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DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 13, 2001
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Flury called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Reverend Richard Austin, First Baptist Church of Dania
3. ROLL CALL:
Present:
Mayor: Pat Flury
Vice-Mayor: Robert Chunn
Commissioners: John Bertino
C.K. McElyea
Bob Mikes (arrived at 7:10 p.m.)
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.
Item 4 was heard after Item 5.1
4.1 Sara Blanchard, 318 SW 14 Street, opposed the street closure project ongoing in the
southwest section of the City. She was of the opinion that property values were being impacted
negatively and that the roadblocks create a danger to the community. She stated that
prostitution and drugs occur on Federal Highway and that these crimes no longer exist in the
residential neighborhood.
4.2 Pastor Ben Hollis, 329 SW 15 Street, opposed the lack of access and inconvenience
created by the street closure project.
4.3 Harold Powell, 713 SW 3 Street, requested an answer from the City on when the
construction contractor for the 25th Year Community Development Block Grant program was
going to complete the project due to the inconvenience caused to the community.
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Mayor Flury advised that City Manager Pato was working on the problem and that the issue
would be discussed under Item 11.1 on the agenda.
4.4 Albert Jones, 722 SW 3 Street, urged the City to make sure that in the future the
community is allowed to provide input into the CDBG grant programs before the construction
phase of the work begins as a way to reduce frustration on the City and the community.
4.5 Dr. Jeri Gilyard Ingraham, 744 SW 2 Place, expressed disappointment with the planning
of the swale areas and tree planting involved in the CDBG 25th Year project and urged the City
Commission to personally visit the community to see for themselves the problems that exist.
4.6 Boisy N. Waiters, Jr., 733 SW 3 Street, urged the City Commission to bring the
community into the process of the CDBG programs.
4.7 Veda Peterman, 732 SW 2 Place, requested that the City provide answers to the
community on when the 25th Year CDBG project was going to' be completed and pointed out
that the City Commission is ultimately responsible when contractors do not perform correctly on
the job.
4.8 Frank Sheffel, 1403 SW 3 Street, also expressed his dissatisfaction with the road
closure program in the southwest section of the City.
4.9 Teddy Bohannan mentioned that she had been fighting crime in the southwest section of
the City for many years and that the citizens in the area must realize that crime continues to
• exist. The street closure program was an action to deal with the problem. She clarified that the
street closure program was in the beginning stages and that a six-month trial period was being
conducted to determine the effectiveness of the program. If the street closures remain, the City
would be making them more permanent with landscaping improvements.
4.10 Mrs. Richards, 1400 SW 3 Avenue, stated that she was never notified of the meetings
that were conducted on the street closure program. She advised that the roadblocks were
creating a tremendous problem for emergency vehicles entering and exiting the community and
was of the opinion that crime was not an issue in the community.
Mayor Flury advised that the street closure program was temporary at this time and that BSO
and Fire Rescue had approved the plan. She recommended that the community conduct
meetings with BSO and Fire Rescue to address safety concerns.
4.11 Janice Peterman, 717 SW 4 Terrace, thanked Mayor Flury, Commissioner McElyea and
City Manager Pato for working with the community an effort to resolve the construction
problems involved in the 25th Year CDBG Program.
An unidentified resident from 326 SW 16 Street explained that he was retired and at home all
day and that he did not see drug dealing or prostitution ongoing in the community. He was
dissatisfied with the roadblocks and concerned that the program may impact his property value.
Item 5.2 was heard after Item 4.
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5. PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL EVENT APPROVALS:
5.1 Sue Gunzburger, Commissioner, Broward County Commission District 6, presentation of
Challenge Grant Priority 1 Award of$500,000 for Tigertail Lake Park.
Commissioner Gunzburger was pleased to present the City of Dania Beach with the Challenge Grant
Priority 1 award of $500,000 for improvements to Tigertail Lake Park under the Safe Parks and Land
Preservation Bond Issue. It was noted that the City would be providing 25% of the improvements and
that Broward County would be providing 75% of the improvements to the park.
Randy Wilkinson, Parks & Recreation Director, explained that the City applied for the Challenge Grant
in cooperation with Broward Community College and that BCC would also be receiving a $500,000
grant from the State of Florida, thereby, providing $1 Million in improvements to Tigertail Park. Mr.
Wilkinson provided a summary of the improvements planned for Tigertail Lake Park.
Item 4 was heard after Item 5.1
Item 5.2 was heard after Item 4.
