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DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2004 - 7:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order
Mayor McElyea called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
2. Invocation and Pledge of Alle ig ance
Father Roger Holoubek, St. Maurice Catholic Church, gave the invocation and all remained
standing for the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
3. Roll Call
Present:
Mayor: C.K. McElyea
Commissioners: Bob Anton
Robert Chunn
Patricia Flury
City Manager: Ivan Pato
City Attorney: Thomas Ansbro
City Clerk: Louise Stilson
Absent:
Vice-Mayor Bob Mikes
4. Presentations and Special Event Approvals
4.1 Request by Father Roger Holoubek, representing St. Maurice Catholic Church, to hold
their Annual Country Fair, November 11-14, 2004, on Church grounds located at 2851
Stirling Road, Dania Beach.
Larry Leeds, Director of Community Development, advised the Church holds this event every
year. The Fire Marshal has indicated that one Paramedic is required to be on duty during the
hours of operation. Police Chief Cowart has provided a schedule of on-site BSO and Florida
Highway Patrol security.
Commissioner Anton motioned to approve Father Holoubek's request, with the
recommendations; seconded by Commissioner Chunn. The motion carried on the
following 4-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Anton Yes Commissioner Flury Yes
Commissioner Chunn Yes Mayor McElyea Yes
4.2 Request by Kurt Ely, Chairman, I.T. Parker Community Advisory Board, to reduce the
rental fee for the use of the I.T. Parker Center to $350.00, by Main Street Semi-Annual
Antique Show, to be held January 6-9, 2005, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Kurt Ely advised this is the same price they paid in July.
Commissioner Flury motioned to approve the recommendation to reduce the rental fee for
Main Street; seconded by Commissioner Chunn. The motion carried on the following 4-0
Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Anton Yes Commissioner Flury Yes
Commissioner Chunn Yes Mayor McElyea Yes
4.3 Request by Kurt Ely, Chairman, I.T. Parker Community Advisory Board, to waive the
rental fee for the use of the I.T. Parker Center by Dania Beach Elementary for their
Annual Fundraiser to be held on January 22, 2005, from 8:00 a.m. to midnight.
Kurt Ely advised this was for the Red Hot Ball event. This year the funds will be spent at Dania
Elementary and Collins Elementary.
• Commissioner Chunn motioned to approve the recommendation to waive the rental fee for
Dania Beach Elementary; seconded by Commissioner Anton. The motion carried on the
following 4-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Anton Yes Commissioner Flury Yes
Commissioner Chunn Yes Mayor McElyea Yes
4.4 Request by Kurt Ely, Chairman, I.T. Parker Community Advisory Board, to reduce the
rental fee for the use of the I.T. Parker Center to $160.00 by Main Street to hold their Red
Tie Ball on March 5, 2005, from 8:00 a.m.'to midnight.
Kurt Ely advised this will be the first time this event is held at the I.T. Parker Center. The $160
is the actual out-of-pocket cost to the City.
Commissioner Chunn motioned to approve the recommendation to reduce the rental fee
for Main Street; seconded by Commissioner Flury. The motion carried on the following 4-
0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Anton Yes Commissioner Flury Yes
Commissioner Chunn Yes Mayor McElyea Yes
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4.5 Presentation to Fay and Bob Bartelmes for"Herman Wrice" award.
Mayor McEI ea and City Manager Pato presented a plaque to Bob and Fay Bartelmes for their
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assistance in helping to lead the community in the fight against drugs and other criminal
activities.
4.6 General Employee of the Month for September 2004
Larry Leeds, Director of Community Development, presented Jim Savage, Building Inspector,
the Employee of the Month award for September 2004. Mr. Savage has been with the City for
almost 6 years, and was nominated by his coworkers for his work ethic and promoting a positive
image of the City.
5. Proclamations
5.1 National Epilepsy Awareness Month
6. Citizen Comments
There were no citizens to speak at this meeting.
7. Consent Agenda
Items removed from Consent Agenda:
Item#7.7 and Item#7.13 —Continued until November 9, 2004 - 7:00 p.m.
Commissioner Flury removed Items #7.4, 7.5 and 7.6.
