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DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 10, 2002
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Chunn called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Minister Carlton Branker, True Bread Worship Center, Dania Beach.
IN MEMORY OF 9/11
Samuel Udivic, opera singer, lead the audience in singing the National Anthem.
Mayor Chunn asked for a moment of silence.
Gary Garofalo, American Legion Post #304, read the poem "The Lady" in honor of 9/11
and he invited the public to attend a ceremony being held at 11:00 a.m. tomorrow
morning at the American Legion Post.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present:
Mayor: Robert H. Chunn, Jr.
Vice-Mayor: Pat Flury
Commissioners: John Bertino
C.K. McElyea
Bob Mikes
City Attorney: Tom Ansbro
City Manager: Ivan Pato
City Clerk: Charlene Johnson
4. CITIZENS' COMMENTS:
Addressing the Commission: Comments by Dania Beach citizens or interested parties that are not part of the regular agenda may
be made during each Commission meeting during the period set aside for "citizen comments." 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. The citizen comments period shall begin promptly at 7:00 PM. 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.
4.1 Merita Mitchell urged the City Commission to close the street at SW 2 Terrace
(west of Phippen Road) and SW 11th Avenue to reduce the crime, drug dealing and
excessive traffic impacting the community. She read a letter sent to City Manager Pato
pointing out occurrences of drug crimes that have been witnessed by neighbors and
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presented a petition with signatures from residents in the neighborhood supporting the
street closure.
City Manager Pato advised that a procedure was followed to review the need to close
the street, however, BSO determined that closure of the street was not necessary.
Mayor Chunn supported City Manager Pato's position.
Commissioner McElyea supported the closure of the street based on his own
observance of drug dealing caught on camera from his business, Mac's Towing, located
on Phippen Road.
Commissioner Bertino advised that property values increase when street closures are
installed in neighborhoods and supported the street closure as long as all safety
concerns are considered.
Vice-Mayor Flury advised that the process has gone on for 8-9 months and that there is
excessive traffic on the street and that BSO should review the street closure request
again.
Chief Cowart, BSO, advised that BSO had no objection to the street closure.
A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Flury, seconded by Commissioner Bertino, directing
the City Manager to close the street at SW 2 Terrace (west of Phippen Road) and SW
11th Avenue. The motion passed on the following 4/1 roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice-Mayor Flury-yes
Commissioner McElyea-yes Mayor Chunn-no
Commissioner Mikes-yes
City Manager Pato was concerned that there may be opposition from some residents
living in the neighborhood on closing the street.
Commissioner Mikes recommended that signage be posted in the neighborhood to notify
the community of the street closure and that a public hearing be conducted before the
street is closed.
4.2 Charlene Scalese thanked everyone who attended the Broward County Airport
Workshop on September 9th and the Kiwanis Club. Commissioner McElyea commended
Charlene for the hard work that she does for the City.
Commissioner Mikes stressed the importance of residents attending the Broward County
Commission Meeting on September 24th at 7:00 p.m. at the Governmental Center
because the County Commission will vote on the expansion of the South Runway that
night.
City Manager Pato advised that transportation would be provided at 6:00 p.m. at City
Hall on September 24 to those residents wishing to attend the Broward County meeting
on the airport.
4.3 Morris Stowers, Director of the Chamber of Commerce, thanked the City
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Commission for its support of the Chamber and reported that the Chamber would be
hosting a business meeting next month with business owners from the United Kingdom.
Mr. Stowers requested a workshop meeting with the City Commission to discuss the
possibility of the Chamber receiving bus bench revenues over and above the $3,000
already donated to two charities to fund economic development programs and to discuss
increases in Occupational license fees, EMS Assessment fees, water and sewer
charges, alarm response fees, and dumpster permit costs imposed on businesses.
Commissioner Bertino recommended utilizing the Chamber's expertise in economic
development and requested that the item be added to the September 24 meeting for
action.
Commissioner Mikes commented on the financial problems that occurred a few years
ago with the previous Chamber of Commerce and thought the Chamber should be
financially independent based on the ability to raise funds through its connection with the
business community. Commissioner Mikes recommended to use the additional
revenues from the bus bench contract to offset grant matches to charities that provide
services directly to the City.
Vice-Mayor Flury asked Mr. Stowers to send a letter to City Manager Pato in regards to
the Occupational License increases in order that staff may address the concerns and to
include discussion on the next agenda. Mr. Leeds, Growth Management Director,
advised that there has not been any increases in Occupational License fees.
5. PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL EVENT APPROVALS:
• 5.1 Ken Land, Fire Chief, presentation of upcoming events in commemoration of
September 11tn
Mike Brown, Deputy Fire Chief, advised that Chief Land was unable to attend tonight as
he is in Fort Benning, Ga attending the graduation of his son who is becoming a Ranger
in the Special Forces.
Deputy Chief Brown advised that 343 brothers and sisters in the fire service were lost in
the 9/11 tragedy and that a memorial was being held at Lockhart Stadium on September
11 at 8:00 a.m. for "Freedom Day" in memory of all those who died. In addition,
ceremonies are scheduled at Fire Station #1 and #93 on Stirling Road from 10:05 a.m.
to 10:30 a.m. representing the times when the Twin Towers collapsed. The members of
the Fire Department were asked to come forward and Deputy Chief Brown read the
Proclamation in honor of 9/11, written by Christy Blocker, Administrative Assistant in the
Fire Department.
City Manager Pato advised that employees may attend the ceremony at Fire Station #1
and that the flag would fly at half staff tomorrow in observance of 9/11 event.
At this time, Mayor Chunn announced to the public that the Election Polls remain open
until 9:OO p.m. as ordered by Governor Bush.