5.2 Chief Anton, BSO, award of"Deputy of the Month" for October to Deputy Gary Gaztambide.
Chief Robert Anton presented a brief summary of Deputy Gaztambide's efforts that resulted in
the arrest of two criminals involved in several burglaries in the City. Chief Anton presented
Deputy Gaztambide with the award for the month of October.
In addition, Chief Anton advised that Deputy Gaztambide had been selected as the dog handler
• for the Drug Dog Program forthcoming in 2002.
5.3 Presentation by Human Relations Board.
Bob Adams, Chairperson of the Human Relations Board, expressed appreciation to Sheryl
Chapman and Jennifer Pittman for their efforts to assist the Human Relations Board with the
completion of the 3rd addition of the City Directory. In addition, Mr. Adams urged the City
Commissioners to make appointments to the Human Relations Board as listed on the agenda.
Bob Adams read the forward provided in the directory honoring Commissioner John Bertino for
his 28 years of service on the City Commission and pointed out his efforts to guide the youth of
the community. Wife, Barbara Bertino, was also recognized for her dedication to the City and
Mr. Adams read a letter of appreciation from the Bertino children. The public was encouraged to
obtain a directory from City Hall.
6. PROCLAMATIONS:
6.1 A proclamation declaring the Month of November as "Jaxson's Ice Cream Parlor Month" in the
City of Dania Beach.
City Manager Pato read the proclamation in its entirety and Mayor Flury presented the
proclamation to Monroe Udell, owner of Jaxson's Ice Cream Parlor.
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ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Bertino pulled item 7.7. City
Attorney Ansbro notified City Clerk Johnson that the backup for Item 7.10 was not correct and
that the revised version would need to be executed.
7. CONSENT AGENDA (INCLUDING EXPENDITURES):
7.1 Approval of bills for the month of October, 2001.
Minutes:
7.2 Approval of minutes for March 13, 2000, regular meeting.
7.3 Approval of minutes for October 23, 2001, regular meeting.
7.4 Approval of minutes for October 18, 2001, workshop meeting.
Travel Expenditures:
7.5 November 15-16 - Approval for City Manager Pato to attend Florida League of Cities 41 st
Annual Conference in Orlando.
Resolutions:
7.6 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA CONSTITUTING AND
APPOINTING AN ADVISORY BOARD TO BE KNOWN AS "I.T. PARKER COMMUNITY
CENTER ADVISORY BOARD"; DEFINING GENERALLY THE PURPOSES AND
DUTIES OF SUCH BOARD; PROVIDING A METHOD OF APPOINTING MEMBERS OF
THE BOARD; PROVIDING FOR THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD TO MAKE
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH
. WITHIN THE SCOPE OF AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS, FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7.8 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF SUPPLIES, SERVICES,
MATERIALS, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,000 FROM COACH USA
FOR CHARTER BUS SERVICES; WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND WITHOUT
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7.9 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-206, ADOPTED OCTOBER 30, 2001, AND SUBSTITUING IN
ITS PLACE A NEW RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
PURCHASE TWO (2) 2002 CHEVROLET TAHOE UTILITY VEHICLES IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $21,498.00 PER VEHICLE, FROM MAROONE CHEVROLET
UNDER CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES BID NO. PSPW01-08, WITHOUT COMPETITIVE
BIDDING AND WITHOUT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; PROVIDING THAT ALL
RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH BE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF
SUCH CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7.10 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 $12,000.00 WITH
THE SOLE PROVIDER, SANDS RIVER WIRELESS SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT;
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF WIRELESS NETWORK SERVICES TO
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PROVIDE INTERNET ACCESS FOR THE CITY'S COMPUTER SYSTEMS, WITHOUT
.10 COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND WITHOUT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; 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 SUPPORT SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $25,000.00 WITH THE SOLE PROVIDER, H.T.E., INC. FOR VARIOUS
COMPUTER PROGRAMS, 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 — NONE
A motion was made Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner McElyea, approving the
Consent Agenda with the exception of Item 7.7.
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
7.7 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH RUSS KLENET &
ASSOCIATES FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSULTING SERVICES IN CONNECTION
• WITH THE 2002 FLORIDA LEGISLATIVE SESSION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $15,600.00, WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND WITHOUT
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Commissioner Bertino requested clarification on the services that would be provided by Russ
Klenet & Associates.
