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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNULL (532) .f> 4 MINUTES DANIA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 13, 1993 iINVOCATION BY REVEREND WILLIAM POND PLEDOE OF ALLEGIANCE j ROLL CALL: Present: Bobbie Grace Mayor: Bob Mikes Vice Mayor: John Bertino Commissioners: Bill Hyde Albert Jones Robert Flatley City Manager: Frank Adler City Attorney: Wanda Mullikin City Clerk: i I i PRESENTATIONS t i *Commissioner Jones mentioned his recent opportunity to represent Mayor Grace at the Graves Museum of Archaeology and Natural History event that involved Dania being presented a key, to the City of Luxor Egypt. He felt that this was a marvelous °PP°tart Daytin form a friendship with Luxor and that plans may be in the future to establish Egyptian Dania. *Harry Avery expressed his appreciation to City Staff and Commissioners for their assistance and efforts to save the monkeys at the Weiner north Mobile monkeys coome Park*uld be fed whereeiner by to j I request the County to provide a sanctuaryro ert owners in the area. Further signs removing the responsibility from the p p Y requested to notify the public that they are prohibited from feeding wildlife and motorist that q the monkeys cross Dania Beach Boulevard. 2.1 WAS HEARD AT THIS TIME i 1 JULY 13, 1993 I REGULAR MEETING - +` . t < 4`�g"'.'E`ei�d "ii a u"•tr�ifS'"4`.15,?r �+''R*`'y�` ` r'"'�.7' .. r I "Fire Administrative Report Fire Chief Grammer gave a detailed report on the 291 fire rescue calls that the Fire Department responded to in the month of June. He mentioned that the Fire Rescue Department donated surplus glucose monitoring machines to local pharmacies to be given out to persons who are unable to afford monitors and that they, assisted an individual who lost her insurance with a six months supply of insulin. Chief Grammer reported that W.P. Bill Brooks is in a coma at a hospital in Delray Beach due to an accident and that he is not expected to recover. Chief Grammer commented on the { community efforts that Mr. Brooks has provided over the years to Dania and his sorrow to hear this unfortunate news. "B.S.O. Deputy of the Month Captain Farley presented the Dania District Criminal investigations Unit with the "Deputy of the Month" award for May and Deputy Lisa Goldberg with the "Deputy of the Month" award 4 for June, 1993. PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA City Attorney Adler recommended a correction to item 1.3 on the Consent Agenda in the minutes of June 22 on page 4, item 7A in the motion to change the wording "Police Impact Fees" to "Sheriff's Forfeiture Fund". •I'hc Commission agreed to the change. Rents pulled from the Consent were 1.5, 1.6, 1.10, 1.12, 1.12.1 and 1.13 from the Consent Agenda. 1. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner Jones to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of item 1.5, 1.6, 1.10, 1.12, 1.12.1 and 1.13. 'file motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Hyde - yes f ,° Commissioner Betttno - yes Vice Mayor Mikes-yes Commissioner Jones - yes y i Mayor Grace - yes PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA 1.5 Alex Buchsbaum, Griffin Civic Association, mentioned Pat Meli's efforts to be involved and interested in Griffin Park for 28 years. Due to Mr. Meli's recent death, Mr. 2 JULY 13, 1993 REGULAR MEETING LY' I Buchsbaum requested the City to change the name of the park to Patrick J. •leli Park. The ents in regards to Mr. Meli's community efforts and agreed to Commission added their comm the name change. A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Hyde to adopt the resolution changing the name of Griffin Park to Patrick J. hfeli Park. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Hyde - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Mikes - ves Mayor Grace- yes 1.6 Commissioner Bertino stressed the need to support Florida PIRG'S (Public Interest Research Group) to protest offshore drilling. A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Vice Mayor Mikes to adopt the resolution endorsing Florida PIRG'S (Public Interest Research Group) save our shores rotect Florida's Coast from offshore drilling in Florida. campaign to p The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Hyde - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Mikes - yes Mayor Grace - yes i l.lo Commissioner Jones urged adoption of the resolution requesting the Broward County School Board to eliminate the extremely hazardous conditions caused by crossing the tracks of the Florida East Coast Railroad by students. The recent death of six year old Jacqueline Johnson prompted the need for the Resolution. A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Hyde to adopt the resolution. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: i Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Hyde-yes Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Mikes- yes Mayor Grace- yes 1.13 WAS HEARD AFTER 1.10 AT THIS TIME, IT WAS NOTED THAT ITEMS 1.12 AND 1.12.1 WILL BE ADDRESSED AT 8:00 P.M. i REGULAR MEETING 3 JULY 13, 1993 ! E i { I 1.12 WAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 8.3 1.12 Ed Curtis, Esq. presented a plan showing a breakdown of services that will be provided to pursue litigation against the airport expansion. Fie mentioned that services by Norman W. Arnold arc included in the cost estimate but he didn't feel that his services would be necessary at this time. Mr. Curtis stated that the overall cost is estimated between 5300,000- 5400,000. Mr. Curtis advised that lobbying has been conducted with all of the State and Federal Representatives, Senators and local politicians on the issue. Barbara Curtis reported on the supportive responses received from Representative Anne MacKenzie, Congressman Shaw, iSenator Foreman, Representative Lipman, Representative Stafford, Senator Jenne and ! Congressman Alcee Hastings. 