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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-09-21 Workshop Meeting City Commission Meeting Minutes I `� � inKtGS 9as Also � 9a9 r, f 7 ( t MINUTES DANIA CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 1999 Mayor Bertino called the meeting to order. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor: John Bertino Vice Mayor: Charles Mc Elyea Commissioners: Jim Cali John Etling Bob Mikes City Attorney: Thomas Ansbro City Manager: Mike Smith Deputy City Clerk: Charlene Johnson 1. Presentation of projects proposed for a General Obligation Bond for March 2000 referendum. Pat Flury, Vice-Chairperson of the Blue Ribbon General Obligation Bond Committee, on behalf of the entire Committee, thanked Judith Coatsworth publicly for her leadership as Chairman during the past six months. Judith Coatsworth explained that the Committee had worked very hard to put this package together. She stated that the Committee assessed each project that was proposed and decided which amounts would be recommended for that issue. She explained that some amounts were recommended in full and others were not; some funds were recommended in order to allow for matching funds for grants. She stated that the Committee decided not to recommend the projects as a whole, but recommended that the projects be grouped under 7 different categories in order to let the voters decide which categories they felt more important to them for the future of Dania Beach. She also stated that most of the people who presented projects to the Committee were asked to attend the Workshop tonight in order to answer any questions that the Commission may have. Mayor Bertino, on behalf of the Commission and the citizens of Dania Beach, commended the Committee for their tremendous efforts in putting this bond package together. Commissioner Cali commended the Committee for the excellent job they did in surveying the needs of the community and developing a package so that citizens could vote on categories of their choice. He stated that the total amount seemed high, but felt there was a need to reinvest in the community. He felt that in order for Dania Beach to compete for business and residential living, it must have a good infrastructure, a good parks system, and a high quality of life. He thinks that the WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES 1 SEPTEMBER 21,1999 r a-- r, r r{ Commission should not go through the package to try to remove projects, or to second guess the work of the Committee or the input provided by the citizens. He believes that the 7 different categories should be put on the ballot as is, for the voters to decide. Commissioner Etling commended the Committee for their accomplishments. He encouraged the Commission to do a quick summary of each category. Commissioner Mikes agreed that the Committee had put a lot of time and effort into the bond issue but felt that the total amount was too high and didn't think that it would be passed by the voters. He believes that the Commission should take additional time to work with the issues and reduce the bond to an amount that would be passed by the voters. He thinks that additional information such as maintenance and staffing requirements needed to be considered. Vice-Mayor Mc Elyea also believes that the bond issue would not pass by the voters if presented as is. Mayor Bertino stated that a wonderful job was done on preparing the bond package but pointed out that some of the projects presented were not recommended by unanimous vote. He stated that he had been pushing for a bond issue more specifically in the areas of recreation because he felt that the children of Dania Beach did not have the facilities necessary at their disposal. He was very much in favor of many of the items recommended. He felt that the majority of voters would not pass it as presented and agreed to making some changes and reducing the total amount. He pointed out that the fixed cost would remain the same for 8 to 10 million dollars. The Commission reviewed each individual category presented. BEACH. PARKS & RECREATION - $4 353 000 Commissioner Etling believes that everyone should be especially concerned about the parks. Commissioner Cali stated that$4.3 million would represent some of the projects that would be the easiest to receive grant monies for. He didn't feel that any funds should be taken from the renovation of the parks. Mayor Bertino said that the building facilities in all the parks were deplorable. He said that a new recreational facility should be built at each park but that they should all be built from the same plan in order to eliminate unnecessary architectural fees. Commissioner Mikes asked the City Manager to provide the Commission with a list of grant-eligible projects. Commissioner Etling did not feel that a new building facility was necessary at Meli Park and agreed with the GOB Committee's recommendation that the existing building be renovated. WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES 2 SEPTEMBER 21, 1999 4- a F• F / Commissioner Cali said that the Commission should accept the GOB Committee's recommendation for the parks, which included $1,380,000 for Frost Park, $1,440,000 for Charlie Will Thomas Park and $900, 000 for Patrick J. Meli Park. Commissioner Etling asked the Committee if the recommendations for the parks came from the surrounding neighborhoods. Chairperson Judith Coatsworth explained that there was input from the citizens in the areas as well as suggestions from City recreation staff. Vice-Mayor Mc Elyea agreed with the concept of using the same plan for each park facility but said that the same programs should not be offered at each park. Commissioner Etling asked the Committee if any consideration was given to purchasing land for additional parks. Chairperson Coatsworth stated that there was a request for a park from the neighborhood north of Griffin Road and west of Ravenswood Road. The Committee felt that a park could be built next to the new Fire Station. She also stated that there was a request to purchase land adjacent to Olsen Middle School for an athletic field. Commissioner Cali pointed out that the School Board was in violation of their site plan, because the old school was never torn down. He believes that the City could negotiate with the School Board to purchase some land to build a neighborhood park in the Southeast section of the City. Commissioner Mikes suggested that matching funds for the purchase of the land on the north end of the beach be included under this category. Mayor Bertino suggested