HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-02-08 Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes MINUTES
DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 8, 2000
1. MAYOR BERTINO CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 7:48 P.M.
2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
* Isaac Miranda, Minister— Griffin Road Baptist Church
3. ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor: John Bertino
Vice-Mayor: Charles McElyea
Commissioners: John Etling
Bob Mikes
City Attorney: Tom Ansbro
City Manager: Mike Smith
Deputy City Clerk: Charlene Johnson
Absent:
Commissioner: Jim Cali (excused)
A motion was made by Commissioner Etling, seconded by Mayor Bertino, after passing
the gavel, to excuse Commissioner Cali from this meeting. The motion passed on the
following roll call vote:
Commissioner Etling - yes Commissioner Mikes — yes
Vice-Mayor McElyea —yes Mayor Bertino - yes
4. PRESENTATIONS
a) Presentation to Commission of letter of appreciation by Connie Couture of Sheridan
Ocean Club Homeowners' Association.
Connie Couture presented a letter of appreciation from concerned citizens to the City
Commission for its support in opposing the building of a supermarket at the corner of
SE 51h (141h) Avenue and Sheridan Street. The subject parcel of land would now be
added to a land acquisition list due to its value to the environment and eco system.
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b) Gary Garafolo, Greater Chamber of Commerce, passed out the Chamber's 2000
brochure to the City Commission and explained that the brochure was being
distributed to businesses within the City.
5. PROCLAMATIONS
a) A proclamation declaring February 8, 2000, as "Leberta "Chickee" Brandemarte
Day" in the City of Dania Beach.
Mayor Bertino advised that the Proclamation for Chickee Brandemarte was being
continued to the February 22, 2000, regular meeting.
ADDENDUM:
b) A proclamation requesting Chief Billie of the Seminole Reservation to provide the
City with a "Unique memento" for the City's Millennium Time Capsule.
c) A proclamation declaring the month of February, 2000, as "Black History Month" in
the City of Dania Beach.
City Manager Smith read the two proclamations in their entirety.
6. CONSENT AGENDA (INCLUDING EXPENDITURES)
MINUTES:
6.1 Approval of the minutes for January 11, 2000, Regular Meeting.
6.2 Approval of the minutes for January 18, 2000, Special Meeting.
RESOLUTIONS:
6.3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A
CHANGE ORDER SUBMITTED BY THERMA SEAL ROOF SYSTEMS INCREASING
THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT PRICE OF $15,409.00 TO $17,344.40 TO COMPENSATE
FOR UNFORESEEN CONDITIONS IN THE EXISTING ROOF AT DANIA BEACH BAR
& GRILLE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS: FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
6.4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING THE
DISASTER RELIEF FUNDING AGREEMENT NO. 00-RM-BB-11-16-02-006 BETWEEN
THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, AND THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH COVERING FEDERAL AND STATE ASSISTANCE FOR
HURRICANE FLOYD; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFORE.