5.2 General Employee Recognition Program —
*Perry Rose- "Employee of the Month" for August 2002
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Mike Sheridan, Public Works/Utilities Director, advised that Mr. Rose has been
employed with the City for 28 years and that he has never used a sick day. Mr. Rose
was commended for his willingness to help in any way.,possible to do a good job for the
City. Mr. Sheridan was pleased to present Mr. Rose him with a plaque, shirt and $100
gift certificate for his being awarded"Employee of the Month" for August 2002.
6. PROCLAMATIONS:
6.1 Proclamation proclaiming September 11th as "Remembrance Day" in the City of
Dania Beach.
The proclamation was read by Deputy Chief Brown under item 5.1.
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Mikes pulled
Items 7.9 and 7.10.
7. CONSENT AGENDA (INCLUDING EXPENDITURES):
Minutes:
7.1 Approval of minutes for Regular meeting August.27, 2002
7.2 Approval of minutes for Workshop meeting August 7, 2002
Travel Expenditures-
7.3 October 9-11- Approval for Charlene Johnson, City Clerk, to attend FACC
• Municipal Clerks Certification Institute in Palm Beach Gardens.
7.4 September 25-28- Approval for Laurence Leeds, Growth Management Director,
to attend Florida American Planning Association (FAPA) conference in Key
West.
Resolutions —
7.5 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RESCINDING
RESOLUTION 2002-118 APPROVED ON AUGUST 13, 2002; FURTHER,
AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE OF COMPUTER
EQUIPMENT FROM DELL MARKETING, L.P., WITHOUT COMPETITIVE
BIDDING AND WITHOUT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE FUNDING OF A
LEASE OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND SUNTRUST
LEASING CORPORATION; 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 ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH TM SOUND AND
LIGHTING FOR UPGRADES TO THE CHAMBER, INCLUDING VIDEO
SYSTEM, LIGHTING SYSTEM AND PARLIAMENTARIAN SPEAKER
RECOGNITION SYSTEM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $24,419.51;
PROVIDING FOR APPROPRIATION OF EXPENSES FROM REVENUE
RECEIVED FROM AT&T; THEREBY PROVIDING THESE UPGRADES AT NO
COST TO THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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• 7.7 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A
LOCAL AGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN STATE OF FLORIDA,
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AND THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH TO
FACILITATE THE PROJECT KNOWN AS DANIA BEACH BOULEVARD FROM
SE 5TH AVENUE EAST TO CITY LIMITS; AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
AND EXECUTION OF SAID AGREEMENT UPON ITS AWARD; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7.8 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A
LOCAL AGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN STATE OF FLORIDA,
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AND THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH TO
FACILITATE THE PROJECT KNOWN AS FEDERAL HIGHWAY FROM OLD
GRIFFIN ROAD SOUTH TO STIRLING ROAD; AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE AND,EXECUTION OF SAID AGREEMENT UPON ITS AWARD;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
7.11 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF SUPPLIES,
SERVICES, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$55,000.00 WITH RISK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES FOR FLOOD
INSURANCE 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—
7.12 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, PERTAINING
TO CABLE TELEVISION; EXTENDING THE COMMUNITY CABLE TELEVISION
CABLE FRANCHISE, KNOWN LOCALLY AS AT&T BROADBAND; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (first reading)
7.13 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, PERTAINING
TO CHAPTER 22 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, WHICH CHAPTER
IS ENTITLED "STREETS AND SIDEWALKS"; AMENDING THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, BY AMENDING SECTION 22-60 OF THE CITY CODE OF
ORDINANCES, WHICH SECTION IS ENTITLED "STANDARDS FOR
MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION", TO PROVIDE FOR A UNIFORM
COLOR FOR NEWSRACKS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERANCE; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (first
reading)
A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Flury, seconded by Commissioner McElyea,
approving the Consent Agenda with the exception of items 7.9 and 7.10. The motion
passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice-Mayor Flury-yes
• Commissioner McElyea-yes Mayor Chunn-yes
Commissioner Mikes-yes
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. 7.9 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A
RETAINER AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF
DANIA BEACH AND WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN PASTORIZA & GUEDES,
P.A., TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES AS CITY ATTORNEY; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Commissioner Mikes requested that the Resolution be continued to the September 24tn
meeting based on the previous discussions at the Proposed Budget meeting held at 6:00
p.m. to reduce the millage rate from 6.39 to 6.1 and legal services being a major cost.
Commissioner Bertino disagreed with continuing the Resolution based on the need to
send a message to Broward County that the City stands firm on the airport issue and
that the City's legal support is strong.
Vice-Mayor Flury clarified that City Attorney Ansbro will continue to serve the City and
that the Retainer Agreement actually reduces legal costs and has nothing to do with the
airport or any changes in legal services. Vice-Mayor Flury stated that legal services are
very high and she expressed a desire to see one attorney handle the City's general legal
and Code Enforcement needs, which are currently provided by two firms.
Commissioner Mikes clarified that if the current budget is not going to be supported then
the City Commission must come up with ideas to reduce costs and that there may be a
need to halt Capital Improvements or the CRA programs. He mentioned that the airport
costs are not a reoccurring cost and that the Resolution should be continued for further
• consideration.
A motion was made Commissioner Mikes, seconded by Commissioner McElyea,
continuing the Resolution to the September 24 meeting. The motion passed on the
following 4/1 roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-no Vice-Mayor Flury-yes
Commissioner McElyea-yes Mayor Chunn-yes
Commissioner Mikes-yes
7.10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, IN SUPPORT OF
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND ITS AFFILIATED
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES (RTO/RTA) TO RECOMMEND
STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IN THE FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY (FEC)
CORRIDOR AREA — INCLUDING NE 2ND AVENUE AND DIXIE HIGHWAY —
TO EXPAND LOCAL AND REGIONAL PASSSENGER SERVICE IN THESE
CORRIDORS TO MEET THE GROWING TRANSIT NEEDS AND
COMPLIMENT FREIGHT INDUSTRY GROWTH IN THE SOUTHEAST
FLORIDA AREA; URGING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORATION AND ITS AFFILIATED REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION
AGENCIES TO ' PROVIDE A PASSENGER STATION WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
• Commissioner Mikes asked whether the Resolution was a form resolution passed on
from another City.
