes Mayor Flury Yes Commissioner McElyea Yes Minutes of Regular Meeting 7 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,August 22,2006—7:00 p.m. City Attorney Ansbro advised the remaining items were quasi-judicial matters and swore-in all who would speak. He asked the Commission to disclose any communication they had on these matters. 9.2 RESOLUTION#2006-125 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING THE VARIANCE REQUEST SUBMITTED BY JAY KODNER FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6 SOUTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY, DANIA BEACH; FROM CHAPTER 28, "ZONING", ARTICLE 6.21 "OFF-STREET PARKING"; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution#2006-125. Commissioner Bertino indicated he had been contacted. Corinne Church, Principal City Planner, advised the variance is for an Auction House and Antique Gallery with 8 parking spaces; the Code requires 30 parking spaces. The applicant has received permission to use the drugstore parking lot (15 spaces) for the use of the auctions on Friday nights. The shared parking will provide adequate parking for these events. The variance would require the condition that the shared parking is allowed. The Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval with conditions. Jay Kodner stated he already submitted the landscape plan. He noted the store would be open during the week, but only for his two employees. Mayor Flury opened the Public Hearing. Seeing as there was no one to speak in favor or opposition, she closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner McElyea motioned to adopt Resolution #2006-125, with conditions; seconded by Commissioner Bertino. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Bertino Yes Vice-Mayor Anton Yes Commissioner Castro Yes Mayor Flury Yes Commissioner McElyea Yes Mayor Flury recognized Representative Eleanor Sobel and invited her to address the Commission. She advised Representative Sobel that the Commission adopted the Resolution. Representative Eleanor Sobel thanked the Commission for adopting the Resolution requesting a Special Session to address insurance issues. She hoped more cities would follow Dania Beach's leadership role in the problem with hurricane and homeowners' insurance. She noted that she passed a bill that makes AED's available to youngsters who play in community sports. The grant is available through the EMS Fund provided by the County, but funded through the State. Minutes of Regular Meeting 8 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,August 22,2006—7:00 p.m. 9.3 RESOLUTION #2006-124 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING THE VARIANCE REQUEST SUBMITTED BY JEFFREY GROSS, ARCHITECT, ON BEHALF OF PROPERTY OWNER JORGE FALLAD, ORNAMENTAL DESIGNS, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 102 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY, DANIA BEACH; FROM CHAPTER 28, "ZONING", ARTICLE 6.21 "OFF-STREET PARKING"; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 9.4 RESOLUTION#2006-139 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PROPOSED SITE PLAN REQUEST SUBMITTED BY JEFFREY GROSS, ARCHITECT, ON BEHALF OF PROPERTY OWNER JORGE FALLAD, ORNAMENTAL DESIGNS, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 102 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY, DANIA BEACH;PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Attorney Ansbro read the titles of Resolution#2006-124 and Resolution#2006-139 because they relate to the same matter. Corinne Church, Principal City Planner, noted the property is commercially zoned and located in the Local Activity Center(LAC). The applicant currently has a business located in Dania Beach that sells ornamental iron and displays. She noted the proposed site needs to be retrofitted for the business and the Site Plan shows 7 parking spaces; Code requires 12. She stated an alternate Site Plan has been developed which provides 9 parking spaces (recommended by staff). She indicated the current business does not generate much vehicle traffic, and staff supports the variance request provided the alternate Site Plan with 9 parking spaces is used. She stated there would be no entrance from US 1, but there would be a pedestrian gate facing US 1. The owner intends to exhibit wrought iron, aluminum and woodwork in the front yard. She indicated the current business contains decorative signage which is not permitted by Code. She noted that the Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval of the 9 parking spaces with conditions. Mayor Flury opened the Public Hearings. Jeffrey Gross, Architect for the project, noted the front of the building would be landscaped as a park with fountains and gazebos. The building will be a terra cotta color, and they will meet all the sign requirements. Jorge Fallad, Applicant, advised he has a warehouse on Stirling Road where they do the assembly; most of the manufacturing is done overseas and no assembly will be done on the site. Laurence