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DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2007 — 7:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order
Mayor Anton called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Vice-Mayor Jones gave the Invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States
Flag.
3. Roll Call
Present:
Mayor: Bob Anton
Vice-Mayor: Albert C. Jones
Commissioners: John Bertino
Anne Castro
Patricia Flury
City Manager: Ivan Pato
City Attorney: Thomas Ansbro
City Clerk: Louise Stilson
4. Presentations and Special Event Approvals
4.1 Law Officer of the Year Award for Deputy Tina Lacertosa, BSO District 92 —
Presented by Kevin Lounsberry, American Legion Post Commander, American
Legion Post#304
Kevin Lounsberry, Commander, American Legion Post #304, presented the Law Officer of the
Year Award to Deputy Tina Lacertosa for going above and beyond the call of duty.
5. Proclamations
Addendum
5.1 Dania Elementary Proclamation
Mayor Anton presented a proclamation to Donna Patton, Principal of Dania Elementary, because
Dania Elementary went from a low `B" rating to a strong "A" rating after the FCAT scores were
tallied.
Item #9.2 was heard before Citizen Comments.
6. Citizen Comments
There were no citizen comments at this meeting.
7. Consent Agenda
Items removed from Consent Agenda: #7.2
7.1 Minutes:
Approve Minutes of the August 14, 2007 Workshop
Approve Minutes of the August 14, 2007 City Commission Meeting
Resolutions
7.2 RESOLUTION #2007-153
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE TELEPHONE SERVICES FROM AT&T FOR THE
ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING (CITY HALL), FIRE STATION 1, AND THE FIRE ADMINISTRATION
BUILDING FOR FORTY-NINE (49) MONTHS, WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND WITHOUT
ADVERTISEMENT;PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution#2007-153.
City Manager Palo explained this would improve our telephone services; provide savings; and
require a change in telephone numbers.
Commissioner Castro motioned to adopt Resolution 42007-153; seconded by Vice-Mayor
Jones. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Bertino Yes Vice-Mayor Jones Yes
Commissioner Castro Yes Mayor Anton Yes
Commissioner Flury Yes
Ordinances (Titles read by City Attorney)
7.3 ORDINANCE#2007-020
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE REQUEST MADE BY
LINDA STRUTT CONSULTING, INC. ON BEHALF OF THE PROPERTY OWNER RAFAEL GANEM OF
GREEN APPLE INVESTMENTS CORPORATION, FOR THE "CORFUR PLAT", SUCH PROPERTY BEING
LOCATED AT 2311 SW 45T11 STREET, IN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH 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 THE "CORFUR PLAT"; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING)
7.4 ORDINANCE #2007-021
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28 "ZONING" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING SECTION 9.24.1, ENTITLED "REVIEW OF PERMITS AND
DEVELOPMENT ORDERS WITH REGARD TO ZONING IN PROGRESS," TO CLARIFY THE TIME AT
WHICH ZONING IN PROGRESS BEGINS, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING)
Commissioner Bertino motioned to approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of
Item #7.2; seconded by Vice-Mayor Jones. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll
Call vote:
Commissioner Bertino Yes Vice-Mayor Jones Yes
Commissioner Castro Yes Mayor Anton Yes
Commissioner Flury Yes
8. Bids and Requests for Proposals
8.1 RESOLUTION #2007-152
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE BASIC LIFE INSURANCE TO ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES AND
RETIREES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $18,300.00 AND SUPPLEMENTAL COVERAGE OPTIONS
TO ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES FROM THE HARTFORD LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution #2007-152.
Commissioner Bertino motioned to approve Resolution #2007-152; seconded by
Commissioner Flury. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Bertino Yes Vice-Mayor Jones Yes
Commissioner Castro Yes Mayor Anton Yes
Commissioner Flury Yes
8.2 RESOLUTION #2007-151
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RELATING
TO THE AWARD OF AN AGREEMENT FOR WATER MAIN LOOPING ACTIVITIES USING STATE
REVOLVING FUNDS; AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF BID TO EXPERTECH NETWORK
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INSTALLATION, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITES ASSOCIATED WITH CONSTRUCTION OF THE
MELALEUCA GARDENS DIRECTIONAL DRILL PROJECT FOR THE CITY WATER SYSTEM IN THE
AMOUNT OF $306,777.20; AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT; DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution 42007-151.
