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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-06-24 Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes MINUTES DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING J U N E 24, 2003 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: * Reverend Gregory Pope, Bethel Missionary Baptist Church 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor: Bob Anton Vice-Mayor: C.K. McElyea Commissioners: Robert H. Chunn, Jr. Pat Flury Bob Mikes City Attorney: Tom Ansbro City Manager: Ivan Pato City Clerk: Charlene Johnson 4. PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL EVENT APPROVALS: 4.1 Presentation by Metric Engineering, Inc., on behalf of the Florida Department of Transportation, for the proposed improvements and modifications to A1A (Dania Beach Boulevard from the inter-coastal waterway to US 1/Federal Highway. (Public Works Director) Mike Sheridan, Public Works/Utilities Director, introduced Martin E. Marquez, P.E., Project Manager, Metric Engineering, Inc. He advised that Metric Engineering Inc., on behalf of the Florida Department of Transportation, is working on a resurfacing project on Dania Beach Boulevard. Director Sheridan mentioned that staff requested that FDOT incorporate some of the issues the City would like to include in the CRA project such as extended sidewalks and additional landscaping. Martin E. Marquez, Vice President, Metric Engineering, Inc. explained that the estimated construction budget for this project is 4.6 million dollar. The improvements include about 1.6 miles of roadway between SR5/US 1 to the west of the Intracoastal Waterway bridge, consisting of three segments: a) from US 1 to 1st Avenue, b) from 1st Avenue to Gulfstream Road and c) from Gulfstream Road to the Intracoastal Bridge. Some of the improvements are: signalization, drainage, lighting, milling and resurfacing, landscaping, additional bike lanes, access management; ADA upgrades and water and force main design. He advised that the design is scheduled to be completed in March 2005 and construction will start in August 2005. Mr. Marquez distributed hand-outs to the Commission outlining the project. MINUTES 1 JUNE 24, 2003 CITY OF DANIA BEACH Commissioner Flury asked the representatives from Metric Engineering Inc. and the Florida Department of Transportation if it would be possible to start construction earlier than August 2005. Mr. Robert Bostian, Florida Department of Transportation, explained that funding will be available from July 2005 to June 2006. He thought the best time to begin construction would be during the off-season due to the close proximity to the beaches. Mayor Anton agreed with Commissioner Flury in regards to having this project started at the earliest possible time. 4.2 Presentation by Small Business Association (SBA) regarding funding availability to citizens for relief for flood damage. (Public Works Director) Mike Sheridan, Public Works/Utilities Director, advised that due to the heavy rains, citizens have contacted his department with several complaints about flooding in many areas of the City. FEMA and Small Business Association (SBA) reviewed the flooded properties and notices were placed in newspapers and on radio to encourage people affected by the flooding to take advantage of available funding. Only one individual contacted these entities for assistance. Director Sheridan invited SBA representatives to attend tonight's meeting to make citizens aware of the program. Frank Gutner, Small Business Association (SBA), explained there is a low interest loan program for disaster assistance subsidized by the Federal Government for homeowners, renters and businesses. SBA can lend up to $200,000 to primary residents, up to $40,000 to personal property, renters or homeowners and 1.5 million dollars for businesses. The amount of the loan is based on the amount of damage caused by the flooding. The flooding must have occurred between May 27 and May 29th to be able to qualify and the deadline to file for assistance is August 4, 2003. Mr. Gutner provided details of the different types of loans available and how to contact the SBA Loan Officers at the Broward County Emergency Operations Center located at 201 NW 84th Avenue, Plantation. Office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Mondays thru Fridays, telephone number 1-800-359-2227. Applications are available at City Hall or they can also be mailed to interested parties. Commissioner Mikes mentioned that flooding seems to be happening more frequently in the area and some residents are facing insurance problems. Mr. Gutner suggested contacting FEMA or the National Flood Insurance Program directly to request assistance on insurance issues. 