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City Manager Pato advised that the Resolution has been developed to fit the City's
needs and that Mr.Leeds and himself had attended a transit meeting relating to the FEC
railroad tracks being converted to a commuter rail corridor over the next 20 years, which
included a joint meeting with Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach. City Manager Pato
advised that the resolution includes a request for Dania Beach to have a passenger
station within the corporate limits of Dania Beach.
Commissioner Mikes inquired as to what the local match amount would be that is
mentioned in the Resolution. City Manager Pato advised that financial information is not
available at this time and that more information would be provided in the future.
A motion was made by Commissioner Mikes, seconded by Commissioner Bertino,
adopting the Resolution. The motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice-Mayor Flury-yes
Commissioner McElyea-yes Mayor Chunn-yes
Commissioner Mikes-yes
8. BIDS AND REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS:
8.1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AWARDING THE
BID TO FLORIDA MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF
$117,960.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A REGENERATIVE AIR STREET
SWEEPER FOR THE UTILITIES/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING
THAT THE BID AMOUNT SHALL INCLUDE A 5-YEAR WARRANTY FOR SAID
VEHICLE: PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Vice-Mayor Flury inquired as to whether the amount was budgeted and requested that
the Director of Finance be included on all bid committees along with other department
personnel who have different interests in the bid item.
A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Flury, seconded by Commissioner McElyea,
adopting the Resolution subject to clarification that the full bid amount is included in the
Stormwater budget. The motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice-Mayor Flury-yes
Commissioner McElyea-yes Mayor Chunn-yes
Commissioner Mikes-yes
City Manager Pato advised later in the meeting that the bid amount was budgeted in the
Stormwater Budget in the Public Works Department.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SITE PLANS:
9.1 PRESENTATION BY ILER PLANNING GROUP ON COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN.
Laurence Leeds, Growth Management Director, identified the CRA area and mentioned
that special community workshops were conducted on July 18 and 20, a presentation to
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the City Commission on August 6th, and Planning & Zoning Board on August 21 st. Over
1400 property owners have been notified of the public hearings being held tonight and
on September 24th. Mr. Leeds indicated that the City Commission would not need to
take any action tonight, however, recommendations can be considered. Mr. Leeds
advised that on September 24, the City Commission is scheduled to convene at 6:00
p.m. as the CRA Executive Board to make a recommendation and at the Regular
Meeting at 7:00 p.m. the City Commission would take action to approve the CRA Plan.
On September 25, staff would transmit the preliminary plan to Broward County.
Mr. Leeds advised that the Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval of the CRA
Plan with a change to the 25 acres of vacant property located behind Dania Jai Alai from
Residential 10 land use to Local Activity Center (LAC) land use. The new designation
would allow a variety of uses, including, but not limited to, retail office, and residential
uses in a mixed use urban village environment. Mr. Leeds described the urban core
(central business district of the City) to include both sides of Dania Beach Boulevard and
Federal Highway north of Stirling Road. He clarified that the CRA consultants are
recommending that the Local Activity Center Land Use designation extend only as far as
north as NW 2"d Street behind Dania Jai Alai, however, the Planning & Zoning Board
recommended to include the vacant lot behind Dania Jai Alai in the LAC. Mr. Leeds
stated that the consultants revisited the issue and maintain their original
recommendation to extend the LAC only so far north as NW 2"d Street.
Henry Iler, Iler Planning Group, was pleased with the accomplishments over the past
four months in the CRA process and introduced members of his CRA team. He advised
that the CRA area involves some 350 acres on the tax rolls and advised that
developments would take placed over a 30 year period. Mr. Iler clarified that TIF
represents Tax Increment Financing, which is tax revenues that the CRA will receive
from Broward County and the Hospital District as the CRA grows. Mr. Iler confirmed that
an intensive meeting program was conducted with the public and City Commission and
the redevelopment planning process was outlined in the following ten steps:
1. Assess existing conditions in the proposed Dania beach CRA area;
2. Conduct interviews and workshops to establish a community vision;
3. Use public input to determine guiding principles;
4. Identify problems and opportunities;
5. Outline land use and zoning changes necessary to facilitate appropriate development;
6. Identify public projects to help solve problems and spur redevelopment;
7. Review private development plans for consistency;
8. Identify opportunities for public/private partnerships;
9. Prepare a realistic Redevelopment Plan oriented to effective implementation; and
10. Provide for Redevelopment Plan updating every three to five years as conditions
change.
Discussion followed on amending the Zoning code to raise the building height 6 to 8
stories with structured parking contained in each building along East Dania Beach
Boulevard and Federal Highway north of Stirling Road without overwhelming the nearby
residential uses. The CRA team members (Henry Iler, C. Douglas Coolman, Ed Stone &
Associates, Wilson Sanchez, and Keith & Associates) presented comments and
expertise in many areas of traffic circulation, parking, land use, finances, and economic
development to enhance the downtown area. The CRA Plan included a recommendation
for a by-pass road system for Federal Highway starting from south of the Dania Cut off
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Canal and rejoining the existing Federal Highway at Stirling Road to transform the
existing Federal Highway corridor into a local retail street with an enhanced pedestrian
environment and on-street parking. Discussion followed on developing the Federal
Street District that would include City Hall and adjoining parcels and a Beach Street
concept for Dania Beach Boulevard that would include optional building height
considerations and typical building setback options and greenway proposals.
