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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1737 - MINUTES - City Commission MINUTES DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 26, 2001 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Flury called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: *Elder Connial Johnson, New Hope Baptist Church Due to absence of Elder Johnson, Albert Jones presented the invocation. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor: Pat Flury Vice-Mayor: Robert Chunn Commissioners: John Bertino C.K. McElyea Bob Mikes City Attorney: Tom Ansbro Acting City Manager: David Keller Acting City Clerk: Charlene Johnson Mayor Flury explained that Jason Nunemaker, Acting City Manager, was in a car accident on Sunday and that he is recuperating and is expected back at work next week. In the meantime, Dave Keller is serving as Acting City Manager. 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 Lisa Young, 286 SW 9 Street, on behalf of the Dania Beach Heights Civic Association, urged the City Commission to encourage unity by building a community center for the southwest section of the City. 4.2 Albert Jones urged the City Commission to consider a community center as a high priority in this year's budget. He stressed the need for residents and homeowners to have a facility where they could gather together to deal with community issues in a constructive and productive manner. He mentioned that the Boisey Waiters Center was once such a community center for the area but had to be abandoned because of its access problems. The Public Works MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CITY OF DANIA BEACH 1 JUNE 26, 2001 I \ compound would be a central location for the southwest neighborhood and the City could also upgrade the compound and build a community center with proceeds from the 28th Year CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) program and sale of the defunct Boisey Waiters Center. 4.3 Guilda Bryant requested consideration of waiving interest fees for her brother as referenced under Item 11.3 on the agenda and inquired as to why the street sign at Dania Beach Boulevard and US 1 does not include Mizell Boulevard. Bud Palm, Utilities/Public Works Director, mentioned that Florida Department of Transportation recently changed the signs at major intersections to include lighted signs and that he would check with them to include Mizell Boulevard on the Dania Beach Boulevard & US 1 sign. 4.4 Judy Usifer- Electrical Permit Fees Judy Usifer urged the City Commission to review the rates for electrical permit fees to bring them into a more reasonable limit for residents. 5. PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL EVENT APPROVALS: None 6. PROCLAMATIONS: None. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Mikes pulled Item 7.6 and 7.7 and Mayor Flury pulled item 7.8. 7. CONSENT AGENDA (including expenditures): • Bills: 7.1 Approval of Bills for the month of May, 2001. Minutes: 7.2 Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting, June 12, 2001. 7.3 Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting, October 12, 1999. 7.4 Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting, October 26, 1999. Resolutions: 7.5 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES, SERVICES, MATERIALS, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,625.00 FROM H & H ENGINEERING, INC., WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND WITHOUT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A SPECIALLY CONSTRUCTED CATCH BASIN AND PUMP FOR DRAINAGE PURPOSES AT SE 3RD TERRACE AND 5T" AVENUE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7.9 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, EXTENDING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GOVERNMENT SERVICES GROUP, INC. AND THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH TO INCLUDE SERVICES TO CONDUCT A CITYWIDE USER FEE STUDY; AUTHORIZING THE ADDITIONAL COST OF $31,360.00 COVERING THE SCOPE OF SERVICES AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CITY OF DANIA BEACH 2 JUNE 26, 2001 "A"; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ordinances —Title to be read by city attorney- None A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Mikes, approving the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items 7.6, 7.7 and 7.8. The motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner McElyea-yes Commissioner Mikes-yes Vice-Mayor Chunn-yes Mayor Flury-yes ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: 7.6 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA RELATING TO THE LOCAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES TAX RATE; PROVIDING FOR INTENT; PROVIDING FOR ELECTION NOT TO REQUIRE AND COLLECT PERMIT FEES, PROVIDING FOR ELECTION TO INCREASE LOCAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES TAX RATE; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Commissioner Mikes expressed concern with waiving the ability to collect permit fees and possibly losing control. He asked whether a permit fee could be imposed initially and whether the City could switch back to the full percentage method in the future. Attorney Francine Stillman, Weiss, Serota, et al, explained that the City has no control over the permit fees as the legislature pre-empted all local government's ability to impose permit fees above the $100 application fee. However, the City does maintain the right to control its rights-of- ways. Attorney Stillman explained that if a $100 application fee is imposed, the City would decrease the amount of tax conversion rate that the City is entitled to as both methods cannot be used. City Attorney Ansbro explained that the $100 per permit fee would not bring in as much revenue as the additional 0.12% added to the tax rate, which is recommended as a better revenue method by the Florida League of Cities. Commissioner Bertino requested that City Attorney Ansbro review the possibility of charging another fee that could be implemented for engineering review for telecommunications providers and to report back on the findings. A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Chunn, seconded by Commissioner Mikes, adopting the Resolution. The motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner McElyea-yes Commissioner Mikes-yes Vice-Mayor Chunn-yes • Mayor Flury-yes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CITY OF DANIA BEACH 3 JUNE 26, 2001 . 