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HomeMy WebLinkAbout30609 - MINUTES - City Commission �A_S YV' rr, MINUTES REGULAR MEETING DANIA CITY COMMISSION DECEMBER 13, 1977 w Invocation by City Clerk, Wanda Mullikin Pledge of Allegiance h 'r Roll Call I T ' a G- Present: f Mayor: John Bertino " Vice Mayor James Adams Commissioners Jean Cook ff Robert Donly ITv Howard Hirsch City Manager: John S. Lassiter, Sr. s City Attorney: Frank Adler dry,; City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin Police Chief: Rudy Rigo Building Official : Paul Maxwell Zoning Consultant: Luther Sparkmen 1. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, Seconded by Commissioner Adams to approve the Minutes of regular meeting of November 22nd and the +, workshop meeting of the 21st. The motion was carried unanimously. s 2. Mayor Bertino read a letter received from The Broward Employment and Training Administration requesting that the City hire 50% of the Trainees Zj at the end of the training period. " City Manager Lassiter informed the Commission that the City does try to r^ absorb into the City Budget, the trainees, if at all possible. Commissioner Hirsch suggested that the request be clarified and City Attorney Adler agreed. Commissioner Donly then made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Cook to table this item until the next meeting. The motion was carried unanimously. 3. Mayor Bertino explained to the audience that the City was required under State Statute to run a Comprehensive Plan of the existing land conditions. Mr. Theodore Boldega, representing Stutsman and Associates, gave a syn- opsis of what Stutsman and Associates had accomplished to date in pre- paring the Comprehensive Plan Study. After further discussion Mayor Bertino stated that there would be more Public Hearings in the future regarding the Comprehensive Plan. 4. The request to negotiate a lease on a portion of the Beach Property North of the Dania Pier by Roack Corporation regarding a recreation subsidary had been moved to Item 16-A for discussion. 5. Attorney John Mendez representing Para-Glide, Inc. was present to request to lease a portion of the beach to provide a recreation facility. L, Mr. Lassiter stated that he had previously informed Mr. Mendez that the City was already negotiating with the Roack Corporation on the parcel of land that he is interested in. Mayor Bertino suggested to Mr. Mendez that since negotiations had already started with the Roack Corporation for the use of this land, that it would be best to continue these negotiations, and at that time, then to begin negotiations with Para-Glide. Mr. Mendez agreed. Regular Meeting -1- December 13, 1977 6. Mr. Bohannon and other concerned citizens of Dania were present to discuss the wild & tame dogs running at large in Dania. Mr. Lassiter informed the Commission that the county has just, recently, inacted a new leash law and that through his own observance knows that "= they are working in Dania. Commissioner Hirsch made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Donly to have City Manager Lassiter instruct the police Chief in case of un- leashed dogs, when at large, to please handle the situation. If he feels he cannot handle it and if it would be detrimental to his men, ' then he should survey it, keep it in check, and inform the county. The motion was carried unanimously. 7. A petition was presented to the Commission to request that N.E. 1st ave. be returned to a two-way street. ` After further discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Donly, second- ed by Commissioner Hirsch to instruct City Manager Lassiter to write a letter to the i engineer who is in charge of this area and attach a coy of the petition, to discuss the feasibilityof movingit back to a two- way street, because it is not satisfactory to either owners or the s City. The motion was carried unanimously. Mayor Bertino informed the audience that it was not the decision of the City to make this a one-way street. The decision was made by the county. "= 8. A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Adams to close the bids on two-1978 midsize four door sedans and open the bids received. The motion was carried unanimously. " Mr. Lassiter read the following bids: Northside Motors Miami, Florida Without trade-in $ 5,141.24 each Total 10,282.48 With trade-in $ 4,941.24 Total 9,882.48 Monroe-Zeder Chrysler Plymouth 1974 Plymouth trade-in $100 Miami , Florida 1975 Malibu $750 1977 Sedans $ 4,627.77 each Mr. Lassiter stated that the Monroe-Zeder bid would have to be analyzed due to the fact they had options included. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Cook to instruct City Manager Lassiter and Police Chief Rigo to tabu- late the bids and return to the commission with their recommendation at the next meeting. The motion was carried unanimously. 