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HomeMy WebLinkAbout30548 - MINUTES - City Commission MINUTES REGULAR MEETIMG DANIA CITY COMMISSION JANUARY 9, 1979 Invocation by Reverend James Stephens Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call : Present: Mayor: John Bertino Vice Mayor: James Adams Commissioners: Jean Cook Robert Donly Howard Hirsch City Attorney: Frank Adler City Manager: Richard Marant City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin Police Chief: Rudy Rigo Building Official : Paul Maxwell Absent: Zoning Consultant: Luther Sparkman A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Hirsch to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 26th, 1978. The motion passed unanimously. 1. Public Hearings : (a) City Attorney Adler read the title of the ordinance amending Article II, Paragraph 2.1 of Ordinance No. 541 known as the "General Employee's Pension Ordinance" for first reading. City Attorney Adler informed the Commission that he felt that this Ordinance could read that there be two city employees, two city residents, and one elected official as the members of this board. Mayor Bertino then declared the public hearing open, hearing no one speak in favor or opposition of this ordinance, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Cook to adopt this ordinance on first reading amending Article II, Paragraph 2.1 of Ordinance No. 541 known as the "General Employee's Pension Ordinance" and to include in the membership of the Pension Board one elected official . The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Hirsch-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor Bertino-yes Commissioner Donly-yes (b) Attorney Clarke Walden gave a presentation on approval of first reading of the ordinance rezoning the property formerly known as Pirates World from AP1 (amusement park) zoning classification to RM-2 (multi-family) and C-2 (commercial) . Regular Meeting -1- January 9, 1979 f Mr. Phil Cornell from Fidelco Growth Investors stepped forward to explain the construction in mind for this project and to answer any questions. Mayor Bertino then declared the public hearing open, after a Dania resident 4 questioned the city being able to handle a possible fire in a 16 floor building as presented by Mr. Cornell , the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. 'i ' City Attorney Adler read the title of the ordinance for first reading �? rezoning the property formerly known as Pirates World from AP1 (amusement Park) zoning classification to RM-2 (multi family) and C-2 (commercial). A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, geconded by Commissioner Hirsch to adopt this ordinance on first reading as read by the City Attorney. A motion was then made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Mayor Bertino, after passing the gavel , to amend the motion by changing the zoning classification from RM-2 to RM-12. The amended motion failed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams-no Commissioner Hirsch-no Commissioner Cook-no Mayor Bertino-yes Commissioner Donly-yes v The main motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Hirsch-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor Bertino-no Commissioner Donly-no A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Cook to adopt the resolution approving the site plan as presented by Fidelco Growth Investors. Commissioner Hirsch withdrew his motion. A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Cook to adopt the site plan to include the residential property, but excluding the commercial property. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Hirsch-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor Bertino-no Commissioner Donly-no (c) Mr. Barry Hoffman representing Unlimited Car Rental , Inc. stepped forward to request a special exception to allow an auto rental and leasing agency with repairs on the premises of subject property which is located in a C-2 zone. Building Official Maxwell informed the Commission that the Planning & Zoning Board approved this request with the stipulation that all parking for rental vehicles be behind the front wall of the building, that a seven foot landscap- ing strip be provided for along Federal Highway and that this landscaping should be in addition to the required landscaping, all repairs to be enclosed and entrance and exits to be at the extreme north and south ends of the property. Mavor Bertino opened the public hearing, hearing no one speak in favor or opposition to this special exception, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. Regular Meeting -2- January 9, 1979 a k Ny u ' A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Hirsch to grant the special exception request to Unlimited Car Rental , Inc. with Fi q' iY. the stipulations as presented by the Planning & Zoning Board. F The motion passed on the following roll call vote: 2z: Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Hirsch-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor Bertino-yes ! : Commissioner Donly-yes (d) A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Donly to continue the public hearing for the variance