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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-07-24 Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes and Agenda MINUTES DANIA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING APRIL 27, 1982 Invocation by Reverend Van Arsdale Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call : Present: Mayor: John Bertino Vice Mayor: Chester A. Byrd Commissioners: Jean Cook Robert Donly James Adams City Attorney: Frank Adler City Manager: Richard Marant City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin Police Chief: Rudolf Rigo Building Official : Paul Maxwell Absent: Zoning Consultant: Luther Sparkman 1. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly , seconded by Commissioner Adams to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 13th, 1982. The motion passed unanimously. 2. Public Hearings: a) Mayor Bertino opened the public hearing on second reading of an ordinance approving the plat of "Leto Park". Mr. Motts Berry stepped forward to request approval . The Mayor then closed the public hearing. City Attorney Adler read the title of the ordinance approving the plat of "Leto Park" for second reading. . A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Cook to approve on second reading the ordinance approving the plat of "Leto Park". The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Donly-yes Commissioner Byrd-yes Mayor Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes b) Second reading of .ordinance amending'Ordinance No., 100'regarding classification changes for permitted uses, accessory uses, and special exception uses in the I-G (industrial , general) zoning classification was deferred until May 11, 1982, regular commission meeting as advertised. 3. City Manager Marant reminded the Commission on the presentation as present- ed by Nicki Grossman at the April 13th Commission meeting concerning the deannexing of lands within the corporate city limits of Dania concerning Port Everglades and requested whether or not the City would like to take action. Regular Meeting -1- April 27, 1982 Mayor Bertino suggested that the City take a stand in opposition of deannexing these lands within the corporate limits of Dania to the appropriate legislators concerning Port Everglades. Commissioner Cook suggested that some type of formula be worked out to protect the City from the possible loss of revenues in the future in case the legislature were to deannex these lands against the city's approval. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Byrd to authorize the City Attorney to draw up a resolution expressing a determined opposition to any plan to deannex land from the City of Dania by the Legislative Delegation. The motion passed unanimously. 4. City Manager Marant informed the Commission that he has received a phone call from.Connie Hoffman, City Manager of Fort Lauderdale and that she has invited the Commission and himself to attend a meeting Tuesday, May 4th, at 8:00 P.M. concerning the possibility of a sludge plant being built within the city limits of Dania. City Attorney Adler read the title of the resolution requesting a cease and desist order against Fort Lauderdale for considering to build .a sludge plant within the City limits of Dania. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Adams to adopt the resolution expressing strong opposition to the City of Fort Lauderdale for its plans to construct a sludge disposal plant within the city limits of Dania. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Bertino suggested that the City Attorney investigate any recourse the City may have in case this sludge plant were to be built. The Commissioners agreed. Commissioner Cook commended City Manager Marant on the letter he sent to- Fort Lauderdale with regard to this item. 5. City Attorney Adler suggested that the Commission add Section 3 and Section 4 to the Occupational License Ordinance. Section 3: that the applicant, in addition to, giving his name must also obtain a certi- ficate from the Building Official certifying that the real property that his business would be operating from would be zoned for the-use intended by the applicant. Section 4: that the applicant must obtain from the Building Official a certificate certifying that the premises on which the applicant intends to operate his business has been inspected by the Build- ing Official or a qualified member of his staff and that said premises meets all requirements of the Building Code. The Commission then decided to advertise this ordinance for the next meeting May 11, 1982. 6. Mr. Howard Blackman, president of the Dania Economic Development Corpora- tion (DEDC), stepped forward to request support from the Dania Commission on this new project. Attorney Costell Walton, Jr. representing DEDC stepped forward to inform the Commission that the DEDC has been organized to provide leadership for the revitalization of the underdeveloped and economically depressed areas in Dania and that this organization would like to work with the Commissioners in helping with this goal. He also requested financial support and adoption of a resolution approving this organization. After lengthy discussion, the Commission decided to have a resolution pre- pared by the City Attorney in support of DEDC to be added to the agenda for the May 11th, 1982, regular meeting. Regular Meeting -2- April 27, 1982 �,l IL Gilda Fisher stepped forward to suggest that something be done to help the Camp Blanding Day Care Center with regards to this organization. 7. City Manager Marant requested that the Commission declare surplus; one 1977 Pontiac 4-door, one 1976 Chevy 4-door, two 1979 Dodge Aspen 4-doors, and one 6 foot Bush Hog. A motion,was made by Commissioner Byrd, seconded by Commissioner Adams to declare surplus; one 1977 Pontiac 4-door, one 1976 Chevy 4-door, two 1979 Dodge Aspen 4-doors, and one 6 foot Bush Hog and to advertise for bids, and that this resolution be prepared and added to the next regular meeting agenda of May 11, 1982. . The motion passed unanimously. 