7.1 Minutes
Approve minutes for CRA Board Meeting of October 14, 2004
Approve minutes for Special Commission Meeting-CRA of October 14, 2004
7.2 Travel Expenditures: There were no expenditures for this meeting.
7.3 Bills: There were no bills for this meeting.
Resolutions
7.7 RESOLUTION 92004-184
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING
THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE BEACH MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT EXISTING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF HOLLYWOOD AND THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH FOR MAINTENANCE AND TRASH
REMOVAL SERVICES AT DANIA BEACH, INCLUDING PARKING LOT AND LITTER PICKUP;
PROVIDING THAT THE FOURTH AMENDMENT SHALL BE RETROACTIVE TO OCTOBER 1, 2004;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Continued until November 9, 2004, at 7:00 p.m.
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7.8 RESOLUTION #2004-185
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
TO REPLENISH THE DESIGNATED FUND BALANCE IN THE GENERAL FUND TO AN AMOUNT OF
$500,000.00 FOR LEGAL, CONSULTING AND OTHER FEES REQUIRED TO PROTECT CITY RESIDENTS,
HOMES, AND BUSINESSES THREATENED BY PROPOSED AIRPORT EXPANSION; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS;PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7.9 RESOLUTION #2004-186
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
PURCHASE SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE FROM ALLIED UNIVERSAL CORPORATION IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00 ($.508 per gallon) IN FISCAL YEAR 04/05, UNDER CITY OF POMPANO
BEACH CO-OP BID H-65-04, WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND WITHOUT ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7.10 RESOLUTION #2004-187
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
PURCHASE BULK HIGH-CALCIUM QUICKLIME FROM CARMEUSE LIME INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $75,000.00 ($112.52 PER TON), UNDER THE CITY OF BOCA RATON QUICKLIME BID NO.
2002-63 VALID THROUGH AUGUST, 2005, WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND WITHOUT
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
• 7.11 RESOLUTION 92004-1 8 8
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
PURCHASE DIESEL FUELS FROM MACMILLAN OIL CO. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $90,000.00
IN FISCAL YEAR 04/05, UNDER BROWARD COUNTY CO-OP BID #D104018BI01; WITHOUT
COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND WITHOUT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS,
FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7.12 RESOLUTION #2004-189
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF SUPPLIES, SERVICES, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FROM
ENVIRONMENTAL REAGENTS IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $23,000.00 IN FISCAL YEAR 04105,
UNDER SOUTHEAST FLORIDA CO-OP BID 4R-2002-184, WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND
WITHOUT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7.13 RESOLUTION #2004-190
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING
AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES FOR FIRE
DEPARTMENT VEHICLES BETWEEN THE CITY OF HOLLYWOOD AND THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
UNDER WHICH HOLLYWOOD WILL PROVIDE SUCH SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Continued until November 9, 2004, at 7.00 p.m.
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Ordinances- (Title read by City Attorney)
7.14 ORDINANCE #2004-036
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
THE CITY CHARTER (PART IX, "CITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT", ARTICLE 2, "CITY
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD", SECTION 1, "ESTABLISHMENT AND MEMBERSHIP") TO PROVIDE
THAT A DESIGNEE OF THE BROWARD COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MAY SERVE AS AN EX-OFFICIO
(NON-VOTING) MEMBER OF THE BOARD AS DIRECTED BY STATE LAW; FURTHER, AMENDING
SECTION 19-21 ("MEETINGS") OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES TO CHANGE THE TIME OF
MEETINGS OF THE BOARD; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING)
7.15 ORDINANCE 92004-03 8
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING THE REZONING REQUEST
BY MARK KIESER, WITH CRAVEN THOMPSON & ASSOCIATES, REPRESENTING STEPHEN ST. CLAIR
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF NW 9TH AVENUE BETWEEN NW 3 PLACE AND
NW 3 TERRACE (SOUTH OF 901 GRIFFIN ROAD - COMPETITION CYCLE CENTER) WITHIN THE CITY
OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A", A COPY OF WHICH IS
ATTACHED TO THIS ORDINANCE; CHANGING THE CURRENT ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF THE
PROPERTY FROM C-3 (COMMERCIAL) TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF C-4 (COMMERCIAL), SUBJECT
TO CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING)
Commissioner Anton motioned to approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of
• items 7.4, 7.5 and 7.6, and to continue Items 7.7 and 7.13 until November 9, 2004 at 7:00
p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Chunn. The motion carried on the following 4-0 Roll
Call vote:
Commissioner Anton Yes Commissioner Flury Yes
Commissioner Chunn Yes Mayor McElyea Yes
Items removed from Consent Allenda:
7.4 Approval of payment for Park Fees in lieu of dedication for property located east of
SE 5th Street on the north side of Sheridan Street for Calvin Giordano & Associates,
Inc. (PL-20-03)
City Attorney Ansbro advised the property is located east of SE 5th Avenue.
