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DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 11, 2001
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Flury called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Due to the absence of Reverend Dilbert D. King, Dania United Methodist Church, Charlene
Johnson, City Clerk, 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
City Manager: Ivan Pato
City Clerk: " Charlene Johnson
4. CITIZENS' COMMENTS:
Pamalae Richards came forward to admit that a drug problem does exists in her neighborhood
and expressed a desire to work with the City in correcting the problem through the street closure
program.
Leroy Green, 326 SW 16 Street, advised that he witnessed drug dealing going on behind the
street barricades and suggested that BSO provide additional patrol in the area to deal with the
drug problem.
Orlando Diaz, 330 SW 16 Street, mentioned that drugs are a problem in his neighborhood;
however, he did not believe that the barricades were effective in dealing with crime. He was of
the opinion that additional police patrol would be far more effective and that the barricades
impose more of an inconvenience to the residents.
Bob Adams, 330 SE 3 Terrace, commended BSO for their efficient response to a crime that he
witnessed recently near the IHOP Restaurant on Federal Highway.
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Mayor Flury advised the public, once again, that the barricades are temporary and that BSO is
• conducting a variety of studies on many issues over a six-month period in order to have the
information necessary to determine if permanent barriers should or should not be installed. She
pointed out that permanent barriers would be beautified with landscaping.
Sara Blanchard, 318 SW 14 Street, requested that the street closures be opened to Sheridan
Street. She did not feel that the street closures were reducing the drug problem because
criminals continue to come into Dania Beach from the City of Hollywood side of Sheridan Street
on bicycles and on foot.
Chief Anton, BSO, explained that the street closure project started three years ago and that the
southwest section was chosen for the temporary street closure program because BSO could
contain the area with the least amount of inconvenience to residents. He stressed the
importance of allowing the program to continue for a six-month period in order to gather the
statistical information necessary to determine if the road closure program should be made
permanent. Chief Anton pointed out that there are many communities that have used the street
closure programs with very positive results.
Charlene Scalese urged BSO to include undercover police investigation methods to aide in the
drug trafficking problems.
Pastor Ben Holis was pleased that the road barricades have slowed traffic in the area, however,
he did not believe that the street closures were reducing the drug problems because the dealers
travel on foot. He recommended that BSO patrol the trees along the railroad tracks to catch the
drug dealers and he urged the community to get involved to also assist BSO in reducing crime.
• 5. PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL EVENT APPROVALS:
5.1 BSO-"Deputy of the Month" award to Deputy Carlos Salazar.
Chief Anton, BSO, commended Deputy Carlos Salazar for his efforts on November 16 in the
200 block of SE 11'h Terrace when his observance of a suspicious person resulted in an arrest
for loitering and prowling. Further, it was later determined that the individual had been riding a
motorcycle stolen from Pembroke Pines.
Chief Anton, BSO, thanked the City Commission for their respect and support during his tenure
as Chief for Dania Beach. He was pleased to introduce Chief Brian Cowart who would be
replacing him in January as Chief of District II.
Chief Brian Cowart explained that he currently serves as Chief for the BSO Courthouse Division
where he commands over 200 people and oversees a $10.2 million budget. Chief Cowart
provided a brief explanation of his law enforcement career that began with the City of Dania
Police Department and mentioned his long-time residency. Chief Cowart expressed a desire to
work with the City Commission and was very pleased to be given the opportunity to serve as
Chief for the City of Dania Beach BSO District Il.
5.2 City of Dania Beach "Employee of the Year" award to Arlene Gomez.
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Sheryl Chapman, Administrative Services Director, advised that City Manager Pato has
implemented an Employee Recognition Program and that the "Employee of the Year" award is
being awarded to Arlene Gomez who passed away recently and who served as a Permit Clerk
in the Building Department for 10 years.
City Manager Pato advised that Arlene continued to work as a Permit Clerk in the Building
Department in spite of a grave illness that affected her over a period of years and through a
consensus of the employees, Arlene Gomez was selected as "Employee of the Year" for 2001.
City Manager Pato presented a plaque to family members of Arlene Gomez.
City Attorney Ansbro advised that Ken Koch, Building Official, was Arlene's supervisor in the
Building Department and at Ken's request, he is working with Attorney Tim Ryan to establish an
Educational Trust Fund in the name of Arlene's son, Andra Gomez.
5.3 Presentation by Broward County on Land Preservation Bond Program.
Continued to January 8, 2001.
6. PROCLAMATIONS: NONE
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Bertino pulled Item 7.13 and
Commissioner McElyea pulled item 7.3 from the Consent Agenda.
7. CONSENT AGENDA (INCLUDING EXPENDITURES):
• Minutes:
7.1 Approval of minutes for November 27, 2001, regular meeting.
Travel Expenditures:
7.2 January 11-13 — Approval for Vice-Mayor Chunn to attend Institute for Elected Municipal
Officials (IEMO) in Ocala, Florida.