8. Non-agenda item: Discussion of possible adoption of resolution requesting that Broward County Traffic Engineering and the Department of Transportation locate traffic signals at the intersection of Southeast Fifth Avenue and Sheridan Street and at the intersection of Fronton Boulevard and Dania Beach Boulevard. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Donly to direct City Attorney Adler to prepare this resolution by the next regular meeting of May 11, 1982, for adoption. The motion passed unanimously. It was decided that this resolution would be sent to the Department of Transportation and the Department of Traffic Engineering. (Item 9. Citizens' Comments: #8 on agenda) Gilda Fisher stepped forward to commend the city officials for their efforts in trying to obtain a grant- to build bicycle paths in Dania. Mrs. Fisher also suggested that Dania build a villadrome sport arena for bicycle racing in Dania. She also requested that May 29th be proclaimed Bicycle Day. (Item 10. Administrative Reports: #9 on agenda) City Manager Marant informed the Commission that a meeting will be held in Miami on May 3rd at 10:00 a.m. at the Howard Johnsons with regards to re- viewing the Development Order for the Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International -Airport expansion project. Mr. Marant suggested that a workshop meeting be set prior to this date or close to the May 11th regular meeting to review the agreements that the City has presented to the County. The Commission then set May 6, 1982, at 4:15 p.m. for this Workshop Meeting. City Manager Marant reported on the County's position to eliminate the Road and Bridge Tax Funds from their 1982/83 budget which is in excess of $60,000.00. The Commission directed Mr. Marant to prepare a letter in strong language to the County expressing opposition to this proposal. Mr. Marant also requested that the Commissioners have nominees to be appoint- ed to the Government Efficiency Study Committee of Broward County to represent Dania for the next regular meeting of May 11, 1982. (Item 11. Commission Comments: #10 on agenda) Mayor Bertino read a proclamation establishing support for the Silverhaired Legislature to become a permanent elected body to act in an advisory capacity and that this proclamation be :sent to the appropriate officials. Mayor Bertino discussed a letter received from a member of the Hollywood Hills Citizens Committee in reference to the Hollywood Memorial Hospital expanding its facility. The Commission decided not to take action on this item. Regular Meeting -3- April 27, 1982 Commissioner Byrd informed the Commission that Mr. Henry Graham was present and available to answer any questions concerning the Liberian Economic & Social Development Organization. Commissioner Adams suggested that some type of restriction should be implemented concerning garage sales in the City. City Manager Marant added that he would obtain ordinances on this subject matter from other cities for the Commissioners to review. Mayor Bertino suggested contacting the Municipal Code Corporation for this service. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Adams to adjourn this meeting. The motion passed unanimously. MAYOR-COMMISSIONER CITY CLERK-AUDITOR Regular Meeting -4- April 27,. 1982 Gi, AGENDA DANIA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING APRIL 27, 1982 8:00 P.M. MEETING TO ADJOURN ON OR BEFORE 12:00 MIDNIGHT Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Dania City Commission with respect 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. Invocation by Reverend Van Arsdale. Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call. 1. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of April 13, 1982. 2. Public Hearings: a) Second reading of ordinance approving the plat of "Leto Park". b) Second reading of ordinance amending Ordinance No. 100 regarding classifi- y cation changes for permitted uses, accessory uses, and special exception f uses in the I-G (industrial , general ) zoning classification. s; 3. Discussion and possible action concerning Port Everglades Study Committee's recommendation on deannexing lands within the corporate City limits of Dania. 4. Adoption of resolution regarding a cease and desist order against the City of Fort Lauderdale with regard to the site approval for the sludge plant. EXHIBIT: Resolution forthcoming 5. Discussion of amendments to the Occupational License Ordinance. 6. Presentation by the Dania Economic Development Corporation (DEDC). APPEARANCE: Attorney Costell Walton, Jr. EXHIBIT: Letter from Attorney Walton t 7. Request to declare surplus, one 1977 Pontiac 4-door, one 1976 Chevy 4-door, two 1979 Dodge Aspen 4-doors,• and one 6 foot Bush Hog. 8. CITIZENS' COMMENTS - Comments will be restricted to those areas where action taken by the Administration has not been satisfactory. Items concerning policy or administrative activities not previously discussed with the Administration will be ruled out of order by the Chair. Comments of a general nature not dealing with operations or policy are welcome. 9. . Administrative Reports: a) City Manager b) City Attorney 10. Commission Comments: a) Mayor Bertino b) Vice-Mayor Byrd c Commissioner Adams d) Commissioner Cook e) Commissioner Donly ( APRIL 27, 1982 NON-AGENDA ITEM 1. Discussion of possible adoption of resolution requesting that Broward County Traffic Engineering and the Department of Transportation locate traffic signals at the intersection of Southeast Fifth Avenue and Sheridan Street and at the intersection of Fronton Boulevard and Dania Beach Boulevard. Commissioner Cook.