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REGULAR MEETING
DANIA CITY COMMISSION
MAY 26, 1982
(CONTINUATION FROM MAY 25, 1982)
Invocation by Father Joseph Spinelli
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call :
Present:
Mayor: John Bertino '
Vice Mayor: Chester A. Byrd
Commissioners: Jean Cook
James Adams
Robert Donly
City Attorney: Frank Adler
City Manager: Richard Marant
Administrative Aide: Nanci Denny
Captain: Vern Johnson
Building Official : Paul Maxwell
Zoning Consultant: Luther Sparkman
1. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Cook
to approve the minutes of the workshop meeting of May 6, and the regular
meeting of May 11, 1982. The motion passed unanimously.
2. Public Hearings:
a) Mayor Bertino opened the public hearing on the second reading of
the ordinance approving the plat of "Sandpiper Bay Wyldwood".
Mr. Motts Berry, representing Mrs. Ester Gordon, stepped forward
to request approval . Hearing no one else speak in favor or opposi-
tion, the Mayor then closed the public hearing.
City Attorney Adler read the title of the ordinance approving the
plat of "Sandpiper Bay Wyldwood" for second reading.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner
Donly' to adopt on second reading the ordinance approving the plat
of "Sandpiper Bay Wyldwood" as per the reading by the City Attorney.
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) City Attorney Adler read the title of the amended ordinance for second
reading rezoning the following described lands, to wit: Lots 2 through
6, Block 1, Lots 4 through 14, Block 2, Lots 1 through 17, Block 3,
Lots 1 through 6, Block 4, that parcel indicated as "reserved", Lot A,
Block 4, All of "College Tract First Addition" ; Tracts A,B,C,D,E,F and
G of "College Tract Third Addition", Lots 24 through 47, Block 1, Lots
1 through 11, Block 2, Lots 1 through 15, Block 3, Lots 1 through B,
Block 4, all of "Victory Heights" ; from existing zoning classifications
of I-G and C-2 to I-R zoning classification.
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Mayor Bertino then opened the public hearing. Hearing no one speak
in favor or opposition, the Mayor then closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Adams
to adopt on second reading the ordinance rezoning the described lands
as indicated.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Donly-yes
Commissioner Byrd-yes Mayor Bertino-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
c) Mayor Bertino opened the public hearing on second reading of the
ordinance amending Section 15-7 of Chapter 15 of the Code of Ordinances
to amend the conditions that must be complied with to obtain an
occupational license in the City of Dania.
City Attorney Adler then read the title of the ordinance for second
reading.
Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition, the Mayor then closed the
public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Adams
to adopt on second reading the ordinance amending Section 15-7 of
Chapter 15 of the Code of Ordinances to amend the conditions that must
be complied with to obtain an occupational license in the City of
Dania.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Donly-yes
Commissioner Byrd-yes Mayor Bertino-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
d) Mayor Bertino opened the public hearing on a variance request by
Arael Medina to allow a fruit packing and shipping business in a
C-3 (commercial ) zoning classification for the property located at
222 North Federal Highway. Building Official Maxwell informed the
Commission that the Planning & Zoning Board, at their meeting of
May 4th, 1982, had recommended approval of this variance request for
existing structures upon subject property and with the submittal of
a site plan to the Building Department by May 20th, 1982. The
submitted site plan indicated a new structure within one foot of the
north property line, therefore, it became necessary to file a new
variance petition. Mr: Maxwell continued to say that this variance
petition has been advertised for the Planning & Zoning Board meet= .
ing of June 1st and the City Commission meeting of June 8th, 1982.
Due to these facts, this variance petition has been withdrawn from
this meeting.
(Item N8 3. Assistant City Attorney Earl Gallop, representing the City of Dania with
on agenda) regard to the Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International airport expansion
project, stepped forward to report on the progress that is being made with
the County regarding the different agreements. He expressed optimism in
reaching final agreements with the County by Friday.
Commissioner Byrd expressed his opposition to the County taking over Dania's
Social Services Department. His concern was that the County could terminate
the present employees and that the City would have no control over this. .