Larry Leeds, Director of Community Development, advised in April 2003, the Commission
approved the plat; the project site plan was later approved for 87 multi-family residential units.
The plat was approved with the condition the applicant come back for approval of the Park Fee
prior to obtaining a building permit. The property includes a clubhouse and swimming pool
which reduces the dedication percent. The applicant is required to pay $138,880 to the Park
Fund.
• Commissioner Flury remarked she would rather receive property than cash. But it is probably
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too late because the property has already been designed and it is too late to take a piece of the
• property. She questioned if there was a way to get property instead of money with future
projects.
Mr. Leeds responded in the affirmative.
Commissioner Flury motioned to approve the payment of Park Fees; seconded by
Commissioner Chunn. The motion carried on the following 3-1 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Anton Yes Commissioner Flury Yes
Commissioner Chunn Yes Mayor McElyea No
7.5 RESOLUTION #2004-182
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
PURCHASE ONE (1) 2005 FORD F-250 SD PICKUP TRUCK IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,437.00 FROM THE
SEWER FUND AND ONE(1)2005 FORD F-250 SD PICKUP TRUCK IN THE AMOUNT OF$29,317.00 FROM
THE WATER FUND FROM DUVAL FORD UNDER FLORIDA SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION&ASSOCIATION
OF COUNTIES' CONTRACT NO. 04-12-0823, WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND WITHOUT
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of the Resolution.
Commissioner Flury pulled this item because there is no backup material that refers to the
existing vehicles. She is concerned because these vehicles will remain on our insurance policy.
Fernando Vazquez, Director of Public Services, apologized for not including the information.
He explained the vehicles are 15 years old and will be auctioned as quickly as possible.
Commissioner Flury motioned to approve Resolution #2004-182; seconded by
Commissioner Chunn. The motion carried on the following 4-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Anton Yes Commissioner Flury Yes
Commissioner Chunn Yes Mayor McElyea Yes
7.6 RESOLUTION 42004-183
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
PURCHASE ONE (1) 2005 FORD EXPLORER 4X4 IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,578.00 FROM THE SEWER
FUND FROM DON REID FORD UNDER FLORIDA SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION & ASSOCIATION OF
COUNTIES' CONTRACT NO. 04-12-0823, WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND WITHOUT
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of the Resolution.
Commissioner Flury motioned to approve Resolution 92004-183 seconded by
• Commissioner Chunn. The motion carried on the following 4-0 Roll Call vote:
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® Commissioner Anton Yes Commissioner Flury Yes
Commissioner Chunn Yes Mayor McElyea Yes
8. Bids and Requests for Proposals
There were no proposals for this meeting.
9. Public Hearings and Site Plans
City Attorney Ansbro announced an advertisement was published for an appeal by South Florida
Motocross. He advised the City Commission directed that the applicant, or anyone associated
with the facility, was not to come back for any further extensions. He remarked that he advised
the applicant and Mr. Leeds that this appeal would not be heard. He also spoke with the
applicant's attorney today.
9.1 ORDINANCE #2004-033
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 12-52 "SPECIFIC
STANDARDS" OF ARTICLE III "HAZARD REDUCTION" OF CHAPTER 12 "FLOOD DAMAGE
PREVENTION" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH; DELETING
REFERENCES TO THE EIGHT FOOT NGVD (NATIONAL GEODETIC VERTICAL DATUM) FLOOD
ELEVATION REQUIREMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SECOND
READING) (Continued from October 12, 2004 Commission Meeting)
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of the Ordinance.
Larry Leeds, Director of Community Development, recommended a continuance until November
23, 2004.
Commissioner Chunn motioned to continue Ordinance 92004-033 until November 23, 2004,
at 7:00 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Flury.
Mayor McElyea opened the Public Hearing. Seeing as there was no one to speak in favor or
opposition, he closed the Public Hearing.