4.3 Request by Byrd Point Civic Association for City to fund $1500 for Dania Adler Bears Baseball team to travel to the Bahamas June 24-30. (Commissioner Chunn) Bobbie Grace, 110 NW 8th Avenue, explained that for ten years sponsorship has been provided for the exchange of baseball tournaments held in Freeport, Bahamas and Dania Beach. This is the first time that they are short of funds to cover the trip. Mrs. Grace requested the following: 1) that the City consider this the last tournament and the yearly amount of $300 allocated in the budget for this event be transferred to the PAL/Bull Dogs Program; 2) that the City donate $1500 to cover this last trip. MINUTES 2 JUNE 24, 2003 CITY OF DANIA BEACH • Mayor Anton asked Mardie Holloway, Sports Liaison, Parks and Recreation Department, what the average age of the children in the baseball team was. Mr. Holloway advised that the ages are between 13 — 24 and that the players are not all children. Commissioner Mikes thought the team only included children and Mrs. Grace was asked how many of the children were out of high school. Mrs. Grace advised that four were out of high school and two of them were coaches. He agreed to support the motion stating that this is the last year for Dania Beach to sponsor and that the City expects the program to be privately supported in the future or by Broward County. Commissioner Flury asked for a line item description of all of the different recreation programs that the City sponsors within the Parks and Recreation Department by the July 24th Budget Workshop. A motion was made by Commissioner Chunn, seconded by Vice Mayor McElyea, approving the expenditure of $1,500 for Dania Adler Bears Baseball Team to travel to the Bahamas with the understanding that this would be the last year for Dania Beach to sponsor and that the program would be privately supported in the future. The motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote: Commissioner Chunn-yes Vice-Mayor McElyea-yes Commissioner Flury-yes Mayor Anton-yes Commissioner Mikes-yes Item 11.3 was heard after Item 4.3 • 5. PROCLAMATIONS: NONE 6. CITIZENS' COMMENTS: 6.1 Charlene Scalese, 826 NW 13th Avenue, advised that the Kiwanis Annual Golf Tournament would be held on Saturday June 28, 2003 at the Hollywood Golf Course. The Kiwanis Club is an organization that serves the children in the community and internationally. People willing to contribute to the Kiwanis may contact her or JoanAnn Brave in the Finance Department or any other club member. 6.2 Pat Tyra, President, Estates of Fort Lauderdale, 2912 SW 54 Street, thanked the Commissioners and City staff for the services provided from the different departments; the Public Works Department for their assistance with roads, lakes and grass issues. A special recognition was extended to the staff involved in the recent case of an unlivable home in the community; BSO for taking care of speed enforcement. Ms. Tyra advised that she would like the Commission to consider an increase in Code Enforcement and BSO services funding for the next fiscal year. Ms. Tyra also mentioned that the Estates of Fort Lauderdale is a polling place and that they are hoping City Clerk Johnson will be able to advocate on their behalf to get back those voters who had to vote in Precinct 63V this past election. Ms. Tyra also advised that the Estates of Fort Lauderdale is a hurricane emergency shelter for their community and residents are aware of this. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: Item 7.8 was withdrawn from the Consent Agenda. i MINUTES 3 JUNE 24, 2003 CITY OF DANIA BEACH • 7. CONSENT AGENDA (INCLUDING EXPENDITURES): 7.1 Minutes: • Approval of minutes for Workshop meeting September 5, 2002 • Approval of minutes for Regular meeting April 22, 2003 7.2 Travel Expenditures- NONE 7.3 Bills: * Approval of Bills for the month of May 2003. Resolutions — 7.4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE MICROSOFT LICENSES FOR CITY COMPUTERS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $22,919.00, UNDER THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES CONTRACT NO. 255-001-01-1, WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND WITHOUT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7.5 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONTRACT WITH TEMP TO PERMANENT PERSONNEL SERVICES, INC. FOR TEMPORARY PERSONNEL SERVICES NEEDED IN THE . PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $35,000.00 FOR FISCAL YEAR 02/03, WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND WITHOUT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7.6 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENGAGE PUBLIC UTILITY MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING SERVICES, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $14,875.00 FOR THE VALUATION OF THE CITY'S INFRASTRUCTURE ASSETS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENT BY THE GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING STANDARD BOARD STATEMENT 34, WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND WITHOUT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ORDINANCES —TITLE TO BE READ BY CITY ATTORNEY— City Attorney Ansbro read the title of the Ordinances. 