1 Mayor Grace mentioned that the newspapers have shown that Dania's lawsuit against the County was not filed legally and questioned what the City can accomplish with the lawsuit since the County Commission has voted G to 1 to go forward with the expansion of the South Runway. Attorney Curtis advised that the lawsuit is based upon the following assumptions: "That there is a reasonable probability of success of forcing the County to follow the proper procedures to expand the airport which is the basis for the lawsuit; I "That the County has improperly by passed the Development of Regional Impact Review, the Comprehensive Plan Review and some of the requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act for expanding the runway. He stated that the Airport must go through all of these steps before expanding the runway; "'That the County should not be allowed to take the land to the east until they have obtained in process and a fixed set of plans submitted pursuant to approval of plan review permits Florida and Federal Environmental Regulations; *That they may not obtain Federal Funding for any of the licensing approvals that arc I required where they have taken land from Dania's Tax Rolls and it sets there for a period of time and Dania has no way to recover the tax loss. Mr. Curtis advised that the large majority of the cost is directed to expenditures fighting the =: Development of Regional Impact under the Florida Laws, Local Land Use Comprehensive Plan and Federal National Environmental Policy Act requirements. He was not able to present a cost analysis but thought that legal services will extend a minimum of 12 months which includes the DRI process which may extend beyond this time frame. City Manager Flatley advised that there is a workshop scheduled July 20 and the bank proposals for a loan for 5400,000 at 5% for a five year period is expected July 27. Mayor Grace expressed her concern for borrowing money at this time due to the present 93/94 budget constraints. Mr. Flatley advised that the City is not expected to draw down the 4 JULY 13, 1993 REGULAR MEETING I 1 full Wc,000 but rather 25% to 50% and that this should impact the budget by about 530,000 in debt service. Vice Mayor Mikes stated that the City, stands to lose 100 acres of prime commercial tax base and the loss to the future of Dania will be millions of dollars. Further Commission comments were expressed on the need for Dania to take a stand against the expansion of the Airport through litigation. City Attorney Adler read the resolution in its entirety. j Commissioner Bertino mentioned that City staff will monitor the bills and obtain an ures come in from the attorneys. He suggested to amend accounting of the costs as expendit 1 the resolution to restrict the Attorneys from doing any legal work for the County or anyone else dealing with the airport. A motion was made by that he er Bertino, seconded by Mayor Grace, after passing the torncys cannot and will not o any legal wok for gavel, o amend the resolu 1 the county or anyone else dealing with the airport. ' The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino- yes Commissioner Hyde - yes Commissioner Jones -yes Vice Mayor Mikes - yes Mayor Grace - yes A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mikes, seconded by Commissioner Bertino to adopt the resolution as amended approving the agreements as submitted by the law firm of Curtis & Curtis, P.A. and Earl G. Gallop, Esquire for professional services and costs in connection with the protection of the interests of the City of Dania and its residents in connection with the i -27L of Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport. proposed extension of Runway 9R The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Hyde - yes Commissioner Jones- yes Vice Mayor Mikes - yes v Mayor Grace - yes Addendum Item ` 1.12.1 A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Vice Mayor Mikes to toadopt ed the resolution reaffirming the finding contained within Resolution No. 79-93, p p on May 20, 1993, and finding that the action taken by safetBrowy rd County following said resolution creates an immediate danger to the health, safety or welfare of the citizens of Dania ithout further public notice as provided for in Section that requires immediate action w 164.103(3), Florida Statutes. 5 JULY 13, 1993 REGULAR MEETING t V 1 j I'F.e motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Hyde - yes Commissioner Bertino • yes vice Mayor Mikes - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Y Mayor Grace - yes i ITEM 3.1 WAS HEARD AFTER 1.12.1 i 1.13 WAS HEARD At—TER 1.10 1.13 A motion was made by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Vice Mayor Mikes to remove the ordinancc from the agenda that amends the General Employees Pension benefits relating to vesting and years of service for elected officials. Marie Jabalee, Finance Director and Secretary for the General Employees Pension Board, advised that the ordinance needs to be pulled from the agenda because an impact statement is not prepared at this time and is required in accordance with State Statute. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mikes, seconded by Commissioner Bertino to table the ordinance to the next regular meeting of July 27, 1993. i The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Hyde - yes Commissioner Bertino - yes Vice Ma or Mikes - yes I Commissioner Jones - yes Y Mayor Grace - yes Lr ITEM 3.1 WAS HEARD AT THIS TIME 2, PROCLAMATIONS 2.1 WAS HEARD DURING PRESENTATIONS Mayor Grace read the proclamation in its entirety declaring "Dania Redbirds' Days" from July 30 to August 1, 1993. Mrs. Ronald Bain came forward to mention the positive results that the team projects to the children and neighborhood in the area and encouraged citizens to as ! view the Redbirds' exhibit at the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society. Mayor Grace requested t ." Redbirds' game at Modello Park. the Commission to attend a iSY, THE COMMISSION RETURNED TO PRESENTATIONS AT THIS TIME s •I REGULAR MEETING 6 JULY 13, 1993 � t, tti 1' 4 aY• r y. 3. BIDS - none 3.1 WAS f iEARD AFTER 1.12.1 3.1 Mike Smith, Personnel Director, advised that the contract with Stroyne Brothers { expired in June and RFP's were advertised for the maintenance of parking meters and collection and deposit of coins. Mr. Smith commented on how the two bids that were received were rated and presented staff recommendation to award the bid to Stroyne Brothers in terms of price and quality. j A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner Bertino to award the bid to Stroyne Brothers for the maintenance of parking meters and collection and deposit of coins. i The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Hyde - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Mikes - yes Mayor Grace - yes rk 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - none 4.1 A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner Jones to rrs'3 continue the ordinance approving the plat of "NE 7th AVENUE FLL AIRPORT PLAT f -" (PLAT 9)" to the next regular meeting. City Manager Flatley advised that a meeting will be held with County Administrator Jack Osterholt, Aviation Director George Spofford, and City representatives Will Allen, Frank Adler and himself on July 22 at 10:00 a.m. regarding this ordinance. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Hyde - yes Commissioner Jones - ves Vice Mayor Mikes - yes Mavor Grace- ves w S. CITIZENS' COMMENTS 5.1 Mayor Grace commented on the editorial articles placed in the Sun Sentinel recently on Dania's struggle against the airport expansion and asked Mr. Sanders to respond to therr Y , negative and positive results of the article. a REGULAR MEETING 7 JULY 13, 1993 y a Y a •� !�'GytV � -.t ._:-;:, - '.,.,: _ .:.:-.. .. 1. _ t��1 �(<.`� A '"f�i''4��s }a��`' i tr Rp s ,TjnG,i�.. rsX�"7 - I'VIY -q i r Tom Sanders, Sun Sentinel, said the editorial page that was entireh devoted to the City of Dania on June 17 included articles written by Bob Mikes, Gloria Daly and Rod Barken on their views and challenges currently facing Dania. Mr. Sanders said his comments regarding the Hilton, Sheraton, Value Rent a Car and Design Center being corn down due to the airport expansion was information given to him by County representatives. After the article, George Spofford, Aviation Director, clarified that Value Rent A Car must be moved because it lies in the clear zone of the current runway and not because of the expansion. further comments were expressed by the Commission on the articles written about Dania. 6. SITE PLANS -none 7. EXPENDITURE REQUESTS 7.1 Mayor Grace explained events that the Commissioners will need to attend on behalf of the City and recommended to increase the City Commission travel and training budget by $5,000. City Manager Flatlev said that he reviewed the events and feel that they are beneficial to Dania. Vice Mayor Mikes commented on his plans to attend a Noise Conference in Dallas and his { hope to obtain information in regards to the City's fight against the airport expansion. I Further discussion followed on the need for the Commission to continue to pursue education in attending outside events. A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Jones to transfer $5,000 into the City Commission Travel & Training Budget. 1 The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Hyde - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Mikes - yes Mayor Grace - yes i jA motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Hyde to designate Vice Mayor Mikes as Delegate to the non-sponsored City Conference of NOISE to be held in Dallas, Texas. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner Hyde- yes Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Mikes - yes Mayor Grace - yes REGULAR MEETING 8 JULY 13, 1993 1. , g, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 8.1 Tim •I-app, Recreation Director, reported that the Dania Rotary Club would like to donate a soft trail or jogging track at Frost Park. Louise Geffncr, Dania Rotary Club, explained that the Club agreed that the soft trail would be a good way to assist everyone in the City. 8.2 City Manager Flatley advised that Vern Johnson, Data Processing Manager, obtained 1 evaluations from three companies on the City's old computer system. Two of the companies that buy vintage computer equipment did not offer any bids and said there was no market for the equipment. The third company,Jatron, did offer $800 for the system. Mr. Flatley equipment to the Dania Cultural Center since they are a non- recommended to donate the profit organization and the City has very little to gain from selling it to Jatron. i A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Jones to donate )Y the surplus computer equipment to the Dania Cultural Center. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino- yes Commissioner Hyde - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Mikes - yes Mayor Grace - yes I 8.4 WAS HEARD AFTER 8.2 8.3 WAS HEARD AFTER 8.6 8.3 Beulah Lair, Vice Chairperson on. the Airport Advisory Committee, came forward to ndation for the Commission to adopt the two resolutions hiring present the Board's recomme attorneys to oppose the expansion of the South Runway. ITEM 1.12 WAS HEARD AT THIS TIME 8.4 WAS HEARD AFTER 8.2 ' I } 1 8.4 City Attorney Adler advised that Habitat for Humanity is requesting a satisfaction and release of a Claim of Lien for lot mowing and debris removal for Lot 7, Block 1, Sun Garden Isle since they have built a home on the property. A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner Bertino to waive the lien amounting to $200. g JULY 13, 1993 li REGULAR MEETING r F ( 1 1 The motion passed on the following roll call vote•. j Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Hyde - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Mikes - yes Mayor Grace - yes 8.5 Commissioner Bertino stated that he is working with Maurice Connell, the City's Grant Coordinator, on obtaining a grant for the drainage problem in Southeast Dania. He requested that this item be continued until he is able to obtain further information on the grant. Vice Mayor Mikes mentioned the need to ensure that there is no major road construction condition attached to the grant proposal. i 9.1 WAS HEARD AFTER 8.5 8.6 WAS HEARD AFTER 1.13 ON THE CONSENT AGENDA 8.6 Jim Simpson presented his plans to purchase the property located on the north side of Sheridan Street known as 1496-1502 South Dixie Highway. He mentioned that the property Was previously a transmission center and auto body shop and that he has plans to upgrade the property to a sma ll scale boat sales business. -21 Sharon Hampton, Braun & May Realty, representing the current owners of the property, 99 Chrysler First & Pennsylvania, reported that the property is a foreclosure and has been empty l for two years. She mentioned that Code Enforcement has been very helpful in assisting her to keep the property clean but by the next day there is refuse and vagrancy problems. She felt that the proposed business would be a positive benefit as Dania is a marine community and that the property will be fenced in and landscaped. Will Allen, Growth Management Director, advised that the property is zoned C-3 and the requested use is not permitted in this district so a rezoning would have to be requested for this use. The C-4 zoning district allows a boat sales/repair service and storage as a special exception which would allow the Commission to place conditions of operations. The property would then require site plan approval. Vice Mayor Mikes recommended to place this item on the next workshop meeting for review and then the next regular meeting for possible action. Will Allen stated that the issue has to go before the Planning & Zoning Board prior to going before the City Commission for action. ITEM 8.3 WAS HEARD AFTER 8.6 REGULAR MEETING 10 JULY 13, 1993 - - Y JIM Amok 9. APPOINTMENTS 9.1 Mayor Grace advised that Vito Mancino resigned from the Human Relations Board I and she appointed Lou Gustorff in his place. Vice Mayor Mikes continued his appointment to this board. A motion was made by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Vice Mayor Mikes to approve the o the Human Relations Board. The motion passed appointment of Lou Gustorff t iunanimously. 9.2 Commissioner Hyde and Commissioner Jones continued their appointments to the Industrial Advisory Board, 9.3 Commissioner Bertino suggested to reduce the membership to five on the Parks & Recreation Board. The Commission agreed to add this item to the next workshop meeting and Commissioner Bertino continued his appointment. 9.4 Commissioner Jones and Vice Mayor Mikes continued their appointments to the ll Cultural Affairs Committee. 9.5 Commissioner Hyde and Vice Mayor Mikes continued their appointments to the Memorials Committee. 9.6 Wanda Mullikin, City Clerk, advised that Leroy Crouch is not willing to serve again as Architect member on the Unsafe Structures Board. The Board decided to continue this appointment. I ' A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Hyde to appoint ppraiser, to the Unsafe Structures Board. The motion passed Keith Pfenniger, Real Estate A unanimously. Mayor Grace mentioned that appointments are needed to the Marine Advisory Board. The Commission continued with the agenda. 9.7 A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Hyde to confirm the appointment of Eugene Jewell on the Police and Fire Pension Board. The motion passed unanimously. 