Mr. Iler explained capital improvements with the realignment of Federal Highway and
relocation of Old Griffin Avenue that would include funding from Florida Department of
Transportation and Broward County. He advised that Gateway features are planned on
the south and north entryways into the CRA area as well as a focus on bicycle paths for
the area. Mr. Iler advised that the City should consider leasing surface parking that may
be available from churches and businesses in the downtown and commented on the
utility and lighting improvements that are proposed.
Mr. Iler presented a table showing projections for tax increment revenues over a ten year
period. He conservatively projected the City to gain a total of$1.5 million over the first 10
years based on 5% growth in revenues from tax base in the CRA in the first two years
and a jump to 7% a few years later as development is implemented.
Mr. Iler restated the dates as mentioned by Mr. Leeds on September 24 and
communication anticipated with Broward County on the submission of the CRA Plan to
Broward County.
Mayor Chunn opened the public hearing.
Derrick Henkerson, 746 SW 3 Street, was basically supportive of the CRA Plan as
presented, however, he pointed out the need to include business development in the
Sun Gardens Isles area to benefit the African American community. Mr. Iler mentioned
that the plan may be updated as time goes on and that the CRA team focused its
attention on the downtown corridor, however, he was hopeful that mixed-use
development would be a possibility for the surrounding residential communities in the
future.
Charlene Scalese was generally in support of the overall CRA Plan, however, she
pointed out that there are many highway plans proposed for US#1 that need to be taken
into consideration and that parallel parking would not be feasible with seasonal tourist
traffic as proposed. C. Douglas Coolman, Principal, Ed Stone and Associates, reminded
everyone that the CRA Plan is a vision over a 30 year period and that the Iler Group
provided the City with flexibility to deal with other transportation projects in the future. He
pointed out that property values will increase with the developments that are proposed.
Mr. Iler also advised that the CRA Plan provides a recommendation that the FEC transit
station be located just west of City Hall along Dania Beach Boulevard to improve the
neighborhoods.
Mr. Henkerson also mentioned that the City is involved with an Urban Infill Planning
Program with FAU and that there are concerns from residents living in the Dania Beach
Heights, College Gardens and Sun Gardens Isles areas that they might be priced out of
the area.
Patty Hart, 517 NE 2"d Place, was generally supportive of the CRA Plan, however, on
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• behalf of her neighbors, she urged the City Commission to retain the tomato field vacant
property located behind Dania Jai Alai with the RS-8000 Zoning designation in order to
preserve the single family home environment. Mr. Iler advised that the CRA team has
not recommended any change in the R-10 land use at this time. However, he cautioned
that there could be a possibility in the future of a higher density use for the vacant lot
other than single family homes. Mr. Leeds clarified that the property is currently zoned
RS-8000 with a Land Use designation of R-10 (10 units per acre) and that the City could
receive a request for a change in the zoning and land use to allow higher density,
however, any requests would have to come before the City Commission for approval.
Marie York, representing Aragon Group (owners of the Dania Jai Alai and property
identified as the Tomato patch), stated her client's desire that the City Commission
approve the recommendation by the Planning & Zoning Board to include the north parcel
in the Local Activity Center land use designation. Ms. York asked the City to consider the
potential opportunities for development available to the City as a whole and pointed out
the tremendous increases in taxable value that have occurred in other cities who have
developed a CRA. She urged the City Commission to create its own vision for
development by conducting design Charets as part of a master planning process.
Commissioner Mikes pointed out the potential for development of water front properties,
however, he was concerned with merging the two parcels for fear that the property
would be removed from the tax rolls and then could be sold to the government for some
industrial use.
Dennis Giordano, Calvin, Giordano & Associates, advised that his firm represents some
property owners and developers who are negotiating for some properties in the area.
Mr. Giordano was pleased with the CRA Plan and development progress towards the
eastern portion of Broward County. Mr. Giordano urged the City Commission to include
both parcels in the LAC.
Commissioner Bertino asked Mr. Iler if the CRA team considered the negative impact to
the parcel with the expansion of the South Runway. Mr. Iler advised that the CRA team
did not consider the runway impact, however, he did not believe that it would change the
land use on the property. Commissioner Bertino asked Mr. Iler to include a projection in
the CRA Plan on how the property could be developed without the runway expansion
and what to expect with development if runway is expanded. Mr. Iler agreed to look into
the request.
Vice-Mayor Flury was pleased with the CRA Plan. She stressed the importance of
Federal Street being a pedestrian friendly street and questioned whether sidewalk space
could be increased with the building height and setback that is proposed. The CRA
consultants advised that any new development on Federal Street would include, as part
of the architecture, an arcade element in addition to the existing sidewalk that would
happen from building face forward to the street, which is a design guideline that would
need to be implemented. On Dania Beach Boulevard, the six lanes of highway would be
reduced to four lanes. The outer traffic lanes would be used for parallel parking and
increased sidewalk dimension.
Commissioner McElyea was pleased that progress was being made with the CRA Plan,
® however, he mentioned that the South Runway expansion would impact the
development of the Tomato field. He pointed out that parallel and angle parking was
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• used on Federal Highway and Dania Beach Boulevard years ago and that many
fatalities occurred because of the parking design.
Kevin Guthart, Trafalgar, stressed the importance of keeping the plan simple and
thought that the Local Activity Center would provide the City with flexibility instead of
Broward County having control. Mr. Leeds advised that the Planning & Zoning Board
did not offer any explanation on why they recommended including the Tomato patch in
the LAC. He pointed out that the City Commission is not obligated to rezone the land up
to 10 units and that less units could be a consideration if the Commission so desires.
Patty Hart restated her desire, on behalf of her neighbors, to leave the parcel out of the
LAC designated area.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Chunn closed the public hearing.
NO ACTION WAS REQUIRED ON THE CRA PLAN AT THIS TIME.