Commissioner Bertino motioned to approve Resolution 42007-151; seconded by
Commissioner Castro. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Bertino Yes Vice-Mayor Jones Yes
Commissioner Castro Yes Mayor Anton Yes
Commissioner Flury Yes
9. Public Hearings and Site Plans
9.1 ORDINANCE #2007-019
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA REPEALING
SECTION 25-127 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
ENTITLED "VARIANCE"; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SECOND READING)
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Ordinance #2007-019.
Laurence Leeds, AICP, Director of Community Development, explained this was a
housekeeping issue.
Mayor Anton opened the Public Hearing. Seeing as there was no one to speak in favor or
opposition, he closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Bertino motioned to adopt Ordinance #2007-019, on second reading;
seconded by Vice-Mayor Jones . The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Bertino Yes Vice-Mayor Jones Yes
Commissioner Castro Yes Mayor Anton Yes
Commissioner Flury Yes
9.2 ORDINANCE#2007-016 Heard after Proclamations
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE
PLAN ELEMENT OF THE LOCAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IN RESPONSE TO A REQUEST BY FLORIDA
POWER AND LIGHT, TO REDESIGNATE FROM "CONSERVATION' TO "UTILITIES" CERTAIN
PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF SE 5T"AVENUE,BETWEEN SE 3RD STREET
AND SE 3RD TERRACE (301 SE 5T" AVENUE), DANIA BEACH AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT
"A", A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SECOND
READING)
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City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Ordinance#2007-016.
Dwayne Dickerson, Attorney for the applicant, requested a continuance until the September 11,
2007 City Commission meeting.
Mayor Anton opened the Public Hearing. Seeing as there was no one to speak in favor or
opposition, he closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Bertino motioned to continue Ordinance #2007-016 until the September 11,
2007 City Commission meeting at 7:00 p.m.: seconded by Commissioner Castro. The
motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Bertino Yes Vice-Mayor Jones Yes
Commissioner Castro Yes Mayor Anton Yes
Commissioner Flury Yes
Item #9.3 was heard after Item #9.1
City Attorney Ansbro advised the remaining items were quasi-judicial matters, and swore-in
those who would speak. He asked the Commission to disclose any communication they had on
these matters.
Mayor Anton, Vice-Mayor Jones, Commissioner Bertino and Commissioner Castro reported
they had been contacted regarding Items #9.3, #9.4 and #9.5.
9.3 ORDINANCE #2007-015
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING THE REQUEST BY SALTZ
MICHELSON ARCHITECTS REPRESENTING THE PROPERTY OWNER, BROWARD INTERNATIONAL
COMMERCE CENTER, INC., TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 280 BRYAN ROAD, 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 C-3
(COMMERCIAL), TO C-4 (COMMERCIAL); SUBJECT TO CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SECOND READING)
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Ordinance 42007-015, Resolution #2007-149, and
Resolution#2007-150 because they all relate to the same property.
Laurence Leeds, AICP, Community Development Director, explained the location of the
property. The applicant wishes to construct 191,000 square feet of industrial or office/warehouse
buildings. The Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval of the C4 zoning. The
applicant has offered a deed restriction to exclude certain uses within 150' of Ocean Waterway
Mobile Home Park. The Planning & Zoning Board also recommended approval of the variances
and site plan, subject to conditions 1-6 of the Staff Report. Director Leeds noted that Ocean
Waterway requested a restriction on the operating hours.