6.5 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE ONE 2000 FORD TAURUS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$15,765.00 FROM DON REID FORD, UNDER FLORIDA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION &
ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES CONTRACT NO. 99-07-0913, WITHOUT
COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND WITHOUT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; PROVIDING
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THAT ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH BE REPEALED TO THE
EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
6.6 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE 5 DG LINE MULTI-SPACE PARKING METERS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $54,695.00 FROM SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.,
UNDER CITY OF POMPANO BEACH RFP#S-57-98 APPROVED BY RESOLUTION
NO. 99-122, WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND WITHOUT ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS; PROVIDING THAT ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH BE
REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; FURTHER, PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ordinances —title to be read by city attorney
6.7 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO THE POLICE AND FIRE FIGHTERS RETIREMENT
SYSTEM, PROVIDING THAT THE DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN (DROP)
SHALL INCLUDE A PARTICIPANT SELF-DIRECTED INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNT;
PROVIDING THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SHALL DESIGNATE AN
INVESTMENT ADVISER TO INDIVIDUALLY ADMINISTER THESE ACCOUNTS;
PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE; .PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
6.8 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE "HILTON
GARDENS AT STIRLING ROAD" PLAT, SUCH PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN THE
CITY OF DANIA AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A", A COPY OF WHICH IS
ATTACHED TO THIS ORDINANCE; ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION FOR PUBLIC
USE OF ALL STREETS, HIGHWAYS AND ALLEYS AS SHOWN ON SUCH PLAT OF
"HILTON GARDENS AT STIRLING ROAD"; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING)
6.9 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE "GAETA
CENTER" PLAT, SUCH PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN THE CITY OF DANIA AND
LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A", A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS
ORDINANCE; ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION FOR PUBLIC USE OF ALL STREETS,
HIGHWAYS AND ALLEYS AS SHOWN ON SUCH PLAT OF "GAETA CENTER";
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
6.10 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING THE
REZONING REQUEST BY JACK STUDIALE, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2500
GRIFFIN RD. 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
NORTH 1.31 +/- ACRE PORTION FROM BROWARD COUNTY B-2 (COMMERCIAL)
TO C-2 (COMMERCIAL) AND THE SOUTH 1.66 ACRE PARCEL FROM R-1C
(RESIDENTIAL) TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF C-2 (COMMERCIAL) USING THE 5%
COMMERCIAL FLEXIBILITY RULE, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
. DATE.
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6.11 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING THE
REZONING REQUEST BY NICK ECONOMOS, COED-ECONOMOS PROPERTIES,
INC., FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT STIRLING RD AND SW 18TH AVE. 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 A-1
(AGRICULTURE) TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF C-2 (COMMERCIAL), SUBJECT TO
CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ADDENDUM:
6.12 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE
PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A DOCUMENT ENTITLED "ASSIGNMENT
OF LEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF OBLIGATIONS" TO BE MADE BETWEEN
JEFFREY H. BECK, AS SUCCESSOR AGENT TO THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT
INSURANCE CORPORATION, AS RECEIVER FOR SOUTHEAST BANK, N.A., AND
HARBOUR TOWNE ASSOCIATES RELATING TO THAT CERTAIN LEASE
AGREEMENT DATED MAY 28, 1980, EXISTING BETWEEN THE CITY OF DANIA
AND MARINE CONVERSIONS, INC.; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Ansbro read the ordinance titles of Items 6.7, 6.8, 6.9, 6.10 & 6.11.
A motion was made by Vice-Mayor McElyea, seconded by Commissioner Etling,
® approving the Consent Agenda. The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Etling - yes Commissioner Mikes — yes
Vice-Mayor McElyea — yes Mayor Bertino - yes
ITEM 9.1 WAS HEARD AFTER THE CONSENT AGENDA.
7. BIDS AND REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS
7.1 Staff recommendation on awarding engineering services for 25th Year
Community Development Block Grant program.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO PURCHASE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FROM
CRAVEN THOMPSON & ASSOCIATES, INC. RELATING TO THE NORTHWEST AND
SOUTHWEST IMPROVEMENTS, UNDER THE 25T" YEAR COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM; PROVIDING THAT SAID SERVICES
SHALL NOT EXCEED TWENTY-NINE THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE
DOLLARS ($29,971.00); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Manager Smith explained that six (6) proposals were received for engineering
services for the Southwest and Northwest improvement projects that would total over
$219,000.00 under the 25th year Community Development Block Grant program. He
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advised that the engineering fees would not exceed $29,971.00 and staff recommended
that the award be granted to Craven Thompson Engineering, Inc.