City Manager Pato recommended that the item be continued in order to conduct a workshop
meeting to discuss the Riverland annexation and obtain a clearer definition of the services to be
provided by Russ Klenet.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner McElyea, tabling the
item until after a workshop meeting is conducted.
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
8. BIDS AND REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS:
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SITE PLANS:
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Continued from 10/23/01 regular meeting)
9.1 SP-44-01 — Request for Site Plan approval by Michael A. Shiff, President, The Shiff
Group/Dania Beach Hospitality, Corporation, to allow the construction of two 2-story buildings
with 6,000 square feet of retail (first floor) and eight studio apartments (second floor) for
property located at the southeast corner of SE 2Id Avenue and Dania Beach Boulevard.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE SITE
PLAN REQUEST SUBMITTED BY MICHAEL A. SHIFF, PRESIDENT, THE SHIFF
GROUP / DANIA BEACH HOSPITALITY, CORPORATION, FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF DANIA BEACH BLVD. AND SE 2ND
AVENUE, 200 EAST DANIA BEACH BLVD., DANIA BEACH; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Ansbro advised that the 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.
Mayor Flury advised that she had communicated with Mr. Shiff concerning the project.
Laurence Leeds, Growth Management Director, explained that Mr. Shiff had received approval
on October 23 for the Variance and Special Exception with conditions. However, the City
Commission had continued the Site Plan in order to provide an opportunity for the Main Street
Design Committee to review the design of the project. Mr. Leeds advised that Mr. Shiff had
submitted a revised building rendering showing a different color scheme and that the Main
Street Design Committee and Planning & Zoning Advisory Board recommended approval.
Mayor Flury opened the public hearing.
John Etling, Chairperson of the Main Street Design Committee, presented his comments on the
mixed architectural styles used in the downtown district. Mr. Etling advised that Main Street
unanimously supported Mr. Shiff's architecture design selected for the project with hope that the
distinctive style would serve to inspire development potential from other downtown businesses
and property owners.
Beulah Lair inquired as to the location of the dumpsters and whether they would be enclosed.
Mr. Leeds advised that a single dumpster would be located in the back with a concrete garbage
enclosure and gates and that BFI would be required to sign off on the location and orientation of
the dumpster.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Flury closed the public hearing.
The City Commission presented their support of the project.
Commissioner Mikes expressed his concern that storm drainage was not being addressed on
the project and that the design of the building would make it difficult to attract a developer who
might renovate and preserve the historic aspects of the Dania Beach Hotel located across the
street from the project.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner McElyea, adopting
the Resolution approving the Site Plan (SP-44-01).
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The motion passed on the following 4/1 roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner McElyea-yes
Commissioner Mikes-no Vice-Mayor Chunn-yes
Mayor Flury-yes
9.2 VA-51-01- Request by Michael and Lorraine Morrison —boat Lifting device and accessory
building.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, APPROVING THE VARIANCE
REQUEST SUBMITTED BY MICHAEL AND LORRAINE MORRISON, FROM
CHAPTER 28, ZONING APPENDIX, SECTION 33-40(13)(C), AND CHAPTER 28,
ARTICLE 5.17(B), FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 966 NAUTILUS ISLE, DANIA
BEACH; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Laurence Leeds, Growth Management Director, advised that Mr. Morrison had made several
improvements to his property located at 966 Nautilus Isle and that a metal boatlift was installed
without a permit. Two variances had been submitted for a boat lifting device and accessory
building. Mr. Leeds explained the inconsistency of the Code that allows a dock to extend only
eight (8) feet into the canal and mooring piles to extend 24 feet into the same canal. Both dock
and mooring piles comply with zoning requirements. Mr. Leeds reported that while boatlifts can
extend no more than 10% of the width of the canal; the Code provides a specific variance
procedure for exceeding the 10% requirement. In addition, residents in the area have not
registered any objections to the Variance request by Mr. Morrison. He also noted that two or
three boat lifts exceeding the 8 (eight) feet projection were located further south down the canal.
He mentioned that the City Commission had granted a similar boatlift Variance in 1996 and that
the Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval.
Commissioner Mikes clarified that dolphin pilings are the correct term and that mooring piles are
only used to hold lines and are not used for construction. Most of the canals are 60 feet wide
and should residents be allowed to place a 24-foot mooring piling on each side, vessels would
not be able to navigate through the canals. Commissioner Mikes did not believe that mooring
piles had been built on any of the finger canals. Mr. Leeds explained that this is an 80 foot canal
and that the Code provides for boats, vessels, watercraft moored to mooring structure to not
extend more than 30% of the width of the canal of waterway. It was determined that 24 feet
would comply with the 30% restriction.