Resolutions:
7.4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, DECLARING CERTAIN
PERSONAL PROPERTY IN THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT TO BE OBSOLETE,
SURPLUS AND OF NO FURTHER USE TO THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH;
DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE CITY TO DISPOSE OF SAME AT THE
DIRECTION OF THE CITY MANAGER; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
7.5 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE A TIDEFLEX CHECK VALVE IN THE AMOUNT OF
$8,170.00 00.00 FROM SOLE SOURCE PROVIDER, RED VALVE COMPANY, INC.,
FOR THE CITY'S STORMWATER SYSTEM; WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND
WITHOUT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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7.6 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ITS
GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR, 2000-2001, FROM $20,306,272 TO
$20,957,670 BY INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR PRIOR YEAR'S SURPLUS
AND INCREASING THE APPROPRIATED AMOUNT OF DEBT PROCEEDS AND
PROVIDING THAT ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH BE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
7.7 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ITS
SEWER FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR, 2000-2001, FROM $2,640,874 TO
$2,790,874 BY INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR PRIOR YEAR'S SURPLUS
AND INCREASING THE APPROPRIATED AMOUNT OF DEBT PROCEEDS AND
PROVIDING THAT ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH BE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
7.8 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ITS WATER
FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR, 2000-2001, BY MAKING LINE ITEM
CHANGES BETWEEN DEPARTMENTS; AND PROVIDING THAT ALL RESOLUTIONS
OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH BE REPEALED TO THE
EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7.9 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ITS
GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR, 2000-2001, BY MAKING LINE
ITEM CHANGES BETWEEN DEPARTMENTS; AND PROVIDING THAT ALL
RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH BE
REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ordinances —Title to be read by city attorney —
7.10 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO
REGULATION AND USE OF WATERWAYS; AMENDING CHAPTER 28, SECTION 33-
40 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, TO
DELETE THE DEFINITION OF "DOUBLE BERTHING"; TO PROVIDE FOR A
DEFINITION OF "RAFTING"; TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXEMPTION TO THE
REQUIREMENT THAT A WATERCRAFT DOCKED OR ANCHORED ADJACENT TO
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE SIDE PROPERTY
LINES OF THE PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERANCE; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST
READING)
7.11 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE "SCHOONER
RIDGE PLAT", SUCH PROPERTY BEING LOCATED AT NORTH OF SW 45T"
STREET, WEST OF SW 30TH AVENUE, AND EAST OF SW 30TH WAY IN THE CITY OF
DANIA AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A", A COPY OF WHICH IS
ATTACHED TO THIS ORDINANCE; ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION FOR PUBLIC
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USE OF ALL STREETS, HIGHWAYS AND ALLEYS AS SHOWN ON SUCH PLAT OF
"SCHOONER RIDGE PLAT"; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING)
7.12 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH APPROVING THE REZONING
REQUEST FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 803 NW 1ST STREET 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 RD-8000 (DUPLEX) TO THE
CLASSIFICATION OF OS (OPEN SPACE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT), SUBJECT TO
CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING)
City Attorney Ansbro read the titles of the Ordinances for 7.10, 7.11, and 7.12.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Vice-Mayor Chunn, to approve the
Consent Agenda with the exception of Items 7.3 and 7.13.
The motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice-Mayor Chunn-yes
Commissioner McElyea-yes Mayor Flury-yes
Commissioner Mikes-yes
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
7.3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH
SUNTRUST BANK IN THE APPROXIMATE PRINCIPAL SUM OF $700,000.00 FOR
THE PURCHASE OF CITY VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE CITY MANAGER,
FIRE-RESCUE DEPARTMENT, PUBLIC UTILITIES/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT,
AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT (SUCH LEASE-PURCHASE
AGREEMENT BEING SOLELY PAYABLE FROM NON AD VALOREM FUNDS);
AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE ALL REQUIRED LOAN
DOCUMENTS; AUTHORIZING MINOR REVISIONS TO THE LOAN DOCUMENTS;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREFOR.
Commissioner McElyea asked staff to provide an explanation on whether the lease is an "open
end" or "closed end" lease and whether the City would own the equipment at the end of the
lease. He mentioned that the City might be better off to buy vehicles locally based on "no
interest" vehicle opportunities.
David Keller, Finance Director, explained that the City is borrowing $700,000.00 and that the
money would be provided in an Escrow Account where interest would be earned until such time
as the money is drawn down for various purchases. Each purchase would be brought before the
City Commission for approval and 75% of the loan would have to be spent or encumbered
within a 12-month period. The lease purchase is a debt financing mechanism on a short-term
basis that is similar to a "Line of Credit". The vehicles and equipment would be purchased out
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right and Mr. Keller clarified that the Capital purchases were specifically identified in the budget
for FY 01/02. Mr. Keller provided a list of the vehicles and equipment to the City Commission
and pointed out that four of the vehicles had already received approval by the Commission.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Vice-Mayor Chunn, adopting the
resolution.
The motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice-Mayor Chunn-yes
Commissioner McElyea-yes Mayor Flury-yes
Commissioner Mikes-Yes
7.13 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE "TIGERTAIL LAKE LEASE AND
LICENSE AGREEMENT" EXECUTED JUNE 28, 2000, WHICH LEASE EXISTS
BETWEEN THE CITY AND BROWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE ("BCC"),
PERTAINING TO A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED WITHIN THE AREA KNOWN AS
TIGERTAIL LAKE PARK, INCLUDING A LICENSE FOR NON-EXCLUSIVE USE OF
THE LAKE WITHIN TIGERTAIL PARK ("LAKE") MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
IN THE LEASE; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF THE
AMENDMENT TO THE "TIGERTAIL LAKE LEASE AND LICENSING AGREEMENT" BY
THE APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS; AUTHORIZING THE DISTRICT BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF BCC TO ENTER INTO AN "OWNER'S AGREEMENT" TO ALLOW FOR
THE PROVISION OF WATER SERVICE TO FACILITIES AUTHORIZED TO BE
• CONSTRUCTED BY BCC; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING A
SEVERANCE CLAUSE; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST
READING)
Commissioner Bertino mentioned that he had received calls from some residents who were
concerned that Tigertail Park would not be open to the public based on the language in the
Ordinance.
City Attorney Ansbro assured the City Commission and public that the Ordinance does not
mean that Tigertail Lake is only devoted to BCC and that it would be developed as a City Park
through grant funding. The amendment provides BCC the ability to enter into an "Owners
Agreement" to provide for water service to facilities. Attorney Ansbro pointed out that the lake is
very deep and that the major concern is that the public adheres to safety requirements when
using the lake.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner McElyea, adopting
the Ordinance on first reading.
The motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice-Mayor Chunn-yes
Commissioner McElyea-yes Mayor Flury-yes
Commissioner Mikes-Yes
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M8. BIDS AND REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS:
8.1 A) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF SERVICES AND
MATERIALS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,500.00 FROM HR MANAGEMENT PARTNERS,
INC.; AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
WITH HR MANAGEMENT PARTNERS, INC. FOR AN AUTOMATED PERFORMANCE
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
B) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF SERVICES AND
MATERIALS IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,375.00 FROM HR MANAGEMENT PARTNERS,
INC.; AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
WITH HR MANAGEMENT PARTNERS, INC. FOR A PAY AND CLASSIFICATION
STUDY AND DEVELOPMENT OF A PAY FOR PERFORMANCE SYSTEM;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Flury was supportive of the proposals, however, she was concerned with proceeding with
the program until after the new Director of Human Resources was hired since Sheryl Chapman
is resigning effective December 15.
City Manager Pato advised that he is interviewing at this time for a new Administrative Services
Director and requested that the City Commission approve the programs with the understanding
that the project would be on hold until the position is filled.
Sheryl Chapman advised that her Personnel staff would be able to assist the consultant with
some of the initial collection of information before the position is filled.
Mayor Flury disagreed with spending $30,000 to $40,000 without having a project manager in
place to maintain continuity with the information that is collected and suggested that the project
schedule be amended.
Commissioner Mikes mentioned that many employees wear several hats and perform multiple
responsibilities while working for the City. He questioned whether the implementation of the
programs would provide more efficiency and better performance towards dealing with customer
service or impose a complicated process when dealing with employee problems.
Laurie Barefoot, HR Management Partners, Inc., advised that her firm has a reputation
throughout Florida for providing customized solutions based on specific circumstances for
organizations with 100% customer satisfaction.
Commissioner Bertino agreed that the City has no idea on how the new person may want to
deal with the programs and that it would be better to wait until the person is hired.
A motion was made by Commissioner McElyea, seconded by Commissioner Bertino, tabling the
resolutions until a convenient time is determined to take action.
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The motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice-Mayor Chunn-yes
Commissioner McElyea-yes Mayor Flury-yes
Commissioner Mikes-Yes
8.2 Recommendation by staff on award of bid for road resurfacing.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AWARDING THE BID
FOR STREET RESURFACING TO WEEKLEY ASPHALT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$736,305.00; AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH WEEKLEY ASPHALT FOR LABOR AND MATERIALS
NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE RESURFACING OF STREETS WITHIN THE CITY
OF DANIA BEACH AS DETERMINED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Bud Palm, Utilities/Public Works Director, advised that paving has been an ongoing project
throughout the City and that the City has in the past piggy backed off of another governmental
entities bid. This year, the City went out to bid and, after review of the four bids received, staff
recommended award of the bid to Weekley Asphalt based the company's reputation. Mr. Palm
explained that Broward County is supplying $500,000 of the $736,305 amount for paving
improvements in the newly annexed area. The additional money would be used for
improvements for other streets in the City that are not finished at this time. Mr. Palm clarified
that the City must spend the $500,000 or Broward County would keep whatever the City does
not spend.
