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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNULL (609) MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009 - 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order/Roll Call Mayor Castro called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor: Anne Castro Vice-Mayor: C.K. "Mad' McElyea Commissioners: Bob Anton Walter Duke Albert C. Jones City Manager: Robert Baldwin City Attorney: Thomas Ansbro City Clerk: Louise Stilson 2. Invocation and Pledge of Alle ig ance Father Roger Holoubek, St. Maurice Catholic Church, gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag. 3. Presentations and Special Event Approvals 3.1 Special Event Request for the 131h Annual Plywood Regatta to be held a the north end of Dania Beach City Marina, 101 N. Beach Road, on April 25-26, 2009 Melanie Daily, Event Coordinator, Marine Industries Association of South Florida, noted they moved their event to Dania Beach about three years ago and it has been a wonderful experience. She asked for a favorable consideration of their request. Commissioner Anton motioned to approve the Special Event Request for the 13th Annual Plywood Regatta; seconded by Vice-Mayor McElyea. Commissioner Anton noted that the event sponsor has requested a $1,000.00 donation from the City to offset the costs of the permitting fees ($900.00). The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Anton Yes Vice-Mayor McElyea Yes Commissioner Duke Yes Mayor Castro Yes Commissioner Jones Yes Commissioner Anton motioned to donate $1,000.00 to the 13th Annual Plywood Regatta; seconded by Commissioner Jones. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Anton Yes Vice-Mayor McElyea Yes Commissioner Duke Yes Mayor Castro Yes Commissioner Jones Yes 3.2 Special Event Request for the Dania Beach Fire Rescue Open House to be held at Fire Station#1 on April 18, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. Commissioner Jones motioned to approve the Special Event Request for the Dania Beach Fire Rescue Open House; seconded by Vice-Mayor McElyea. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Anton Yes Vice-Mayor McElyea Yes Commissioner Duke Yes Mayor Castro Yes Commissioner Jones Yes Commissioner Anton requested that the Commission adopt a Government Dispute Resolution regarding the expansion of the Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The resolution authorizes the City Attorney, working with outside counsel, to take appropriate steps to initiate and proceed with the conflict resolution procedure in the Florida Governmental Conflict Resolution Act and to identify which, if any, local governmental entities other than Broward County may have substantial interests that may be affected by resolution of the conflict and/or whose participation in the conflict resolution process would be desirable. He noted that it would be difficult to determine the actual costs associated with this process mainly because we do not know how long it will take. However, it would be considerably less money than getting involved in litigation in the Circuit Court. City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution#2009-048. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, INITIATING AND PROCEEDING WITH THE FLORIDA GOVERNMENT AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION ACT SECTIONS 164.101-164.1061 FLORIDA STATUTES), PERTAINING TO THE CONSTRUCTION BY BROWARD COUNTY OF THE PROPOSED EXPANSION OF RUNWAY 9R/27L AT THE FORT LAUDERDALE-HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND THE PROPOSED BROWARD COUNTY NOISE MITIGATION PILOT PROGRAM;PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Commissioner Anton indicated that the specific issues with which we have a conflict with Broward County are the following: 1. Whether Broward County may proceed with the construction of the proposed expansion of runway 9R/27L despite the Federal Aviation Administration's stated refusal to comply with the operational restrictions set forth at Section 3.B. of the Interlocal Agreement in light of the language of Section 3.C. of the Interlocal Agreement, which states that the County agrees to "[n]ot proceed with the Minutes of Regular Meeting 2 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, March 24,2009—7:00 p.m. construction of the proposed runway expansion unless the restrictions described above [in Section 3.C.] are submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA"), and the FAA has responded indicating that it did not object to the restrictions"; and 2. Whether the proposed noise mitigation pilot program, including, but not limited to, its requirement for participants to agree to a particular aigation easement, is subject to the procedures set forth at Section 4.C. of the Interlocal Agreement. Commissioner Jones motioned to adopt Resolution 92009-048; seconded by Commissioner Duke. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Anton Yes Vice-Mayor McElyea Yes Commissioner Duke Yes Mayor Castro Yes Commissioner Jones Yes Mayor Castro confirmed that Commissioner Anton is the point person for matters relating to the Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Commissioner Jones introduced Amber Golette, currently a student at Hollywood Hills High School. He explained that she needs to raise $2,500.00 to be able to attend the National Youth Leadership Forum and requested Commission support to enable her to fulfill her goal. Amber Golette, a resident in Dania Beach, requested a donation to attend the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine in Virginia. She noted that she wants to become a pediatrician and participating in this Forum would give her the opportunity to better understand the medical field. Commissioner Jones said he would personally donate $250.00. Vice-Mayor McElyea personally donated $300.00. Mayor Castro personally donated$250.00 Commissioner Duke personally donated $250.00. Commissioner Jones requested a donation from the City. Patty Varney, Director of Finance, noted the Human Relations account still has money that could be used. Vice-Mayor McElyea noted there are many other good students in the City who would also need financial assistance, and starting donations from the City would set a precedent. Minutes of Regular Meeting 3 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, March 24,2009—7:00 p.m. 4. Proclamations There were no proclamations at this meeting. 5. Citizen Comments Bobbie Grace, 110 NW 8`h Avenue, requested funding for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, which will be held at Frost Park on May 1-2, 2009. She noted they need sponsors to support this event and asked for a$5,000.00 donation. Vice-Mayor McElyea motioned to donate $2,500.00 from the Human Relations fund; seconded by Commissioner Jones. The motion carried unanimously. Vicki Payne, Dania Beach Chamber of Commerce, 102 W. Dania Beach Boulevard, provided an update of upcoming Chamber events. Michael Diascro, Manager of the Rustic Inn Crab House, 4331 Anglers Avenue, spoke regarding a code violation received for his business sign. He noted the sign has been in the same location for 37 years, and does not comply with the current code. Mr. Diascro noted the Building Department will not give him a permit to erect a new sign in the current location because it is in the County's right-of-way. He further indicated that if he takes down the sign, he will no longer have a sign for his business. Mayor Castro suggested Mr. Diascro meet with the City Manager or his designee to work out the situation. She noted the Code Compliance Unit could be flexible about the deadline given to Mr. Diascro while the matter is under discussion. City Attorney Ansbro noted that he and City Manager Baldwin would meet with Mr. Diascro in order to address his concerns. Kurt Ely, past-Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Board, noted that all the members of the Board asked to be reappointed, with the exception of Jimmy Peterman who has been ill. Teddy Bohanan, 312 SW 15`h Street, commented on the meeting for the Linear Park held on March 181h at Frost Park. She said staff did an exceptional job. 6. Public Safety Reports There were no reports at this meeting. 7. Consent Agenda Item #7.2 was removed from the Consent Agenda Minutes of Regular Meeting 4 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,March 24,2009—7:00 p.m. 7.1 Minutes: Approve minutes from March 11, 2009 City Commission meeting Resolutions 7.2 RESOLUTION#2009-047 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING MAINTENANCE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO UPDATE THE PROJECT WORK AND PROJECT COST FOR A PORTION OF STATE ROAD 84 (MARINA MILE) WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution #2009-047. Commissioner Anton pointed out that there has been an issue with the sea grape trees in that area. The Marina Mile Association and several other businesses asked the City to work out an agreement to see if the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) could trim the bushes. He asked City staff to contact Margaret Croxton, Marina Mile Association, to get her input on this matter. Commissioner Anton motioned to adopt Resolution #2009-047; seconded by Commissioner Duke. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Anton Yes Vice-Mayor McElyea Yes Commissioner Duke Yes Mayor Castro Yes Commissioner Jones Yes Ordinances (Titles read by City Attorney) 7.3 ORDINANCE #2009-005 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE REQUEST MADE BY CYNTHIA A. PASCH, AICP WITH THE FIRM RUDEN, MCCLOSKY, SMITH, SCHUSTER & RUSSELL, P.A., REPRESENTING THE PROPERTY OWNER ALAN OJEDA, PRESIDENT OF DANIA BEACH DEVELOPERS, LLC, FOR THE "HOBAL PLAT', SUCH PROPERTY BEING LOCATED AT 480 EAST DANIA BEACH BOULEVARD, IN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A", A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS ORDINANCE; ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION FOR PUBLIC USE OF ALL STREETS, HIGHWAYS AND ALLEYS AS SHOWN ON SUCH PLAT OF THE "HOBAL PLAT'; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING) Commissioner Anton motioned to adopt the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Item 97.2; seconded by Commissioner Jones. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Anton Yes Vice-Mayor McElyea Yes Minutes of Regular Meeting 5 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, March 24,2009—7:00 p.m. Commissioner Duke Yes Mayor Castro Yes Commissioner Jones Yes 8. Bids and Requests for Proposals 8.1 RESOLUTION #2009-046 Revised Resolution A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE DEMOLITION SERVICES IN FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009, FROM THE BG GROUP LLC, PURSUANT TO A COMPETITIVE BID FOR DEMOLITION SERVICES(REMOVAL OF ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TANK) IN THE AMOUNT OF $79,480.00; AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR FUNDING; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Attorney Ansbro read the title of revised Resolution#2009-046. Dominic Orlando, Director of Public Services, advised the resolution has been amended to include an additional cost of$1,100.00 to remove the piers, as requested in Alternative #1 in the bid packet. The new cost is $79,480.00. He further explained for Commissioner Jones how the elevated water tank works. Commissioner Jones motioned to adopt revised Resolution #2009-046; seconded by Vice- Mayor McElyea. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Anton Yes Vice-Mayor McElyea Yes Commissioner Duke Yes Mayor Castro Yes Commissioner Jones Yes 9. Public Hearings and Site Plans 9.1 ORDINANCE #2009-003 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL UPDATE TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 163.3177, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SECOND READING) City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Ordinance #2009-003. Leigh Kerr, AICP, Planning Consultant for the City, advised that the updated Capital Improvements Element (CIE) is required to examine capital improvements that are necessary to maintain the adopted levels of service with the City's Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Castro opened the Public Hearing. Seeing as there was no one to speak in favor or opposition, she closed the Public Hearing. Minutes of Regular Meeting 6 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, March 24,2009—7:00 p.m. Commissioner Anton motioned to adopt Ordinance #2009-003, on second reading; seconded by Vice-Mayor McElyea. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Anton Yes Vice-Mayor McElyea Yes Commissioner Duke Yes Mayor Castro Yes Commissioner Jones Yes 9.2 ORDINANCE #2009-006 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES; AMENDING CHAPTER 28, "ZONING," BY CREATING SECTION 21.22 ENTITLED "DESIGN VARIATIONS" TO ENCOURAGE DEVELOPMENT THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ADOPTED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA PLAN; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (FIRST READING) City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Ordinance #2009-006. Corinne Lajoie, AICP, Interim Community Development Director, noted this is a zoning text amendment for the CRA area. She explained that this is temporary zoning language to allow design flexibility until the Unified Land Development Code is adopted later this year. Ms. Lajoie advised that the Local Planning Agency recommended approval of the request. Mayor Castro opened the Public Hearing. Seeing as there was no one to speak in favor or opposition, she closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Jones motioned to adopt Ordinance #2009-006, on first reading; seconded by Commissioner Anton. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Anton Yes Vice-Mayor McElyea Yes Commissioner Duke Yes Mayor Castro Yes Commissioner Jones Yes 9.3 ORDINANCE#2009-007 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE DANIA BEACH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CREATE A REGIONAL ACTIVITY CENTER("RAC")LAND USE CLASSIFICATION; AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE PLAN MAP OF THE DANIA BEACH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CHANGE THE LAND USE OF APPROXIMATELY 1,350 ACRES AS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED TO THIS ORDINANCE, FROM COMMUNITY FACILITIES, COMMERCIAL, CONSERVATION, EMPLOYMENT CENTER, INDUSTRIAL, LOCAL ACTIVITY CENTER, LOW (5) RESIDENTIAL, LOW-MEDIUM (10)RESIDENTIAL, MEDIUM(16) RESIDENTIAL, IRREGULAR (13) RESIDENTIAL, IRREGULAR(15) RESIDENTIAL, PARKS AND RECREATION, TRANSPORTATION, AND UTILITIES, TO REGIONAL ACTIVITY CENTER ("RAC"); PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL TO THE BROWARD COUNTY PLANNING COUNCIL AND STATE AGENCIES; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 163.3184, FLORIDA STATUTES; REQUESTING RECERTIFICATION FROM THE BROWARD COUNTY PLANNING COUNCIL; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING—TRANSMITTAL STAGE) Minutes of Regular Meeting 7 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,March 24,2009—7:00 p.m. City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Ordinance #2009-007. Corinne Lajoie, AICP, Interim Community Development Director, noted this request is to amend the land use plan map designation of the CRA boundaries to Regional Activity Center (RAC). The proposed RAC land use plan designation will allow flexibility to permit increased development on certain sites without the need to process site specific land use plan amendments. Mayor Castro opened the Public Hearing. Seeing as there was no one to speak in favor or opposition, she closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Jones motioned to adopt Ordinance #2009-007, on first reading for transmittal; seconded by Commissioner Duke. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Anton Yes Vice-Mayor McElyea Yes Commissioner Duke Yes Mayor Castro Yes Commissioner Jones Yes 10. Discussion and Possible Action There were no discussion items on this agenda. 11. Commission Comments 11.1 Commissioner Anton Commissioner Anton noted he met with staff and representatives from the airport who want to establish a pilot program for noise mitigation, which would involve 50 homes. He advised that this matter would need to come before the City Commission for a public hearing before approval and that enough time should be required to provide notice to our residents. Commissioner Anton indicated that Avigation Easements would be required to participate in the program and that people should not sign this document. Lastly, he noted that the program will be on hold until it is presented to the Commission. 11.2 Commissioner Duke Commissioner Duke noted that he attended several functions throughout the City. He commented we should use our local businesses as much as we can, in order to keep our dollars in Dania Beach. Commissioner Duke asked for the status of the Beach Watch Restaurant lease. Minutes of Regular Meeting 8 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, March 24,2009—7:00 p.m. City Attorney Ansbro noted the restaurateurs are in good standing on their lease, however they are behind in turning in their annual revenues report. He further indicated that they also need to pay their property taxes by the end of the month. Commissioner Duke suggested that we look at the lease to see whose responsibility it is to pay these additional costs that are being incurred. He thought we should try to bring a better tenant to the Pier restaurant for the benefit of the residents of Dania Beach. Commissioner Duke suggested we consider webstreaming our meetings as opposed to using Comcast (Channel 78). He indicated that Joe Husosky, in the Information Systems Department, advised him that the initial start up cost would be approximately $6,000.00, and $2,000.00- $4,000.00 per year to maintain. Commissioner Duke indicated this would make our meetings available to everyone, no matter where they are. Commissioner Duke suggested a Charter Review Committee be established. He requested the City Attorney begin the process. City Attorney Ansbro responded that he would bring a resolution forward at the next meeting. 