that permanent lighting be included for the area of the beach where the Mustang Club meets every month. CULTURAL ARTS/CIVIC CENTER/LIBRARY- $5,000,000 Chairperson Coatsworth explained that one of the requests from the neighborhoods was for a centrally located cultural center where plays could be held, which would have a performing stage, where concerts could be held, where music, dance, arts and painting could be taught for those children and citizens who were not interested in sports activities. Mayor Bertino stated that he was working with the museum and other groups to have a cultural area built around the museum. He felt that the City's part in this consortium could be to purchase the Frost property on Federal Highway which would become part of the cultural complex. He felt that if this project evolved, the recommended $5,000,000 would not be needed and didn't believe that it would be passed by the voters. Commissioner Mikes liked the idea of focusing around the Frost property but didn't believe that the $5,000,000 would be passed by the voters. WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES 3 SEPTEMBER 21, 1999 f Y 1, t r Mayor Bertino suggested that the $5,000,000 be reduced to $1,000,000 The Commission agreed to combine the category of CULTURAL ARTS/CIVIC CENTER/LIBRARY and the FROST PROPERTY for a total amount of$1,500,000. Commissioner Cali suggested that the City adopt an Historic Preservation ordinance as soon as possible in order to designate the Frost property as historic, in order to preserve the Frost home should someone purchase it and want to demolish it. Commissioner Cali also pointed out that the City would not be eligible for grant monies without adopting this ordinance. Commissioner Mikes suggested that the family be contacted to see if the City could negotiate a price and buy an option on the property until the point of the bond issue. DANIA CUT-OFF CANAL & MARINE IMPROVEMENTS - $1 500 000 Commissioner Mikes felt that the bridge could be improved with federal monies. He stated that unless the FEC Railroad agreed to raise the railroad bridge, it wouldn't accomplish much to raise the US 1 bridge. Mayor Bertino felt that the inland waterways were used by everyone, not just Dania Beach residents, and ought to be paid for by boat registration monies and waterway grants. He felt that the dredging project should be funded by the State, the County or the Federal government, not by Dania Beach. Commissioner Cali stated that the City should want to encourage more marine activities and believes that funds should be allocated for a design or study of the bridge. Mayor Bertino suggested that $250,000 be allocated for preparing a study or hiring a lobbyist or a grant writer to obtain grant monies. Commissioner Mikes suggested that $500,000 be allocated which would include floating docks. Chairperson Coatsworth explained that the Committee's recommendation only included dredging of the finger canals, not the Dania Cut-off Canal. City Manager Smith explained that monies would not be available for dredging of finger canals through the F.I.N.D. or F.B.I.P. grants because they only fund navigable waterways and finger canals are not considered navigable waterways. The Commission generally agreed to reduce this project to $1,000,000. FLORIDA MAIN STREET- $1,750,000 Commissioner Cali stated that the City needs to consider a sizeable investment into the Main Street project in order to make it work. WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES 4 SEPTEMBER 21, 1999 f r t s / Chairman Coatsworth explained that the GOB Committee's recommendation only included monies for long-term capital improvements. She also stated that the recommendation included the stipulation that the improvements would have to be approved by the Commission. Charles Zidar presented drawings to the Commission that showed examples of how the funds would be used. He stated that the requested funds for this project would be in conjunction with funding from the Florida Department of Transportation and funding from Broward Beautiful as well as other grants that might be available. He stated that the project would enhance the area along Federal Highway, Dania Beach Boulevard as well as along First Avenues to the east and west of Federal Highway. City Manager Smith stated that this project could spur additional redevelopment of the downtown area. Commissioner Cali suggested that funds be added to include a fagade program for the buildings in the downtown area. Mayor Bertino suggested that impact fees should be assessed to developers on new construction which could only be used for the downtown area. Mayor Bertino felt that it would be hard to convince the voters to approve the project because they would not directly benefit from it. Commissioner Etling stated that property values and ad valorem taxes would increase and thereby benefit all the residents of the City. Commissioner Mikes also agreed that this project is very important and would change the image of the City but would be hard to convince the voters to approve it. After discussion, the general consensus of the Commission was to reduce the amount for this project to $1,250,000. FROST PROPERTY - $550,000 This project was addressed under the discussion of the CULTURAL ARTS/CIVIC CENTER. NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT- $3,525,000 Mayor Bertino suggested that the City should be divided into different areas according to Homeowner's Association and a specific per capita amount be set aside for each section. He felt that the Associations should decide which project they would like to spend the money on with the approval of the Commission. Chairman Coatsworth explained that this discussion was held among the GOB Committee and it was realized that the area with the largest population was not the area that needed the most development and revitalization. WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES 5 SEPTEMBER 21, 1999 f s , a Commissioner Mikes agreed that the neighborhoods should be allowed to pick and choose the projects that would enhance their area. Commissioner Cali & Commissioner Etling felt that the per capita basis would not be the fairest way to divide funds among the neighborhoods. They felt that some areas of the City are more in need than other areas. The general consensus of the Commission was to decrease the NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT category to $2,750,000.00. Commissioner Mikes suggested that staff look into which grants are available before a decision is made on what amount should be allocated toward