7.7 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING "THE FOREST VIEW ESTATES PLAT", SUCH PROPERTY BEING GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF SW 35TH TERRACE AND WEST OF SW 35TH AVE. ALONG STIRLING 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 FOREST VIEW ESTATES PLAT"; PROVIDING FOR • SEVERABILITY; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST MINUTES 4 JUNE 24, 2003 CITY OF DANIA BEACH READING) • 7.9 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH FLORIDA AMENDING SECTION 18-2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, TO DELETE THE COMPENSATION OPTION AFFORDED MEMBERS OF THE CITY COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO PARTICIPATION IN THE CITY HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN AND TO CLARIFY THE TERMS APPLICABLE TO SUCH PARTICIPATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING) A motion was made by Commissioner Mikes, seconded by Vice Mayor McElyea, approving the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item 7.8, which was withdrawn. The motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote: Commissioner Chunn-yes Vice-Mayor McElyea-yes Commissioner Flury-yes Mayor Anton-yes Commissioner Mikes-yes 8. BIDS AND REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS: NONE 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SITE PLANS: At this time City Attorney Ansbro advised that Item 9.1 is a public hearing and a Quasi-judicial matter and anyone desiring to speak should be sworn in, and, in accordance with the Jennings • Rules, the City Commission should disclose all communications with anyone on the item. He presented the oath to all those wishing to speak. 9.1 a) VA-10-03 — A Variance request by County Homes Development Corporation to allow the construction of a drive way a width of 20 feet when the Code requires 24 feet. Property located north of Griffin Road along SW 33rd Avenue, Lot 10, Block 8. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, APPROVING THE VARIANCE REQUEST SUBMITTED BY MILLER LEGG AND ASSOCIATES, INC. REPRESENTING COUNTY HOMES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF GRIFFIN ROAD ALONG SW 33RD AVENUE, DANIA BEACH; CHAPTER 28, ZONING ARTICLE 6.21 OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. b) SP-09-03 — A Site Plan request by County Homes Development Corporation for the construction of five (5) townhomes. Property located north of Griffin Road along SW 33rd Avenue, Lot 10, Block 8. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE SITE PLAN REQUEST SUBMITTED BY MILLER LEGG AND ASSOCIATES, INC. REPRESENTING COUNTY HOMES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF GRIFFIN ROAD ALONG SW 33RD AVENUE, DANIA BEACH; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MINUTES 5 JUNE 24, 2003 CITY OF DANIA BEACH Corinne Church, Principal Planner, explained that the project includes the construction of five townhouses with a gated entrance. The Variance request is to allow the construction of a driveway with a width of 20 feet when the Code requires 24 feet. By doing this, there will be a landscape buffer between the vehicle activity on the driveway and the front door. With regards to the Site Plan, Ms. Church advised that the distance between the gate and the property line is 20 feet, but from the gate to the edge of the street, it is 34 feet, which will accommodate at least one car on the site before gaining entrance to the property. Pavers and landscape planters will also be provided. The Planning and Zoning Board and Growth Management staff are recommending approval. Mayor Anton opened the Public Hearing. Hearing no comments in favor or opposition, Mayor Anton closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Flury confirmed with Growth Management Director Leeds that landscape requirements have been met. Director Leeds explained that he would not include the Planning and Zoning Board recommendation to build a double line dumpster enclosure since it would reduce landscaping. He further advised, as part of the Variance request, that the units be homeownership and that the applicant has agreed to comply with this condition. Gladys DiGirolamo, Miller Legg & Associates, Inc., representing County Homes Development Corporation, confirmed the units will be sold and that they will not be rented. A representative of County Homes Development Corporation reiterated that it will be a fee • simple community with an agreement between homeowners and the association to maintain common areas. The price range is $179,000 to $190,000 for the units. Attorney DiGirolamo clarified to the Commission that there were originally 6 Royal Poinciana Palms on the site, one will be removed and the rest will be retained. The applicant has agreed to contribute to the Tree Fund for the one tree being removed. Mayor Anton mentioned that the project will be a significant improvement to the area. A motion was made by Commissioner Chunn, seconded by Commissioner Mikes, approving the resolutions for Item 9.1 a) (VA-10-03) and 9.1 b) (SP-09-03) with the following conditions: 1) Provide additional architecture detail along the south building elevation as required by the Building Department. 2) Use barrel tile roof. 3) Compliance with all landscape comments as determined by staff. 4) Provide utility easements on plan to be accepted by the Public Works/Utilities Director. The motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote: Commissioner Chunn-yes Vice-Mayor McElyea-yes • Commissioner Flury-yes Mayor Anton-yes Commissioner Mikes-yes MINUTES 6 JUNE 24, 2003 CITY OF DANIA BEACH • 9.2 VC-29-03 —A Vacation request by Edward Ploski, Craven Thompson &Associates, Inc., on behalf of Sterling Associates, LLC., to vacate a 30 foot by 584.84 foot public right-of- way (SW 12th Avenue extended) for property located between West Dania Beach Boulevard and SW 1st Street. Staff recommended continuance to the July 8th, 2003, Commission meeting. 