A motion was made by Commissioner Etling, seconded by Commissioner Mikes,
adopting resolution. The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Etling - yes Commissioner Mikes — out-of-room
Vice-Mayor McElyea — yes Mayor Bertino - yes
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.5 WAS HEARD PRIOR TO ITEM 8.1
8.1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER
23 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED "TAXATION" BY CREATING
SECTION 23-111 TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADDITIONAL HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION OF
UP TO $25,000.00 FOR ANY PERSON WHO HAS ATTAINED THE AGE OF SIXTY-
FIVE, HAS THE LEGAL OR EQUITABLE TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY, MAINTAINS
UPON SUCH PROPERTY THE PERMANENT RESIDENCE OF THE OWNER AND
WHOSE HOUSEHOLD INCOME DOES NOT EXCEED $20,000.00 PURSUANT TO
SECTION 196.075, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SECOND READING).
City Manager Smith explained that the ordinance would allow an additional $25,000.00
homestead exemption to senior citizens with a family income of less than $20,000.00
per year. He also advised that a census count was pending and recommended that the
ordinance be deferred for at least a year until after the census is complete in order to
assess the financial impact of the ordinance.
City Attorney Ansbro cautioned the City Commission on adopting the ordinance before
knowing the financial impact. He further advised that the ordinance could be adopted
with an effective date of November 15, 2000, and would have to be submitted to the
Broward County Property Appraiser's Office no later than December 1, 2000, in order to
be effective for the 2001 tax year.
Commissioner Mikes suggested that the ordinance be made effective for the next tax
year in order to allow the Legislature time to tighten up the conditions and restrictions to
avoid the sheltering of income by taxpayers.
Mayor Bertino clarified that properties assessed at less than $25,000.00 would not
benefit from the ordinance.
Mayor Bertino opened the public hearing. Hearing no comments in favor or in
opposition to the ordinance, the public hearing was closed.
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A motion was made by Commissioner Etling, seconded by Commissioner Mikes,
adopting the ordinance on second reading with an effective date of November 15, 2000.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Etling - yes Commissioner Mikes — yes
Vice-Mayor McElyea — yes Mayor Bertino - yes
8.2 SP-81-99 — Request for Site Plan approval by Robert Spencer of JN Realty,
representing Javier Naranjo, for a duplex located at 207 SW 11th Street, Dania
Beach.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE SITE
PLAN REQUEST SUBMITTED BY J. JAVIER NARANJO, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 207 SW 11TH STREET, DANIA BEACH; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Laurence Leeds, Growth Management Director, reported that the applicant indicated
that he was pursuing negotiations to purchase 30 feet on the north side of the lot and
desired to construct two (2) single family homes instead of one (1) duplex. However,
Broward County could possibly require the applicant to plat the property in order to build
the second single family home and the cost for platting is estimated at between
$2,000.00 and $5,000.00. Discussion followed on providing an incentive program that
would reduce permit and inspection fees to mitigate the platting costs for the applicant
in an effort to encourage single-family home development.
• Mayor Bertino opened the public hearing. Hearing no comments in favor or in
opposition to the site plan, the public hearing was closed.
No action was taken on the site plan request and the City Commission decided that the
item could be brought back by the applicant upon a decision being made to build two
homes or a duplex.
8.3 SP-92-99 -- Request for Site Plan approval by Florida Atlantic University Board of
Regents and Department of US Navy for property located at 101 North Beach
Road, Dania Beach (Owner - City of Dania Beach).
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE SITE
PLAN REQUEST SUBMITTED BY THE BOARD OF REGENTS FLORIDA ATLANTIC
UNIVERSITY / & THE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
101 NORTH BEACH ROAD, DANIA BEACH; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Laurence Leeds, Growth Management Director, advised that all but two conditions
requested by the Planning & Zoning Board had been incorporated into the site plan.
Staff recommended that the landscape plan indicate that there would be 100% overlap
on irrigation and that all signs be revised to meet zoning code requirements.
• A representative from Gee & Jenson, Engineers was present to request approval of the
site plan.
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Glen Germaine, Chairman, Marine Advisory Board, spoke in favor of the proposed
project and advised that the Marine Advisory Board was also in favor of the project.