(Continued from 8/27/02)
9.2 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES PROVIDING THAT THE DEATH BENEFIT
REQUIRED YEARS OF CREDITED SERVICE BE REDUCED FROM TEN (10)
TO EIGHT (8) TO MATCH THE NORMAL RETIREMENT DATE CREDITED
SERVICE REQUIREMENT; PROVIDING FOR DIRECT TRUSTEE TO
TRUSTEE TRANSFER FROM DEFERRED COMPENSATION ACCOUNTS
FOR PURCHASE OF PRIOR SERVICE CREDIT; PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS
• CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SECOND READING)
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of the Ordinance for second reading.
Commissioner Mikes was dissatisfied that pension ordinances are sent from the attorney
for the Police and Fire and General Employees Pension Boards, without any review by
the City. He also felt that there are other changes that get included into the pension
ordinances that are never agreed upon as part of union negotiations. Commissioner
Mikes stressed the importance of the City Commission implementing a policy that
requires additional legal review on negotiation items involved with employee contracts.
Vice-Mayor Flury advised that she is the City Commission representative on the General
Employees Pension Board and that there is no City Commission representative on the
Police & Fire Pension Board. Vice-Mayor Flury advised that the general consensus
currently is that the pension attorney reviews his own work and there is no check and
balance system in place.
City Attorney Ansbro clarified that both pension boards have their own attorneys,
however, his office reviews each ordinance before it comes to the City Commission from
a legal standpoint. Attorney Ansbro stated that he is not aware that the pension
ordinances are being reviewed from a Finance or union contract point of view.
Mike Brown, Deputy Fire Chief and member of the Police & Fire Pension Board, stated
• that all pension ordinances are presented to the City Commission as a result of a
change in State Statute or the Collective Bargaining process. Deputy Brown advised that
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the language is prepared by the pension board's attorney and sent to Attorney Ansbro's
office for review prior to addition on the City Commission agenda. Deputy Brown stated
that pensions are a mandatory item of negotiation in the collective bargaining process.
City Attorney Ansbro clarified that he received an email from Attorney Robert Sugarman
clarifying that the "retroactive to January 1, 1988" provision in Sec. 18-29.3 was added
years ago. When the benefit was approved, the intent was to make it apply to
participants who died after January 1988 before the benefit was officially adopted.
Attorney Sugarman stated that there is no one left who is eligible for the retroactive
application and that the language could be stricken from Sec. 18-29.3.
Commissioner Mikes requested that all pension ordinances include the sections of the
collective bargaining agreement and State Statute that they address and that a sign-off
sheet from the Finance Department be included as backup. Commissioner Mikes
questioned why "on or after the effective date of this Ordinance" had been added to the
Ordinance. He inquired as to whether the clause would allow an employee who left the
City without meeting the 10 year vesting to come back later for a pension benefit since
they had met the 8 year vesting requirement. City Attorney clarified that the provision is
for beneficiaries of employees who have passed away. Commissioner Mikes was
concerned that the provision does not differentiate between active or inactive
employees.
Patty Varney, Finance Director, mentioned that she had some general experience
working with pension plans while working for other cities and that employees who leave
• employment and who are not vested are refunded the pension contributions paid into the
plan at the time they leave or are terminated. Director Varney advised that the normal
process is for the actuary to perform an annual report on the activities of the plan during
the year and that a certificate is provided to each active participant showing accumulated
pension benefits and the monthly pension benefit earned.
Commissioner Mikes questioned whether the added language in Sec. 18-29.7 is new
language and recommended continuance until Director Varney could have an
opportunity to review the addition.
A motion was made by Commissioner Mikes, seconded by Vice-Mayor Flury, continuing
second reading of the Ordinance to September 24. The motion passed on the following
5/0 roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice-Mayor Flury-yes
Commissioner McElyea-yes Mayor Chunn-yes
Commissioner Mikes-yes
(Staff is requesting a continuance to September 24, 2002)
9.3 a) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING
THE "DANIA DISTRIBUTION CENTRE" PLAT, SUCH PROPERTY BEING
LOCATED AS THE VACANT PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF
DANIA BEACH BOULEVARD BETWEEN SW 12T" AVENUE (EXTENDED) AND
THE C-10 CANAL , IN THE CITY OF DANIA 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 "DANIA
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DISTRIBUTION CENTRE" PLAT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
• FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SECOND READING)
b) VA-30-02 — A Variance request by Gunster-Yoakley, Attorneys at
Law, representing Dania Distribution Centre, Ltd., to provide 19% pervious area
(30% required) and to allow generalized landscape variance from Chapter 26
(Vegetation) of the City Code. Vacant property bound by Dania Beach Boulevard
on the north, SW 12th Avenue (extended) on the east, the C-10 Canal on the
west, and the Stirling-Levy Commerce Park on the south.