Mayor Flury opened the public hearing.
Michael Morrison advised that the boat lift device in his back yard had been there for four years
and that there are over 25 boat lifts in the general area that exceed the 8 foot requirement. Mr.
Morrison advised that he obtained a permit for the pilings that are only 20 feet out into the canal
and that his boat does not exceed the height of boats directly adjacent to his boat. Mr. Morrison
stated that his boatlift does not obstruct boat traffic in any way and that he needs the shed for
storage. He advised that none of his neighbors object to his request and urged the City
Commission to approve the Variance as a way to remedy the problem.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Flury closed the public hearing.
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CITY OF DANIA BEACH 7 NOVEMBER 13, 2001
Commissioner Bertino was of the opinion that the conflict in the Code between Dolphin pilings
and boat lifts was a way to deter the proliferation of non-professional boat lifts from becoming
unused and rusty causing an unsightly impact on the property values along the canals.
Commissioner Mikes mentioned that the Code section was provided to make sure rusty boatlifts
were not abandoned along the seawalls and that fendering should be installed to protect boats
from bumping against each other. He recommended that owners be required to remove the
boatlifts that are not being used at the time they sell the property and require the new owner to
reapply for the boatlift use.
Mr. Leeds advised that the City is not noticed when properties change ownership and that he
would recommend that the City Commission revisit the Variance in two or three years instead of
requiring a deed restriction to be recorded with the property.
A motion was made by Commissioner Mikes, seconded by Commissioner Bertino, adopting the
Resolution approving the Variance (VA-51-01) subject to a 3 year review of the boat lift to
ensure proper maintenance and confirmation that the boat lift use has not been abandoned and
with fendering added on the sides of the boat lift facing the canal.
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
9.3 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 1 TO DELETE SECTION 17-11.1,
ENTITLED "INDECENT OR ADULT ESTABLISHMENTS" IN ITS ENTIRETY; AMENDING
CHAPTER 28 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AS FOLLOWS: AMENDING ARTICLE 2, SECTION 2.10, DEFINITIONS, TO CREATE A NEW
DEFINITION, ENTITLED "LIVE ENTERTAINMENT' AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE
RENUMBERING OF SUBSEQUENT DEFINITIONS; AMENDING ARTICLE 4, SECTION 4.20,
ENTITLED "APPLICATION OF REGULATION"; AMENDING ARTICLE 16, SECTION 16.40,
ENTITLED "SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES"; AMENDING ARTICLE 27, SECTION 27.20,
ENTITLED "PERMITTED USES," SECTION 27.30, ENTITLED "PROHIBITED USES" AND
SECTION 27.40, ENTITLED "SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES;" AND AMENDING ARTICLE 30,
SECTION 30.40, ENTITLED "SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES;" CREATING A NEW ARTICLE 31
IN CHAPTER 28 ENTITLED "ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS;" CREATING
REGULATED USES TO BE LOCATED ONLY IN INDUSTRIAL-RESEARCH-OFFICE-MARINE
(IROM) ZONING DISTRICTS; REQUIRING A DISTANCE SEPARATION OF REGULATED
USES FROM SPECIFIED USES; PROVIDING THAT ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF
ORDINANCES AND ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT ARE
REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR VIOLATIONS;
PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Second Reading)
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of the Ordinance for second reading.
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Laurence Leeds, Growth Management Director, advised that staff was asked to review other
• adult entertainment ordinances from other cities. The Ordinance includes a 1,000-foot
separation from any arterial or collector street in the City (including Stirling Road, Griffin Road,
State Road 84 and Ravenswood Road) and a minimum 500-foot setback from any limited
access facility, which would include 1-95 and 1-595. Mr. Leeds described the northwest portion
of the City where the adult entertainment use would be allowed. Mr. Leeds clarified that the
Ordinance provides considerable protection for the City compared to current code provisions.
Commissioner Mikes questioned why marinas with livaboards were not included along with
mobile home uses. Attorney Susan Travarthan explained that it would be illegal to allow
residential livaboards in the marinas affected by the spacing requirement because they are
located in the IROM Zoning District. Commissioner Mikes asked whether language could be
included for marinas that do allow residential use. Attorney Travarthan did not recommend the
additional language as she thought it would impose difficultly in applying the spacing
requirement and based on the spacing requirement being imposed to protect permanent
residents.