9. A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Cook to close the bidding and open the bids received on the Fire Fighters Protective Clothing. The motion was carried unanimously. Mr. Lassiter read the following bids: Good-All Rubber Company $143.55 per unit Broward Fire Equipment Company $161.68 less $10 per unit if bought ` by January 1st. it Western Fire Equipment Company $148.00 per unit Biscayne Fire Company $134.05 per unit P.T. Garret $131.99 per unit City Manager Lassiter then informed the Commission that all of the manu- facturers are raising their prices on their Fire Fighter Equipment to become effective the first of the year. Regular Meeting -2- December 13, 1977 a � Yi �R A motion was made by Commissioner nonly, seconded by Commissioner Hirsch for City Manager Lassiter to review the bids and to award the bid to the lowest and best bidder. The motion was carried unanimously. 10. Mr. Clark Walden appeared before the Commission and withdrew discussion on the "motion to reconsider" in the matter of Norge Realty Management Company of Florida. Mr. Walden presented a summary of what has transpired in the past on the subject of rezoning for Norge Realty. 11. Commissioner Donly suggested to the Commission that there is no reason to discuss the legal strategy to be taken on Norge Realty and that, at this time, he feels that the City should proceed with all due speed and vigor. The Commissioners agreed. Public Hearings 12. Mayor Bertino opened the Public Hearing on the second reading of the Ordinance amending the Pension Plan for the general employees. City Attorney Adler read the title of the Ordinance and Mayor Bertino then declared the Public Hearing closed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Donly to adopt on second reading the Ordinance amending the Pension Plan for the general employees. The motion was passed on th.following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Hirsch-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor Bertino-yes Commissioner Donly-yes 13. Mayor Bertino declared the Public Hearing open for second reading of Ordinance rezoning all of blocks 1,3,& 4 and Lots 4-9 of Block 2, Liberty Heights from RM to C-2 zoning. Mayor Bertino asked if there were any members of the audience to speak against the adoption of this Ordinance. No one stepping forward, Mayor Bertino, then asked if there were any comments in favor of this ordinance. No comments being made the Mayor then declared the Public Hearing closed. City Attorney Adler read the title of the Ordinance and informed the Commission that an agreement had been prepared, that the owner would not use any existing residential buildings for commercial use. The agreement was worked out by City Attorney Adler and Mr. Spencer and will be recorded. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Donly that we adopt on second reading the Ordinance rezoning all of Blocks 1,3,& 4 and Lots 4-9 of Block 2, Liberty Heights from RM to C-2 zoning. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Hirsch-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor Bertino-yes Commissioner Donly-yes 14. City Attorney Adler read for first reading the title of the Ordinance approving the "New Plat No.l." Mayor Bertino declared the Public Hearing open and asked if there was anyone to speak in favor of this adoption. Hearing none, he then asked if there was anyone to speak in opposition. Hearing none, the Mayor then declared the Public Hearing closed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Donly to adopt the first reading of the Ordinance approving the Plat "New Plat No. 1" to conform to Ordinance No. 100. Legal: South 300 feet of the S'-f of the SE; of the SE4 of section 22, Township 50 South, Range 42 East, lying East of Federal Highway less the W160 feet of the N115.4 feet thereof, and containing 5,5825 acres more or less. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Regular Meeting -3- December 13, 1977 s + r Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Hirsch-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor Bertino-yes Commissioner Donly-yes 15. City Attorney Adler read on first reading the title of an Ordinance 3 approving plat of "Sea Aire H4." Mayor Bertino declared the Public Hearing open and asked if there was anyone to speak on behalf of this adoption. Hearing none, he then asked if there was anyone to speak in opposition. Hearing none, the Mayor then declared the Public Hearing closed. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Cook to adopt on first reading the Plat of "Sea Aire 44." Motion was passed on the following roll call : Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Hirsch-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor Bertino-yes Commissioner Donly-yes 16. Mr. Robert Spence, President of Solid Surf Skateboard Parks was present to request that a special exception be granted to allow a theme Park in a C-2 (commercial ) zone for the property located at 2000 North Federal Highway. Mr. Spence informed the Commission of a petition signed by neighboring businesses in behalf of this park. Mayor Bertino then declared the Public Hearing open and asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of granting this special exception. Hearing none the Mayor then asked if there were any opposing comments. Charles Demuzzio stepped forward and commented on the insufficient lighting on the highway. Mayor Bertino then declared the Public Hearing closed. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Hirsch to grant the special exception on the condition that No. (1) Twenty feet be dedicated on the Southside. No.(2) The escrow contingencies be re- tained in agreement with the land owner. No.(3) That the Company conform to all City, County, and Federal Regulations. The motion was passed on the following roll call : Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Hirsch-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor Bertino-yes Commissioner Donly-yes 16A. Mr. Joe Roth, representing Roack Corporation was present to request to negotiate a lease on a portion of beach property north of Dania Pier for a waterslide. Mr. Carl Edwards was present to answer questions and speak on behalf of the safety aspects of his particular waterslide. Concerned Citizens stepped forward to state there objections against the waterslide. A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Adams for the Roack Company to negotiate a Preliminary Lease with City Attorney Adler and City Manager Lassiter to be brought back before the Commission. The motion was carried unanimously. 17. Mayor Bertino read the Public Hearing for a special exception and variance to allow two triplexes in a C-2 (commercial ) zone which do not meet the proper setbacks. Legal Description: Lots 40, 41, 42 Block 2 of amended plat of Block 2, Eskilson Addition. Mr. Jacques Gallet was present to request special exception and variance. Regular Meeting -4- December 13, 1977 4, i �4rt :V 1 Mayor Bertino then declared the Public Hearing open and asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this special exception. Hearing none, the Mayor then asked if there were any objections against. Commissioner Cook reported that a Mr. Taylor at 714 NW 12th Street had contacted her and requested that his objection to this special exception and variance be presented at this Public Hearing as a part of the record. Mayor Bertino then declared the Public Hearing closed. A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Adams to approve the special exception for a variance to allow two triplexes without the necessary setbacks. The motion was passed with the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Hirsch-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor Bertino-no Commissioner Donly-no 18. A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Cook to table until the next Commission Meeting the request for approval and signing by authorized personnel, the interlocal agreement between Broward County and the City of Dania providing for the furnishing of emergency medical services to a portion of Broward County, Florida. The motion was carried unanimously. 19. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Hirsch to table the discussion and possible signing of contract with Broward County Library System. The motion was carried unanimously. 20. Discussion requested by Commissioner Hirsch on the action taken by the Commission on Item #3 of the regular meeting of November 22nd concerning the Zenobia matter. A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Donly to table until the next Commission Meeting and to have City Attorney Adler give the best possible legal advice on how the City can best handle this matter. The motion was carried unanimously. 21. Commissioner Donly requested that the Commercial cap on sewer rates be discussed. Commissioner Donly's intent for this item was to be the adoption of the ordinance setting this cap therefore, the Commission tabled this item until the next regular meeting in order for the Ordinance to be adver- tised. 22. A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Donly to approve the City Manager's request to advertise for bids for Parking Meters for the beach. The motion was carried unanimously. 23. A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Adams to approve to discontinue billing of certain inactive utility accounts and applying unpaid balances as a lien against the property. Motion carried unanimously. 24. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by. Commissioner Hirsch to approve the bills for the month of November. Motion was carried unanimoulsy. 25. Comments: Commissioner Hirsch requested a workshop meeting for zoning changes to C-2, for this workshop the Commission also added discussion on the EMS Contract and Library Contract. The Commission set the workshop meeting for December 20 at 8:00 P.M. City Manager Lassiter informed the Commission that Mr. dyne Hill, representing Risk Management Corporation, requested that he speak Regular Meeting -5- December 13, 1977 �r.. to the Commission at a workshop meeting concerning workmens Compensation. The Commission decided on a workshop meeting sometime in January. Commissioner Donly informed the Commission that he has instructed Asst. City Manager, Dick Marant to make-up a memo on information for the Citizens who will be receiving new sewers under the grant. Meeting ajourned. 