Commissioner Mikes requested that Mr. Palm provide a list of streets that are being paved in
the bid documents and that he provide supervision of the paving projects to ensure quality of
work. Mr.Palm advised that the work would be supervised and that the contract provides for the
contractor to taper the paving into the driveway when roads meet the driveway to reduce drop
off.
Mayor Flury confirmed with Mr. Palm that he requested $550,000 in road improvements during
the budget process before the City was aware that $500,000 was coming from Broward County.
It was noted that $300,000 was finally approved for road resurfacing in the 01/02 budget. Mayor
Flury recommended restricting the paving improvements this year to $550,000 and removal of
the "automatic renewal" provision for a second year so that the contract does not continue into
the next budget year and all improvements are completed in one year. She wanted to set a
defined number of dollars for a defined number of years and disagreed with approving money
that is really not needed for paving when the money should have been allocated for something
else.
Mr. Palm clarified that had the City not received the $500,000 from Broward County, the only
areas that would have been paved would have been the newly annexed area and that the
$736,305 amount would provide paving for other City streets that are not currently finished. In
response to Mayor Flury's question, Mr. Palm agreed that he could finish the paving
improvements with Weekley Asphalt within one year.
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. City Attorney Ansbro pointed out that the "automatic renewal" was provided in the Specifications
in the bid documents and that the bid price cannot be altered. If the City wants to limit the
paving to $550,000, the project would have to be re bid.
Commissioner Mikes mentioned that there is no consistency or supervision of the street
resurfacing projects and that citizens complain that some streets are repaved when others are
not repaired at all. He stressed the need for a list of streets to be provided in the backup for
these projects and that the project should probably be discussed at a workshop meeting prior to
award of-bid based on the large amount of dollars being expended.
Commissioner Bertino mentioned that it might also be beneficial for the City to have a two year
contract with the vendor to secure prices that might rise in the future with middle eastern
countries controlling petroleum.
Mayor Flury agreed to move forward with awarding the bid to Weekley Asphalt as long as a
schedule of the streets is provided to determine the streets to be paved within one year and
removal of the word "automatic" in the contract documents. Mayor Flury requested that Mr.
Palm provide a monthly report to the City Commission so that ongoing Public Works projects
are made available.
City Manager Pato mentioned that it is staff's intention to map out the paving projects on a
quarterly basis so that the communities would be informed about the paving improvements
planned for streets.
• Commissioner Mikes requested that staff provide a citywide drawing of streets that would
include information on the last time the street was repaved and who the contractor was that
paved the street. The City would then have a better idea of the quality of work being performed
in the City and he stressed a need for more professionalism in the Public Works Department.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Vice-Mayor Chunn, adopting the
resolution awarding the bid to Weekley Asphalt subject to "automatic" being dropped from the
contract term and a project schedule outlining streets to be paved being provided at the January
8tn meeting.
The motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice-Mayor Chunn-yes
Commissioner McElyea-yes Mayor Flury-yes
Commissioner Mikes-Yes
Mayor Flury recommended that a three-person bid committee be established on projects
exceeding $50,000 and that the City Manager and Finance Director be two of the three persons
on the committee.
Commissioner Bertino recommended that the City Manager establish a bid procedure and bring
it back to the City Commission at the January 8 meeting.
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9. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SITE PLANS:
• 9.1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE
FLORIDA BUILDING CODE; UPDATING THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
REPLACING THE TERM "SOUTH FLORIDA BUILDING CODE" WITH THE TERM
"FLORIDA BUILDING CODE"; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERANCE; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SECOND
READING)
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of the ordinance for second reading.
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 Mikes, adopting the
Ordinance on second reading.
The motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice-Mayor Chunn-yes
Commissioner McElyea-yes Mayor Flury-yes
Commissioner Mikes-Yes
9.2 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, UPDATING THE CITY
CODE OF ORDINANCES AND CHARTER TO CONFORM TO CURRENT PRACTICES
AND PROCEDURES OBSERVED BY THE CITY; REPLACING THE TERM "CITY
CLERK-AUDITOR" WITH THE TERM "CITY CLERK" THROUGHOUT THE CHARTER
AND CODE; AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES,
WHICH CHAPTER IS ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION" BY AMENDING ARTICLE VII,
ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT" TO CLARIFY THE DUTIES
OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR; CREATING ARTICLE VIII OF
CHAPTER 2 TO BE ENTITLED "CITY CLERK'; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SECOND READING)
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of the ordinance for second reading.
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, adopting the
Ordinance on second reading.
The motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice-Mayor Chunn-yes
Commissioner McElyea-yes Mayor Flury-yes
Commissioner Mikes-Yes
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9.3 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA,
ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE CITY
OF DANIA BEACH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF
THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATION ACT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(FIRST AND ONLY READING)
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of the ordinance for first and only reading in accordance with
specialized law under-the Land Use Chapters of the State Statutes.