Leeds, Director of Community Development, needs clarification. He is concerned about the pots at the existing location, and the signs at the existing facility because wrought iron signs are prohibited. He stated the Commission would need to determine that they are not signs. Mr. Fallad responded they are getting rid of all the pottery; their main business is construction. They may keep a couple of the very large unique pieces made of marble and terra cotta. He stated they plan on having one specific sign in front of the building. Mayor Flury commented the architect said they would meet the Sign Code. Minutes of Regular Meeting 9 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,August 22,2006—7:00 p.m. Mr. Fallad explained the front of the building will have gazebos, there will not be any outside storage. They are trying to do a park with fountains, trees, gazebos, lighting, and a fence. The items in the front will be for display purposes only. The Commission concurred that the outdoor display of items was not an issue. Seeing as there was no one else to speak in favor or opposition, Mayor Flury closed the Public Hearings. Commissioner McElyea motioned to adopt Resolution #2006-124, with conditions; seconded by Commissioner Castro. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Bertino Yes Vice-Mayor Anton Yes Commissioner Castro Yes Mayor Flury Yes Commissioner McElyea Yes Commissioner Castro motioned to adopt Resolution #2006-139, with conditions; seconded by Commissioner McElyea. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Bertino Yes Vice-Mayor Anton Yes Commissioner Castro Yes Mayor Flury Yes Commissioner McElyea Yes 10. Commission Comments 10.1 Commissioner Bertino Commissioner Bertino had no comments. 10.2 Commissioner Castro Commissioner Castro reminded everyone of the upcoming Primary Election on September 5ch and encouraged everyone to vote. Commissioner Castro advised that Zadie Thompson would soon be 103 years old and her family will be coming to Dania Beach to celebrate on Labor Day weekend. She asked the Mayor if we could draft a letter for her signature. Mayor Flury concurred and suggested a proclamation. Commissioner Castro asked the status of the solar light project. Dominic Orlando, Director of Public Services, responded we currently have 3-4 solar lights that have been working for 10 years. We are currently proceeding with the design to provide solar lighting from Stirling Road to Griffin Road, and from 40th Avenue to the west City limits. Minutes of Regular Meeting 10 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,August 22,2006—7:00 p.m. Commissioner Castro advised the US 1 Corridor study presentation would be held on September Bch in the Conference Room at City Hall. She also reminded businesses, and people who want to develop residential in the Enterprise Zone and the Marina Mile area to apply. She noted the State has instituted a Hurricane Mitigation Program to provide funding for homeowners, and assistance is also available for local governments. Commissioner Castro congratulated Evin Jenne, who is a Dania Beach resident, for becoming our new state representative. Commissioner Castro provided and update on the Tourism Council, and provide an information packet to the Commissioners. She noted the mission of the Tourism Council is to market Dania Beach as a destination marketplace for tourism in order to drive economic development within our City. She advised the Committee copied the City Manager on everything they did, including logo design. The City's I.T. Department was included in the development of the RFP for the website. She thanked the Commission and City staff for giving them the latitude to operate. She listed the accomplishments of the Council: o Development of a Logo o They added a City of Dania Beach page to the Visit Florida website/Sunny.org o They produced the Discovery Map o Inclusion in the Greater Fort Lauderdale Vacation Planner o Development of the Website Mayor Flury commended Commissioner Castro for her work on the Tourism Council. 10.3 Commissioner McElyea Commissioner McElyea thanked the City Manager and Public Services Department for the installation of the Hill Street sign. 10.4 Vice-Mayor Anton Vice-Mayor Anton noted the County Commission passed a Resolution that indicated the funding for the transportation issues throughout the County that would come from an additional 1-cent sales tax. He wanted everyone to be aware that it is an additional tax. He commented the airport issue should be considered transportation, and asked the City Attorney to check to see if the 1- cent sales tax would cover the airport expansion. Vice-Mayor Anton commented on the playground equipment and fences being repaired in the parks. He congratulated Kristen Jones and Dominic Orlando, and anyone else involved in the projects. Vice-Mayor Anton commented that several months ago he asked for information on a parking structure at City Hall. He noted we received an opinion from Attorney Tim Ryan that the construction and operation of a metered parking facility is within the City's municipal powers. Minutes of Regular Meeting 11 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,August 22,2006—7:00 p.m. 10.5 Mayor Flury Mayor Flury mentioned the September 14 Budget Hearing. She stated we need a spreadsheet on the CPTED studies in order to establish the Neighborhood Improvements Funds. 