10. COMMISSION COMMENTS: 10.1 Commissioner Chunn thanked God for being so kind to him and expressed his love to his wife and children. He thanked Vice Mayor McElyea for his kind donation to help a needy family. He also thanked Dismas House and other members of the community who are always willing to help those in need. Commissioner Chunn was concerned over the continuous drug activity on 5th Avenue & SW 5th Court and asked that City Manager Pato look into the matter. 10.2 Commissioner Flury concurred with Commissioner Chunn with regards to drug trafficking and felt that the City should be more aggressive. Commissioner Flury mentioned that on Griffin Road and 44th Avenue there is a building which used to be a boat building place but is now full of old boats, trucks, cars and engines. She thought that Code Enforcement should visit the site to see what can be done to clean up the appearance as it is unfair to the residents in the area. • Laurence Leeds, Growth Management Director, advised that there is a concrete plant building next to where the boats are located. The property was annexed to the City in September 2001 and it was zoned County M-3 Heavy Industrial Zoning, which allows outside storage. Director Leeds added that staff and City Attorney Ansbro are looking into the matter but because of some legal issues, it has to be discussed in depth. The goal is to find a legal way to give property owners a reasonable amount of time to build buildings and bring these types of activities inside and adding some landscaping as well to improve the property. 10.3 Commissioner Mikes thought that the drug-trafficking could be eliminated if more homeownership was brought into the City instead of absentee landlords. He suggested looking at obtaining some grant funds that will allow the City to purchase some of the duplexes and gradually convert most of the neighborhoods into homeownership. Commissioner Mikes suggested that the City find a way to obtain revenue from billboard owners since there are some valuable ones in the City. He thought a letter could be sent to the County suggesting that they pay City taxes. Commissioner Mikes asked City Manager Pato to put a priority into developing a linear park on SE 5th Avenue as there is too much right-of-way on the street and the City may loose it in the not too distant future. City Manager Pato confirmed staff is looking into the matter. • 10.4 Vice-Mayor McElyea regretted to report that 5-year old Zachary John Homan passed away on June 20, 2003. The viewing will take place at Fred Hunters Funeral Home on Taft MINUTES 7 JUNE 24, 2003 CITY OF DANIA BEACH ® Street, on June 25, from 5:00 — 8:00 PM. On Thursday, June 26, the chapel will open again from 10- 11 PM, immediately followed by the burial. From 12 -4 PM, there will be a family/friends gathering at I.T. Parker Community Center. 10.5 Mayor Anton advised that some residents had complained about the dumpsters at the Dania Nursing Home. He asked Growth Management Director Leeds to have Code Enforcement Department look into the matter. With regards to the drug-trafficking issue and the duplexes, Mayor Anton asked Bonnie Temchuk to find out if there are any federal housing grants available to help the City purchase these properties. 11. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: 11.1 Request by American Maritime Officers (AMO) to construct a temporary trailer at 635 Gulfstream Road. (Growth Management) Laurence Leeds, Growth Management Director, advised that AMO has submitted a site plan request for a temporary storage trailer to be located at their outdoor training facility on NE 3rd Terrace. Staff recommended approval for one year, subject to the following conditions: 1) Compliance with all fire protection and building code requirements. 2) Compliance with building setbacks as shown on the site plan. 3) No outdoor storage of materiais or equipment (excluding boats). Commissioner Mikes agreed to support the request for one year, but not on a permanent basis, since there are residents on both sides of the site. Commissioner Flury asked Terry Lake, Director of the American Maritime Officers facilities, the size of the trailer, how large the permanent structure will be, and when the City can expect the project to be finished. She suggested approving the request for six months with the understanding that another six month extension would be provided as long as there is some proof of when the permanent facility would be completed. Director Leeds advised that their original request was approved so long ago that the site plan had already expired, so they will have to submit another site plan to the Commission. He further pointed out that this was a public hearing and that notices were sent to affected property owners. Vivian Hewlett, owner of a marina townhome on Gulfstream Road, expressed her concerns that there would not be sufficient parking available as the site is already crowded. Discussion followed between the Commission and representatives of AMO with regards to the properties that are tax exempt. AMO agreed to research the matter further as they believed that they pay taxes for most of their facilities. A motion was made by Commissioner Flury, seconded by Commissioner Mikes, approving the request for six months with the following conditions: (1) At the end of the six month period, AMO would be extended for another six month period as long as they have made a good faith effort to finish the building; (2) The AMO building must be compatible with the other buildings in the