c) SP-31-02 - A Site Plan request by Gunster-Yoakley, Attorneys at
Law, representing Dania Distribution Centre, Ltd., to construct a 220,000 square
foot Industrial/Office/Distribution Complex. Property bound by Dania Beach
Boulevard on the north, SW 12th Avenue (extended) on the east, the C-10 Canal
on the west, and the Stirling-Levy Commerce Park on the south.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Vice-Mayor Flury,
continuing all three items to September 24th. The motion passed on the following 5/0 roll
call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice-Mayor Flury-yes
Commissioner McElyea-yes Mayor Chunn-yes
Commissioner Mikes-yes
• 9.4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RELATING TO
THE PROVISION OF SOLID WASTE SERVICE ASSESSMENTS IN THE CITY
OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA; REIMPOSING SOLID WASTE SERVICE
ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ASSESSED PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE
GRIFFIN ROAD ANNEXATION AREA AND THE ANNEXED AREA DESCRIBED
IN CHAPTER 2000-474, LAWS OF FLORIDA, OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2002; APPROVING THE
RATE OF ASSESSMENT; APPROVING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Chunn opened the public hearing. Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition,
Mayor Chunn closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Flury, seconded by Commissioner McElyea,
adopting the Resolution. The motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice-Mayor Flury-yes
Commissioner McElyea-yes Mayor Chunn-yes
Commissioner Mikes-yes
9.5 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RELATING TO
THE PROVISION OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN THE CITY
OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA; REIMPOSING STORMWATER ASSESSMENTS
AGAINST DEVELOPED PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2002;
APPROVING THE RATE OF ASSESSMENT; APPROVING THE ASSESSMENT
ROLL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Mayor Chunn opened the public hearing. Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition,
Mayor Chunn closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner McElyea,
adopting the Resolution. The motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice-Mayor Flury-yes
Commissioner McElyea-yes Mayor Chunn-yes
Commissioner Mikes-yes
9.6 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RELATING TO
THE PROVISION OF FIRE RESCUE SERVICES, FACILITIES AND
PROGRAMS IN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA; REIMPOSING FIRE
RESCUE ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ASSESSED PROPERTY LOCATED
WITHIN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
OCTOBER 1, 2002; APPROVING THE RATE OF ASSESSMENT; APPROVING
THE ASSESSMENT ROLL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Chunn opened the public hearing. Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition,
Mayor Chunn closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Flury, seconded by Commissioner Bertino, adopting
the Resolution. The motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice-Mayor Flury-yes
Commissioner McElyea-yes Mayor Chunn-yes
Commissioner Mikes-yes
9.7 a) VC-47-02 — A request by Ralph D. Denuzzio, P.E., representing
Emerald Palms Apartments Ltd., for vacation and relocation of a portion of a
utility easement located between SW 52"d Street and SW 54th Street, West of SW
43rd Terrace.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING
THE VACATION AND RELOCATION OF A PORTION OF A UTILITY
EASEMENT LOCATED BETWEEN SW 52ND STREET AND SW 54TH
STREET, WEST OF SW 43RD TERRACE (EMERALD PALMS APARTMENTS),
IN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A",
A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING
THAT ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT
WITH THIS RESOLUTION ARE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH
CONFLICT; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
b) SP-48-02 — A Site Plan request by Ralph D. Denuzzio, P.E.,
representing Emerald Palms Apartments Ltd., to construct a Recreation Center
as an Accessory Use to an Existing Apartment Complex for property located
between SW 52"d Street and SW 54th Street, West of SW 43rd Terrace.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING
THE SITE PLAN REQUEST SUBMITTED BY RALPH D. DENUZZIO, P.E.,
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REPRESENTING EMERALD PALMS APARTMENTS, LTD., FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED BETWEEN SW 52ND STREET AND SW 54TH STREET, WEST OF
SW 43RD TERRACE (EMERALD PALMS APARTMENTS), IN THE CITY OF
DANIA BEACH; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Ansbro advised that the following items under the Public Hearing section
are Quasi-judicial matters and that all witnesses wishing to speak must be sworn in and
that the City Commission, in accordance with the Jennings Ruling, must report all
communications. City Attorney Ansbro presented the oath to all those wishing to speak
under the Quasi-Judicial matters.
Laurence Leeds, Growth Management Director, advised that the Emerald Palm
Apartments were annexed into the City last year and that the applicant desires to
construct a recreation center clubhouse as part of a renovation project. There are letters
of no objection from the unit owners and staff has no problem with the Vacation or Site
Plan, however, staff would like the Site Plan to be subject to final approval by the Public
Works/Utilities Director.
Attorney Stephanie Toothaker-Walker, Ruden McCloskey, P.A., 200 East Broward
Boulevard, advised that the renovations have been ongoing for a year and that the
project is 70% complete. She presented the Site Plan showing the improvements to the
apartment complex and requested approval.
• Mayor Chunn opened the public hearing. Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition,
Mayor Chunn closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Flury, seconded by Commissioner Bertino, adopting
the Resolutions approving VC-42-02 and SP-48-02 with the Site Plan being subject to
final approval by the Public Works/Utilities Director. The motion passed on the following
5/0 roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice-Mayor Flury-yes
Commissioner McElyea-yes Mayor Chunn-yes
Commissioner Mikes-yes
9.8 a) VA-34-02 —A Variance request by Attorney Harry Hipler, representing
Old District Promotions, Inc., d/b/a End Up Night Club/Bristro 19, from Chapter
28, Article 4, Section 4.201 (2) Proximity of Beverage Establishments to
Churches and Schools. Property located at 19 North Federal Highway in the
Dania Antique and Jewelry Arcade.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, APPROVING THE
VARIANCE REQUEST SUBMITTED BY ATTORNEY HARRY HIPLER,
REPRESENTING OLD DISTRICT PROMOTIONS, INC., D/B/A END UP NIGHT
CLUB / BISTRO 19, FROM CHAPTER 28, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 4.201 {2)
PROXIMITY OF BEVERAGE ESTABLISHMENTS TO CHURCHES AND
SCHOOLS, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 19 NORTH FEDERAL HWY., IN
THE DANIA ANTIQUES AND JEWELRY ARCADE, DANIA BEACH;
. PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
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b) SE-34-02 — A Special Exception request by Attorney Harry Hipler,
representing Old District Promotions, Inc., d/b/a End Up Night Club/Bristro 19, to
allow "Entertainment" (Dance Club with Disc Jockey and/or Live Band) in C-2
Commercial Zoning District. Property located at 19 North Federal Highway in the
Dania Antique and Jewelry Arcade.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A
SPECIAL EXCEPTION REQUEST SUBMITTED BY ATTORNEY HARRY
HIPLER, REPRESENTING OLD DISTRICT PROMOTIONS, INC. D/B/A END UP
NIGHTCLUB AND BISTRO 19, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 19 NORTH
FEDERAL HWY. IN THE DANIA ANTIQUE AND JEWELRY ARCADE, DANIA
BEACH, FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE TO ALLOW "ENTERTAINMENT"
(DANCE CLUB WITH DISC JOCKEY AND/OR LIVE BAND), AS PROVIDED
FOR IN CHAPTER 28, ZONING, ARTICLE 4.20 SCHEDULE OF USE
REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
c) EA-34-02 — A request for an Extended Hours License by Attorney
Harry Hipler, representing Old District Promotions, Inc., d/b/a End Up Night
Club/Bristro 19, in accordance with Chapter 4, Alcoholic Beverages, Article II
Operation Regulations, Section 4-18 "House of Sale" for property located at 19
North Federal Highway in the Dania Antique and Jewelry Arcade.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING
THE EXTENDED HOURS APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY ATTORNEY HARRY
HIPLER, REPRESENTING OLD DISTRICT PROMOTIONS, INC., D/B/A END
UP NIGHT CLUB / BISTRO 19 LOCATED AT 19 NORTH FEDERAL HWY. IN
THE DANIA ANTIQUE AND JEWELRY ARCADE, DANIA BEACH; FOR AN
EXTENDED HOURS LICENSE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Ansbro read the Resolution titles for each item.