4 5;ayor- Commissioner City Clerk- Auditor Regular Meeting -6- December 13, 1977 �4 Y I !1' AGENDA REGULAR MEETING DANIA CITY COMMISSION DECEMBER 13, 1977 8:00 P.M. Invocation. •-'` I'ledge of Al legiance. Po I I Ca I I . I . Approval of the minutes from the regular meeting of November 22nd and the workshop meeting of the 21st. „w 2. Renewal of agreement between the Broward Employment 8 Training Administration, i governmental consortium created to conduct manpower training 8 employment ' programs in Broward County, Florida and the City of Dania. EXHIBIT: Agreement. 3. Summary report on existing conditions re: Comprehensive Plan. APPEARANCE: Stutsman and Associates. 4. Roack Corp. ecreation Subsidar requests to negotiate lease on ootion of P• Y q 9 P beach property north of Dania Pier. APPEARANCE: Messrs. Craig 8 Joe Roth. 5. Para-Glide, Inc. requests consideration to lease portion of beach to provide a recreation facility. APPEARANCE: Attorney John Mendez r 6. Discussion of wild 8 tame dogs running at large. APPEARANCE: Don Bohannon, 315 S.W. 15th St. for the concerned citizens of S.W. Dania. 7. Request by business 8 property owners of N.E. Ist Avenue to discuss one-way street. 8. Receive bids on two-1978 midsize four door sedans. 9. Receive bids on firefighter protective clothing. 10. Discussion on the "motion to reconsider"in the matter of Norge Realty Management Company of Florida. APPEARANCE: Mr. Clarke Walden. :c EXHIBIT: Letter of November 28th from Mr. Walden to Commission. 11 . Discussion of legal strategy of Norge Realty. 12. Public Hearing and second reading of ordinance amending the Pension Plan for the general employees. 13. Public Hearing and second reading of ordinance rezoning all of Blocks I , 3 8 4 s.. and Lots 4-9 of Block 2, Liberty Heights from P,M to C-2 zoning. C 14. Public Hearing and first reading of an ordinance approving the plat "New Plat No. I" to conform to Ordinance No. 100, generally located at 2000 North Federal Highway. Legal : South 300 feet of the S} of the SEA of the SEA of Section 22, Township 50 South, Range 42 East, lying East of Federal Highway w less the W160 feet of the N115.4 feet thereof, and containing 5.5825 acres more or less. 15. Public Hearing and Ist reading approving plat of "Sea-Aire No. 4" to conform to Ordinance 100 the property located on Taylor Road approximately one-half mile east of U.S. I . Legal : SW4 of the SWb of Section 26, Township 50 South, Range 42 East, less the W 501 .80 feet of the E 531 .80 feet of the South 444,55 feet thereof; and less right-of-way for Taylor Road as it now exists on the North and East boundaries of said parcel ; also less the West 17.69 feet and the East 415.76' of the West 433.44 feet of the South 435.60 feet of the North 465.60 feet thereof. The Planning and Zoning Board at their meeting of December 6th recommended that the Commission approve this plat. 16. Public Hearing for special exception request by Solid Surf, Inc. to allow a theme park in a C-2 (commercial ) zone for the property located at 2000 North Federal Highway. Legal : Lot I , Block 2 and those portions of Lot 17-24 Block B, lying south of the north line extended of Lot 24, Block B and lying ;r -d. i; north of the south line extended of Lot 17, Block B, Richland Little Farms. The Planning and Zoning Board at their meeting of December 6th recommended that this request be approved. 17. Public Hearing for a special exception and variance to allow two triplexes in a C-2 (commercial ) zone which do not meet the proper setbacks. Property located on the northeast corner of N.E. Ist Street and Ist Avenue. Legal : Lots 40, 41 , 42 Block 2 of amended plat of Block 2, Eskilson Addition. The Planning and Zoning Board at their meeting of December 6 recommended approval of this request. APPEARANCE: Jacques Gallet. 18. Request approval and signing by authorized personnel, the Interlocal Agreement between Broward County and the City of Dania providing for the furnishing of emergency medical services to a portion of Broward County, Florida. EXHIBIT: Agreement already distributed on November 28, 1977. 19. Discussion and possible signing of contract with Broward County Library System. EXHIBIT: Letter from Libraries Division and Agreement. 20. Commissioner Hirsch requests discussion on the action taken by the Commission on Item #3 of the regular meeting of November 22nd concerning the Zenobia matter. 21 . Commissioner Donly requests that the commercial cap on sewer rates be discussed. 22. Request Commission approval to advertise for parking meters for the beach. 23. Request Commission approval to discontinue billing of Inactive utility accounts and apply unpaid balances as a lien against the property. EXHIBIT: City Clerk's Memo. 24. Approval of bills for the month of November. 25. Citizens Comments. City Commission Agenda -2- December 13, 1977