The motion carried on the following 4-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Anton Yes Commissioner Flury Yes
Commissioner Chunn Yes Mayor McElyea Yes
9.2 ORDINANCE #2004-034
• AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,APPROVING THE"AIRPORT COMMERCE
CENTER" PLAT, SUCH PROPERTY BEING GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
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GRIFFIN ROAD AND RAVENSWOOD ROAD, 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 "AIRPORT COMMERCE CENTER" PLAT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SECOND READING)
City Attorney Ansbro advised Item #9.2 and Item #9.3 were quasi-judicial matters and swore-in
those who would speak on the matter. He asked the Commission to disclose if they had contact
with anyone on this matter. City Attorney Ansbro read the title of the Ordinance.
Commissioner Anton advised he spoke with John Milledge on this matter.
Larry Leeds, Director of Community Development, advised the applicant is requesting two
items: a plat request and a request to use the flex rule. He recommended the flex allocation be
granted until November 1, 2006, with the condition the applicant obtain County Commission
Plat approval in one year. He noted the applicant can request permanent allocation under the
flex rule at a later date.
Mayor McElyea opened the Public Hearing.
John Milledge, representing the applicant, stated they agreed with the staff recommendation.
The property has been used as a storage yard, but will be developed into a quality project. This
is the first step in obtaining County approval. He commented they were working closely with
the Manager on the details of the development.
Seeing as there was no one else to speak in favor or opposition, Mayor McElyea closed the
Public Hearing.
Commissioner Chunn motioned to approve Ordinance #2004-034, on second reading;
seconded by Commissioner Anton. The motion carried on the following 4-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Anton Yes Commissioner Flury Yes
Commissioner Chunn Yes Mayor McElyea Yes
9.3 RESOLUTION #2004-191
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE REQUEST BY CRAVEN
THOMPSON & ASSOCIATES, INC. ON BEHALF OF THE ESTATE OF RUTH B. HODGES, TO ASSIGN 20%
OF COMMERCIAL FLEX ACREAGE (INDUSTRIAL TO COMMERCIAL RULE) FOR PROPERTY
GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTH EAST CORNER OF GRIFFIN ROAD AND RAVENSWOOD
ROAD, DANIA BEACH; LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT"A", A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED TO
THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of the Resolution.
Mayor McElyea opened the Public Hearing. Seeing as there was no one to speak in favor or
opposition, he closed the Public Hearing.
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Commissioner Chunn motioned to approve Resolution #2004-191; seconded by
Commissioner Anton. The motion carried on the following 4-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Anton Yes Commissioner Flury Yes
Commissioner Chunn Yes Mayor McElyea Yes
9.4 ORDINANCE 42004-037
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28, "ZONING", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, TO CORRECT A SCRIVENER'S ERROR IN THE ADOPTION OF
ORDINANCE 2004-009 TO REINSTATE THE"IROM" ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS BY ADOPTION
OF ARTICLE 18 "INDUSTRIAL-RESEARCH-OFFICE-MARINE (IROM) DISTRICT"; PROVIDING FOR
REPEAL OF CERTAIN TEXT IN ARTICLE 4,"SCHEDULE OF USE REGULATIONS" AND"SCHEDULE OF
LOT YARD AND BULK REGULATION" REGARDING THE INDUSTRIAL GENERAL (IG) ZONING
DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; FURTHER, PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING)
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of the Ordinance.
Corinne Church, City Planner, explained the error occurred when they amended the IG zoning
district.
Mayor McElyea opened the Public Hearing. Seeing as there was no one to speak in favor or
opposition, he closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Flury motioned to approve Ordinance #2004-037, on first reading; seconded
by Commissioner Chunn. The motion carried on the following 4-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Anton Yes Commissioner Flury Yes
Commissioner Chunn Yes Mayor McElyea Yes
10. Commission Comments
10.1 Commissioner Anton
Commissioner Anton reminded everyone that Halloween was coming up, and cautioned them to
keep an eye on the children out in the streets. He asked everyone to be careful while driving.
10.2 Commissioner Chunn
Commissioner Chunn thanked God, ABC Thrift Store, Dismas House, and everyone who has
contributed to people in need. He commented that he makes this statement because people ask
God for help, but very few ever thank God for what they do have. He stated he has been blessed.
10.3 Commissioner Flury
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Commissioner Flury mentioned Ordinances the Commission adopts, but ignores, such as
® newspaper racks, shopping carts, house numbers and bus benches. She commented the bus
benches should be green and white. She has noticed they are multi-colored and asked if
someone could contact the responsible party. She asked Mr. Leeds for updates.