9.8 A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner Bertino to appoint Richard Eglinas to the General Employees Pension Board. The motion passed N s' unanimously. JULY 13, 1993 REGULAR MEETING 11 r r 9,9 Commissioner Hyde continued his appotmem to the Downtown Redevelopment Board. I 9.10 Commissioner Hyde appointed Diary Barrett. A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner Jones to appoint Mary Barrett to the Community Center Advisory Board. The motion passed unanimously. i 9.11 City Attorney Adler advised that the legislature requires the Commission to establish a 4 five member Equity Study Commission. Theby 0mmiust ttee will review' the occupational license fees and the notices have to b Commissioner Hyde appointed Joe D'Amico Commissioner Jones appointed Ronald Carter Commissioner Bcrtino appointed Eugene Jewell Vice Mayor Mikes appointed Hugo Renda Mayor Grace appointed 17loward Hirsch Mayor Grace cnfirmed that all of the appointments have to hold an occupational license in o f the City of Dania to be on the Committee. ommissioner A Inotion was made by Commtsss`udy Commission. The monded by tion passed unanimously- tile e to approve i appointments to the Equity Y 10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (-,I•I'Y MANAGER i 10.1 Marina Marine Flea Market, October 1 - 3 on State Road 84 at Marina Bay. I 10 2 Night Out on Crime - August 3 vpm) - Cookout& Fire/BSO display at Griffin Park (now Patrick J. Meli Park). 10.3 City Manager Flatley presented a list of items[o be discussed at the workshop meeting scheduled July 20, 1993. � i City Manage ind he public that the will be s heduled nnSep September. Workshop on Friday, 1 Y i CITY ATTORNEY - City Attorney Adler expressed uonship,sorrow for Bill Brooks' present medical condition and mentioned their long term ` REGULAR MEETING 12 JULY 13, 1993 �..e. I li. COMMISSION COMMENTS 11.1 Commissioner Jones Commissioner Jones asked to be excused from the July 27 regular meeting. Discussion followed on the need to address the trash pickup problems and high utility bills. Mr. Flatley said that discussion will follow on these issues at the Budget Workshop scheduled July 23. i Commissioner Jones expressed his displeasure with the comments from the press on the f recent joint meeting held with Hollywood. Further thoughts were mentioned on the positive benefits that the Graves Museum will be 1 bringing to the City. I , 11.2 Commissioner Hyde Commissioner Hyde expressed appreciation to the Commission for taking unanimous action to fight the Airport expansion. Commissioner Hyde encouraged Frank Adler to record his knowledge and historical stories of Dania directing attention to the recent loss of Pat Meli and the current condition of Bill Brooks. 11.3 Commissioner Bertino I Commissioner Bertino requested that City Manager Flatley monitor the work product on a monthly basis as bills come in from the attorneys on the airport expansion. Commissioner Bertino said that he would not be attending the July 27 regular meeting. 11.4 Vice Mayor Mikes Vice Mayor Mikes also encouraged Frank Adler to record his knowledge of the historical events of Dania. Vice Mayor Mikes commented on the negative impact that the airport expansion is going to impose on the future of the City of Dania and his appreciation for the Commission to take { action to adopt the resolution pursuing litigation. i 11.5 Mayor Grace Mayor Grace allowed Cliff Iacino to address the Commission at this time. Mr. Iacino explained that the Part 150 Study which is expected to be complete sometime in 1994 addresses land use compatibility and the mitigation process for areas around the airport. l REGULAR MEETING 13 JULY 13, 1993 • I-le encouraged attendance at the Airport meeting scheduled July 15 at 6:00 p.m. where this will be discussed. Mr. lacino expressed his dissatisfaction with comments made by George Spofford, Aviation Director, that Mclaleuca Gardens could exist as a single family residential area next to a I commercial runway. Mr. lacino stated that opposition has been expressed to the Aviation Department that this would be totally unacceptable and that the area would have to be condemned. He requested Commission support on this position. He requested the Commission to also address Mr. Spofford's premature actions and authority to offer homeowners money for their homes, aviation easements and voluntary acquisitions before the project is confirmed. Mr. lacino mentioned that Commissioner Rodstram will be recommending to the County Commission in August that the 38 million dollars that the Aviation Department expects to realize through their bond refinancing should never be used currently to acquire properties to the cast. The money should be used or held to mitigate the Mclaleuca Gardens and Nautilus Isle areas as he feels very strongly that these residential homes are not a compatible use with the runway expansion. Mayor Grace mentioned that the Dania Democratic Club is going to have their dinner on October 23. Mayor Grace commented on the Commission's need to pursue legal direction and consultation from the airport attorneys on airport issues and her appreciation to the { Commission for showing a united front against the expansion. j This regular meeting adjourned. , I t Mayor-Commissioner I_. Au City Clerk-Auditor REGULAR MEETING 14 JULY 13, 1993 .