Laurence Leeds, Growth Management Director, explained the location of the site and
advised that BSO reviewed the two club operators and their existing operation in Fort
Lauderdale and found no problems. However, BSO recommended a reconfiguration of
the parking due to traffic entering the site from Federal Highway; specifically north bound
left turns and south bound right turns. BSO suggested that the U.S.#1 driveway be
changed to "Exit Only" and "Right Turn Only" onto Federal Highway and to have patrons
enter the parking lot from NW 1st Avenue. Mr. Leeds advised that conditions have also
been provided in the backup staff memorandum.
Attorney Jason Dubow advised that he is representing the requests for Attorney Hipler
and that the nightclub would help revitalize the downtown. The Club is "adult only" and
would only serve 21 years and older and include dancing and dining. Attorney Dubow
mentioned the recent problems with businesses in the downtown and disagreed with the
parking reconfiguration as recommended by BSO as the parking lot has worked for the
site for numerous years without encountering any traffic problems.
• Mayor Chunn opened the public hearing.
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Derrick Hankerson supported the requests.
Charlene Scalese disagreed with alcohol consumption until 4:00 a.m. at the dance club.
Patty Hart supported the dance club use and disagreed with the parking reconfiguration
recommended by BSO.
Morris Stowers, Chamber of Commerce, recommended approval.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Chunn closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Bertino stated his desire to include a restriction against nudity or a
swingers club environment based on problems encountered with the City of Hollywood
this past year. City Attorney Ansbro advised that restrictions could be included to the
variance. Mr. Leeds recommended prohibiting "clothing optional clubs".
Vice-Mayor Flury supported the request and need to encourage businesses in the
downtown. She disagreed with imposing the parking reconfiguration by BSO as she felt
it would restrict the business too much and that the parking has never been a problem in
the area. Mr. Leeds advised that there is a loss of convenience sometimes when safety
is being maximized and that the City Commission has the choice of approving or
denying the parking reconfiguration presented by BSO.
• Commissioner Mikes agreed that some language should be included to provide controls
over future use and that a restriction should be included that the two individuals remain
as the principals in the event the club were proposed to be sold. Discussion followed on
the liquor license. Toni Barone advised that the liquor license is in her name and that the
license must go through ABT requirements. Commissioner Mikes was concerned that
the liquor license might be reassigned and Attorney Ansbro advised that a restriction
could be added to the Variance requiring City Commission approval if the license was
proposed to be leased, sold, or reassigned.
Benjamin Wohl, property owner, stated that the parking has never been a problem at the
site.
A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Flury, seconded by Commissioner Mikes, adopting
the Resolutions approving VA-34-02, EA-34-02, and SE-34-02 subject to the Variance
including the following conditions: (1) Applicant to provide exterior parking lot lighting to
the side and rear of the establishment; (2) Variance, Extended Hours, and Special
Exception Approvals shall be limited to Old District Promotions, Inc. doing business as
End-Up Night Club & Bistro 19 (Toni a. Barone and David D. Rogers); (3) Applicant to
clean up and maintain parking lot on daily basis; (4) No persons less than 21 years of
age allowed in the club after 9:00 p.m.; (5) Assignment of Liquor License by principals,
Toni A. Barone and David D. Rogers, would require City Commission approval,
however, the principals may be allowed to shift license to other corporations owned by
the said principals; (6) No nudity or "clothing optional clubs" allowed; (7) Staff shall
evaluate the traffic issue for public safety purposes over the next 12 months, and the
petitioners would be required to bring the matter back before the City Commission for
• changes if are deemed necessary. The motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote:
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• Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice-Mayor Flury-yes
Commissioner McElyea-yes Mayor Chunn-yes
Commissioner Mikes-yes
9.9 EA-28-02 —A request for an Extended Hours License by I.B.D. Inc. d/b/a Players
Restaurant and Lounge in accordance with Chapter 4, Alcoholic Beverages,
Article II Operation Regulations, Section 4-18 "Hours of Sale" for property located
at 368 East Dania Beach Boulevard.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING
THE APPLICATION OF I.B.D., INC. D/B/A PLAYERS RESTAURANT AND
LOUNGE LOCATED AT 368 EAST DANIA BEACH BLVD., DANIA BEACH; FOR
AN EXTENDED HOURS LICENSE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Laurence Leeds, Growth Management Director, advised that BSO and staff has no
problem with the request and that the applicant had a question about selling alcohol on
Sunday.