Laurence Leeds, Growth Management Director, informed the City Commission that he was
advised by Attorney Susan Travarthan, Weiss, Serota, et al, that only one reading and public
hearing was required to adopt a land use plan amendment. Mr. Leeds advised that the Florida
Department of Community Affairs waived their ordinary review, as they have no problem with
the amendment.
Mayor Flury opened the public hearing. Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition, Mayor
Flury closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Mikes inquired as to whether a goal towards encouraging homeownership and
reference to a linear park for SE 5th Avenue had been included as a goal or objective in the
amendment. Mr. Leeds agreed that language could be included and advised that the language
had already been added in the transportation element.
Commissioner Bertino agreed that homeownership should be encouraged and that integrated
living units were included in the business area as mixed use. He questioned Mr. Leeds on
whether or not the City could apply this to mixed use in the context that the City could
encourage homeownership on condominium builders. Mr. Leeds was of the opinion that the City
would have the option of deciding whether or not to apply it to a mixed-use district. Mr. Leeds
asked City Attorney Ansbro to research the legality of creating a zoning district, which would
require homes to be sold as condominiums or in fee simple.
A motion was made by Commissioner Mikes, seconded by Commissioner Bertino, amending
the Ordinance to include two objectives: (1) language encouraging and increasing the ratio of
homeownership as compared to rental properties in the City of Dania Beach; (2) language
requiring the easements along SE 5th Avenue, between Sheridan Street and Dania Beach
Boulevard, to be developed into a linear park mode to enhance conservation and storm
drainage areas along the corridor.
The motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice-Mayor Chunn-yes
Commissioner McElyea-yes Mayor Flury-yes
Commissioner Mikes-Yes
A motion was made by Commissioner Mikes, seconded by Commissioner Bertino, adopting the
Ordinance on first and final reading as amended.
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The motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice-Mayor Chunn-yes
Commissioner McElyea-yes Mayor Flury-yes
Commissioner Mikes-Yes
ITEM 9.5 WAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 9.3.
ITEM 9.4 WAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 11.2.
9.4 a) VA-58-01 — A Variance request by the City of Dania Beach from Chapter 28, Zoning,
Article 6.21, Supplementary Use Regulation, for parking and Chapter 26, Vegetation, for
generalized landscaping for property located at 803 NW 1s' Street.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, APPROVING THE VARIANCE
REQUEST SUBMITTED BY CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FROM CHAPTER 28, ZONING,
ARTICLE 6.21 SUPPLEMENTARY USE REGULATION BSO PARKING AND ALSO A
VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 26, VEGETATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 803
NW 1ST STREET, DANIA BEACH; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
b) SP-04-01 —A Site Plan request by the City of Dania Beach to expand and convert an
existing vacant one-story apartment building into a BSO Substation and City Community
Center located at 803 NW 1st Street
• A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE SITE
PLAN REQUEST SUBMITTED BY CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 803 NW 1ST STREET, DANIA BEACH; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Laurence Leeds, Growth Management Director, explained that the City is proposing to convert a
one-story apartment building to a BSO Substation and City Community Center on the southwest
corner of NW 1st Street and NW 8th Avenue, across from Charlie Will Thomas Park (fka/Modello
Park). He explained that the rezoning Ordinance passed on first reading under the Consent
Section of the agenda and that second reading would be January 8, 2002. He then explained
the Parking and Landscape Variance and Site Plan requests.
City Manager Pato advised that discussions have taken place on the possibility of utilizing some
property along 1st Street by the park for angle parking and that the purchase of property behind
803 might also provide the ability for additional parking and development. He was hopeful that
additional information would be available within the next week or two on purchasing the land.
Commissioner Bertino mentioned that should the City be able to purchase the additional
property behind 803 there might be potential for a second story on the building in the back so
that BSO could be moved to the site and additional space would be free up at the City Hall
complex. He mentioned that additional parking could also be provided near the park and
suggested that the City might want to hold up until a clearer understanding of the development
is determined.
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City Manager Pato recommended moving forward with the 803 with the understanding that
there are other options available to the City that could be developed as time goes on. He
expected the initial phase of the building to be completed within 6-9 months.
Mayor Flury stressed the importance of making the building more attractive by increasing the
landscaping for the building.
Commissioner Mikes agreed that additional landscaping was needed and suggested the use of
Foxtail Palm trees in the front.
Mayor Flury opened the public hearing. Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition, Mayor
Flury closed the public hearing.
Mr. Leeds agreed to meet with the architect to increase the landscaping similar to what is
required in office developments and to locate some Foxtail Palms in the front yard. Mr. Leeds
agreed to bring back a revised landscape plan to be discussed along with second reading of the
Rezoning Ordinance at the January 8, 2002, regular meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner McElyea, adopting
the Resolutions approving the Variance (VA-58-01) and Site Plan (SP-04-01).
The motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice-Mayor Chunn-yes
• Commissioner McElyea-yes Mayor Flury-yes
Commissioner Mikes-Yes
COMMISSION COMMENTS WERE ADRESSED AFTER ITEM 9.4.
ITEM 9.5 WAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 9.3.
9.5 SA-53-01- A Sign Adjustment request by Jay Patel, Luckey's Motel, 205 North
Federal Highway, to retain and restore an existing monument sign approximately
16 feet tall, 112 square feet in area, and setback 1.5 feet from Federal Highway
(The Sign Code permits a seven foot high, 25 square foot monument sign,
setback from Federal Highway.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, APPROVING THE SIGN
ADJUSTMENT REQUEST SUBMITTED BY LUCKEY'S MANAGEMENT INC., FROM
CHAPTER 28, ZONING, ARTICLE 28, SIGNS, SECTION SIGN REGULATIONS, FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 205 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY, DANIA BEACH;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of the resolution and 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.
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Laurence Leeds, Growth Management Director, advised that the Planning & Zoning Board
recommended approval of the existing neon sign (16 feet tall, 112 sq. ft. in area, set back 1.5 ft.
from Federal Highway). Mr. Leeds agreed that the existing sign should be retained, however, he
recommended that the petitioner be required to retain the existing color scheme. Mr. Leeds
informed the City Commission that Mr. Patel is currently in the process of obtaining a Certificate
of Occupancy for his motel, however, Mr. Patel did not follow the approved landscaping plan.
The plan required the relocation of some Foxtail palms (approximately 12 feet high) in the
interior of the parking lot and instead Mr. Patel installed some 10 foot Alexander Palms. Along
Federal Highway, Mr. Patel was required to install minimum 12 foot high Silver Buttonwood or
Casios and instead he installed some five or six foot high Pigmy Palm trees. Mr. Leeds did not
have a problem with the Alexander Palms inside the parking lot, however, he recommended 12
foot high Buttonwood or Casios along Federal Highway.
Jay Patel, 205 North Federal Highway, agreed to retain the colors on the sign, however, he
mentioned that the 12 foot high trees would block the majority of his sign and that he would
agree to locate them in another place on his property.
Mayor Flury opened the public hearing. Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition, Mayor
Flury closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Mikes supported staff recommendation on the colors and commended the
adjacent service station owner who planted Foxtail Palms for his landscaping and thought the
continuation of Foxtail Palms on Mr. Patel's property should be enforced.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Mikes, adopting the
Resolution (SA-53-01) approving the Sign Adjustment subject to: (1) The base of the sign being
painted black and the existing colors (green and red neon and inside painted with white letters
and a black background) being retained; (2) The two white information panels existing on the
sign being retained; (3) Mr. Patel shall abide by the requirements of the original landscape plan.
The motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice-Mayor Chunn-yes
Commissioner McElyea-yes Mayor Flury-yes
Commissioner Mikes-Yes
9.6 SA-50-01- A Sign Adjustment request by Cozy Cove Marina, Inc. to (1) allow a
"projecting wall sign" (6'x8') containing 48 square feet and (2) retain an existing pole sign in
present location for property located at 300 North Federal Highway.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, APPROVING THE SIGN
ADJUSTMENT REQUEST SUBMITTED BY COZY COVE MARINA INC., FROM
CHAPTER 28, ZONING, ARTICLE 28, SIGNS, SECTION SIGN REGULATIONS, FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 300 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY, DANIA BEACH;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Laurence Leeds, Growth Management Director, presented the two conditions recommended by
the Planning & Zoning Board.
Mayor Flury opened the public hearing.
Charlene Scalese, 826 NW 13 Avenue, advised that property on the north near the boatyard
could accommodate a monument sign so that the pole sign could be removed, thereby, opening
up the parking area and reducing the traffic hazard.
Hearing no further comments in favor or opposition, Mayor Flury closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Mikes, seconded by Commissioner Bertino, adopting the
Resolution (SA-50-01) subject to: (1) Applicant removing all other existing projecting wall signs
within 90 days of City Commission approval; (2) Applicant completing attached cosmetic
improvements to the monument within 90 days of City Commission approval.
The motion passed on the following 4/0 roll call vote with Commissioner McElyea out of the
room:
Commissioner Bertino-Yes Vice-Mayor Chunn-Yes
Commissioner Mikes-Yes Mayor Flury-Yes
9.7 SP-54-01- A Site Plan request by Union N. Bethel for a duplex zoned Broward
County R-3 Multi-family.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE SITE
PLAN REQUEST SUBMITTED BY UNION N. BETHEL, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 4634 & 4638 SW 32ND AVENUE, DANIA BEACH; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Laurence Leeds, Growth Management Director, advised that the property is 75' x 200' and
zoned Broward County R-3 Multi-family, which allows five multi-family units. The applicant is
proposing to construct a duplex (2 units) elevated on stilts with the carport underneath the
structure.