+ 7:00 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING BEGINS 8:00 P.M. - AIRPORT ITEM IS HEARD AT THIS TIME AGENDA , DANIA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 13, 1993 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. LOBBYIST REGISTRATION REQUIRED - REGISTRATION AS A LOBBYIST IN THE CITY OF DANIA IS REQUIRED IF ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION IS BEING PAID TO LOBBY THE COMMISSION ON ANY PETITION OR ISSUE, PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 01-93. REGISTRATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE IN THE ADMINISTRATION CENTER. INVOCATION by Reverend William Pond i ROLL CALL PRESENTATIONS ' Successful community effort to save the monkeys in Dania Forty year anniversary of the Dania Redbirds (1953-1993) Fire Administrative Report " B.S.O. Deputy of the Month 1 1. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes f 1.1 June 8, 1993, Regular Meeting 1.2 June 15, 1993, Workshop Meeting 1.3 June 22, 1993, Regular Meeting Bills 1.4 Approval of bills paid in the month of April, 1993. Resolutions 1.5 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, CHANGING THE NAME OF GRIFFIN PARK TO PATRICK J. MELI PARK; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." ((( (Comm. Bertino) (Comm. Hyde) 1.6 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, ENDORSING FLORIDA PIRG'S (PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP) SAVE OUR SHORES CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT FLORIDA'S COAST FROM OFFSHORE DRILLING IN FLORIDA; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." (Comm. Bertino) 1.7 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, CREATING AN EQUITY STUDY COMMISSION; APPOINTING MEMBERS THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." (Staff) �. ( r CONSENT AGENDA (continued) 1.8 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA. FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS WHOLEHEARTED SUPPORT FOR THE LOCATION OF A MULTI-SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX ON THE ALANDCO SITE IN HOLLYWOOD AND THE ADJOINING LANDS W THE CITY OF DANIA; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Staff) 1.9 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA. FLORIDA, AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING RESOLUTION NO. 84-92 TO EXTEND THE DRAW TERMINATION DATE AS DEFINED THEREIN; CONFIRMING ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREOF; AUTHORIZING A DRAW OF FUNDS, AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO EXE CUTE AND DELIVER ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECT SUCH MODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." (Staff) 1.10 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THE SCHOOL BOARD a OF BROWARD COUNTY TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO ELIMINATE THE EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS CAUSED BY CROSSING THE TRACKS OF THE FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILROAD BY STUDENTS GOING TO AND FROM SCHOOL; RECOMMENDING SOLUTIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." ; (Comm. Jones) �. 1.11 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 53-93 ) ' i APPROVING AGREEMENT AS TO IMPACT FEES BETWEEN HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AND THE CITY OF DANIA; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." (Staff) 1.12 (8:00 P.M.) "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE AGREEMENTS AS SUBMITTED BY THE LAW FIRM OF CURTIS & CURTIS, P.A. AND EARL G. GALLOP, I ESQUIRE, FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND COSTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROTECTION OF THE INTERESTS OF THE CITY OF DANIA AND ITS RESIDENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED EXTENSION OF RUNWAY 9R-27L OF FORT LAUDERDALE HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." (Staff) Ordinances IA3 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 18- 29.1(a)(6) OF ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 18 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA BY ADDING A NEW SUBPARAGRAPH (d) THERETO TO PROVIDE THAT CITY COMMISSIONERS MAY BECOME VESTED AND ELIGIBLE FOR RETIREMENT BENEFITS UPON THE COMPLETION OF EIGHT (8) YEARS OF f SERVICE AS A CITY COMMISSIONER AND COMPLYING WITH OTHER REQUIRE- MENTS OF SAID ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 18; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 18- 29.1(d)(2) OF SAID ARTICLE III TO PROVIDE CREDIT FOR RETIREMENT PURPOSES FOR YEARS SERVED AS A CITY COMMISSIONER WHO, SUBSEQUENT TO SUCH SERVICE, BECOMES A REGULAR EMPLOYEE OF THE CITY; PROVIDING THAT ALL I ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES AND ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH BE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." (Staff) (First Ordinance Reading) 2 ti i CONSENT AGENDA (continued) 1.14 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, REZONING THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LANDS TO WIT TRACT "A" OF THE "GADDIS PLAT' ACCORDING TO THE PLAT BROWEREOF AS RECODED IN ARD COUNTY,, FLORIDA PLAT (Staff) (OF 112.gist Ordinance Reading) UBLIC RECORDS 2, PROCLAMATIONS 2.1 Dania Redbirds' Days - July 30 - August 1, 1993 S 3, BIDS 3.1 Award of bid for the maintenance of parking meters and collection and deposit of coins. (Staff) 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS located East of Taylor Road in front of Federal 4.1 Petitioner/Owner - Broward County: property � Self Storage (continued from 6122193)blic Hearing - PL rovin lat entitled: Pu -11-93 - Ordinance app g p P ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PLAT OF "NE 7TH AVENUE FLL AIRPORT PLAT (PLAT 9)", SAME BEING: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION 26,TOWNSHIP 50 SOUTH, RANGE 42 EAST, ALSO BEING A PORTION i PARCEL B, PORT EVERGLADES COMMERCE CENTER, AS RECORDED IN PLAT OF PAR BOOK CE PAGE 37, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA. SAID PARCEL BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SAID PARCEL B; THENCE ON GRID BEARING OF S 210 52'16"W ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID PARCEL B A DISTANCE OF 52.98 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE S 21052'16" W ALONG SAID EAST LINE A DISTANCE OF 517.04 FEET; THENCE S 15°50'41"W ALONG EAST SAID LINE A DISTANCE OF 491.99 FEET TO A POINT OFCURVATURE OF A TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE TO THE EAST ; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY AND SOUTHERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE. TO THE LEFT HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 02°58'21" AND A RADIUS OF 2571.21 FEET FOR AN ARC DISTANCE OF 133.39 FEET TO A POINT ON A NONTANGENT LINE; THENCE S 02°02'16" E ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID PARCEL B A DISTANCE OF 176.90 FEET; THENCE N 88°04'12" E ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL B A DISTANCE OF 96.20 FEET; THENCE S 01°19'16" E ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID PARCEL B A DISTANCE OF 42.50 FEET TO A POINT ON A LINE 7.5 FEET SOUTH OF AND PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL B; THENCE ON N 88004'21"E ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE A DISTANCE OF 149.25 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE WEST LINE OF SAID PARCEL B; THENCE N 15052'49" E ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID PARCEL B AND THE EXTENSION THEREOF A DISTANCE OF 405.43 FEET; HENCE N 88°06'46" E ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL B A DISTANCE OF THENCE 34.13 FEET; THENCE N 15°53'15 " E A DISTANCE OF 48.88 FEET; THENCE N 73023'57" W A DISTANCE OF 53.76 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE T THE 50:1 CLEAR ZONE FOR RUNWAY 9L FORT LAUDERDALE-HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT; THENCE N 00°00'30"W ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID CLEAR ZONE A DISTANCE OF 839.88 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SAID LAND SITUATE WITHIN THE CITY DANIA, FLORIDA, CONTAINING 6.16 ACRES, (268,474 SQUARE FEET), MORE OR LESS; AND ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION FOR PUBLIC USE OF ALL STREETS, HIGHWAYS AND ALLEYS AS SHOWN ON SAID PLAT OF "NE 7TH AVENUE FLL AIRPORT PLAT (PLAT 9)"; PROVIDING THAT ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES AND ALL i RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH BE REPEALED 3 ) ,1 ;i,i( R• n tames .. . - _ : TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." (Second Ordinance Reading) (Staff) 6• 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 pnor to 4,00 p.m. the second (2nd) and fourth (4th) Monday of each month. 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 dunng the meeting. 6.1 Tom Sanders - Sun Sentinel (Mayor Grace) i. . 6. SITE PLANS 7. EXPENDITURE REQUESTS jf 7.1 Request to increase the City Commission travel and training budget. (Staff) 8. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 8.1 Donation by the Dania Rotary Club of a soft trail to be constructed at Frost Park. (Staff) 8.2 Donation of surplus computer equipment to the Dania Cultural Center. (Staff) 8.3 Airport Advisory Board meeting recommendations - Jay Field, Chairman (Staff) 8.4 Request by Habitat for Humanity for satisfaction and release of claim of lien for lot mowing and debris removal on Lot 7, Block 1, Sun Garden Isles. (Staff) 8.5 Southeast Dania drainage program. (Comm. Bertino) 8.6 Upgrading property at 1496-1502 South Dixie Highway. (Mayor Grace) 9. APPOINTMENTS 9.1 Appointment of members to the Human Relations Board. I l 9.2 Appointment of members to the Industrial Advisory Board. 9.3 Appointment of members to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. i 9.4 Appointment of members to the Cultural Affairs Committee. a 9.5 Appointment of members to the Memorials Committee. { 9.6 Appointment of members to the Unsafe Structures Board. S�4rvT K 9.7 Confirmation of Police and Fire Pension Board appointment. g' 9.8 Appointment of one member to the General Employees' Pension Board. 9.9 Appointment of one member to the Downtown Redevelopment Board. , 9.10 Appointment of one member to the Community Center Advisory Board. 9.11 Appointment of members to the Equity Study Commission. 4 - xr� r �' .. r i. J l 10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS City Manager 10.1 Marina Mile Marine Flea Market, October 1 - 3 on State Road 84 at Marina Bay. 10.2 Night Out on Crime - August 3 (7 p.m.) - Cookout 8 Fire/BSO display at Griffin Park 10.3 The following items are potential Workshop items for July 20, 1993, (8:00 p.m.) If you have priorities, please let me know: Tree preservation ordinance, Jack Downs' property, swale tree problems, Downtown League of Cities Study, Seven/Eleven alley closure, SE 5 Avenue stop ! i signs, bus shelters and telephone ads, increase in convenience stores in the NW area, home 11 award program, beach acquatics, Senior Care Program using LETF funds, SDBE regulations, quarterly budget report, etc. City Attorney 11. COMMISSION COMMENTS 11.1 Commissioner Bertino 11.2 Commissioner Hyde 11.3 Commissioner Jones 11.4 Vice-Mayor Mikes 11.5 Mayor Grace I i 1 I I i .k . . '; i, , ''' ,:� .