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Home My WebLink About31296 - MINUTES - City Commission j MINUTES DANIA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 8, 1987 4 i i. INVOCATION - Vice Mayor Jean Cook j PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE j ROLL CALL: Present - Mayor: Chester Byrd Vice Mayor : Jean Cook Commissioners : John Bertino Howard Hirsch Charles McElyea City Attorney: Frank Adler City Manager: Eugene Jewell Deputy City Clerk : Marie Jabalee Police Chief: Gilbert Thivener Building Official : Paul Maxwell i I PRESENTATIONS - to Mark Redstone, Gil Gesauldi & University Jaycees were postponed. i i 1 . CONSENT AGENDA Minutes 1 . 1 November 16, 1987, Workshop Meeting 1 . 2 November 24, 1987, Regular Meeting i Resolutions 1 . 3 The title of a resolution approving the Cooperation Agreement between the City of Dania and the Dania Housing Authority was i read by City Attorney Adler. Ordinances (First Reading ) - none A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Vice Mayor Cook to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed on the following roll call vote : Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice Mayor Cook-yes Commissioner Hirsch-yes Mayor Byrd-yes Commissioner McElyea-yes 2. PROCLAMATIONS - none 3. BIDS 3 . 1 Request by Public Works Director for authorization to advertise for bids for one new front end loader. Public Works Director Lund explained that the present equipment is over S years old, has been breaking down and he is requesting permission to purchase a new Caterpillar to augment the trash collection operation. City Manager Jewell reported that it is a budgeted item. 7 A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Bertino to table this item and direct City Manager j Jewell to look into lease-purchase and come back with a i �� recommendation at the next regular meeting. The motion passed unanimously. i4. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS Regular Commission Meeting 1 December 8, 1987 r j Building & Zoning 4. 1 Petitioner/Owner: John Johnson; property located at 201 NW 14 Way (continued from 11/24/87) PUBLIC HEARING - VA-33-87 - Variance request to allow the construction of a duplex with; ( 1 ) a 15' front yard setback ( 25 ' required ) ; ( 2 ) an 8 ' street side yard setback ( 15 ' required) ; and ( 3) a 4500 i square foot lot ( 6000 required) . ! John Johnson stepped forward to explain the variance request and described the hardships involved . He mentioned that he is not a ; developer, that he intends to live in the house, and, not i i wishing to live alone, requested approval of the small duplex. Mayor Byrd opened the public hearing. Hearing Mildred Jones i speak in favor, the Mayor closed the public hearing . After discussion regarding duplex vs. single-family construction on lots less than 6000 square feet, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Cook, seconded by Mayor Byrd to grant this variance request (VA-33-87) . Commissioner Bertino offered an amendment to the motion that the variance shall last as long as Mr. Johnson resides in the property and upon Mr. Johnson leaving the property, the variance shall then be null and void and the structure shall be turned back to a single-family home . Upon the advice of City Attorney Adler that the variance is not requested to change the zoning and, since the property is zoned 9 9 for duplex, it would be better to place a time condition on the variance, the motion and second were withdrawn. A motion was then made by Vice Mayor Cook, seconded by 1W_ Commissioner Hirsch to grant this variance request (VA-33-87) for life or ownership of Mr. Johnson. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice Mayor Cook-yes Commissioner Hirsch-yes Mayor Byrd-yes Commissioner McElyea-yes Administrative Ordinances (second and final readings ) - none 5. SITE PLAN REQUESTS 5. 1 Petitioner/Owner: Frank Pollara ; property located at 768 East Dania Beach Blvd. (cont 'd. from 11/24/87) SP-49-87 - Site Plan approval is requested to convert a restaurant/warehouse facility into a restaurant/retail facility and modify the existing site plan accordingly. i A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Vice Mayor Cook to continue this item until the next regular meeting of January 12, 1988. The motion passed unanimously. 5. 2 Petitioner: Charles Quandt; Owner: Trafalger Development of Florida, Inc. ; property located on Sheridan St. at SE Fifth Ave. SP-66-87 - Site Plan approval is requested for a multi-family residential development in a RM-2 (multi-family) zoning district. Richard Wohlfarth, Special Engineer with CCL Consultants, 9 stepped forward to present the site plan for approval . Building Official Maxwell reported that the site plan has been modified per P&Z Board recommendations and approval is recommended . j L; A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner McElyea to approve the site plan (SP-66-87) . The ! motion passed unanimously. j e Regular Commission Meeting 2 December 8, 1987 i 1 5. 3 Petitioner: Jeffrey Bardin; Owner: Thomas Rubin Associates ; property located at 3901 Ravenswood Rd. SP-67-87 - Site Plan approval is requested for a distribution bution i Jeffrey Bardin stepped forward to request site plan approval for a small distribution facility for Federal Express. ! Building Official Maxwell reported that approval contingent upon a 5 ' road easement on SW 339thStreetrecommended A motion was made by Vice Mayor Cook, seconded by Commissioner Hirsch to approve the site plan (SP-67-87) , contingent upon the ' 5 ' road easement on SW 39th Street. The motion passed unanimously. 