landscaping of major roadways. The City Attorney was asked to look into the property platting & infrastructure project to determine whether it was a valid bond issue. The Commission generally agreed upon the amount of$25,000 for the completion and extension of Dania Beach Boulevard. The general consensus of the Commission was that the Senior Housing Complex project was too expensive per unit and should be eliminated. After discussion with members of the GOB Committee, the Commission directed the GOB Committee to review this entire category and come back with another recommendation for a reduced amount of$2,750,000. PUBLIC SAFETY- $1 750 000 The Commission generally agreed that the amount of$1,500,000 recommended for a new fire station should not be funded through a bond issue. It was suggested that the amount of$150,000 recommended for floating docks be moved to the BEACH, PARKS & RECREATION category. It was generally agreed that the amount of$100,000 recommended for the Unsafe Structures project should be eliminated. Commissioner Mikes believes that the $150,000 for floating docks should be funded by a grant. The Commission decided that another Workshop Meetmq should be held on the bond issue, but a date was not scheduled at this time. " The. eeting d'e�r ed at 10:15 p.m. Cz ,�z ACTING CITY CLERK YOR-COMMISSIONER Respectfully submitted by N. Denny WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES 6 SEPTEMBER 21, 1999 S- f L ' r 7 AGENDA DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 1999 7:30 P.M. 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 BEACH 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. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PERSONS NEEDING ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY OF THESE PROCEEDINGS SHOULD CONTACT SHERYL CHAPMAN, ACTING CITY CLERK, 100 W.DANIA BEACH BLVD, DANIA BEACH, FL 33004,(954)921.8700,EXT.202,AT LEAST 72 HOURS PRIOR TO MEETING. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: 1. Presentation of projects proposed for a General Obligation Bond for March 2000 referendum. (Blue Ribbon Committee) t Y I `' Iinu,� 5 glzil qqq 7 MINUTES DANIA CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 1999 Mayor Bertino called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor: John Bertino Vice Mayor: Charles Mc Elyea Commissioners: Jim Cali John Etling Bob Mikes City Attorney: Thomas Ansbro City Manager: Mike Smith Deputy City Clerk: Charlene Johnson 1. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES MEDICAL DIRECTOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH AND L. SCOTT ULIN, M.D. FOR A THREE-YEAR PERIOD BEGINNING OCTBOER 1, 199 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2002; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Attorney Ansbro read the title of the resolution. Bruce Caruso, Rescue Division Commander, was present to advise the Commission that it was necessary to revise the contract with Dr. Ulin due to new constraints required by the State, to increase Dr. Ulin's salary from $14,000 to $16,000, and to increase the term of the contract from one year to three years. A motion was made by Commissioner Etling, seconded by Commissioner Cali to approve the resolution. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Cali—yes Vice-Mayor Mc Elyea -yes Commissioner Etling —yes Mayor Bertino -yes Commissioner Mikes —yes 2. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY TO THE BROWARD COUNTY MARINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE BROWARD COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION 1999-2000 BROWARD BOATING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANT PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A BOATER'S PARK; AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE SAID APPLICATION; FURTHER PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." City Attorney Ansbro read the title of the resolution. SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES 1 SEPTEMBER 21,1999 f h, t' y 1 City Manager Smith explained that the grant application was in the amount of $155,000 and was the second grant application to be submitted for this project. He explained that if the City was successful in obtaining both grants, the project would be funded 100%. Commissioner Mikes felt that this project would enhance local property values, enhance the tax base and stabilize the neighborhood. Mayor Bertino stated that it was pointed out in the visioning committee meetings, that the Dania Cut-off Canal was one of the great assets of the City and was not utilized enough. He felt that this would be one of the first steps towards full utilization of the Canal. A motion was made by Commissioner Cali, seconded by Vice-Mayor Mc Elyea to approve the resolution. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Cali—yes Vice-Mayor Mc Elyea - yes Commissioner Etling—yes Mayor Bertino - yes Commissioner Mikes—yes The meeting adjourned. l/ R-COMM SIONER ACTING CITY CLEK Respectfully submitted by Nanci Denny SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES 2 SEPTEMBER 21, 1999 4- r f { r AGENDA DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING SEPTEMBER21, 1999 7:30 P.M. (WORKSHOP MEETING TO FOLLOW) 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 BEACH 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. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PERSONS NEEDING ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY OF THESE PROCEEDINGS SHOULD CONTACT SHERYL CHAPMAN,ACTING CITY CLERK, 100 W. DANIA BEACH BLVD, DANIA BEACH, FL 33004,(954)921.8700, EXT.202,AT LEAST 72 HOURS PRIOR TO MEETING. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: 1. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVIING THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES MEDICAL DIRECTOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH AND L. SCOTT ULIN, M.D. FOR A THREE-YEAR PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1999 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2002; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." (STAFF) 2. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY TO THE BROWARD COUNTY MARINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE BROWARD COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION 1999-2000 BROWARD BOATING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANT PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A BOATER'S PARK; AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE SAID APPLICATION; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." (STAFF) r d