11.3 Commissioner Jones Commissioner Jones provided an update on events he attended. Commissioner Jones noted he attended the community meeting held at Frost Park on March 18, regarding the Linear Park on 5a' Avenue. He advised that Assistant City Manager Donnelly and Public Services Director Orlando addressed most of the concerns of the residents in the area. Commissioner Jones provided an update on the Legislative bills in Tallahassee. He noted he did not foresee any action being taken in the near future which would benefit our City. Commissioner Jones advised that The Today Show had a video of the Dania Beach Pier and Restaurant. He noted he would try to obtain a copy for the City. Commissioner Jones noted that Attorney General Bill McCollum sent a letter thanking the Seniors for the opportunity to meet with them at their recent luncheon. Commissioner Jones read a letter received from the Area Agency on Aging thanking the City for the $10,000.00 donation. Commissioner Jones commended Joe Husosky and City Clerk Stilson for their green initiative to go paperless with the Commission agenda. Commissioner Jones requested the City Manager and City Attorney look into establishing an Education Advisory Board. The benefits of this board would be: we would be eyes and ears of school events, their standards, their test scores; we could discuss issues such as boundaries and enrollment; we could also look at school board rulings and guidelines that affect schools in the Minutes of Regular Meeting 9 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, March 24,2009—7:00 p.m. City of Dania Beach. He believes this board would have contact with the Broward County School Board, as well as the City Commission. 11.4 Vice-Mayor McElyea Vice-Mayor McElyea asked Assistant City Manager Donnelly to answer questions on the Pirates Inn, Dania Beach Hotel, and Boyd Gaming. Assistant City Manager Donnelly noted the Pirates Inn is in foreclosure proceedings, and the property is currently boarded up and for sale. Commissioner Duke noted that there are two other foreclosure actions in progress for that property. City Attorney Ansbro advised the Dania Beach Hotel has $75,000.00 in code liens. He further indicated that the Commission gave the owner six months to demolish the property, or the City would move forward with foreclosure. City Attorney Ansbro advised that they still have approximately 35 days to have it demolished. Assistant City Manager Donnelly noted that Boyd Gaming is waiting to see what legislation comes from Tallahassee relating to some gaming issues. City Attorney Ansbro responded for Vice-Mayor McElyea that the property known as the "tomato patch"has drainage problems, and may not be suitable for development. Mayor Castro noted that Governor Crist has some issues with the "Indian Compact" so we will have to wait and see what happens in Tallahassee. Vice-Mayor McElyea advised that the story of the Dania Beach monkeys is available if people want to listen to the recording. Assistant City Manager Donnelly advised that he contacted the Broward County Animal Regulation Division on this matter. He also noted that signs have been placed stating it is unlawful to feed or molest the monkeys. 11.5 Mayor Castro Mayor Castro noted that Mary McDonald, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management, advised we are submitting an application to participate in Workforce One's Student Summer Program. She advised that the program is a partnership between Workforce One and Children's Services Council of Broward to increase the number of working summer youths. The participants are economically disadvantaged, therefore this program provides some relief to their household income. Workforce One pays the students and carries the Workers Comp insurance. Mayor Castro noted that the application must be submitted by April 5`h in order to be considered. Minutes of Regular Meeting 10 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,March 24,2009—7:00 p.m. Vice-Mayor McElyea motioned to enter into an agreement with Workforce One to participate in their Student Summer Program; seconded by Commissioner Anton. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Castro suggested we use The Mellgren Planning Group to do the Griffin Road Corridor Study as opposed to bidding this project. She noted they have already done fifty percent of the job and they are also working on the Unified Land Development Code which involves several community meetings. She asked for support of the Commission to allow Michele Mellgren and her team to move forward with this project. City Attorney Ansbro noted he would bring a resolution forward at the next meeting to waive the bidding requirements in this case. Mayor Castro noted that the Bank building on the corner of Federal Highway and West Dania Beach Boulevard has bars over the windows. She is concerned about the appearance of the building and thought the bars made it look like an unsafe place. Assistant City Manager Donnelly advised that the Code Compliance Unit is investigating this issue and he will inform the Commission on the outcome of their investigation. 