Mayor Flury opened the public hearing.
Michael Snyder, Esq., representing Union N. Bethel, explained that the applicant currently lives
next door and has purchased the property and intends on living in the duplex unit.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Flury closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Bertino mentioned that there are 5-7 lots along side each other on this property
and he was hopeful that the property could be developed into town homes. Mr. Leeds advised
that the land use was changed so that the applicant can only build 10 units per acre and that
five units could be added as long as the open space and parking requirements were met.
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Discussion followed on the possibility of the petitioner building a tri-plex with the duplex in the
future.
A motion was made by Commissioner Mikes, seconded by Commissioner Bertino, continuing
the Resolution (SP-54-01) to January 8, 2002, regular meeting and directing the applicant to
bring back a final Site Plan proposal.
The motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice-Mayor Chunn-yes
Commissioner McElyea-yes Mayor Flury-yes
Commissioner Mikes-Yes
ITEM 11.2 WAS HEARD AFTER 9.7.
COMMISSION COMMENTS WAS ADDRESSED AFTER ITEM 9.4.
10. COMMISSION COMMENTS:
10.1 Commissioner Bertino wished everyone Happy Holidays.
10.2 Commissioner McElyea mentioned his involvement in a fundraiser recently on behalf of a
fireman who lost his life in the September 11 terrorist attacks. The Fireman served Fire Station
#105 in New York and has left 10 children. He advised that he would be traveling with some
Dania Beach Firemen to New York City to deliver gifts that were collected for the children and to
visit the Ground Zero site.
Commissioner McElyea wished everyone a Happy Holiday and a prosperous New Years.
10.3 Commissioner Mikes wished everyone Happy Holidays. He advised the public that strict security
would be adhered to this year for Christmas Boat Parade scheduled this Saturday at 6:30 p.m.
10.4 Vice-Mayor Chunn wished everyone Happy Holidays.
10.5 Mayor Flury advised that she attended the National League of Cities Convention in Atlanta last
week and that she obtained some very interesting municipal financing information that has been
passed onto Finance Director Keller.
Mayor Flury wished everyone Happy Holidays.
11. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION:
11.1 Report from City Attorney on Perpetual Beach Storm Damage Reduction Easement from
Broward County as it relates to the Shore Protection Project. (City Attorney)
City Attorney Ansbro advised that the easement for the beach renourishment program conveys
extensive beach rights over to the County or Army Corps of Engineers and that other cities are
similarly concerned about signing the document. He mentioned that the City of Hollywood
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reluctantly signed the document and that a meeting is scheduled with Congressman Shaw to
see if the easement document could be revised. City Attorney Ansbro agreed to report back to
the City Commission on the results of the meeting.
Commissioner Mikes questioned whether the County would permanently maintain the City's
beach should the easement be signed and agreed that the City should not give up any rights
until there is a clearer picture of a permanent solution to the beach renourishment.
Commissioner Bertino agreed with City Attorney Ansbro and suggested that he look into
whether there was any enabling legislation requiring the easements to be signed.
ITEM 11.3 WAS HEARD AFTER 11.1.
ITEM 11.2 WAS HEARD AFTER 9.7.
11.2 Discussion of USS Hoga. (Staff)
Laurence Leeds, Growth Management Director, advised that Gini Silvestri is requesting to
relocate the U.S.S. Hoga YT-146 to City owned lands adjacent to the I.T. Parker Community
Center.
Gene Friedberg, U.S.S. Hoga YT-146 Association, mentioned that he only obtained the backup
memo prepared by Laurence Leeds last night and was unprepared to address the zoning issues
and would like to withdraw the request at this time.
ADDED AGENDA ITEM:
• At this time, the City Commission agreed to address the renewal of a fortuneteller license for
Mary Mitchell.
Chief Anton, BSO, advised that there were no problems detected at the location on the
background check.
A motion was made by Commissioner McElyea, seconded by Commissioner Bertino, approving
the license for Mary Mitchell, 219 North Federal Highway for one year.
The motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice-Mayor Chunn-yes
Commissioner McElyea-yes Mayor Flury-yes
Commissioner Mikes-yes
Laurence Leeds, Growth Management Director, agreed to continue the other requests to
January 8, 2002.
ITEM 9.4 WAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 11.2.
ITEM 11.3 WAS HEARD AFTER 11.1.