neighborhood. The motion passed on the following 4/1 roll call vote: MINUTES 8 JUNE 24, 2003 CITY OF DANIA BEACH ® Commissioner Chunn-no Vice-Mayor McElyea-yes Commissioner Flury-yes Mayor Anton-yes Commissioner Mikes-yes 11.2 Discussion of implementing a pilot program for providing defibrillator units and training for condominium/multi-family areas of the city on a cost match 50/50 basis. (Commissioner Mikes) Commissioner Mikes thought that Dania Beach could perhaps be the first City in Broward County to offer a program where people could be trained on how to use defibrillators which could help save lives in the community. He suggested including this item in the budget process with a 50/50 match and try it in a number of condo associations within the City as a pilot program. Fire Chief Ken Land advised that the Fire Rescue Department will soon be presenting a program to the Commission. He explained that the cost of each machine is $2200.00, a prescription will be required, 8 hours of classes will be needed to be certified, and then a 4-hour class every two years for re-certification. The Fire Department would provide the training, although, there might be some costs involved. Chief Land also reported that the City of Hallandale Beach has already implemented this program with their condo associations. They purchase the units and keep a log in order to have control of them and they need to be properly maintained once a month. City Attorney Ansbro explained that a program may be structured, however, it should be prepared in a way that the associations who receive the equipment would assume full responsibility. It was the consensus of the Commission to examine the City of Hallandale's program in detail and bring back information during the budget process. Item 11.3 was heard after Item 4.3 11.3 Discussion of current status of south runway EIS development in regards to expansion of the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. (Commissioner Mikes) Commissioner Mikes advised that the Airport Task Force that represents the cities of Dania Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Davie and Plantation, plus representatives from different business communities, will re-start their meetings tomorrow. Commissioner Mikes asked Brenda Chalifour, Special Counsel for Airport Matters, to update the Commission. Attorney Chalifour advised that County Commissioner John E. Rodstrom, Jr. has reinstituted the meetings of the Broward County Airport Task Force, which is a good move for Dania Beach and Broward County. She also mentioned that based on the recent public records review that was conducted, there is no environmental impact statement at this time. The consultants have been asked to look at five tasks and report back to the Task Force who will make recommendations to the County Commissioners. The results will be a true evaluation of what alternatives are available. With regards to the EIS, a request for Letters of Intent has been processed to get a new consultant to do an EIS, although, this is not likely to happen before December 2003. Attorney Chalifour commended the City of Dania Beach for all its efforts in this process and also the City of Hollywood for taking the lead on a lot of these issues. She stressed the support also MINUTES 9 JUNE 24, 2003 CITY OF DANIA BEACH given by the Town of Davie, the Sierra Club and the Audobon Society, who have maintained the position of least negative impact solutions. Commissioner Mikes further commented on mitigation costs, noise impact, the dredging program, and that the City has reserved some funds to have additional representation in Tallahassee. He finally encouraged the community to attend the Airport Advisory Board meeting to be held on Thursday, June 26, 2003 at 7:00 pm in the Conference Room at City Hall and stressed the importance of their attendance to support the board. 11.4 Discussion of Charter changes proposed for qualifications, selection process and employment contract requirements for city manager. (Commissioner Mikes) Commissioner Mikes advised that he has reviewed all the city manager contracts and will bring his recommendations to the City Attorney on Friday, June 27 for some Charter changes. He was hopeful that these changes will add more professionalism and accountability to the City Manager's position and that everybody will feel comfortable with the proposed language. 12. APPOINTMENTS: (See Item 12.2) 12.1 Appointment of 4 members to the Airport Advisory Board. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND AFFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE "AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD"; PROVIDING THAT SAID MEMBERS SHALL SERVE TWO (2) YEAR TERMS EXPIRING 12:00 NOON, MARCH 15, 2005; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE". • 12.2 Appointment of 3 members to the Budget Advisory Board. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND AFFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE "BUDGET ADVISORY BOARD"; PROVIDING THAT SAID MEMBERS SHALL SERVE TWO (2) YEAR TERMS EXPIRING 12:00 NOON, MARCH 15, 2005; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE". City Manager Pato that the City has not been successful in finding people who wish to serve on the Budget Advisory Board and the Commission may wish to consider abolishing the board. Mayor Anton agreed that there was no need for this board since the budget process is handled through workshops and two public hearings. Commissioner Flury mentioned that in many other cities, boards function very effectively and provide a great deal of input. She suggested that a decision be reached to either support the City boards or abolish them. Mayor Anton recommended having a discussion item placed on the July 8th Commission meeting to determine whether to retain or abolish the Budget Advisory Board. Charlene Scalese, 826 NW 13th Avenue, thought the Commissioners were not taking the boards seriously. She felt that the City should get the citizens involved by appointing them to City boards. • 12.3 Appointment of 1 member to the I.T. Parker Community Advisory Board. MINUTES 10 JUNE 24, 2003 CITY OF DANIA BEACH • "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND AFFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF ONE MEMBER TO THE "I.T. PARKER COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD"; PROVIDING THAT SAID MEMBER SHALL SERVE A TWO (2) YEAR TERM EXPIRING 12:00 NOON, MARCH 15, 2005; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE". 12.4 Appointment of 2 members to the Marine Advisory Board. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND AFFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE "MARINE ADVISORY BOARD"; PROVIDING THAT SAID MEMBERS SHALL SERVE TWO (2) YEAR TERMS EXPIRING 12:00 NOON, MARCH 15, 2005; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE". 12.5 Appointment of 1 Alternate member by Commission to the Nuisance Abatement Board. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND AFFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF AN ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE"NUISANCE ABATEMENT BOARD"; PROVIDING THAT SAID MEMBER SHALL SERVE A TWO(2)YEAR TERM EXPIRING 12:00 NOON, MARCH 15, 2005; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE". 12.6 Appointment of 2 members to the Parks, Recreation & Community Advisory Board. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND AFFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE "PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD"; PROVIDING THAT SAID MEMBERS SHALL SERVE TWO (2) YEAR TERMS EXPIRING 12:00 NOON, MARCH 15, 2005; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE". 13. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: • 13.1 City Manager Pato asked the Commission for input on whether or not to give priority to the new lease with Harbour Towne since it does not expire until 2010. It is a time consuming issue, particularly during budget process, and he added that Harbour Towne did not accept his proposal. Commissioner Mikes thought there was no real emergency on this matter and that it was Harbour Towne's problem and not the City's. Commissioner Flury felt it was important to keep working on the new lease since she would like to see a reasonable dollar amount received, which is not the case now. City Manager Pato agreed he will continue to update the Commission on the outcome of the negotiations. City Manager Pato advised that staff is preparing a memo on department name changes. He would like the Commission to consider these changes to make them consistent with what other cities use. 13.2 City Attorney Ansbro mentioned the articles that appeared in today's newspapers with regards to newspaper/flower/seafood vendors where the City of Hollywood took the lead and afforded the expenses incurred with litigation. He expected a ruling on the matter within the next two/three weeks. City Attorney Ansbro will report back to the Commission and once a decision is reached, the City will then follow Hollywood's path. MINUTES 11 JUNE 24, 2003 CITY OF DANIA BEACH Commissioner Mikes thanked City Attorney Ansbro for doing a research on liability for swimming pools. City Attorney Ansbro mentioned that the Insurance Consultant has offered to help the City with a risk management assessment of pools and all other Parks & Recreation facilities, to advise the City on issues than can be avoided. 13.3 City Clerk Johnson reminded everybody that the Commission Chambers will be closed for renovations from June 25tn through August 8tn. The following meetings will be held in the Conference Room at City Hall: July 8, 2003 - 5:30 p.m. —Abatement Hearings July 8, 2003 —7:00 p.m.- Regular Meeting July 17, 2003 -7:00 p.m. —Charter Review Board- public input meeting July 24, 2003 — 10:00 a.m. —4:00 p.m. — Budget Workshop Meeting City Clerk Johnson asked the Commission if they would agree to have a 6:00 p.m. Workshop meeting on July 9, 2003, to discuss fire and stormwater assessment fees. Patty Varney, Finance Director, advised that while working on the methodology on the above mentioned fees, staff found some miscalculations on the part of GSG. She would, therefore, like the Commission to be aware of the situation and address the problem before the Budget Workshop, which will be held on July 24tn The Commission agreed to hold a Special meeting for the fire and stormwater assessment fees on July 8th at 4:30 p.m. • 14. ADJOURNMENT This meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. A TEST CAA 0 W CHARLENE JO N ON OB WFON CITY CLERK MAYOR-C69MISSIONER ResDectfully submitted by: &:::��' 2 �$� Miriam Nasser Deputy City Clerk APPROVED: September 9, 2003 MINUTES 12 JUNE 24, 2003 CITY OF DANIA BEACH