7.7 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH AND CGI COMMUNICATIONS, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF SERVICES RELATING TO THE CREATION AND INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHT BANNERS FOR CITY EVENTS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Commissioner Mikes was not sure of the actual cost of the services and stated his disagreement with paying the banner company instead of the banner company paying the City. He disliked the requirement that the banners remain up for 12 months as the City may want to change banners to coincide with the seasons. A motion was made by Commissioner Mikes, seconded by Commissioner McElyea, continuing the Resolution to a workshop meeting with the CGI representatives. The motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner McElyea-yes Commissioner Mikes-yes Vice-Mayor Chunn-yes Mayor Flury-yes 7.8 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR ALL CITY COMMISSION AND STAFF TRAVEL EXPENSES THROUGH THE REGULAR AGENDA PROCESS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Flury mentioned that it is a normal procedure for City Commissioners to bring requests for travel before the City Commission, however, she disagreed that the staff travel should be included for City Commission approval since this should be handled under the City Manager's authority. She thought that problems could arise when staff needs to make plans for travel. Mayor Flury recommended removing staff from the policy with the requirement that the City Manager provide the City Commission with a monthly report on staff travel. A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Chunn, seconded by Commissioner McElyea, adopting the Resolution with the exclusion of staff travel expenses and with the inclusion that the City Manager provide a monthly report on staff travel. Commissioner Mikes disagreed with excluding staff based on past actions by the previous city manager where a trip was taken to New Orleans instead of attending a Hurricane Seminar in Tampa. He recommended that all expenses be provided openly to the public as a way to reduce any over spending of travel by everyone. Commissioner Bertino mentioned the importance of City Commissioners attending educational seminars to better serve the citizens. Commissioner McElyea withdrew his second to the motion. Mayor Flury clarified that there is no issue with the present commission on travel, however, she found evidence of excessive travel spending on behalf of some past commissioners while • reviewing the City's financial records. Mayor Flury agreed that staff and commissioners should MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CITY OF DANIA BEACH 4 JUNE 26, 2001 be educated through attending seminars and that the staff spending should remain in the control • of the City Manager. Dave Keller, Acting City Manager, recommended that the City Commission allow the City Manager to approve staff travel based on situations that arise where staff must be sent somewhere for training in order for business to function. A motion was made by Commissioner Mikes, seconded by Commissioner Bertino, adopting the Resolution with the understanding that the City Manager has the authority to approve emergency,travel requests as needed and that those expenditures would be reported on the following available agenda. The motion passed on the following 4/1 roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner McElyea-yes Commissioner Mikes-yes Vice-Mayor Chunn-yes Mayor Flury-no 8. BIDS AND REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS: 8.1 Staff recommendation on awarding bid to MEF Construction for 25th Year CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) Northwest Neighborhood Phase III and Southwest Neighborhood Phase IV Beautification programs. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE AGREEMENT WITH MEF CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES RELATING TO THE NORTHWEST NEIGHBORHOOD BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT — PHASE III AND SOUTHWEST NEIGHBORHOOD BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT — PHASE IV, UNDER THE 25T" YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM; PROVIDING THAT SAID CONSTRUCTION SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX DOLLARS ($186,536.00); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 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 Commissioner McElyea-yes Commissioner Mikes-yes Vice-Mayor Chunn-yes Mayor Flury-yes City Attorney Ansbro explained that items 9.1 through 9.4 are quasi-judicial matters and that all persons providing testimony must be sworn in and that the city commission must state all communications on these items as each item is addressed. City Attorney Ansbro swore in those persons giving testimony except for attorneys. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SITE PLANS: 9 (Continued from 6/12/01 Regular Meeting) MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CITY OF DANIA BEACH 5 JUNE 26, 2001 9.1 a) RZ-57-00 — Rezoning request by Dave Martino, Agent for Florida Power and Light, for property located directly north of the Dania Cut-Off Canal, extending approximately 1,300 feet east of U.S. 1 and extending approximately 270 feet north of the Dania Cut-Off Canal. The request is to rezone the property in question from I-G (Industrial-General) to IRO (Industrial- Research-Office). AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING THE REZONING REQUEST BY DAVE MARTINO, AGENT FOR FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED DIRECTLY NORTH OF THE DANIA CUT-OFF CANAL, EXTENDING APPROXIMATELY 1,300 FEET EAST OF U.S. 1 AND EXTENDING APPROXIMATELY 270 FEET NORTH OF THE DANIA CUT-OFF CANAL 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 I-G (INDUSTRIAL GENERAL) TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF IRO (INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH OFFICE) SUBJECT TO CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SECOND READING) b) SE-58-00 —Special Exception Request by Florida Power and Light to allow an "Electrical Substation" in an IRO (Industrial Research Office) zoning district, to be located in that portion of the zoning parcel directly east of the existing substation and measuring approximately 520 feet long by 260 feet deep. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE REQUEST SUBMITTED BY DAVE MARTINO, AGENT FOR FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED DIRECTLY NORTH AND ADJACENT TO THE DANIA CUT-OFF CANAL, APPROXIMATELY 320 FEET EAST OF U.S. 1 AND MEASURING APPROXIMATELY 270 FEET BY 520 FEET, TO ALLOW AN "ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION" IN AN IRO (INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH OFFICE) ZONING DISTRICT, AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 28, ZONING, ARTICLE 16, SECTION .20 (13)(2); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. c) SP-10-01 Site Plan request by Florida Power and Light for a proposed substation located in that portion of the zoning parcel directly east of the existing substation and measuring approximately 520 feet long by 260 feet deep. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE SITE PLAN REQUEST SUBMITTED BY DAVE MARTINO, AGENT FOR FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED DIRECTLY NORTH AND ADJACENT TO THE DANIA CUT-OFF CANAL, DANIA BEACH; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. d) Recommendation on FPL substation by Marine Advisory Board. The City Commission agreed that all of them had numerous contact with FPL representatives, citizens, Marine Board members, and a number of persons at the I.T. Parker Community Center meeting that was held. Attorney Ansbro swore in Cindy Calhoun and Bill Wosenitz from the Marine Advisory Board. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CITY OF DANIA BEACH 6 JUNE 26, 2001 Leigh Kerr, City Planning Consultant, was present to discuss the Rezoning, Special Exception and Site Plan requests as representative for Laurence Leeds, Growth Management Director, who was on vacation. Mr. Kerr advised that FPL has agreed to provide the following Declaration of Restrictions for the Griffin Substation: (1) FPL or any successor would be prevented from constructing any building or structural improvements, including substations or electrical substation improvements, within the 60 foot right-of-way abutting the canal located on the south of the property. However, FPL cannot agree to-further restrict additional transmission and distribution lines and facilities from being installed in the 60 foot right-of-way; (2) FPI agrees not to seek permits from the South Florida Water Management District to remove the vegetative buffer along the canal. Dave Martino, Landscape Architect and Project Manager for Florida Power and Light, advised that the proposed unmanned distribution substation, east of the Laudania switchyard, would improve reliability and increase electrical capacity to the area generally south of the Dania Cut- Off Canal. Currently, other substations rapidly approaching their design capacity serve the area. FPL owns the 7.88 acre parcel of land on the east side of Federal Highway immediately north of the Cutoff canal, which is used as a major transmission right-of-way, a regional transmission switchyard that was built in 1973, and a landscape nursery. The proposed local distribution facility would become one of over 500 similar facilities in the FPL system, which are usually located near the center of the area they service. Mr. Martino explained that FPL is required to obtain a Rezoning, Special Exception, and Site Plan approval in order to complete the development request. Mr. Martino advised that FPL is willing to provide the Restrictive Covenants for no future development of the 60 foot parcel other than transmission and distribution facilities related to providing electrical service to customers and would not remove the vegetation buffer along the canal in order to maintain the visual screen to the south. Commissioner Bertino questioned Mr. Martino on whether FPL would be able to distribute electrical service should the rezoning be denied. Mr. Martino explained that the primary use of the land is a transmission right-of-way and FPL would be unwilling to limit that ability. The rezoning request would permit the substation development and if FPL is denied on the rezoning then other options would have to pursued. Mr. Martino stated that the area is a preferred location for the use under the power lines. Currently, the area is being served by other substations, however, due to growth, those substations are not going to be able to sustain quality of service, which is why an additional substation facility is needed. Mayor Flury opened the public hearing. Cindy Calhoun, Marine Advisory Board, 911 NW 7 Street, advised that the Marine Advisory Board had an opportunity to hold a special meeting with FPL so that both sides of the issue could be presented. She encouraged a good working relationship and presented the recommendations of the Marine Advisory Board as follows: Short Term 1. Improve the shoreline: a) Improve the vegetation, suggest Native plants i.e.; mangroves (Black, White and Red) MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CITY OF DANIA BEACH 7 JUNE 26, 2001 b) Rip Rap or Interlocking block back to the shoreline of the property. 2. Assist with Dredging and allowing a site for drying out of dredged material. Long Term 1. Assist the City of Dania Beach with the hazardous US 1 Bridge in the raising and widening the area. Bill Wosenitz opposed,the use and suggested that the substation be built at Port Everglades. He pointed out that the property is not zoned so FPL is really not asking for a rezoning. He expressed his dissatisfaction with the lack of information about the FPL project and stressed concern that the proposed substation is supposed to be built directly in the flight path of the diagonal runway. He questioned whether Broward County Aviation or the FAA are aware of the project. He mentioned that there has not been any media coverage until he called the Sun Sentinel who wrote an article yesterday. He also questioned the ownership of the 80 feet of canal bank and recommended further review of the project. Paul G. Schlichte, 1457 Nautilus Isle, advised that he took the time to review the tape of the Marine Advisory Board meeting and that it was his opinion that FPL should take an attitude to be responsible for the problems that exist in the general area where they wish to build the substation. Dan Moberg, 717 NW 10 Avenue, questioned what the project is going to look like once it is completed and was concerned about the impact on property values from the development. Linda Schwartz, 341 NE 3 Avenue, inquired as to what FPL's plans were near her property in regards to the installation of power poles. It was noted that Lynn Shatas, FPL, was going to assist Ms. Schwartz with her question. Steve Whitman, 342 NE 2 Court, expressed concern for what the project is going to look like and whether the substation is going to service the immediate area. He urged the City Commission to deny the request unless the substation is absolutely necessary. Judy Usifer mentioned that the same thing happened a number of years ago with FPL when they wanted to build a substation near Sheridan Street. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Flury closed the public hearing. Commissioner Mikes was concerned with the types of facilities that would be allowed with the language that is included in the Restrictive Covenant. Mr. Martino clarified that the property referenced in the Restrictive Covenant is not the canal bank, but is actually the property within the parcel owned by FPL. The Restrictive Covenant strictly relates to the South 60 foot of the parcel of the property that currently contains multiple transmission circuits and a transmission switchyard. Mr. Martino explained that the proposed substation is a low profile facility that would not be visible to properties to the south or to the west and that the substation would be constructed under existing power lines. Mr. Martino stated that FPI is only preserving its rights to maintain the parcel as a transmission facility and to build,a distribution substation that is needed. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CITY OF DANIA BEACH 8 JUNE 26, 2001 Commissioner Mikes questioned Mr. Martino on whether or not engineering plans or a study were available to show the need for the substation and whether there is a connection with the large poles that are being installed along Dixie Highway. Mr. Martino advised that the pole installations have nothing to do with the request for the substation and that it is a coincidence that both projects are occurring with FPI at the same time. Mr. Martino advised that FPI does conduct Load Planning and Service Planning, which is different from hard line drawings. Mayor Flury expressed dissatisfaction with the drawing presented by FPI as the public has no way of knowing how the project is going to look because there is no full fledged color drawing of additional poles and lines, the height and width of the substation, vegetation along the waterway or whether dredging or rip rap will be completed. Mayor Flury mentioned that the way the project has been presented provides uncertainty to residents. Commissioner Bertino clarified that the area is presently zoned IG and that FPL wants to change to IRO and requested that Leigh Kerr explain the need for the rezoning. Mr. Leigh Kerr stated that the IRO zoning would allow the substation. Mr. Martino advised that the IG zoning is outdated and that Laurence Leeds, Growth Management Director, requested that FPL rezone the property to bring it in compliance with current zoning codes. Mr. Martino advised that there are no concerns with the FAA and the title search that was conduced did not show clear ownership of the canal bank. Mr. Martino stated that it is unnecessary to install the rip rap and that it would require the removal of a lot of vegetation and would cause a time frame for instability of the canal bank. For the record, Mr. Martino submitted a report as evidence from Cunningham & Durrance, Consulting Engineers, Inc., and introduced Mr. Dallas H. Durrance, P.E. to address the waterfront matter. • Dallas H. Durrance, P.E. Cunningham & Durrance, Consulting Engineers, Inc., advised of his site visit and review of aerial photos indicating that the shoreline has been stable for the past some 38 years. He explained that there is extensive growth of native and non native vegetation that is well rooted and established and that there is a wide inter tidal zone in front of the FPL property that contributes to dissipation of wave energy and reduction of erosion. Mr. Dallas stated that riprapping would require removal of existing vegetation, thereby, creating a loss of visual buffer and root structures and stabilization. It would then take 20 years for newer plants to grow in. Mr. Dallas recommended against shoreline stabilization and suggesting leaving the - existing vegetation alone and to take action to monitor the site in the future. Mayor Flury pointed out a letter from the South Florida Water Management District supporting efforts to repair erosion and shoaling to stabilize the canal banks. Mr. Dallas reconfirmed his opinion that shoreline stabilization of the Dania Cut-Off Canal in the vicinity of the FPL property is not necessary. A motion was made by Commissioner Mikes, seconded by Commissioner Bertino, continuing Items 9.1 a, b and c to the July 24, 2001, regular meeting to allow FPL the time to provide professional documentation confirming why the substation has to be built in Dania Beach and whether there are other alternative sites for the substation. The motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner McElyea-yes Commissioner Mikes-yes Vice-Mayor Chunn-yes Mayor Flury-yes 0 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CITY OF DANIA BEACH 9 JUNE 26, 2001 9.2 VA-34-01 —Variance request by Aaron Austin, Tamara Peacock Company, Architects for the Secret Woods Nature Center, on behalf of the Broward County Parks and Recreation Division, to allow a proposed finished-floor elevation of 64" for a new exhibit hall at the Secret Woods Nature Center, where a finished floor elevation of 8' is required. Property located at 2701 State Road 84, Dania Beach. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, APPROVING THE VARIANCE REQUEST SUBMITTED BY THE BROWARD COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION, FROM CHAPTER 12, ARTICLE III SECTION 12-52(2), FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2701 STATE ROAD 84, SECRET WOODS NATURE CENTER, DANIA BEACH; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Attorney Ansbro swore in Tamara Peacock and Aaron Austin. Ken Koch, Building Official, explained that the flood criteria is 8 feet NGVD (National Geodetic Vertical Datum) and that the applicant is requesting a variance to allow a proposed finished-floor elevation of 6'4" for a new exhibit hall at the Secret Woods Nature Center. Aaron Austin, Tamara Peacock Company, Architects, requested approval. Tamara Peacock mentioned that the request for the lower elevation will only allow the new building to be constructed at the same elevation as the other four existing and separate buildings. She didn't think that the lower elevation would create a problem because the only connection to the buildings is by decking. In addition, if the building is raised to the required 8 feet then the building would have to include the required ADA ramps, which would not be consistent with children viewing the exhibit hall. The building is only 2,100 square feet and the lower elevation is based on the permits issued by Broward County during the time when the property was in jurisdiction of Unincorporated Broward County. Mayor Flury opened the public hearing. Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition, Mayor Flury closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner McElyea, adopting the Resolution (VA-34-01) for the 6.4' elevation. The motion passed on the following 4/0 roll call vote with Commissioner Mikes out of the room. Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner McElyea-yes Vice-Mayor Chunn-yes Mayor Flury-yes 9.3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO A PROPOSED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA, SUCH RESOLUTION BEING PROMULGATED PURSUANT TO §163.355, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND SECTION 18.86, BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE; APPROVING A SLUM AND BLIGHT STUDY; DEFINING THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA; DETERMINING THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA SUFFERS FROM ONE OR MORE INDICATORS OF BLIGHT; DETERMINING THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA IS APPROPRIATE AND CRITICALLY NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, MORALS, AND WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY; MAKING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CITY OF DANIA BEACH 10 JUNE 26, 2001 CERTAIN OTHER REQUIRED FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS AND PROVIDING ® EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Henry Iler, Iler Planning Group, introduced Doug Smith with EDSA, and presented a boundary map of the CRA area. Mr. Iler mentioned that a workshop meeting was unable to be scheduled as requested by the City Commission from the last meeting due to conflicts in schedules, however, he hoped to present information tonight that would clear up any concerns that the City Commission may have concerning the CRA. Based on conservative assumptions, Mr. Iler was hopeful that the CRA area could conceivably gain $800,000.00 of Broward County money for redevelopment in five years. He stated that the CRA is a good financial opportunity and assured the City Commission that the CRA could be abolished at any time if the loss of the estimated 10% to 12% tax revenues is creating a hardship on the City. Mr. Iler pointed out that the real success of a CRA comes from the private sector as they get convinced that the City is serious about redevelopment in a specific area, such as the downtown area for the City, and that the master planning phase is the most important aspect of the CRA. Commissioner Bertino mentioned several financial obligations that the City is currently dealing with that are amounting to over $2 million, which needs to be considered when reducing the City's revenues by developing the CRA. He recommended a reduction in the CRA boundary since the City needs whatever revenues it has at this time. Mr. Iler explained that the City's contribution over a five-year period would be some $500,000 and that the City Commission must also consider that the purpose of the CRA is to generate redevelopment, which is not occurring now. With the CRA, in five years, the City should have $500,000 plus the anticipated $800,000 for redevelopment from County funds. Mayor Flury pointed out that should the CRA become successful that revenues would be turned back in the non-CRA areas as well. Commissioner Bertino was concerned that the CRA includes a lot of residential areas in the northern boundary and that the tomato field owned by Jai Alai has potential development for single family residences and may need to be removed. Mayor Flury clarified that the City could reduce the boundaries in the Master Planning process. Commissioner Mikes agreed with the CRA boundaries and recommended moving forward since the boundaries could be cut back in the future if necessary. Commissioner McElyea expressed concern for the tax base that is being lost with some of the residential and commercial properties included in the CRA. Mr. Iler realized that there are some concerns but he felt that the City was on level ground as the CRA could be reduced in the future. Properties in the CRA have to be a certain size and tax base and there is a need to include some vacant land eligible for redevelopment. He pointed out that the western portion of the City is not part of the CRA and that all the tax revenue from that area remains in the General Fund. Dave Keller, Acting City Manager, mentioned his experience working with the City of Hollywood where a CRA was established. Property values within the defined CRA were growing at a much slower pace than the values throughout the city as a whole. When Hollywood establishment a CRA, the assessed values of the properties grew from a rate of 4.5 to 5% range to a rate of 7 to 10% range each year. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CITY OF DANIA BEACH 11 JUNE 26, 2001 Mayor Flury opened the public hearing. Richard Seay, Dania Beach Main Street, supported the City Commission's actions to approve the CRA based on the redevelopment benefits that would be realized in the future. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Flury closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner Mikes, seconded by Vice-Mayor Chunn, adopting the Resolution approving the CRA with the idea that there would not be any bond issues obligated by the City or the CRA Program in the near future until the City knows more about how the CRA is working so that changes could be made to the boundaries if necessary. The motion passed on the following 411 roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner McElyea-no Commissioner Mikes-yes Vice-Mayor Chunn-yes Mayor Flury-yes 9.4 REQUEST BY DR. GILBERT BERKEN FOR APPEAL OF DANIA BANK BUILDING HISTORIC DESIGNATION AS OUTLINED IN ORDINANCE NO. 2000-038. City Attorney Ansbro explained that the City adopted Ordinance No. 2000-038 last year that allowed for the designation of six (6) historical buildings within the City even though the City did not have enough historical properties for a district designation. He explained that Dr. Berken has appealed the decision by the City to designate the Dania Bank Building from this designation. Attorney David Friedman, representing Dr. Berken, presented a series of questions to Dr. Berken relating to ownership and improvement of the Dania Bank Building since 1972. Dr. Berken stated that he has no present intentions to change the current use of the bank building but wanted the opportunity for all options to be open in the future for himself or any new owner of the property. Attorney Friedman presented three exhibits for the record. Attorney Friedman explained that the report by Mr. Frederick M. Hueston, BS,CSI, Associate AIA, refers to the standards of the US Department of Interior for rehabilitating historic buildings and that these standards are part of the Ordinance No. 2000-038. Attorney Friedman stated that none of the changes or alterations made to the Dania Bank Building have been properly documented and that the integrity of the building is not what it was in the mid 20's when it was built. Attorney Alan Gabriel provided a brief overview of his governmental background and experience in land use zoning and ordinance adoption matters. Attorney Gabriel stated that after his review of Ordinance No. 2000-038, it is his opinion that there are some questionable issues regarding due process based on the City Commission sitting as the appeal board, whether procedures were followed for the appeal process such as a written report being filed, and the inability by Dr. Berken's attorney to take testimony of the Dr. Adams. For purposes of the appeal, there were certain designated dates to be followed and a decision was to be issued by the City Commission within 60 days after the appeal was filed, which was not followed. 