Mayor Flury opened the public hearing.
Patricia Lamisello, 716 South Federal Highway, asked how she would be affected by the new
rule since she is the operator of a partial adult establishment (1/2 regular video and 1/2 adult
video use). Mr. Leeds advised that the Ordinance provides if 20% of the gross floor area of a
video rental store is devoted to adult material, the entire video store is presumed to be an adult
entertainment use. Mr. Leeds thought that since 50% of Ms. Lamisello's space was being used
for adult use, she would have until the end of the 3-year amortization period to conform to the
20% area rule.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Flury closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Mikes, seconded by Commissioner Bertino, amending
the Ordinance to include a spacing requirement for alcoholic beverage license businesses of
500 feet.
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
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Mikes, adopting the
Ordinance as amended.
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
Commissioner Mikes clarified for the public that the Ordinance strengthens the City's control
over adult entertainment use.
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• ITEM #11.1 WAS HEARD AFTER 9.3.
ITEM 9.4 WAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 11.2.
9.4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER
CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH IVAN PATO TO
PROVIDE FOR HIS EMPLOYMENT AS THE CITY MANAGER; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Ansbro advised that the Charter requires a public hearing to be held in order to
provide a contract for the city manager and that he had a background check conducted on Mr.
Pato through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and nothing of concern was detected.
Mayor Flury opened the public hearing. Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition, Mayor
Flury closed the public hearing.
City Attorney Ansbro pointed out the highlights of the contract. Discussion followed on $500 car
allowance and whether an amount would be provided for expenses for the city manager.
Sheryl Chapman, Administrative Services Director, advised that department heads that receive
a vehicle do not also receive an expense allowance. City Attorney Ansbro clarified that Mr. Pato
should receive $500 a month until his vehicle is received in January 2002. It was mentioned
that Jason Nunemaker was paid $500 a month in addition to using a city vehicle and that Mike
Smith received the $500 a month and used his own car.
Mayor Flury recommended a $500 expense amount in addition to the $500 car allowance for
Mr. Pato.
The City Commission generally agreed that City Manager Pato should receive, retroactive from
October 91h, $500 a month car allowance and $500 expense allowance. The $500 car allowance
would end in January when he receives his vehicle. In addition, the $500 expense allowance
would be paid through this date, and from this day forward, he would begin using a credit card
for his monthly expenses without any cap on the amount.
Commissioner Mikes mentioned his dissatisfaction that Ivan Pato was not selected by Dr.
George Hanbury, ICMA, in the hiring process and was included after the application deadline.
He urged the City Commissioners to consider how these types of actions impact the City's
reputation.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Vice-Mayor Chunn, adopting the
resolution providing a contract for Ivan Pato as City Manager.
The motion passed on the following 4/1 roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner McElyea-yes
Commissioner Mikes-no Vice-Mayor Chunn-yes
Mayor Flury-yes
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10. COMMISSION COMMENTS:
10.1 Commissioner Bertino expressed appreciation to the Human Relations Board for their
honoring him in the 3Id Annual Citizens' Directory.
10.2 Commissioner McElyea asked that the City Manager look into providing speed humps
and streetlights for the area near 34th Avenue and 44th Court as requested in a letter received
from Laura Cutler.
Commissioner McElyea mentioned that drugs are ongoing in the southwest area and that the
roadblocks are not effective.
10.3 Commissioner Mikes was hopeful that the street closures would help the crime problems
in the southwest section. He recommended going forward with the six-month trial period to see
what works and what doesn't work and to send out surveys to obtain comments from the
community.
ITEM 11.9 WAS HEARD AT THIS TIME
10.4 Vice-Mayor Chunn —no comments
10.5 Mayor Flury agreed that the drug traffic in the southwest section is excessive and
thought that input from the community and possibly FAU would be helpful in developing a
survey. Mayor Flury mentioned that when the streets near Memorial Hospital were closed some
years ago there was some contention and now the streets are very quiet communities.
ITEM 11.10 WAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 10.5.
11. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION:
ITEM #11.1 WAS HEARD AFTER 9.3.
11.1 Discussion of matching funds for 25th Year CDBG grant. (City Attorney)
City Attorney Ansbro clarified for the City Commission that a matching grant was approved in
1999 for the 25th year Community Development Block Grant Program for improvements to the
northwest and southwest neighborhoods as presented in the backup materials.