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Gerry Knight, attorney for the applicant, noted the rezoning would bring the entire property
under the same zoning district. The variances are required for the location of the buildings on
the north side of the property. A pre-fabricated 7' concrete wall will be constructed along the lot
line. A dedicated parking area for trucks will be located on the SW corner of the site, at least
300' away from the Ocean Waterway Mobile Home Park. The applicant has agreed that no
trucks will be idling within 150' of the north property line during nighttime hours. He noted that
they agreed with Ocean Waterway that no trucks would be idling during the following hours:
Weekdays 11:00 p.m. — 6:00 a.m.; Saturdays 10:00 p.m. — 6:00 a.m.: and Sundays 10:00 p.m. —
7:00 a.m. They also agreed to the 7' concrete wall along the north property line, and that
construction of the wall would begin simultaneously with commencement of construction of the
first building. He noted they also agreed to the General Liability policy, and the $8,500
contribution to Ocean Waterway Mobile Home Park for landscaping. Attorney Knight noted he
provided a Declaration of Restrictive Covenant to the City Attorney for review and approval. He
agreed to the request of Vice-Mayor Jones to install a gate on the north access drive that would
be closed during nighttime hours.
Mayor Anton opened the Public Hearings.
Danielle Stoney, Property Manager, Ocean Waterway Mobile Home Park, noted they would like
to see the project move forward.
Faye Bartelmes, 214 SW 2nd Terrace, wants law enforcement notified of the parking and noise
restrictions for the site.
Seeing as there was no one else to speak in favor or opposition, Mayor Anton closed the Public
Hearings.
Vice-Mayor Jones motioned to adopt Ordinance #2007-015, on second reading; seconded
by Commissioner Bertino. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Bertino Yes Vice-Mayor Jones Yes
Commissioner Castro Yes Mayor Anton Yes
Commissioner Flury Yes
9.4 RESOLUTION #2007-149
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING THE VARIANCE REQUEST
SUBMITTED BY SALTZ MICHELSON ARCHITECTS REPRESENTING THE PROPERTY OWNER,
BROWARD INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE CENTER, INC., FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 280 BRYAN
ROAD, DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 26,
"VEGETATION" AND CHAPTER 28, "ZONING"; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Commissioner Castro motioned to adopt Resolution #2007-149, with conditions 1-6
recommended by the Planning & Zoning Board, with the following additional conditions:
(1) no trucks shall stand with idling engines during the hours of 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM on
Weekdays, 10:00PM to 6:OOAM on Saturdays, and 10:OOPM to 7:OOAM on Sundays, except
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in the designated truck overnight parking area located in the southwest parking lot of the
applicant's property, the applicant to install a gate at the northern access to Bryan Road
which will be closed during the hours stated above; and (2) a concrete wall 7 feet in height
shall be installed by the applicant along the northern boundary of the property,
construction of the wall to be commenced simultaneously with the construction of the first
building on the property; seconded by Vice-Mayor Jones. The motion carried on the
following 5-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Bertino Yes Vice-Mayor Jones Yes
Commissioner Castro Yes Mayor Anton Yes
Commissioner Flury Yes
9.5 RESOLUTION #2007-150
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE SITE PLAN REQUEST
SUBMITTED BY SALTZ MICHELSON ARCHITECTS REPRESENTING THE PROPERTY OWNER,
BROWARD INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE CENTER, INC., FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 280 BRYAN
ROAD, DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Commissioner Castro motioned to adopt Resolution #2007-150, with conditions 1-6
recommended by the Planning & Zoning Board, with the following additional conditions:
(1) no trucks shall stand with idling engines during the hours of 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM on
Weekdays, 10:00PM to 6:OOAM on Saturdays, and 10:00PM to 7:OOAM on Sundays, except
in the designated truck overnight parking area located in the southwest parking lot of the
applicant's property, the applicant to install a gate at the northern access to Bryan Road
which will be closed during the hours stated above; and (2) a concrete wall 7 feet in height
shall be installed by the applicant along the northern boundary of the property,
construction of the wall to be commenced simultaneously with the construction of the first
building on the property; seconded by Vice-Mayor Jones. The motion carried on the
following 5-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Bertino Yes Vice-Mayor Jones Yes
Commissioner Castro Yes Mayor Anton Yes
Commissioner Flury Yes
9.6 RESOLUTION #2007-147
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,APPROVING THE VARIANCE REQUEST SUBMITTED
BY STEVEN TILBROOK, ESQ., ON BEHALF OF THE PROPERTY OWNER HARBOUR TOWNE
ASSOCIATES, FROM CHAPTER 12, ARTICLE III, "HAZARD REDUCTION", SECTION 12-52, FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF SW 45T" STREET, EAST OF SW 30TH AVENUE, WEST OF SW 28TH
WAY, AND SOUTH OF THE DANIA CUT-OFF CANAL, DANIA BEACH; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Anshro read the title of Resolution #2007-147. He noted the applicant asked to
withdraw the request.