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11.3 Request to amend motion (Item 9.8 from February 27, 2001 minutes) approving VA-4.7a-
00 for Anil Patel, owner, Rest Inn, for property located at 333 South Federal Highway,
Dania Beach. (Staff)
Mr. Leeds explained that Anil Patel has submitted an application for building plans and that the
approving motion for the Super 8 Rest Inn motel included his staff recommendations, which
involved a 20-foot rear yard setback. Mr. Leeds advised that after listening to the tape from the
meeting, it was his understanding that the City Commission approved a 10-foot setback since it
met code. Therefore, he requested that the words "all staff recommendations including" be
stricken from the'motion in the minutes so that he could move forward on approving the building
plans showing a 10-foot setback.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Vice-Mayor Chunn, approving the
scrivener's error as recommended by Mr. Leeds in the motion for 9.8 in the February 27, 2001,
minutes.
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
12. APPOINTMENTS: (SEE ITEMS 12.1 AND 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."
Mayor Flury appointed Charlene Scalese.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Vice-Mayor Chunn, adopting a
resolution approving the appointment of Charlene Scalese to the Airport Advisory 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
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
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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 member to the Code Enforcement
Board.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND
AFFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF ONE ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE CODE
ENFORCEMENT BOARD; PROVIDING THAT SAID ALTERNATE MEMBER SHALL
SERVE A THREE-YEAR TERM; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
12.4 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."
12.5 Appointment by Mayor 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."
Mayor Flury reappointed Glenda Clarke to the Housing Authority.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Vice-Mayor Chunn, adopting a
resolution confirming the Mayor's reappointment of Glenda Clarke to the Housing Authority of
Dania Beach.
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
12.6 Appointment of 1 member to Human Relations Board.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND
AFFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER TO THE "HUMAN RELATIONS
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."
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12.7 Appointment of two (2) 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."
12.8 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."
12.9 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."
12.10 Appointment of 1 member to Parks, Recreation and Community Affairs Advisory Board.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND
AFFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER TO THE "PARKS, RECREATION
AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD;" PROVIDING THAT SAID MEMBER
SHALL COMPLETE A TWO (2) YEAR TERM EXPIRING 12:00 NOON, MARCH 18,
2003; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE."
13. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
13.1 City Manager— Determination of date for January Workshop Meeting.
City Manager Pato reminded the City Commission of the Annual Employee Christmas Party on
Saturday at I.T. Parker Community Center.
City Manager Pato advised that he plans on scheduling a workshop meeting in January to
discuss Capital Improvements, an update on the CRA with Broward County and Pier Restaurant
rendering. In addition, he was confident that Royal Palms trees would be planted on Dania
Beach Boulevard before the holidays. It was mentioned that Commissioner Mikes would be
working with Leo Williams, Public Works Superintendent, on the selection of landscaping for the
Griffin Road median. The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Bureau desires to see the
landscape plan before releasing the $10,000 to replace the vegetation removed for the Parade
of Plane event that took place in early November.
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City Manager Pato mentioned that offices are being reorganized at City Hall to make room for
some new hires and to provide more efficiency.
City Manager Pato reported that he attended a Chula Vista Homeowners Association meeting
last night and that additional meetings are planned on the Riverland Road annexation.
Currently, a survey is being conducted to obtain sentiment from the residents to determine the
feasibility of the annexation proposal.
13.2 City Attorney Ansbro advised that a workshop is going to be needed with Attorney Gary
Resnick to discuss the AT&T Franchise Agreement and that he would like to schedule an
Attorney/Client Session on January 8, 2002, on the Copa Inc.
City Attorney Ansbro presented a draft resolution approving participation in the Federal
Retirement System for elected officials that would need to be approved by a majority vote
before December 31. He recommended that the Resolution be adopted in order to secure the
City's ability to enter into the FRS at this time and he would research the matter further and
report back in January. He advised that the City would not be obligated in any way and that the
Resolution could be rescinded.
A motion was made by Commissioner Mikes, seconded by Commissioner Bertino, to add the
Resolution to the agenda.
The motion passed on the following 4/1 roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice-Mayor Chunn-yes
f` Commissioner McElyea-yes Mayor Flury-no
Commissioner Mikes-yes
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of the Resolution.
A motion was made by Commissioner Mikes, seconded by Vice-Mayor Chunn, adopting the
Resolution for purposes of the City Attorney providing additional information on entering the
Florida Retirement Plan.
The motion passed on the following 4/1 roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice-Mayor Chunn-yes
Commissioner McElyea-yes Mayor Flury-no
Commissioner Mikes-yes
Beulah Lair, Airport Advisory Board, inquired into the entryway sign being installed by Broward
County for Griffin Road and US #1.
City Manager Pato advised that he has met with the Broward County Engineers and that they
have advised him that they had difficulty obtaining bids for the project. Mr. Pato explained that
he recommended that the County allow Dania Beach to build the sign should they not be able to
obtain bids. He expected the intersection at Griffin Road and U.S.#1 to be improved
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significantly from the landscaping for the entryway sign and the new plantings in the median
from the Parade of Planes event.
14. ADJOURNMENT
This meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
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Pat Flury, Mayor -
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Charlene Johns n
City Clerk
Approved on: January 8, 2002
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