The Commission then set a special meeting for Tuesday, June 1st at 4:15 P.M.
to discuss and take action on these agreements after they have been reviewed
by the County Commission at their meeting on Tuesday.
(Public Hearings Continued)
e) Mayor Bertino opened the public hearing on adoption of the resolution
amending the General Fund Budget for the fiscal year 1981-82.
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City Attorney Adler then read the title of the resolution for
adoption and informed the Commission that he would make the correc-
tion in the title of the ordinance by deleting "Providing that all
ordinances or parts of ordinances".
Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition, the Mayor then closed the
public hearing.:
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Cook
to approve the resglution amending the General Fund budget for the
fiscal year 1981-82.
Commissioner Donly inquired into how the motorcycle has been helping
regarding traffic problems.
City Manager Marant informed the Commission that there has been one
slight accident with the motorcycle and that it was not the officer's
fault. He added that the program has worked successfully and that in
the future he may recommend a second motorcycle be purchased.
Commissioner Byrd inquired into monies for the Dania Economic Develop-
ment Corporation. He also asked about extending West Dania Beach
Boulevard.
City Manager Marant informed Commissioner Byrd that Community Development
Block Grant was in the process of completing this road.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Donly-yes
Commissioner Byrd-yes Mayor Bertino-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
f) City Attorney Adler read the title of the resolution amending the
Federal Revenue Sharing budget for the fiscal year 1981-82.
Mayor Bertino opened the public hearing. Hearing no one speak in
favor or opposition, the Mayor then closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Donly
to adopt the resolution amending the Federal Revenue Sharing budget
for the fiscal year 1981-82.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Donly-yes
Commissioner Byrd-yes Mayor Bertino-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
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g) City Attorney Adler read the title of the ordinance amending the Water
Fund budget for the fiscal year 1981-82 for first reading.
Mayor Bertino then opened the public hearing. Hearing no one speak
in favor or opposition, the Mayor then closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Cook
to adopt on first reading the ordinance amending the Water Fund budget
for the fiscal year 1981-82.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Donly-yes
Commissioner Byrd-yes Mayor Bertino-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
h) City Attorney Adler read the title of the ordinance amending the Sewer
Fund budget for the fiscal year 1981-82.for first reading.
Mayor Bertino opened the public hearing. Hearing no one speak in favor
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or opposition, the Mayor then closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Adams
to adopt on first reading the ordinance amending the Sewer Fund budget
for the fiscal year 1981-82.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Donly-yes
Commissioner Byrd-yes Mayor Bertino-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
i) City Attorney Adler read the title of the ordinance amending the Fish-
ing Pier budget for the fiscal yeah 1981-82 for first reading.
Mayor Bertino then opened the public hearing. Hearing no one speak
in favor or opposition, the Mayor then closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Donly
to adopt the ordinance on first reading amending the Fishing Pier
budget for the fiscal year 1981-82.
City Manager Marant informed the Commission on the progress that is
being made with regard to opening the Fishing Pier restaurant.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Donly-yes
Commissioner Byrd-yes Mayor Bertino-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
j) City Attorney Alder informed the Commission on amendments to the
ordinance amending Article 4 of Ordinance No. 100 entitled "District
Regulations" by changing on Page 2,•C-4, #4 where it reads "Parking Facilities"
to "Parking Facilities for Permitted Uses. Only" and where it reads
"Permitted Uses" under I-G, Item #7 "Parking Facilities" has been
changed to "Parking Facilties for Permitted Uses Only".
Mayor Bertino opened the public hearing. Hearing no one speak in
favor or opposition, the Mayor then closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Donly
to amend the ordinance amending Article 4 of Ordinance No. 100 entitled
"District Regulations" as read by the City Attorney.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Donly-yes
Commissioner Byrd-yes Mayor Bertino-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
City Attorney Adler then read the title of the ordinance for second '
reading.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Adams
to adopt on second reading the ordinance amending Article 4 of Ordinance
No. 100 entitled "District Regulations" by amending the schedules of the
use regulations for district classifications designated C-4 and I-G; and
setting forth in the schedule of use regulations the purpose, permitted
uses, accessory uses and special exception uses in said districts.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Donly-yes
Commissioner Byrd-yes Mayor Bertino-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
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(Item 4. City Attorney Adler informed the Commission that he has prepared an
#3 on ordinance controlling garage sales within the City of Dania, but that
agenda) he needs further information concerning: fees, the amount of times
people can hold garage sales, how long they can hold them, and fines
if this ordinance is not obeyed.