requested by Sidney Rubinstein to allow an enclosed auto service center on lots 13 & 14 less the E8' & lots 15 & 16 Block A of Park Hill Subdivision until the first meeting in February. The motion passed unanimously. s , - (e) Attorney Mark Schecter representing Trailways Rent-A-Car stepped forward to request a variance to extend an existidg non-conf6rming use by installing iY a brake tester in an existing auto rental facility at 1701 North Federal r fli gh.vay. :;' 'w Sty Mayor Bertino then declared the public hearing open, hearing no one speak in N57 favor or opposition, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. Building Official Maxwell informed the Commission that the Planning & Zoning S Board recommended approval of this variance with the stipulation that a six foot high wall be constructed parallel with the slab approximately 14 to 16 feet in length. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Cook to approve this variance request with the stipulation as presented by the Planning & Zoning Board and with appropriate and legal landscaping. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Hirsch-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor Bertino-yes Commissioner Donly-yes 2. There were no Citizens' Comments: 3. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Cook to accept the audit report for the year ending September 30, 1978 and to retain Mr. Joseph Spina as Auditor for the City of Dania for the coming year. The motion passed by all . The Commission then decided to set-up a workshop meeting with Mr. Spina to discuss this audit report. 4. City Attorney Adler read the titles of the two resolutions authorizing the Mutual Fire Assistance Agreements with Port Everglades and the City of Ft. Lauderdale. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Donly to adopt the resolution approving the Mutual Fire Assistance Agreement with Port Everglades and the City of Dania. The motion passed by all . A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Donly to adopt the resolution approving the Mutual Fire Assistance Agreement with the City of Ft. Lauderdale and the City of Dania. The motion passed by all . 5. City Manager Marant recommended that the Commission adopt the resolution supporting the use of Community Development Block Grant Funds to revita- Regular Meeting -3- January 9, 1979 lize and rehabilitate slum and blighted neighborhoods. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Hirsch to adopt the resolution supporting the use of Community Development Block Grant Funds to revitalize and rehabilitate slum and blighted neighborhoods. The motion passed by all . City Manager Marant informed the Commission that a workshop has been set for January 25th for discussion of the Cooperation Agreement as submitted by the Housing Authority. 6. City Manager Marant requested approval to have Public Works tractor repaired in the amount not to exceed $2,750.00. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Hirsch to adopt the resolution authorizing the City Manager to repair the Public Works tractor in the amount not to exceed $2,750.00. The motion passed by all . 7. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Cook to approve the Personnel Assistance Agreement from the Department of Community Affairs. The motion passed with Commissioner Hirsch voting no. 8. City Manager Marant recommended to the Commission to rebid the 1958 surplus truck and the 1969 surplus truck. He suggested that these vehicles should be advertised also in the automotive section of paper and not just the Legal section. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Cook to reject all bids received and to readvertise these bids in the legal and automotive section of the paper. The motion passed unanimously. 9. City Manager Marant recommended that the Commission reject the one bid re- ceived from Sark Chevrolet for the three police cars and that the City buy off at the State Bid Price the three Dodge Aspens at $5,279.00 each. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Donly to accept the recommendation of the City Manager and reject the bid received and to buy three Dodge Aspens at the price of $5,279.00 each. The motion passed by all . 10. City Manager Marant informed the Commission of the steps that he has taken on the various problems concerning the completion of the Administrative Center. After futher discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Donly to refer this problem to the City Attorney for action. The motion passed unanimously. 11. Mr. Dominick Ascolese representing Agape Private School and New World Prep, Incorporated stepped forward to request possible leasing of the Old Dania Elementary School complex. City Attorney Adler informed the Commission that the City of Dania would have to receive approval from the School Board on leasing this property. A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Donly to refer this item to the City Attorney to see what legal steps must be taken and then for City Manager Marant to bring back before the Commission. The motion passed unanimously. 12. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Hirsch to appoint Mrs. Lillian McMillan as Chairman for Pioneer Days for 1979. The motion passed by all . Regular Meeting -4- January 9, 1979 13. A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Adams to approve the bills for the month of December, 1978. The motion passed by all . 14. City Attorney Adler read the title of the resolution endorsing the Dania Heritage Project. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Adams to adopt the resolution endorsing the Dania Heritage Project. The motion passed unanimously. Commission Comments: City Manager Marant reported on the progress that has been made-concerntng the Administrative Finance Committee reviewing the best yield on tnyestments. Mr. Marant expressed his concern over the high bills that have been submitted by the City Engineers, Broome & Farina. City Manager Marant informed the Commission of an ordinance forthcoming concern- ing parking fees in relation to mobile home vehicles at the beach. Mayor Bertino informed the Commission that Commissioner Donly had been appoint- ed to the Broward County Planning Council . Commissioner Cook inquired into retaining one of the surplus Police cars for the Police Department. Commissioner Adams commended Mayor Bertino for being appointed Chairman for Toppee Keegee Yugnee Park. A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Adams to adjourn this meeting. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor-Commissioner city CTer - u itor Regular Meeting -5- January 9, 1979 AGENDA REGULAR MEETTNG DANIA CITY COMMISSION JANUARY 9 , 1979 8 : 00 P.M. MEETING TO ADJOURN ON OR BEFORE 12 : 00 A.M. Tnvocati.on by Reverend James Stephens. Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of December 26 , 1978 . 1. Public hearings : 10 First reading of ordinance amending Article II , Paragraph 2. 1 of Ordinance No. 541 known as the "General Employee' s Pension Ordinance. " (this item was continued from :.the regular meeting of December 26, 1978 ) b) First reading of ordinance rezoning the property formerly known as Pirates World from AP1 (amusement park) zoning classification to RM-2 (multi-family) and C-2 (commercial) . Subject property is generally located on Sheridan Street , east of SE Fifth Avenue. The Zoning Board at their meeting of January 2 , 1979 , recommended that the Commission pass this ordinance on first reading. EXHIBIT : Ordinance c ) Special exception is requested by Unlimited Car Rental , Inc. to allow an auto rental and leasing agency with repairs on _ the premises of subject property which is located in a C-2 zone. Subject property is generally located on the west side of North Federal Highway just north of Taylor Road. The Zoning Board recommended that the Commission approve ,v this request with the stipulation that all parking for rental vehicles be behind the front wall of the building, that a seven foot landscaping strip be provided for along Federal Highway and that this landscaping should be in addition to the required landscaping, all repairs to be enclosed and entrance and exits to be at the extreme north and south ends of the property. EXHIBIT : Notice of Hearing `e d) Variance is requested by Sidney Rubinstein to allow an enclosed auto service center on lots 13 E 14 less the E 8 ' and lots 15 6 16, block A, Park Hill subdivision. Subject property is generally located on the northwest corner of South Federal Highway and Southwest Third Street and located in a C-2 zone. The Zoning Board tabled this item until their next regular meeting of February 6, 1979, due to an incorrect site plan. EXHIBIT : Notice of Hearing e) Variance is requested by Trailways Rent-A-Car to extend an existing non-conforming use by installing a brake tester in an existing auto rental facility at 1701 North Federal Highway. Subject property is located in a C-2 zone. The Zoning Board recommended approval of this request with the stipulation that a six foot high wall be constructed parallel with the slab approximately 14 to 16 feet in length. EXHIBIT : Notice of Hearing 2 . Citizens' Comments. 3 . Acceptance of audit report and recommendation to retain City Auditor. 1+ . Adoption of resolution authorizing the Mutual Fire Assistance Agree- ment . EXHIBIT: Resolution forthcoming. • 5 . Adoption of resolution :,.upportinj; the use of Community Develop- mcnt Block Grant Funds to revitalize and rehabilitate slum and blighted neighborhoods. IXIIiBIT: Resolution forthcoming 1 r, . Request approval to have Public Works 'tractor repaired. s' 7. Approval. of Personnel Assistance Agreement from the Department of Community Affairs. F.XIIIBI'I': Letter and Agreement B . City Manager' s recommendation on bids for 1958 surplus truck and 1969 surplus truck. 9 . City Manager' s recommendation on bid for three police cars. in. City Manager' s report and recommendation on various items concerning Danii' s Administrative Center. 11 . Discussion of Old Dania Elementary School complex. Commissioner Cook 12 . Appointment of Chairman for Pioneer Days; City of Dania Host City 1979 . 13 . Approval of the bills as paid for the month of December 1978 . 14 . Adoption of resolution endorsing Dania Heritage Project. Commissioner Cook R' Dania City Commission Agenda -2- January 9, 1979 ;'li-