0 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CITY OF DANIA BEACH 12 JUNE 26, 2001 Attorney Matthew Mandel, Weiss, Serota, et al, clarified that any previous fallacies in the procedures as mentioned by Attorney Gabriel have been remedied and cured at this hearing because the City's historical expert, Dr. Adams, is here tonight for cross examination and the report determining the historical value of property has been provided to Dr. Berken some time ago. _ Attorney Mandel asked Dr. Adams to provide a brief history of his background. Dr. William Adams explained that he was the City's Consultant with Historic Properties Associates on the designation of the Dania Bank Building and that he resides in St. Augustine. He is currently the Director of Historic Preservation and Heritage Tourism for the City of St. Augustine and has served as Director on the Historic St. Augustine Preservation Board, Director of the Florida Bicentennial Commission, and was a Professor of History at Florida State University. Dr. Adams explained that the Ordinance established eight criteria for the designation of historic buildings and that four of those criteria applied to the Dania Bank Building. The City had previously asked him to develop historic districts but he was unable to define a historic district within the City that he thought would reach the level of National Register significance, which could be legally defended in court. Dr. Adams clarified that he did supply a short Designation Report for each of the 10 properties that were designated as historical in the City. He stated that the Dania Bank Building is one of the five most historical and architecturally significant buildings in the City. Dr. Adams presented an overview of the criteria that the Bank Building falls under and explained that the Dania Bank Building is defined with its historical Neo-Classical style. Dr. Adams congratulated Dr. Berken for taking very good care of the Dania Bank Building over the years. He mentioned that the changes that have occurred have been relatively small and cosmetic in nature and have not altered the shape or characteristics of the building. Dr. Adams stated that the original integrity of the building is in tact and anyone who had seen the building in 1926 and again today would easily identify it. Dr. Adams stated that the expert report presented by Mr. Frederick M. Hueston, BS,CSI, Associate AIA, is totally irrelevant and does not speak to the historic designation at all. The Secretary of Interior Standards for Rehabilitation were developed by the US Department of Interior to apply to rehabilitation of a building and design guidelines of a building. The City spoke about its designation as a historic designation and Mr. Hueston should have used the National Register Bulletin #16A, which applies to historic buildings. Attorney Friedman presented a series of questions to Dr. Adams relating to the improvements that have been made to the Dania Bank Building over the years, the application of the National Register on designating historic properties, why Dr. Adams was unable to establish a historic district within the City. Dr. Adams agreed that the Dania Bank Building has lost some integrity over the years, however, he did not feel that it was enough to disguise its original character as the building continues to be revealed prominently. Dr. Adams agreed that the Dania Bank Building is not presently on the National Register. Attorney Friedman clarified that Dr. Berken is not anti-historic preservation nor does he have any plans to demolish or destroy the Dania Bank Building. Attorney Friedman stated that Ordinance No. 2000-038 does not allow Dr. Berken control over his property nor does it provide any benefits to persons whose properties are affected and creates an encumbrance on the future sale of the property. Attorney Friedman presented his argument that due process was not provided with the City Commission making the determination and hearing the appeal. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CITY OF DANIA BEACH 13 JUNE 26, 2001 Attorney Mandel stated that the City's position is that there has been no prejudices placed against Dr. Berken, that all notices have been provided, that Dr. Berken has had ample time to prepare for this hearing and have his experts review Dr. Adam's report, which was supplied some six weeks ago. Mayor Flury opened the public hearing. Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition, Mayor Flury closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Vice-Mayor Chunn, to uphold the City's position and deny the appeal by Dr. Berken. The motion passed on the following 4/1 roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner McElyea-no Commissioner Mikes-yes Vice-Mayor Chunn-yes Mayor Flury-yes ITEM 11.2 WAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 9.4. ITEM 10 WAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 11.1. 10. COMMISSION COMMENTS: 10.1 Commissioner Bertino- no comments. 10.2 Commissioner McElyea mentioned his efforts to obtain a dumpster at no cost to the City and his willingness to provide a front-end loader to help clean up 803 NW 1 Avenue. The City Commission generally agreed that the project should begin. Commissioner McElyea stated that as President of the Dania Historical Society he has made arrangements with the Rodney Dillon, Broward County Historical Society, for Dania Beach to possibly host the 2004 Pioneer Days. 10.3 Commissioner Mikes —no comments 10.4 Vice-Mayor Chunn mentioned his recent visit to Philadelphia for the unveiling of a mural for the late Dr. Herman Wrice. Vice-Mayor Chunn mentioned efforts by the residents to get involved in cleaning up their neighborhoods to make it a better and a safer place for children. He encouraged Dania Beach residents to help make the City better. 10.5 Mayor Flury —no comments ITEM 11.4 WAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 10.5. 11. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: ITEM 11.1 WAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 11.3. (Continued from the 5/22/01 Regular Meeting) 11.1 Request for abatement of Code Enforcement Lien CEB98-0185 by Stanley Warren and Fred A. Zorovic, and D.K. Harris Est., owners, for property located at 1920 Stirling Road, Dania 0 Beach. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CITY OF DANIA BEACH 14 JUNE 26, 2001 ® William Johnson, Chief Code and Zoning Inspector, provided a brief history of the legal proceedings and advised that the Code Lien accumulated to $45,800.00. On May 7tn, the Code Enforcement Board recommended abatement to $35,000.00. Mr. Johnson stated that there should not be any rehearing of the case and that only the abatement should be addressed. Mayor Flury clarified with Mr. Johnson that the nature of the fines related to construction work that was done without the tenants obtaining the proper permits and that compliance with the violations was accomplished May 7cn Anthony Lapore, representing the property owners Stanley Warran and Fred A. Zorovic ,and D.K. Harris Est., advised that the property owners had a contract with the tenants and they had no control over the interior improvements that required the permits. Attorney Frank Wolland, 12685 West Dixie Highway, North Miami, representing A—X Video, owners Don & Evelyn Philpot, questioned the abatement process with Attorney Ansbro and presented a number of procedural due process concerns and matters that he desired to place into the record to protect his client's interest. City Attorney Ansbro advised that there is no administrative appeal procedure in Chapter 162 Florida Statutes that created the Code Enforcement Board and that the abatement mechanism has been established by many cities to try to address relief after a Code fine has been imposed. It was his opinion that the abatement request is a matter of grace and not right. Attorney Ansbro pointed out that Mr. Wolland has brought a Court Reporter and has a right to present his record but was encouraged to deal with the abatement matter. Attorney Wolland presented two and half years worth of Dania Beach minutes relating to abatement hearings to Acting City Clerk Johnson. He pointed out that the City appears to have provided a mitigation policy for residents but no mitigation policy for businesses. Attorney Wolland stated that his client operates a small business and that the high amount of the fine could possibly place his client in jeopardy of going out of business. Additional comments related to whether his client has been treated neutrally based on the type of business being operated at 1920 Stirling Road and the time involved with completing the construction of the offices at the property. Attorney Wolland requested consideration of mitigating the fine and the opportunity to pay the fine on a monthly basis. Commissioner McElyea made a motion to impose the full $45,800.00 fine. The motion died for lack of a second. A motion was made by Commssioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Mikes, abating the fine to $35,000.00 as recommended by the Code Enforcement Board and that the fine be paid within six (6) months. The motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner McElyea-yes Commissioner Mikes-yes Vice-Mayor Chunn-yes Mayor Flury-yes ITEM 10 WAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 11.1. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CITY OF DANIA BEACH 15 JUNE 26, 2001 ITEM 11.2 WAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 9.4. 11.2 Request by Dania Beach Woman's Club, a newly formed organization, to waive rental fees to hold meetings at the I.T. Parker Community Center on the 4th Thursday of each month from October through April. (Staff) Randy Wilkinson, Parks & Recreation Director, explained that the new Dania Beach Woman's Club has requested to use the I.T. Parker Center for six meetings that would amount to a waiver of approximately $1,000.00. Discussion followed on the need to preserve the I.T. Parker Center by collecting the required fees so that operational costs are covered and the facility continues to be available to the community. Mayor Flury suggested that the new organization may want to consider changing its name to reduce confusion with the established Dania Woman's Club. A motion was made by Commissioner McElyea, seconded by Vice-Mayor Chunn, denying the request by the newly organized Dania Beach Woman's Club. The motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner McElyea-yes Commissioner Mikes-yes Vice-Mayor Chunn-yes Mayor Flury-yes 11.3 Request by Guilda Bryant, on behalf of Taft Mizell, to waive interest charges associated with demolition of Unsafe Structures Lien #94-11-014 for property located at 55 NW 14 Avenue. (Staff) Guilda Bryant, 812 NW 19 Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, requested a waiver of the interest fees on behalf of her brother Taft Mizell based on her brother not being notified of the extensive amount of the fees that were accruing. A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner McElyea, recalculating the interest fees at 6% and reducing the interest amount by 50% for a total due of $743.21 for interest and that the total amount of the lien with interest be paid within 30 days. The motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner McElyea-yes Commissioner Mikes-yes Vice-Mayor Chunn-yes Mayor Flury-yes ITEM 11.1 WAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 11.3. ITEM 11.4 WAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 10.5. 11.4 Discussion of random drug testing for city employees. (Commissioner Mikes) Commission Mikes mentioned a recent article about a problem with a Fort Lauderdale paramedic taking morphine even though Fort Lauderdale has a strong drug policy. He recommended that the MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CITY OF DANIA BEACH 16 JUNE 26, 2001 City review its current drug policy at this time along with union negotiations and to take action to impose a strong random drug policy to fullest extent of the law. Attorney Ansbro advised that the City's policy has not been reviewed since 1996 and agreed that the matter needs review. Vice-Mayor Chunn mentioned that a resident observed a city employee truck visiting a crack house this past Sunday in the City and agreed that a random drug testing program would be for the betterment of the City. He also agreed to take a random drug test along with the employees. Commissioner Bertino was of the opinion that the unions would support such a drug policy and that the City Commission should also be required to take random drug tests. Dave Keller, Finance Director, agreed to include a policy as part of the union negotiations. He pointed out that Dania Beach uses a different drug distribution program than Fort Lauderdale who stock piles drugs. Dania Beach EMS obtain the medicine they.need from the hospital for a short period of time and return all unused medical packs for accountability. 