Herb Loutman, General Manager of Players Restaurant and Lounge, advised that when
he applied for the Extended Hours License he also applied for the license allowing a
11:00 a.m. opening on Sunday for the sell of alcohol. City Attorney Ansbro advised that
there are two licenses and that as long as the applicant applied for the license he could
be approved tonight by the City Commission.
Mayor Chunn opened the public hearing.
Morris Stowers, Chamber of Commerce, recommended approval for both licenses.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Chunn closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Mikes inquired as to the license fee. Mr. Leeds advised that the Extended
License is around $1,000 per year.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Vice-Mayor Flury, adopting
the Resolution approving EA-28-02 with the inclusion of the license to sell alcohol
starting at 11:00 a.m. on Sundays. . The motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call
vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice-Mayor Flury-yes
Commissioner McElyea-yes Mayor Chunn-yes
Commissioner Mikes-yes
10. COMMISSION COMMENTS:
10.1 Commissioner Bertino extended time for Tommy Grimes, Grandpas Bakery, to
address the City Commission.
Tommy Grimes advised that "No Parking" signs were installed down NW 1st Avenue and
the City Manager, Police Chief and Public Works Director did not know who installed the
signs. In addition, his employees have received parking tickets.
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Michael Sheridan, Public Works/Utilities Director, advised that Broward County controls
signage and that he would continue to contact Broward County again to find out if the
signs were installed on the wrong street or if there is any way to remove the signs.
10.2 Commissioner McElyea inquired as to whether BSO is using Sheridan Street to
get to the beach since the Dania Beach Boulevard bridge is closed for a few months or
whether Hollywood Police could be hired on a temporary basis to patrol the beach. City
Manager Pato advised that Hollywood Police could not be hired to patrol the City's
beach area and that they do not have jurisdiction into Dania Beach, unless in hot pursuit,
and that BSO cars can travel anywhere in the county.
Commissioner McElyea requested that the City Manager look into the problem with
graffiti at the 30th Avenue Bridge near Griffin Marine Park.
Commissioner McElyea asked if an Ordinance could be created to require landscapers
to bag grass so that it does not clog up the drains and asked that the Public Works
Department send someone with the COPS Program to check street light repairs.
Commission McElyea also asked that trash be picked up at Byrd Park.
10.3 Commissioner Mikes urged the City Commission to come to a consensus on the
budget at the Final Budget Hearing September 23rd and that the taxes should be raised
in order to service the City properly and progress with the CIP improvements.
10.4 Vice-Mayor Flury —No comments
10.5 Mayor Chunn —No comments
11. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION:
11.1 Update on Airport related matters. (Commissioner Mikes)
Commissioner Mikes stressed the importance of the City Commissioners attending the
Broward County Commission meeting on September 24th for the airport issue.
Discussion followed on the CRA hearings that were already advertised for September
24th and whether the meetings could be rescheduled to the 23rd. It was noted that the
Final Budget Meeting could not be scheduled on the same night that the School Board
or County Commission.Budget Hearings. Staff was asked to see if the meetings could
be rescheduled so that the City Commissioners could attend the County meeting.
12. APPOINTMENTS: (NO APPOINTMENTS WERE SUBMITTED)
12.1 Appointment of one (1) member to the Budget Advisory Board.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING
AND AFFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER TO THE BUDGET
ADVISORY BOARD; PROVIDING THAT SAID MEMBER SHALL SERVE A
TWO (2) YEAR TERM EXPIRING 12:00 NOON, MARCH 18, 2003; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
12.2 Appointment by Commission of one (1) Alternate citizen member on the Civil
Service Board.
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"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORI'DA, RATIFYING
AND AFFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF ONE ALTERNATE CITIZEN
MEMBER ON THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD; PROVIDING THAT SAID
ALTERNATE MEMBER SHALL SERVE A THREE-YEAR TERM ENDING APRIL
2004; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE."
12.3 Appointment of five (4) members to Dania Economic Development Board.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING
AND AFFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE "DANIA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD;" PROVIDING THAT SAID MEMBERS
SHALL COMPLETE TWO (2) YEAR TERMS EXPIRING 12:00 NOON, MARCH
18, 2003; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
12.4 Appointment of one (1) member to the Marine Advisory Board.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING
AND AFFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER TO THE "MARINE
ADVISORY BOARD;" PROVIDING THAT SAID MEMBER SHALL SERVE A
TWO (2) YEAR TERM EXPIRING 12:00 NOON, MARCH 18, 2003; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
• 12.5 Appointment of two (1) members to Parks, Recreation and Community Affairs
Advisory Board.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING
AND AFFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE "PARKS,
RECREATION AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD;" PROVIDING
THAT SAID MEMBERS SHALL COMPLETE TWO (2) YEAR TERMS EXPIRING
12:00 NOON, MARCH 18, 2003; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
12.6 Appointment of one (1) member to the Unsafe Structures Board in the position of
Architect.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING
AND AFFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER IN THE ARCHITECT
POSITION ON THE UNSAFE STRUCTURES BOARD; PROVIDING THAT THE
MEMBERS SHALL SERVE A THREE (3) YEAR TERM ENDING MARCH 2O05;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE."
13. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
13.1 City Manager— Meeting Reminders:
• *September 19, 2002—6:00 p.m.-Abatement Hearings
*September 23, 2002— 7:00 p.m.-Final Budget Hearing
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*September 24, 2002—6:00 p.m.-CRA Board-Special Meeting
• *September 24, 2002— 7:00 p.m.-Regular Meeting
*October Workshop-TBD
13.2 City Attorney-
13.3 City Clerk-
14. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 p.MIMARO
ERT CHUNN, JR
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CHARLENE JOH S N
CITY CLERK
APPROVED: September 24, 2002
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