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Mayor Anton opened the Public Hearing. Seeing as there was no one to speak in favor or
opposition, he closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Bertino motioned to withdraw the request; seconded by Vice-Mayor Jones.
The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Bertino Yes Vice-Mayor Jones Yes
Commissioner Castro Yes Mayor Anton Yes
Commissioner Flury Yes
9.7 RESOLUTION #2007-148
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING THE VARIANCE REQUEST
SUBMITTED BY KURT FRAHN, ON BEHALF OF THE PROPERTY OWNERS MARINE MAX YACHTS,
LLC. IN CONNECTION WITH PROVISIONS OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 490 TAYLOR LANE, DANIA
BEACH; FROM CHAPTER 28, "ZONING" AND CHAPTER 26, "VEGETATION"; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution#2007-148.
Laurence Leeds, AICP, Community Development Director, explained the location of the
property. He noted that Code Enforcement identified violations related to accessory structures
that were constructed by the prior owner, without City permits. The Planning & Zoning Board
recommended the guard shack be permitted to remain in its present location; however all other
structures should be moved to the 10' setback. The applicant has agreed to relocate these
structures to meet the Fire Codes. Director Leeds noted that staff recommends approval.
Heidi Davis, attorney for the applicant, agreed with the comments made by Director Leeds. She
noted they would move the accessory structures to the 10' setback; however, the guard shack
will remain in its present location.
Mayor Anton opened the Public Hearing. Seeing as there was no one to speak in favor or
opposition, he closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Flury motioned to adopt Resolution #2007-148; seconded by Commissioner
Bertino. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Bertino Yes Vice-Mayor Jones Yes
Commissioner Castro Yes Mayor Anton Yes
Commissioner Flury Yes
10. Commission Comments
10.1 Commissioner Bertino
Commissioner Bertino commented on a letter received regarding property near the site of Fire
Station 493.
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City Attorney Ansbro preferred not to discuss the matter publicly; it can only be discussed
privately once litigation has begun. He will discuss the matter individually with the Commission
members.
10.2 Commissioner Castro
Commissioner Castro asked the Commission for consensus to ask staff to pick a location for the
art piece that was donated by Mr. Goldstein.
Commissioner Castro noted that Clare Vickery has started planning for the Arts and Antiques
Festival to be held in January 2008.
Commissioner Castro requested a Shade Meeting to discuss Union Contract negotiations.
Commissioner Castro provided information to the Commission from the Governor's Conference
on Tourism.
Commissioner Castro noted that Joe Van Eton contacted Chris Eck, Historical Commission of
Broward County, regarding the old canning factory. She questioned if we should request that it
be preserved as a historical site. Commission consensus was to try for a historical designation.
Vice-Mayor Jones suggested also looking at the Bible Baptist property, the old Negro Chamber
of Commerce building behind the Wrice Center, and a house located at IOth Street and 22"d
Avenue or Ely Boulevard.
Commissioner Castro advised the lobbying process would begin next week on the Library issue.
Commissioner Castro requested information from Director Leeds on contaminated sites in the
City of Dania Beach.
10.3 Commissioner Flury
Commissioner Flury commented we should expand our television broadcast to include our Parks
programs. She suggested we should also have our emergency information ready to display
should a hurricane develop.
10.4 Vice-Mayor Jones
Vice-Mayor Jones thanked everyone for supporting St. Ruth Missionary Baptist Church's 99th
anniversary.
Vice- Mayor Jones commented there is a lot of litter on weekends at C.W. Thomas Park, and
staff should make an effort to clean the area.
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Vice-Mayor Jones asked the City Manager if we looked at gross market price in our bid process
because it would make prices more consistent.