Larry Leeds, Director of Community Development, apologized for not having the information
tonight. He stated he spoke with the Code Officer last week and they will begin a program to
periodically check homes that abut alleys to see if the numbers are visible. The problem is that
the Code does not require the numbers to be lit at night. He advised the City Attorney was
waiting for a lawsuit to be resolved on news racks and asked him to comment on the issue.
City Attorney Ansbro advised the City of Plantation has updated its Ordinance on news racks.
He remarked before we start taking the news racks off the street, after giving the vendors the
opportunity to make the colors conform, then we will decide if we want to give up some of the
more stringent requirements. We are waiting to see what happens with the lawsuit in Plantation.
He remarked we cannot control news racks that are installed on private property, but we could
direct that all future site plans would require news racks to comply with the Ordinance.
Larry Leeds, Director of Community Development, responded the requirement could be included
in the site plan review.
Commissioner Flury questioned the Ocean Development Property.
Larry Leeds, Director of Community Development, responded the developer met with the City
Planner, and they anticipate receiving plans in April 2005. He remarked that we received a letter
from Broward County advising the developer has received all of his environmental permits.
City Attorney Ansbro commented the variance allowed a six month interval to bring back the
plans. He advised he received an executed and recorded Unity of Title from the applicant.
Commissioner Flury thanked everyone involved in planning the Centennial Celebration at
DCOTA, especially Kathy, Mehgan, Gary Garofalo, and the City of Hollywood for the
proclamation.
Commissioner Flury brought up the memo from the City Clerk requesting that poll workers be
contracted through the Supervisor of Elections office. She is comforted that the City handles it
in-house, but conceded it is a big job. She recommended this be included as a discussion item on
the next agenda.
10.4 Vice-Mayor Mikes—Absent from this meeting.
10.5 Mayor McElyea
Mayor McElyea mentioned that most Police vehicles have lights which would enable the officers
to see the numbers on houses. He also mentioned that shutters should be removed from
• buildings in the City. He questioned if we should put an Ordinance in effect.
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® The City Commission agreed to ask the City Attorney to develop an Ordinance to require
shutters to be removed within 30 days of a hurricane.
Mayor McElyea remarked he received a memo from Kristen Jones about free mosquito repellant
from the Broward County Health Department. They have a surplus supply and we will distribute
it at various locations in the City.
Mayor McElyea mentioned that he received a phone call from a gentleman at the Adirondack
Trailer Park regarding Code Enforcement.
11. Discussion and Possible Action
12. Appointments
The City Clerk advised Sophie Steele and Thomas Sette desired to be reappointed to the Dania
Beach Housing Authority Board.
Mayor McElyea remarked he would make the appointments.
® 13. Administrative Reports
13.1 City Manager
City Manager Pato advised he received a phone call from the Mayor of our Sister City, and they
will not be able to visit until after January 2005.
City Manager Pato advised he attended the ICMA Conference in San Diego and it provided him
an opportunity to compare the difficult issues that many areas have to deal with. Professional
Administrators discussed unfunded mandates, fuel increases, and using Reserves to balance the
Budget.
He remarked that interviews have been conducted and we are close to replacing the Building
Official. He complimented the City Clerk and her department for making progress in Records
Management.
Commissioner Flury agreed with City Manager Pato that the City Clerk's office has done a
wonderful job with records management.
13.2 City Attorney—Attorney Ansbro had no additional comments for this meeting.
13.3 City Clerk—Meeting Reminder
Thursday, October 28, 2004—6:00 p.m. Workshop—Charter Review
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® Tuesday,November 9, 2004—7:00 p.m. —Regular Commission Meeting
Thursday,November 18, 2004—6:00 p.m. —Abatement Hearing
Tuesday, November 23, 2004— 7:00 p.m. —Regular Commission Meeting
Commissioner Anton advised he would not be able to attend the Abatement Hearing on
Thursday, November 18th. He will be out of town for the week.
14. Adjournment
Mayor McElyea adjourned the meeting at 8:14 p.m.
/ - CITY OF DANIA BEACH
-.ATTEST: C.K. MCELYtA
ti MAYOR-COMMISSIONER
_'LOUISE STILSON
-,' CITY CLERK'
APPROVED: November 9, 2004
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