Commissioner Bertino advised that the backup material shows that Kevin Dick, Assistant to the
City Manager in 1999, had conducted public meetings with the community on the 25th Year
CDBG program.
City Manager Pato advised that he had met with Tom McDonald, Craven Thompson Engineers,
in regards to the miscalculations by the engineering firm to complete the project.
Mr. Tom McDonald, President of Craven Thompson Engineers, advised that his firm had
originally projected an estimate of$300,000 in January to complete the project. Schematic plans
were created without the inclusion of surveys and one of his young engineers miscalculated the
quantities for the job. This caused MEF Construction to bid around $186,000.00 and the mistake
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was not realized until construction began. Mr. McDonald apologized for delaying the project and
for making the mistake and agreed to return $15,000 back to the City as a concession.
City Manager Pato mentioned that he also met with Janice and Jimmy Peterman and Albert
Jones to involve them in the completion of the project. He was hopeful that, with the assistance
of the Public Works Department, Craven Thompson Engineers, citizen involvement and the
approval of an $113,000 Change Order, the project could be completed by December 23rd
Commissioner Bertino clarified that the City was not at fault as the engineering firm was hired to
monitor the project and there was public meetings held on the project. He encouraged the
community to move forward in an effort to resolve the problem.
Commissioner McElyea mentioned his involvement in trying to resolve the problem and agreed
that a problem exists with the trees that were selected.
Commissioner Mikes stated that Dania Beach is a working class community and that other
areas of the City should also be able to qualify for CDBG funding and that it is not fair to the
other taxpayers when $100,000 is used for only one area of the City.
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of the Resolution.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner McElyea, adopting
the Resolution approving the $113,000 Change Order as submitted by MEF Construction.
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 11.2 WAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 11.8.
11.2 Discussion of canceling second regular meeting in December due to the holidays. (Staff)
The City Commission agreed to cancel the second meeting in December.
ITEM 9.4 WAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 11.2.
ITEM 11.3 WAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 11.1.
11.3 Request for Abatement of CEB01-0141 by Davidson Forgues for property located at
1476 West Dixie Highway. (Staff)
William Johnson, Chief Code Officer, explained the facts presented to the Code Enforcement
Board and advised that the Board recommended a $3,000.00 abatement from $7,600.00 owed.
The Board considered the fact that Mr. Forgues was out of town and that someone that he had
left in charge allowed people to park cars on the property without his knowledge.
Davidson Forgues advised that he purchased the property one year ago and that he has tried to
clean up the property to comply with code. He urged the City Commission to realize that $250 a
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day fine was too difficult for him to pay and that they consider a complete abatement at this
® time.
A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Chunn to abate the lien to $500. The motion died for lack of
a second.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner McElyea, to support
the recommendation by the Code Enforcement Board to abate the lien to $3,000.0 and to allow
the petitioner six months to pay the full amount.
The motion passed on the following 4/0 roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner McElyea-yes
Commissioner Mikes-out of room Vice-Mayor Chunn-yes
Mayor Flury-yes
11.4 Request for Abatement of CEB00-0685 by William Steven Garrett for property located at
36 SW 16 Street. (Staff)
William Johnson, Chief Code Officer, explained the background information on the case and
advised that the Code Enforcement Board recommended an abatement from $6,850 to $500
due to Mr. Garrett's inability to obtain access to the property.
Mr. Garrett advised that the tenant was raising pit bulls and Code Enforcement or BSO would
not go on the property and that he finally evicted the tenants. In addition, the next tenant was a
the layer who created Code problems by leaving tile boxes in the backyard. Mr. Garrett advised
that made landscaping improvements to the property to comply with Code.
A motion was made by Commissioner Mikes abating the lien to $1,000.00. The motion died for
lack of a second.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner McElyea, abating
the lien by 50% for a total due of$3,425.00 payable 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
11.5 Request for Abatement of CEB00-0683 by Nelly Manzo for property located at 210 SW 1
Court. (Staff)
William Johnson, Chief Code Officer, explained the background information on the case and
advised that the Code Enforcement Board recommended an abatement to $500 from
$28,150.00. This action was based on the fact that Nelly Manzo's mother died causing her to go
to Equador for some time and that she did not understand English, thereby, creating a
communication problem.