Vice-Mayor Jones noted he attended the Florida League of Cities Conference in Orlando.
10.5 Mayor Anton
Mayor Anton recommended holding the Shade Meeting before the next Commission meeting.
Mayor Anton complimented Public Services Director Orlando for getting medians cleaned in the
Griffin Road area, however there are some downed tree branches that need to be picked up.
Mayor Anton suggested the upper level in the atrium could be used to display artwork or murals.
He suggested having the artwork performed by local businesses.
Mayor Anton advised an Airport Workshop will be held in the County Commission Chamber on
September 4, from 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m., and will be televised on Comcast.
Mayor Anton commented a representative from the Property Appraiser's Office would be at City
Hall on September 12, 2007, at 7:00 p.m., to answer questions on property assessments.
11. Discussion and Possible Action
11.1 Discussion of the"Spinning Wheel Sign" located on Federal Highway
Commissioner Castro commented that she has been contacted by several people regarding the
appearance of the Spinning Wheel sign. These people also feel that it does not portray the image
we are trying to portray as an up-and-coming arts district. She commented if we keep it, we need
to trim the trees around it and re-paint it. Commissioner Castro suggested we could approach the
Arts and Antique District for their input on what the sign should be.
Vice-Mayor Jones suggested we get the Dania Schools involved in a contest as to what the kids
think would be a good logo for the City.
Commissioner Castro thought a professional should develop the new look or logo for the district.
Commissioner Flury agreed with Commissioner Castro that we should remove the brush from
sign and clean it up. She likes the idea of kids trying to develop something, but they need
defined parameters. She commented the fair thing would be to have the Arts and Antique
District people develop the preliminary design.
Commission consensus was to have the Arts and Antique District develop a design.
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Addendum
11.2 Fire Station#93 Tree Removals due to enlargement of Dry Retention Area
Deputy Fire Chief Mike Cassano asked that this item be continued until the September 11, 2007
City Commission meeting.
12. Appointments
Commissioner Flury appointed Rae Sandler to the Nuisance Abatement Board.
Commissioner Castro motioned to confirm the Board appointment; seconded by Vice-
Mayor Jones. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Bertino Yes Vice-Mayor Jones Yes
Commissioner Castro Yes Mayor Anton Yes
Commissioner Flury Yes
13. Administrative Reports
13.1 City Manager Palo
City Manager Pato discussed the clean-up that is required due to health and environmental issues
in the Community Development Department and Police Department. He requested approval to
hire a company to perform the clean-up at a cost of approximately $15,000, with funding from
Contingency. He asked the Commission to allocate additional funds, if needed.
Commissioner Bertino motioned to approve $20,000 for the clean-up in the Community
Development Department and Police Department, with funding from Contingency
Reserves; seconded by Commissioner Castro.
The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Bertino Yes Vice-Mayor Jones Yes
Commissioner Castro Yes Mayor Anton Yes
Commissioner Flury Yes
City Manager Palo reported that we tentatively reached an agreement for a one year contract
extension with the Firefighters Union.
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13.2 City Attorney Ansbro
City Attorney Ansbro reported that a statewide committee has been appointed to look at
fireworks control. The question is whether cities would support local control, or a uniform
statewide law. His recommendation was for a statewide law.
Commission consensus was for statewide control.
13.3 City Clerk—Reminders
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 —6:00 p.m. CRA Board Meeting
Tuesday, September 11, 2007—7:00 p.m. Regular City Commission Meeting
Wednesday, September 12, 2007— 7:00 p.m. I" FY 07/08 Budget Public Hearing
Wednesday, September 19, 2007 — 7:00 p.m. Final FY 07/08 Budget Public Hearing
Thursday, September 20, 2007 —6:00 p.m. Abatement Hearing
Tuesday, September 25, 2007 —7:00 p.m. Regular City Commission Meeting
14. Adjournment
Mayor Anton adjourned the meeting at 8:42 p.m.
AT�EST: CITS,' O ANIA BEACH
LOUISE STILSON, CMC AWATftoN
CITY CLERK MAYOR-COMMISSIONER
Approved: September 11, 2007
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