Commissioner Mikes suggested that the City re-enter negotiations with FAU on
acquiring the marina back.
Vince Cachero, Assistant Director of Facilities, advised that the marina was not under
the control of FAU, but was controlled by the Aragon.Group.
A motion was made by Commissioner Etling, seconded by Commissioner Mikes,
continuing Item 8.3 (SP-92-99) to the February 22, 2000, meeting and directing City
Attorney Ansbro to review the FAU/SeaTech lease to determine what the reversion
clause provides for the City regaining the rights to the marina section not being used by
FAU and to clarify FAU's intentions for the marina area at the beach. The motion
passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Etling - yes Commissioner Mikes — yes
Vice-Mayor McElyea — yes Mayor Bertino - yes
8.4 SP-96-99 — Request for Site Plan approval by the Graves Museum for property
located at 481 South Federal Highway, Dania Beach.
/ 0 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE SITE
PLAN REQUEST SUBMITTED BY THE GRAVES MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY &
NATURAL HISTORY, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 481 SOUTH FEDERAL HWY.,
DANIA BEACH; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Laurence Leeds, Growth Management Director, advised that staff had no objection to
the banners but recommended that the use of the banners be allowed only while the
building is used for a museum.
Charles Zidar, Assistant Director, Graves Museum, was present to request approval of
the banners.
A'motion was made by Commissioner Etling, seconded by Mayor Bertino, after passing
the gavel, to adopt the resolution approving the site plan (SP-96-99) subject to the
following: (1) applicant shall meet with Commissioner Etling and Commissioner Mikes,
individually, in order to submit an acceptable landscape plan for the area along Federal
Highway within ten days to Laurence Leeds, Growth Management Director; and (2)
banners will be allowed as long as the building is used as a museum. The motion
passed on the following 3/1 roll call vote:
Commissioner Etling - yes Commissioner Mikes - yes
Vice-Mayor McElyea — no Mayor Bertino - yes
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ITEM 10.1 WAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 8.4
8.5 SA-98-99 — Request for Sign Adjustment approval by Joan Kerns, General
Manager and Executive Vice President for Design Center of the Americas
(DCOTA), 1855 Griffin Road, Dania Beach.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SIGN ADJUSTMENT REQUEST SUBMITTED BY
JOAN KERNS, GENERAL MANAGER/EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT, DESIGN
CENTER OF THE AMERICAS, (DCOTA), FROM CHAPTER 28, ZONING, ARTICLE 28,
SIGNS, SECTION 28.060, SIGN REGULATIONS, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1855 GRIFFIN ROAD, DANIA BEACH; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE,
City Attorney Ansbro advised that this request was a quasi-judicial hearing in which all
witnesses wishing to speak must be sworn in and that the City Commission, in
accordance with the Jennings Rule, must report all disclosures.
Mayor Bertino advised that he had conversations with Mr. Danto and the attorneys
involved.
Laurence Leeds, Growth Management Director, advised that the applicant was asked to
bring back an explanation of whether a 4-sided sign could be accommodated with the
fourth side identifying the City of Dania Beach. The applicant was also asked to identify
when the existing billboard located on the south of the site could be removed. The
applicant submitted a letter indicating that the billboard would be removed by December
31, 2002. Staff felt that the billboard removal should be tied in with the Certificate of
Occupancy for Phase III of the DCOTA and recommended approval with removal of the
billboard within six months.
Attorney Jerry Knight advised that a 4-sided louver sign would not be possible. He also
requested that they be allowed to leave the billboard sign up until December 31, 2002,
due to the exposure to 1-95.
Joan Kerns, General Manager, requested that they be allowed to leave the billboard in
place for at least six months after Phase III opens for the purpose of advertising that it
has opened.
Attorney Knight also requested that they would like the ability to relocate the new sign to
the south wall of Phase IV when it is constructed.
Mayor Bertino opened the public hearing.