6. EXPENDITURE REQUESTS 6. 1 Request by Police Chief Thivener to purchase four police vehicles in the amount of $44, 097. 50. (Budgeted amount is $44, 000) A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Hirsch to authorize the purchase of the four police vehicles with warranties . The motion passed unanimously. 7. SPECIAL REQUESTS 7. 1 Request from Ronald Grampa that the Commission consider making SW lst Avenue one-way south from Dania Beach Boulevard to Stirling Road . City Manager Jewell reported that the request has been revised to one-way north instead of south because of the postal route. Tom Grimes stepped forward to explain that the no parking signs that were placed along SW 1st Avenue have not eased the traffic w and parking situation in the area . He proposed that the Commission consider making SW 1st Avenue one-way north to Park Street . A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Hirsch to remand the matter to City Manager Jewell and Police Chief Thivener for a written recommendation. After discussion, during which Vice Mayor Cook commented on truck traffic and Hugo Renda spoke in opposition to making the street one-way, the motion passed unanimously. ADDENDUM ITEM: 7. 2 Request approval of correspondence to Mr. Earl G. Gallop, Esq. as attached. Mayor Byrd Mayor Byrd read his proposed letter response to Mr. Gallop directing him to open negotiations with Broward County for the retention of a local government economist to identify and to quantify the net fiscal impact that I at c � way 9R/27L will have on the City of Dania, with cparticular nemphasis on an agreement to replace lost revenues . A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Vice Mayor Cook to approve the letter response to Mr. Gallop with the addition of a paragraph to make it clear that this in no way means any lessening of opposition to the expansion of the south runway. The motion passed unanimously. i ADDENDUM ITEM: 7. 3 Request by Bob Mikes to address Commission concerning extension of NW 10 Street (matter has been discussed with City Manager and requires Commission action ) . j Bob Mikes, commented on a letter sent last summer from the City to the Corps of Engineers regarding the proposed extension of New Griffin Road/loth Street. He described problems with i Regular Commission Meeting 3 December 8, 1987 extending NW loth Street because it would increase industrial truck traffic as an alternate access road to port facilities , and increase the noise level and air pollution, affecting the ability of area residents to have legal recourse against the airport . He asked the Commission to consider passing a resolution opposing the extension of this road past NE 7th Ave . I t During discussion of the original intent of the Commission regarding the road extension, City Manager Jewell was asked to research the status of Hollywood Inc. 's project and to furnish information pertaining to the vote taken on that and the reasons i at that time. Several citizens, expressing concerns of negative impact on the area residents, commented in opposition to the road extension. f 8 . APPOINTMENTS - none y 9. DISCUSSION ADDENDUM ITEM: 9. 1 Discussion of Public Works. Mayor Byrd i I i Mayor Byrd commented on criticism by members of the Commission and others of the quality and the amount of work coming out of the Public Works Department and on the existence of a personnel j morale problem in the department . Mayor Byrd offered a motion that a vote of no confidence be tendered to Herb Lund, putting him on notice that he has two months to shape up the department and that on March 8th the problem will be readdressed . Added to the motion was a i direction to the City Manager to monitor the Public Works Department closely and present an evaluation report for the �. March 8th Commission meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McElyea and , after discussion, passed on the following roll call vote : Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice Mayor Cook-yes Commissioner Hirsch-yes Mayor Byrd-yes Commissioner McElyea-yes 10. CITIZENS ' COMMENTS n.eJ 10. 1 Request by Jean Morse and Kathy Kelly to discuss the Michael Thomas project. Jean Morse complained about the Michael Thomas project, reporting that the dredging machine is not being operated in compliance with EQCB, improperly being run before and after inspection by the EQCB compliance officer. Mrs. Morse noted that she has also been in contact with ACLU. jCommissioner Hirsch responded and, turning the letter he received from Michael Thomas over to City Attorney Adler, ! recommended turning the matter over to the City Attorney for further action . City Manager Jewell responded to questions raised by Kathy Kelly and Al Spies about the drinking water situation. The Commission generally agreed that the Thomas dredging operation is in violation of city ordinance . Commissioner Hirsch made a motion to turn the matter over to the City Attorney for further action, authorizing him to take whatever steps deemed necessary. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Cook and passed on the following roll call vote: i Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice Mayor Cook-yes Commissioner Hirsch-yes Mayor Byrd-yes Commissioner McElyea-yes Ira Rodin stepped forward and presented highlighted documents in answer to the Thomas letter. Al Spies commended Commissioner Hirsch on his efforts in their behalf. i Regular Commission Meeting4 December 8, 1987 L_ � 11 . ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 11 . 1 City Manager Jewell - no comment . 11 . 2 City Attorney Adler - no comment. 12. COMMISSION COMMENT 12. 1 Commissioner Bertino - no comment. 12. 2 Commissioner Hirsch - no comment. I 12. 3 Commissioner McElyea commended Police Officers on their quick i response and action in Saturday 's incident . I 12.4 Vice Mayor Cook - no comment. 12. 5 Mayor Byrd - no comment . Administration and Commissioners expressed Happy Holiday wishes to all . This Regular Commission Meeting was then adjourned. V1C - MAYOR-COMMISSIONER DEPUT ITY CLERK-AUDITOR Y-. i I 3 i d i ,j i Regular Commission Meeting 5 December 8, 1987 i s: AGENDA DANIA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 8, 1987 8:00 P.M. I INVOCATION E PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PRESENTATIONS to Mark Redstone, Gil Gesauldi & University Jaycees 1. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes 1 . 1 November 16, 1987, workshop meeting 1 . 2 November 24, 1987, regular meeting Resolutions 1. 3 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DANIA AND THE DANIA HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF SAME BY THE APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS ; AND PROVIDING THAT ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH BE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF :.t SUCH CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. " Ordinances (First Reading) - none w• 2. PROCLAMATIONS - none 3. BIDS 3. 1 Request by Public Works Director for authorization to advertise for bids for one new front end loader. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS Building b Zoning y,<h 4. 1 Petitioner/Owner - John Johnson; property located at 201 NW 14 Way (continued from 11/24/87) Public Bearing - VA-33-87 - A variance is requested to allow the construction of a duplex with: ( 1 ) a 15 ' front yard setback ( 25 ' required ) , ( 2) an 8 ' street side yard setback ( 15 ' required ) , ( 3 ) and a 4500 sq. ft. lot ( 6, 000 required ) . Administrative Ordinances (second and final readings ) - none 5. SITE PLAN REQUESTS 5. 1 Petitioner/Owner - Frank Pollara ; property located at 768 East Dania Beach Boulevard (continued from 11/24/87) SP-49-87 - A site plan is requested to convert a restaurant/ warehouse facility into a restaurant/retail facility and modify the existing site plan accordingly. 1 OF 2 i 5. SITE PLAN REQUESTS (continued ) 5. 2 Petitioner - Charles Quandt; Owner - Trafalger Development of Florida, Inc. ; property located on Sheridan Street at SE Fifth Avenue SP-66-87 - A site plan approval is requested for a multi- family residential development in a RM-2 (multi-family) zoning district. 5. 3 Petitioner - Jeffrey Bardin; Owner - Thomas Rubin Associates ; property located at 3901 Ravenswood Road. SP-67-87 - A site plan approval is requested for a distribution facilty. 6. EXPENDITURE REQUESTS - none 7. SPECIAL REQUESTS 7. 1 Request from Ronald Grampa that the Commission consider making SW 1st Avenue one-way south from Dania Beach Boulevard to Stirling Road . 8. APPOINTMENTS - none 9. DISCUSSION - none 10 . CITIZENS ' COMMENTS - Comments by Dania 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 mon'_h . Comments of any �- nature will be responded to by the office of the City Manager. In the event that the concern remains unresolved , the citizen (s ) or party will be asked to address the City Commission during the meeting. 11 . ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 11 . 1 City Manager 11 . 2 City Attorney 12. COMMISSION COMMENTS 12. 1 Commissioner Bertino Q..,J• 12. 2 Commissioner Hirsch 12. 3 Commissioner Mc Elyea 12. 4 Vice Mayor Cook 12. 5 Mayor Byrd ---------------------------------------- ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE CITY COMMISSION WITH REGARD TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING OR HEARING WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. 2OF 2 1 : , ri I ADDENDUM DANIA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 8, 1987 8:00 P.M. I EXPENDITURE REQUESTS 6. 1 Request by Police Chief Thivener to purchase four police vehicles in the amount of $44, 097. 50. (Budgeted amount is $44, 000) SPECIAL REQUESTS ! 7. 2 Request approval i pproval of correspondence to Mr. Earl G. Gallop, Es attached. Mayor Byrd q, as 7. 3 Request by Bob Mikes to address Commission concerning extension of NW 10 Street g (matter has been discussed with CityMana er and requires Commission action ) . DISCUSSION 9. 1 Discussion of Public Works. Mayor Byrd i i I i i I J s , ` I r , �i n.� o CITIZENS' COMMENTS AGENDA CITY OF DANIA REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 8, 1987 8:00 P.M. 1, Request by Jean Morse & Kathy Kelly to discuss the Michael Thomas project. i i I r f,. k �7< �%> ^\ t . �� } } \ �\ 7 �\ � � J ? _ :. ., . ' . . . 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