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William Estada, husband of Nelly Manzo, explained that his wife did not understand English and
® that when his wife's mother died they both had to go to Equador. He explained that they were
not notified of the lien and that the legal notices were going to the tenant who signed the
Certified Receipt without giving them the letters. Chief Johnson clarified that the City also sends
the mail to the address regular mail and that the property is posted in order to notify people.
A motion was made by Commissioner Mikes to abate the lien to $1,000.00 ($500 cash to the
City and $500 improvements to the property upon receipts being filed with the City). The motion
died for lack of a second.
A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Chunn, seconded by Commissioner Mikes, abating the lien
to $250.00 payable within 30 days.
The motion passed on the following 3/2 roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-no Commissioner McElyea-no
Commissioner Mikes-yes Vice-Mayor Chunn-yes
Mayor Flury-yes
11.6 Request for Abatement of CEB99-0314 by Michael C. Smith for property located at 3320
SW 45 Court. (Staff)
William Johnson, Chief Code Officer, explained the background information and advised that
the Code Enforcement Board recommended no abatement.
Attorney Mark Blumestein explained that Mr. Smith had an accident in March 1999 and did not
reside at the property. The tenant received the notices of the lien and Mr. Smith was not given
the letters from the City. The property was brought into compliance once Mr. Smith learned of
the lien and his mother, Hazel Tennanbaum, spend some of her retirement money to make the
improvements to the property.
Hazel Tennanbaum explained that her son was ill and that she had mortgaged her own home to
make improvements to his property. She advised that the Code Officer took pictures of the
property at the time the roof was being replaced, which was not an accurate depiction, and that
they did not find the notices from the city until the tenants were removed.
Mayor Flury clarified with Tennanbaum that there was purchase contract to sell the home.
A motion was made by Commissioner McElyea, seconded by Vice-Mayor Chunn, abating the
lien by 50% and payment to be made within 60 days or at closing as long as it occurs prior to
the 60 days.
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
11.7 Request for Abatement of CEB00-0406 by Tarn Tantikij for property located at 3121 SW
44 Street. (Staff)
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Ken Koch, Building Official, explained the background information and advised that the Code
Board recommended abatement to $6,000.00 based on Tarn Tantikij's confusion with receiving
the notice.
A motion was made by Commissioner Mikes, seconded by Vice-Mayor Chunn, abating the lien
to $1,000.00 with payment within 30 days.
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
11.8 Request by Roderick and Betty Daise, current owners, for reduction in amounts owing
on Lot Mowing/Debris Removal and Unsafe Structures liens assessed against property
located at 137 NW 11 Avenue. (Staff)
Ken Koch, Building Official, explained that the Unsafe Structures and Lot Mowing Liens
combined amount is $7,597.92 and that the City's out-of-pocket expense is $5,573.21.
Roderick Daise advised that he purchased the property because it was located across the street
from his own property. He mentioned that lots in the area are going for $8,000.00 and that he
was only asking for a waiver of the interest or recording fees.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Vice-Mayor Chunn, abating the lien
to $5,573.21 with payment 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 11.2 WAS HEARD AFTER 11.8.
ITEM 11.10 WAS HEARD AT THIS TIME
11.9 Discussion of flu shot availability. (Commissioner Mikes)
Commissioner Mikes mentioned that doctors should accommodate the public by providing flu
shots, as people have to result to going to grocery stores to get flu shots. He thought that the
medical profession should be notified that doctors should be encouraged to provide flu shot
services without concern for the amount of money they would be making.
ITEM 11.10 WAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 10.5.
11.10 Discussion of selecting a date in January for Joint Meeting with the City of Hollywood.
(City Clerk)
The City Commission agreed with January 10 and 23.
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12. APPOINTMENTS:
12.1 Appointment of 4 members to the Airport Advisory Board.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND
AFFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE "AIRPORT ADVISORY
BOARD;" PROVIDING THAT SAID MEMBERS SHALL SERVE TWO (2) YEAR TERMS
EXPIRING 12:00 NOON, MARCH 18, 2003; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
Commissioner McElyea appointed Dr. Jeri Gilyard Ingraham, 744 SW 2 Place. 925-7403.
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 by Commission of one (1) member and two (2) Alternate members to the
Code Enforcement Board.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND
AFFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF TWO MEMBERS AND TWO (2) ALTERNATE
MEMBERS TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD; PROVIDING THAT SAID
ALTERNATE MEMBERS SHALL SERVE THREE-YEAR TERMS; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
Mayor Flury recommended the reappointment of Gary Luedtke to the Code Enforcement Board
and suggested that residents from the newly annexed area might fill the Alternate positions.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Vice-Mayor Chunn, to appoint Gary
Luedtke to the Code Enforcement Board.