Fred Weatherby, owner of the billboard, stated that the billboard was his only source of
income at this time and requested that the sign be allowed to stay up for a little while.
Hearing no further comment, Mayor Bertino closed the public hearing.
Mayor Bertino asked Mr. Danto if he would allow the City some time on the sign for
posting positive things for the good of the City. Mr. Danto did not feel that it would be
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• an appropriate use, however Mr. Danto did offer the City a location on the southwest
corner of the lake for the possible construction of a sign by the City.
Jerry Knight advised that it was agreed that the louvers would rotate and the copy would
change no more than three times per hour.
A motion was made by Vice-Mayor McElyea, seconded by Commissioner Etling,
adopting the resolution approving the Sign Adjustment (SA-98-99) with the following
conditions: (1) that the billboard be removed within one year after the Certificate of
Occupancy was issued for DCOTA Phase III, and (2) that the applicant reserve a place
for a City sign to be generally located at the southwest corner of the property should the
City desire to construct a sign. The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Etling - yes Commissioner Mikes — yes
Vice-Mayor McElyea — yes Mayor Bertino - yes
8.1 WAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 8.5
9. CITIZENS' COMMENTS: COMMENTS BY DANIA BEACH CITIZENS OR INTERESTED PARTIES
THAT ARE NOT A PART OF THE REGULAR AGENDA SHOULD BE GIVEN IN WRITING OR
COMMUNICATED VERBALLY PRIOR TO 4:00 P.M. THE SECOND (2ND) AND FOURTH (4TH)
MONDAY OF EACH MONTH. THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, WILL ATTEMPT TO
ADDRESS ALL MATTERS OR CONCERNS. IN THE EVENT THAT THE CONCERN REMAINS
UNRESOLVED, THE CITIZEN(S) OR PARTY WILL BE ASKED TO ADDRESS THE CITY COMMISSION
• DURING THE MEETING. COMMENTS SHALL BE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES.
9.1 Bobbie Grace — voiding Herman Wrice's contract
Bobbie Grace, 110 NW 8 Avenue, mentioned reviewing the ICE Cube Institute of
Empowerment and Dr. Herman Wrice contracts. She presented a summary of issues
discussed at the Northwest Byrd Point Civic Association meetings over the period from
1995 — 1997 regarding efforts to clean up drug dealing in the northwest section of the
City. Mrs. Grace advised that Dr. Wrice had never attended any of the Northwest Byrd
Point Civic Association meetings and had never spoken with her regarding his marches.
She felt that Dr. Wrice had not fulfilled his obligation to the residents of the City and
asked that the City Commission consider voiding his contract. She also advised that a
petition would be presented to the City Commission by voters of the City of Dania
Beach requesting that Dr. Wrice's contract be voided.
9.2 Merita Mitchell, College Gardens Neighborhood Association, pointed out that Dr.
Herman Wrice was a national expert in fighting drug trafficking and developing model
cities throughout the Country. She advised that he had worked in Florida since 1992
and had worked with Governor Childs and Governor Bush. Presently, he was working
in 16 cities in Florida: Dania Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Pompano, Key West, Key Largo,
Marathon, Fort Myers, Melbourne, Lakeland, Tampa, Orlando, Volousia County, St.
Petersburg, Jacksonville and Tallahassee. Mrs. Mitchell commended Dr. Wrice for his
many efforts to help children and acknowledged him for raising 17 children, including 7
• of his own, without any help from anyone. She mentioned that on one march alone, Dr.
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Wrice brought seven cities together from Jacksonville to Dania Beach to save children
from drugs and had done nothing wrong or illegal. Dr. Wrice put the City of Dania
Beach on national television by fighting drugs and brought the problem to the attention
of Governor Bush. Merita Mitchell urged the public to realize that children are our future
and our greatest natural resource.
ITEM 7.1 WAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 9
10. COMMISSION COMMENTS
10.1 Commissioner Cali - absent
10.2 Commissioner Etling complimented Laurence Leeds, Growth Management
Director, for his conscientious, good work and welcomed him back to the City.