12. Appointments Mayor Castro noted she spoke to City Manager Baldwin regarding our City boards and the fact that some of them have not met for some time. She asked him to review the boards to see if we could sunset some of them and bring them back as ad-hoc boards. Commissioner Jones appointed Rosanne Webb to the Green Advisory Board. Mayor Castro suggested that Corinne Lajoie, AICP, Principal City Planner, or CRA Director Jeremy Earle be the liaison to the Green Advisory Board. City Manager Baldwin noted that in some cities, the Public Works Director is the liaison. He said that he would assign the liaison for the board. Vice-Mayor McElyea appointed George Jason to the Planning & Zoning Board. Commissioner Anton reappointed Beulah Lair, Mike Grady and Clive Taylor to the Airport Advisory Board. Commissioner Jones reappointed Sulie Spencer, Boisy Waiters, Jr., and Linda Sacco to the Airport Advisory Board. Commissioner Duke appointed Tom Bordovsky to the Green Advisory Board. Commissioner Jones reappointed Gloria Black and Debra Kalitan to the Human Relations Board. Minutes of Regular Meeting 11 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, March 24,2009—7:00 p.m. Commissioner Anton reappointed Rhonda Buckner, Clive Taylor and Mike Grady to the Marine Advisory Board. Commissioner Jones reappointed Albert Owler and Patricia Chukerman to the Marine Advisory Board. Vice-Mayor McElyea appointed Carol Strokrocki, Craig McAdams and Bernard Swindell to the Marine Advisory Board. Commissioner Anton reappointed Chip Brockman and Lisa Drake to the Parks, Recreation & Community Affairs Advisory Board. Commissioner Jones reappointed Rosalind Curry and Chris Barile to the Parks, Recreation & Community Affairs Advisory Board. Vice-Mayor McElyea appointed Kurt Ely to the Parks, Recreation & Community Affairs Advisory Board. Commissioner Anton reappointed Lottye Crooms to the Planning& Zoning Board. Commissioner Jones reappointed Angeline Flowers to the Planning & Zoning Board. Commissioner Anton motioned to approve the Board appointments; seconded by Vice- Mayor McElyea. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Anton Yes Vice-Mayor McElyea Yes Commissioner Duke Yes Mayor Castro Yes Commissioner Jones Yes 13. Administrative Reports 13.1 City Manager City Manager Baldwin noted he is impressed with staff, and he looks forward to meeting with the Commissioners. 13.2 City Attorney City Attorney Ansbro had no comments. 13.3 City Clerk - Reminders Wednesday, April 1,2009—6:00 p.m. CRA Board Meeting Tuesday, April 14, 2009—7:00 p.m. City Commission Meeting Minutes of Regular Meeting 12 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,March 24,2009—7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2009—7:00 p.m. City Commission Meeting 14. Adioumment Mayor Castro adjourned the meeting at 8:42 p.m. ATT ST: CITY OF DANIA BEACH o," ") a.,.c�,-w LOUISE STILSON, CMC �Aaus F�Rs ANNE CASTRO CITY CLERK ego Tc� MAYOR-COMMISSIONER Approved: April 14, 2009 7 Minutes of Regular Meeting 13 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, March 24,2009—7:00 p.m. Dania Beach Elected Officials 100 West Dania Beach Blvd. Dania Beach, Florida 33004 Re: Letter of Support Dear Elected Officials: This letter is in support of Mr. Anthony Manuel's desire to open a funeral home in the great city of Dania Beach. Mr. Manuel is a former employee of the Davis & Brice Funeral Home who has provided loving, spiritual, dependable and quality care to all families served. When I lost my daughter Cheryl six years ago, Mr. Manuel and the staff of Davis & Brice Funeral Home was really there for me and my family. Anything that this man is involved with will help our community grow with respect and unconditional love for each and every family that is served and therefore it is with great pleasure that I write this letter of support. 9mcerely, 066j--2.1) (4H4x--Q" Mrs. Bobbie H. Grace FORM FOR ADDRESSING CITY COMMISSION AT REGULAR OR SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS The City is required by state law to keep minutes of City Commission meetings. To properly identify persons who address the City Commission in those minutes, the City requests that this form be completed and provided to the City Clerk, before the meeting begins. DATE OF COMMISSION MEETING 11�`(1 (�11 L- 2001 PRINT NAM E: �� le r I' CDVli� G ADDRESS: //() N t , G�lR7s rl�ici//�} &1 0 o _ PHONE NO. 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YOU MAY ALSO BE SUBJECT TO QUESTIONS ASKED OF YOU BY AN APPLICANT OR AN APPLICANT'S REPRESENTATIVE OR ATTORNEY WHICH RELATE TO THE ITEM. 