11.5 Discussion of Public Works picking up grocery shopping carts. (Commissioner Mikes) Commissioner Mikes mentioned his concern that City employees are picking up shopping carts, which imposes a danger on the employees and a cost on the City to collect the carts that should be picked up by the grocery stores. He suggested the idea of paying a private firm to pick up the cars and collecting the costs from the grocery stores. Mayor Flury recommended charging the stores $50.00 a piece for each cart when they pick them up at Public Works. Commissioner Bertino thought that there were ordinances in other cities that were established to deal with grocery carts. Bud Palm, Utilities/Public Works, mentioned efforts by his department to charge the stores for the carts and that the carts had to be taken to the dump because the stores wouldn't pick them up. City Attorney Ansbro and Bud Palm agreed to check with other cities and report back. 11.6 Discussion of need for clear understanding of legislative intent and definitions regarding Code Enforcement policies. (Commissioner Mikes) Commissioner Mikes mentioned that Code Enforcement cited him recently for double berthing and that the particular Section of the Code that was used related to a Marine Ordinance established in 1988 that was supposed to assist the City with controlling commercial boats. He was of the opinion that the interpretation of the language actually related to rafting, which occurs when a boat is tied along side another boat and navigation is obstructed. He advised that Code is interpreting double berthing to include boats on davits with jet skis on the docks. Commissioner Mikes agreed that he needs to take care of some matters with his property but mentioned that Code Enforcement should focus more attention on the serious problems that exist in other sections of the City as citizens are being upset over small matters. He recommended that a workshop meeting be scheduled to discuss Code Enforcement. • MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CITY OF DANIA BEACH 17 JUNE 26, 2001 Mayor Flury mentioned that Code Enforcement is a thankless job as there are those who believe that Code Enforcement is too strict and those who think that they are too lenient. The City Commission generally agreed that a Workshop Meeting was going to be scheduled to discuss Code Enforcement. 11.7 Discussion of municipal election process. (Commissioner Bertino) Commissioner Bertino mentioned that there was some discussion in this past election about changing the election process to have candidates running for specific seats instead of running at large. He pointed out that geographical seats would not work in the City because the City is too small but candidates could select an individual to run against. Commissioner Mikes suggested three-year terms and agreed that candidates should run for seats. The City Commission generally agreed that a Charter Review Committee should be established to address the matter after the newly annexation area comes into the City. 12. APPOINTMENTS: (see Item 12.5) 12.1 Appointment of 3 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 18, 2003; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." 12.2 Appointment of 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." 12.3 Appointment by Commission of one (1) Alternate for citizen member to the Civil Service Board. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND AFFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF ONE (1) ALTERNATE FOR THE CITIZEN MEMBER TO THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD; PROVIDING THAT SAID MEMBER SHALL COMPLETE A FOUR-YEAR TERM FROM APRIL 1, 2000 THROUGH APRIL 1, 2004; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." 12.4 Appointment of 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 • MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CITY OF DANIA BEACH 18 JUNE 26, 2001 12:00 NOON, MARCH 18, 2003; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR ® AN EFFECTIVE DATE." 12.5 Appointment by City Commission of a citizen member to the General Employees Pension Board. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND AFFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF A CITIZEN MEMBER TO THE "GENERAL EMPLOYEES PENSION BOARD;" PROVIDING THAT SAID MEMBER SHALL SERVE A TWO (2) YEAR TERM EXPIRING JUNE 22, 2003; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Mayor Flury nominated Pat Rafacz for the General Employees Pension Board based on her 10- year residency and over 20 years of experience in the area of Human Resources and Pension Benefits. Mayor Flury commended Mr. Eglinas for doing a fine job over the past years on the General Employees Pension Board but recommended Pat Rafacz for the position based on her expertise in the pension field. A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Chunn, seconded by Commissioner Mikes, adopting a resolution approving the appointment of Pat Rafacz to the General Employees Pension Board. The motion passed on the following 4/1 roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino-no Commissioner McElyea-yes Commissioner Mikes-yes Vice-Mayor Chunn-yes Mayor Flury-yes 12.6 Appointment of 2 members to Human Relations Board. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND AFFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE "HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD;" PROVIDING THAT SAID MEMBERS SHALL SERVE TWO (2) YEAR TERMS EXPIRING 12:00 NOON, MARCH 18, 2003; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." 12.7 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 18, 2003; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." 12.8 Appointment by Commission of one (1) Alternate to Nuisance Abatement Board. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND AFFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF ONE (1) ALTERNATE TO THE NUISANCE ABATEMENT BOARD; PROVIDING THAT SAID MEMBER SHALL COMPLETE A TWO-YEAR TERM EXPIRING 12:00 NOON, MARCH 18, 2003; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CITY OF DANIA BEACH 19 1 JUNE 26, 2001 12.9 Appointment of 2 members to the Occupational License Review Advisory Board. .A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND AFFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE REVIEW 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." 12.10 Appointment of 5 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." 13. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: 13.1 City Manager— no comments 13.2 City Attorney-no comments 14. ADJOURNMENT This meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m. PAT FLURY MAYOR-COMMISSIONER CHARLENE JO N ON ACTING CITY CL RK APPROVED: July 10, 2001 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CITY OF DANIA BEACH 20 JUNE 26, 2001