10.3 Commissioner Mikes also complimented Mr. Leeds for his attention to detail and
pro-active efforts in the Growth Management Department.
Commissioner Mikes was of the opinion that there had been some mixed signals
imposed on BSO and the community from past commissioners with regard to drug
dealing in portions of the City. He mentioned that the issue was more about money
because there were certain families who depend on drug dealing for income.
Commissioner Mikes felt that the City should continue to take a firm line on drug dealing
in the City.
10.4 Vice-Mayor McElyea agreed with the comments made by Commissioner Mikes
and urged the City Manager to contract with the YMCA for the operation of the ICE
Cube program as soon as possible. He mentioned that residents were boycotting the
computer program at this time by not sending their children to the facility.
Vice-Mayor McElyea urged staff to go forward with building a restaurant at the pier. He
also commented on his experience as "Principal of the Day" at Dania Elementary on
February 4tn
10.5 Mayor Bertino expressed his dissatisfaction with the way the press portrayed the
ICE Cube program protests. He stated that the ICE Cube program was never closed as
was stated in the newspapers and that reporters should be responsible in obtaining
truthful facts in their articles. Mayor Bertino mentioned that this was not a racial matter
as was reported in the papers since the current five commissioners established the ICE
Cube program at Charlie Will Thomas Park, obtained grants for the computer program,
and contracted with Dr. Herman Wrice to deter drug dealing. Mayor Bertino urged the
press to consider all the positive things happening in_the City under the current
commission and to write articles promoting community togetherness.
11. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
11.1 Discussion of offering a $5.00 discount to senior citizens for beach parking
permits (current cost to residents is $21.20 with tax).
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• Vice-Mayor McElyea mentioned that he was asked to request the $5.00 discount by the
President of the Senior Citizens' Club.
Commissioner Mikes stressed the need for the City Manager to get tough with Sun Cruz
since it was his understanding that the Sun Cruz gambling ship recently parked 50 or
more cars in City parking spaces at the beach with valet parking stickers without the
City receiving any revenue. City Manager Smith advised that he would speak with BSO
on.whether or not Sun Cruz was.being allowed to use City parking spaces since there is
no agreement with them to park cars. Mr. Smith advised that the cars could be ticketed
and towed if they were violating City ordinances.
Mayor Bertino suggested that the $20.00 per year fee be reduced to $15.00 and made a
substitute motion, after passing the gavel. The motion died for lack of a second.
A motion was made by Commissioner Etling, seconded by Commissioner Mikes,
approving a $5.00 discount for senior citizens for beach parking permits. The motion
passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Etling - yes Commissioner Mikes — yes
Vice-Mayor McElyea — yes Mayor Bertino - yes
11.2 Request by Al Behrendt, Jr., Al Behrendt Enterprises, to hold the 22Id Annual
Dania Marine Flea Market at Dania Jai Alai Fronton parking lot, erect temporary 9 foot
by 10 foot, open-sided canopies, and waive permitting requirements for canopies 12
feet by 12 feet and larger.
Al Behrendt, Jr. advised that when the flea market began 22 years ago there were only
56 vendor booths and increased to 943 last year. He requested that the permit fees be
waived.
City Manager Smith clarified that the request was to waive the permit fees not the
permit requirements.
A motion was made by Commissioner Etling, seconded by Commissioner Mikes, to
approve a blanket permit for the event and to waive the permit fees for the Dania Marine
Flea Market. The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Etling - yes Commissioner Mikes — yes
Vice-Mayor McElyea — yes Mayor Bertino - yes
11.3 Discussion of Leisure Lady vessel and proposed lease of 27 parking spaces at
Harbour Towne Marina. (City Attorney)
City Attorney Ansbro advised that an occupational license was being requested for the
Leisure Lady vessel at Harbour Towne Marina, but sufficient parking spaces were not
available on the site.