�, , .::: x.; '�"" �r,•?:x.. J, h ,_,_; ' ''' s .._ .. t�.v �t�'F=,r'�:LvG"a�tl,,� _. 1 ADDENDUM DANIA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 13, 1993 7:00 P.M. PRESENTATIONS (continued) Key to the City of Luxor Egypt 4 , 1, CONSENT AGENDA (continued) Resolutions 1.12.1 (8:00 p.m.) THE CITY OF DANIA, "A RESOLUTION F WITH N RESOLUTION NOD 79-933,REAFFIRMING PASSIED AND FINDINGDING THAT THE BY ADOPTED ON MAY 20. F 993 AND FIN SAID RESOLUTIONTICREATES RE T AKEN F THE BROWARD COUNTY OLLOWING IMMEDIATE DANGER TO THE HEALTH, SAFETY OR WELFARE AC CITIZENS OF DANIA TASEPROVIDED FOR RQUIRESIMMEDI ATE INSECTION 164 1030 3). FURTHER PUBLIC NOTICE FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR DISTRIBUTION AND PROVIDING l 1 FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." 2, PROCLAMATIONS (continued) 2.2 Urban League Teen Institute Healing Our Communities Days - July 20 - 23, 1993 (Mayor Grace) f l r - 8 V PRO CLAMA TION XYIIERIi:1S, the mission of dhe l;rban League of Browarcl County, Inc. is to enable blacks, the disadvantaged and outer minorit}' group ntcntlxrs to fully participate in tic socioeconomic life of I3roward Cowtty; and il'II1,PREf1S, the Urban League of I3rowarcl County is sponsoring it-, Third Annual Tech Institute where approximately 100-1 0 youths between the ages of 14 to 18 front throughout die county are trained to turn "risk factors" " into 1 "protective factors" by learning to combat negative influences in their voting lives which can lead to substance abuse in tic future; curd il'IIERFAS, the dicnte for Bits year's institute is "Healing our Comnumities,, and in preparation dicrcfor members of the league have spent the past two years focusing on identifying substance abuse indicators and risk litctors in the various comnumitics; this year the focus will be on developing strategies to heal these coamumity problems; and NOif; 77IL•'REFOPli, I, Bobbie II. Grace, as Mayor of the City of Dania, hlorida, in recognition of the Urban I Lague of Broward County and its niany dedicated workers who give their time and a key to the future to disadvantaged youth by helping them to recognize and combat the negative influences which could take ticir fiitures away, do hereby proclaim July 20 to 23 as "Urluvi League Teen Institute Reuling Orrr C.'ornwunities Days" 11 in the City of Dania and urge Lill our citizens to support the invaluable work of the Urban League which benefits not onl} tic }'oath of our city but all of its j citizens by spreading positive influences throughout its neighborhoods. { Attest: IN WITNESS NNTHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and caused this seal to be affi-ied this 13 day of July, 1993. u J-c.Q MAYOR - CObIMISSIONER i .- . �'��'' y F " ° " ++..'• -',�4v +`''".. ah .art .. I. .ti.x':" . 8 pROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the Dania Redbirds' Baseball Team was founded by Clarence "Red" Ward in 1953; and ;VHEREAS, "Red" Ward's determination brought about the combination of two local baseball teams named "The Dania Dodgers" and "The Hollywood Redbirds" which teams were "The Dania Redbirds" to include players from all later combined to form one team known as I communities in the cities of Dania and Hollywood: and f WHEREAS, the Redbirds' organization has been able to defray costs of maintaining a baseball tea through the efforts of the members of its booster club who have organized fund m raisers and solicited contributors; and IVHEREAS, in its forty year history, only three managers, "Red" Ward. Louis Portis and Ronald Bain, the current manager, have headed the Redbirds' organization; and WHEREAS, for the past nineteen years, Ronald Bain has led the team and since 1976 has entered titions resulting in his team winning over forty-six the Redbirds in tournament compe championships; and :II WHEREAS, players on the team range in age from 17 to 35 years of age, some of whom h, has led some of them to play at the professional have gone on to play college baseball whic ber of n fourteen team league which tours cities level. The current team is presently a mem throughout the State of Florida; and 11 eball club has al WHEREetS, the Dania Redbirds' basways provided "no cover ucharge"stI re from July 30 through Au entertainment to its fans at its home field of Modello Park whegust of this year it will host its seventeenth annual tournament. r of NOW, THEREFORE, I, BobbiiehH. ry ce hereby Mayprocl me July 30 through City of Dania, FAugust 1, recognition of The Redbirds' forty year 1993 as "MAJA REDBIRDS'DAYS' in the City of Dania and urge all our citizens to support their home team, the Dania Redbirds, and cheer them on to victory by attending as many of the tournament games as possible and continuing said support during the Redbirds' regular season. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have Attest: hereunto set my hand and caused this � � seal to be affixed this 13 t h day �,� / �i/'�Cl +ii of July, 1993. 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