Mayor Bertino then opened the public hearing. Hearing no one speak in
favor or opposition, the Mayor then closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Donly
to adopt the ordinance controlling garage sales for first reading by
adding; $5.00 license fee, one location per any one person in a 6 month
period, 3 day duration, fine not less than $25.00 or more than $500.00
and imprisonment not to exceed 30 days.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Donly-yes
Commissioner Byrd-yes Mayor Bertino-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
(Item 5. Phillip Rubin from P & H Fireworks Co. stepped forward to renew his license
#4 on to sell novelty-type sparkler items at 714 South Federal Highway and 1904
agenda) Stirling Road.
A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Byrd to
approve the request by P & H Fireworks Co.' to renew their license for selling
novelty-type sparkler items at 714 South Federal Highway and 1904 Stirling
Road as long as the petitioner conforms to the same conditions as set forth
a year ago and as long as these items are approved by the fire inspector.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Donly-yes
Commissioner Byrd-yes Mayor Bertino-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
(Item 6. rDtark Novin, Personnel Director, stepped forward to inform the Commission
#5 on that the General Employees have submitted authorization cards showing
agenda) that 76% of the General Employees would like to be represented by the
General Employee's Association and that they have followed all the guidelines
set forth by the Public Employee Relations Commission in Tallahassee. He
added that the Commission has the opportunity to voluntarily recognize the
General Employee's Association as the sole and exclusive bargaining agent
of the General Employees or, if they choose, not to recognize them.
A motion was made by Commissioner Byrd, seconded by Commissioner Donly to
voluntarily recognize the GEA (General Employee's Association) as the
bargaining agent for the General Employees of the City of Dania. The
motion passed unanimously.
(Item 7. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Byrd to
#6 on advertise for bids for one trash truck and two pick-up trucks for the Public
agenda) Works Department. The motion passed unanimously.
City Manager Marant reported on how these trucks would be used.
(Item 8. City Manager Marant requested approval to purchase two compact cars and one
#7 on standard size car on State Contract #118070008 in the amount of $21,941.58
agenda) to be used for the Building Department, Fire Department, and Recreation De-
partment.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Donly to
authorize the City Manager to purchase two compact cars and one standard
size car on State Contract P118070008 in the amount of $21,941.58.
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The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Donly-yes
Commissioner Byrd-yes Mayor Bertino-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
9. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Cook to
approve the bills for the month of April , 1982. The motion passed unani-
mously.
10. City Manager Marant recommended approval of the resolution expending
$4,300.00 for roofing repairs to the pier restaurant and bait and tackle
store. He added that this is a budgeted item.
A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Adams to
adopt the resolution authorizing the expenditure of $4,300.00 without com-
petitive biding for roofing repairs to the pier restaurant and bait and
tackle store.
City Attorney Adler read the title of the resolution.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Donly-yes
Commissioner Byrd-yes Mayor Bertino-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
11. Citizens' Comments:
A concerned citizen inquired into the procedure as set forth by the
Commission for Citizens' Comments.
12. Administrative Reports:
a) City Manager Marant reported on his communications with City Manager
Connie Hoffman of Fort Lauderdale concerning the,building of a sludge
plant on Taylor Road.
City Attorney Adler informed the Commission that the land on Taylor
Road is not zoned for that type of construction.
The Commission decided to discuss this subject matter after a formal
request is received from Fort Lauderdale.
City Manager Marant commended the Commission for their support of the
Administration with regards to negotiations with the County on the
Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International airport expansion project.
13. Mayor Bertino read a proclamation proclaiming May 28th, 1982, as Bicycle Day.
Mayor Bertino reported that approximately 900 signatures were received on
petitions opposing the closing of the Broward County Library-Dania Branch
and that after meeting with County officials, he feels very optimistic
that they will not close this library.