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
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12.5 Appointment of 6 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."
12.6 Appointment of 1 member to Housing Authority.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND
AFFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF ONE MEMBER TO THE "HOUSING
AUTHORITY;" PROVIDING THAT SAID MEMBER SHALL SERVE A FOUR (4) YEAR
TERM EXPIRING OCTOBER 31, 2005; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
12.7 Appointment of 3 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."
Commissioner Bertino appointed Patricia A. Tyra, Ed.D.Rn. to the Human Relations Board.
12.8 Appointment of 5 members to I.T. Parker Community Center Advisory Board.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND
AFFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE "I.T. PARKER COMMUNITY
CENTER 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."
Commissioner McElyea appointed Ann McDougall, 4800 SW 32 Terrace 986-9259, to the I.T.
Parker Community Center Advisory Board,.
12.9 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."
Commissioner Mikes appointed Craig Leonard to the Marine Advisory Board.
12.10 Appointment by Commission of one (1) Alternate to Nuisance Abatement Board.
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"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."
12.11 Appointment of 2 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."
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Vice-Mayor Chunn, approving all
appointments as submitted and adopting all resolutions.
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
13. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
13.1 City Manager— Plat—Fire Station
Laurence Leeds, Growth Management Director, estimated the cost for platting Fire Station #93
property between $10,000 to $25,000 and suggested moving forward since it takes one year to
complete the process.
City Attorney Ansbro clarified that the property is a perimeter plat and should the City decide to
declare the property surplus, it could be redeveloped as residential property. Laurence Leeds
advised that the delegation request would have to be processed to change the note on the plat
to residential.
City Attorney Ansbro requested that Mr. Leeds provide the addresses of the residents who
reside near the property so that his firm could deal with the swimming pool encroachment
matter.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner McElyea,
authorizing City Manager Pato to proceed with platting the property located at 30th Avenue and
45th Street.
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
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City Manager Pato mentioned that he had been contacted by Norm Taylor, Broward County
Economic Development Department, on scheduling a workshop meeting December 4 or 18 to
discuss economic development issues and the CRA.
Laurence Leeds, Growth Management Director, advised that he had received a letter from
Broward County in regards to the traffic concurrency issue.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner McElyea, sending a
letter to Broward County, under signature by the City Manager and Mayor, supporting the
current urban infill designation.
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
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Vice-Mayor Chunn, to declare the
two trailers located in the back parking lot as an emergency due to the need to sort mail off site
and placing the item on the agenda for action.
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
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Vice-Mayor Chunn, allowing the
two trailers located in the back parking lot to remain in the present location for 18 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
Brenda Chalifour
City Manager Pato explained that there had been an informal agreement with Attorney Brenda
Chalifour this past year, which had exceeded the approval amount by the city manager. He
mentioned the need for a resolution and agreement to be provided in order to continue to use
her services for airport expansion, 2020 Vision Plan, and gas pipeline issues.
The City Commission generally agreed that Brenda Chalifour should bring a proposal back at
the following meeting.
13.2 City Attorney Ansbro reported that he did review the 1984 Broward County Beautification
Agreement and that the City agreed to maintain the Griffin Road median, but did not have any
jurisdiction over the road as it relates to the recent Parade of Planes event.
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Commissioner Mikes mentioned that the Mayor of Hollywood had applied for FEMA funds for
beach erosion and that the City should also apply for compensation. City Manager Pato
advised that Randy Wilkinson, Parks & Recreation Director, was pursuing the issue.
City Attorney Ansbro advised that Broward County Administrator had introduced a Special Act
giving him more control over CRA's and that he spoke with Representative Ryan stating the
City's opposition to the bill. The City Commission agreed.
City Attorney Ansbro mentioned that the Riverland Road annexation area is asking the City to
state what it would do for the area should they choose to go with Dania Beach instead of Fort
Lauderdale.
City Manager Pato mentioned that there is a need to obtain revenue numbers and determine
the interest from the citizens from the Riverland Road area. He recommended that a market
research study be conducted first. The City Commission agreed.
14. ADJOURNMENT
This meeting was adjourned at 11:20 p.m.
PAT FLURY
MAYOR-COMMISSIONER
CHARLENE JO ON
CITY CLERK
Approved on: November 27, 2001
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