11. Discussion and Possible Action 11.1 Application for Fill permit for Naser/Isgette Properties (adjacent to and immediately south of Sun Recycling Facility) Laurence Leeds, Director of Community Development, advised we receive an application for a fill permit for property that is a former gravel pit. He noted we are required to issue the permit because it meets all of the City Code requirements. Robert Miller, Project Manager for the Marina Mile Park Project, noted this is a 25 acre site that was once a sand and rock mining operation. They are proposing to fill a portion of the lake area, but will maintain an on-site open water retention area. They will also improve the environmental conditions of the site. A piece of the site will be sold to Pantropic Power, a dealer in Caterpillar Equipment. He stated they think this is a project the City wants to see, and they are excited about it. Mayor Flury opened and closed a public hearing. She noted, she was opposed to this project several months ago, but now understands that nothing can live on the existing site. Vice-Mayor Anton questioned the flooding problem to the east. Dominic Orlando, Director of Public Services, responded this project should not impact the current situation. He noted they would be required to meet Broward County Storm Drainage Management requirements for their site. He indicated if the other area is lower there is nothing the developer can do to improve that drainage problem; but, if the areas are level, they could connect a pipe to get some of the water to the new site. Mr. Miller responded their drainage calculations require that they absorb the drainage from SW 26t" Terrace from 595 South to their property. 12. Appointments There were no appointments at this meeting. Minutes of Regular Meeting 12 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,August 22,2006—7:00 p.m. . 13. Administrative Reports 13.1 City Manager City Manager Pato advised he and Director Orlando went to a Ford Motor Company display in Miami of fuel efficient vehicles. It appears the benefit of the hybrid technology will not apply to us; it is intended for fuel economy over long distance driving with little use of air conditioning. He indicated there is improved technology coming for diesel engines. He advised we have more research to do, and we are looking at setting the temperature at different levels in our facilities. City Manager Pato noted that Mayor Flury and Commissioner Bertino were present to hand over the keys to the Pier Restaurant to the operators. He indicated the restaurant would still open in the fall and is called Beach Watch. City Manager Pato thanked Commissioner Castro for her involvement on the Tourism Council, and noted that she worked very closely with staff on the project. City Manager Pato stated he interviewed 2 companies who are working on proposals for the Letter of Interest for the CRA brochure. He hopes to have something available for the next CRA meeting. City Manager Pato commented many improvements are taking place in our parks, and in a matter of days there will be considerable activity in our streets because our pipes will begin to be installed. Dominic Orlando, Director of Public Services, advised the project will start on Stirling Road, then proceed to US 1. They started on Bryan Road and had to stop because they did not have a Broward County permit. 13.2 City Attorney City Attorney Ansbro advised Metro PCS wants to co-locate a stealth tower by the Fire Station. They are requesting an additional site to the east of the existing site, and are offering $400 per month. He asked the Commission if they were interested in leasing the land. The Commission concurred that they were not interested in leasing any additional land. 13.3 City Clerk—Reminders Wednesday, September 6, 2006—7:00 p.m. —Regular CRA Board Meeting Tuesday, September 12, 2006—7:00 p.m. —Regular City Commission Meeting Thursday, September 14, 2006—7:00 p.m. —First Budget Public Hearing Wednesday, September 20, 2006—7:00 p.m. — Second Budget Public Hearing Thursday, September 21, 2006—6:00 p.m. —Abatement Hearing Tuesday, September 26, 2006—7:00 p.m. —Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes of Regular Meeting 13 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,August 22,2006—7:00 p.m. • 14. Adjournment Mayor Flury adjourned the meeting at 9:13 p.m. CITTY OF DANIA BEACH ATTEST: PATRICIA FLURY MAYOR-COMMISSIONER LOUISE STILSON, CMC CITY CLERK Approved September 12, 2006 Minutes of Regular Meeting 14 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,August 22,2006—7:00 p.m.