The Commissioners each commended all those people involved in their efforts
in helping with this cause and everyone involved with the Ft. Lauderdale/
Hollywood International airport expansion project.
Commissioner Donly commended the Commission and Administration for
making it possible for everyone to attend the Adam Walsh fund raising
event on May 25th. He also asked that they take notice of a letter
he placed in their boxes from Mike Sitig from the Florida League of Cities.
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A motion was made by Commissioner Byrd, seconded by Commissioner Donly
to adjourn this meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
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DANIA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 25, 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
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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
a eal is to be based.
Invocation by Father Joseph Spinelli.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call .
1. Approval of the minutes of the workshop meeting of May 6, and the regular meeting
of May 11, 1982.
2. Public Hearings:
a) Second reading of ordinance approving the plat of "Sandpiper Bay Wyl,dwood".
b) Second reading of ordinance rezoning the following described lands, to wit:
Lots 2 through 6, Block 1, Lots 2 through 14, Block 2, Lots 1 through 17,
Block 3, Lots 1 through 6, Block 4, that parcel indicated as "reserved",
Lot A, Block 4, all of "College Tract First Addition"; Tracts A, B, C, D, E,
F and G of "College Tract Third Addition", Lots 24 through 47, Block 1,
Lots 1 through 11, Block 2, Lots 1 through 15, Block 3, Lots 1 through 8,
Block 4, all of Victory Heights; from existing zoning classifications of
I-G and C-2 to I-R zoning classification.
EXHIBIT: Ordinance
c) Second reading of ordinance amending Section 15-7 of Chapter 15 of the Code
of Ordinances to amend the conditions that must be complied with to obtain
an occupational license in the City of Dania.
d) A variance is requested by Arael Medina to allow a fruit packing and
shipping business in a C-3 (commercial) zoning classification for the
property located at 222 North Federal Highway. The Planning and Zoning
Board recommended approval with the submittal of a site plan no later than
May 20, 1982.
EXHIBIT: Notice of Hearing (PZ-13-82)
e) Adoption of a resolution amending -the General Fund budget for fiscal year
1981-82.
EXHIBIT: Resolution and budget previously distributed
f) Adoption of a resolution amending the Federal Revenue Sharing budget for
fiscal year 1981-82.
EXHIBIT: Resolution and budget previously distributed
g) First reading of an ordinance amending the Water Fund budget for fiscal
year 1981-82.
EXHIBIT: Ordinance and budget previously distributed
h) First reading of an ordinance amending the Sewer Fund budget for fiscal
year 1981-82.
EXHIBIT: Ordinance and budget previously distributed
i) First reading of an ordinance amending the Fishing Pier budget for fiscal
year 1981-82.
EXHIBIT: Ordinance and budget previously distributed
j) Second reading of an ordinance amending Article 4 of Ordinance No. 100
entitled "District Regulations" by amending the schedules of the use
regulations for district classifications designated C-4 and I-G; and
setting forth in the schedule of use regulations the purpose, permitted
uses, accessory uses and special exception uses in said districts.
3. Discussion and first reading of an ordinance controlling garage sales
within the City of Dania.
4. Request by P & H Fireworks Co. to sell novelty-type sparkler items at
714 South Federal Highway and 1904 Stirling Road.
EXHIBIT: Applications
5. Discussion and possible action on the proposal submitted for voluntary
recognition by the General Employees.
EXHIBIT: Recognition-Acknowledgment Petition
6. Request to advertise for bids for one trash truck and two pick-up trucks
for the Public Works Department.
7. Request to purchase two compact cars and one standard size car on State
Contract #118070008 in the amount of $21,941.58.
8. Discussion and possible action on agreement between the City of Dania
and Broward County with regard to the airport expansion.
9. Approval of the bills as paid for the month of April , 1982.
10. Discussion and possible adoption of resolution authorizing the expendi-
ture of approximately $4500 for the repair of the roof of the building
located on the pier.
EXHIBIT: Resolution forthcoming
11. 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.
12. Administrative Reports:
a) City Manager
b) City Attorney
13. Commission Comments:
a) Mayor Bertino
b) Vice-Mayor Byrd
c) Commissioner Adams
d) Commissioner Cook
e) Commissioner Donly
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