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® Attorney Ron Spencer was present to request approval of leasing 27 parking spaces at
the Harbour Towne Marina site. He mentioned that Florida Casinos had maintained a
valid occupational license since 1994 but was not renewed in 1999 because the Vegas
Express did not comply with City ordinances.
Laurence Leeds,Growth Management Director, was directed to review the parking
needs for the existing businesses and community center uses at Harbour Towne as well
as the.needs of the proposed parking lease with the Leisure Lady and report back to the
City Commission. The City Commission agreed that the request should come back as
an advertised public hearing. The petitioner was encouraged to meet with Mr. Leeds.
12. APPOINTMENTS
12.1 Appointment of 4 members on the Airport Advisory Board.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND AFFIRMING
THE APPOINTMENTS OF FOUR (4) MEMBERS TO THE AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD TO
SERVE UNTIL SUCH MEMBER'S TERM EXPIRES AT 12:00 NOON, MARCH 20, 2001;
PROVIDING THAT ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT ARE
REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE."
Commissioner Etling nominated Kate Graves Gaskill to the Airport Advisory Board.
A motion was made by Commissioner Etling, seconded by Commissioner Mikes, to
adopt the resolution appointing Kate Graves Gaskill to the Airport Advisory Board. The
motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Mikes presented a request by the Airport Advisory Board to purchase
magnets in the shape of an airplane and to have the phone number for reporting airport
noise printed on them to be distributed to impacted residents. City Manager Smith
advised that prices for the magnets were being obtained.
12.2 Appointment of 1 member on the Economic Development and Downtown
Redevelopment Board.
12.3 Appointment of 1 member on Dania Housing Authority.
12.4 Appointment of 1 member on Human Relations Board.
12.5 Appointment of 1 member on the Marine Advisory Board.
12.6 Appointment of 2 members on the Occupational License Review Advisory Board.
12.7 Appointment of 1 member on Parks, Recreation and Community Affairs Advisory
Board.
13. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
13.1 City Manager Smith mentioned that the City.is one of the sponsors of the
Broward County Legislative Delegation picnic on Sunday, between noon and
® 4:00 p.m., at Tree Tops Park in Davie.
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® Mr. Smith advised that a meeting would be held on February 16 with a
combination of the Estates of Fort Lauderdale and Ravenswood Estates
Homeowners Associations to discuss annexation.
Mr. Smith also advised that Dr. Adams, Historic Property Inc., submitted a report
on the historic significance of the Frost House and was working with the City
Attorney on the historic preservation ordinance. He reported that the cost to
move the historic Parker House to City Hall was estimated at $100,000.00, which
would include the relocation of utility lines. Mr. Smith advised that he would be
discussing the matter with the developers of Hilton Gardens to determine what
they would be willing to contribute towards the move.
13.2 City Attorney Ansbro advised that the Hollywood and Dania Beach
annexation bills are now combined and a joint notice would be sent out to
affected property owners from both cities through the City Manager's Office
notifying them that the next hearing would be on March 2, 2000, for the
Legislative Delegation to consider the bill. He expected the bill to have four sub-
areas, which would require four different referendums to select either Dania
Beach or Hollywood in November 2000.
Mr. Ansbro also advised that there would be an emergency injunction hearing for
the Flo-Mar Dry cleaning property where the City voted to close the alley. The
property owners maintain that traffic was being affected in and out of the property
due to the City's action to close the alley.
Mayor Bertino advised that the dedication naming the Dania Beach branch library
in memory of Paul DiMaio would be held tomorrow, February 9th, at 1:30 p.m. He
apologized for not being able to attend the dedication due to work, but advised
that Vice-Mayor McElyea would attend on his behalf.
14. ADJOURNMENT- this meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
rTmMAYOR—COMMISSIONE
ACTING CITY L RK
Respectfully submitted by Nanci Denny
Approved on: 10/23/2001
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