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 ANY CITY COMMISSIONER ON ANY MATTER OR ISSUE PURSUANT TO CITY ORDINANCE NO. 01-93.REGISTRATION FORMS AND COPIES OF THE ORDINANCE ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT CITY HALL. 0\Agenda\PUBLIC SPEAKING FORM.doc 4 QV �� FORM FOR ADDRESSING CITY COMMISSION AT REGULAR OR SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS The City is required by state law to keep minutes of City Commission meetings. To properly identify persons who address the City Commission in those minutes, the City requests that this form be completed and providec to the City Clerk, before the meeting begins. DATE OF COMMI SIGN MEETING: - 200 PRINT NAME: f ADDRESS A � PHONE NO (optional): PLEASE CHECK ONE OR BOTH OF THE BOXES BELOW: CITIZE M N COMENTS: Comments is Beach citizens or interested parties that are not part of the regular printed agenda may be made during each Commission meet g during the period set aside for "Citizen Comments." A thirty(30)minute"Citizen Comments"period shall be designated on the agenda for citizens and interested persons to speak on matters not scheduled on that day's agenda. The citizen comments' period shall begin promptly at 7:30 PM. Each speaker shall be limited to 3 minutes for his or her comments. Persons desiring to speak during the citizen comment en od shall inform the, e City Clerk immediately prior to the begismmg of the meeting of their intention to speak. If more than 10 speakers express a desire to speak, the Commission shall determine on a meeting by meeting basis whether to (a) extend the time allotted for citizen comments to accommodate all speakers, or (b) whether to limit the number of speakers or amount of time per speaker. A speaker's time shall not be transferable to another speaker. PLEASE BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THE SUBJECT MATTER OF YOUR COMMENT: (71hn� r ?. r 2) - PUBLIC HEARINGS —ITEM# (.AS PRINTED ON AGENDA) PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK ON AN ITEM THAT PERTAINS TO A"ZONING"TYPE OF MATTER(FOR EXAMPLE,A SITE PLAN,VARIANCE, SPECIAL EXCEPTION OR SIMILAR TYPE OF ITEM KNOWN AS A "QUASI-JUDICIAL"MATTER, YOU ARE SUBJECT TO BEING ASKED TO SWEAR OR AFFIRM THAT YOU WILL BE TRUTHFUL AS TO YOUR COMMENTS OR TESTIMONY, YOU MAY ALSO BE SUBJECT TO QUESTIONS ASKED OF YOU BY AN APPLICANT OR AN APPLICANT'S REPRESENTATIVE OR ATTORNEY WHICH RELATE TO THE ITEM. 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 ANY CITY COMMISSIONER ON ANY MATTER OR ISSUE PURSUANT TO CITY ORDINANCE NO. 01-93. REGISTRATION FORMS AND COPIES OF THE ORDINANCE ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT CITY HALL. GWgenda\PUBLIC SPEAKING FORM.doc FORM FOR ADDRESSING CITY COMMISSION AT REGULAR OR SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS The City is required by state law to keep minutes of City Commission meetings. To properly identify persons who address the City Commission in those minutes, the City requests that this form be completed and provided to the City Clerk, before the 1meeting begins. DATE OF COMMISSIO y� COMMISSION MEETING: 1 r� 4/7(6 , 2001 PRINT NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE NO. (optional): PLEASE CHECK ONE OR BOTH OF THE BOXES BELOW: 1) tA V CITIZEN COMMENTS: Comments by Dania Beach citizens or interested parties that are not part of the regular printed agenda may be made during each Commission meeting during the period set aside for"Citizen Comments." A thirty(30)minute"Citizen Comments"period shall be designated on the agenda for citizens and interested persons to speak on matters not scheduled on that day's agenda. The citizen comments'period shall begin promptly at 7 30 PM. Each speaker shall be limited to 3 minutes for his or her comments. Persons desiring to speak during the citizen comment period shall inform the City Clerk immediately prior to the beginning of the meeting of their intention to speak. If more than 10 speakers express a desire to speak, the Commission shall determine on a meeting by meeting basis whether to (a) extend the time allotted for citizen comments to accommodate all speakers, or (b) whether to Limit the number of speakers or amount of time per speaker. A speaker's time shall not be transferable to another speaker. PLEASE BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THE SUBJECT MATTER OF YOUR COMMENT: 2) ---I _PUBLIC HEARINGS —ITEM# (AS PRINTED ON AGENDA) PLEASE NOTE:IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK ON AN ITEM THAT PERTAINS TO A "ZONING"TYPE OF MATTER(FOR EXAMPLE,A SITE PLAN, VARIANCE, SPECIAL EXCEPTION OR SIMILAR TYPE OF ITEM KNOWN AS A "QUASI-JUDICIAL" MATTER, YOU ARE SUBJECT TO BEING ASKED TO SWEAR OR AFFIRM THAT YOU WILL BE TRUTHFUL AS TO YOUR COMMENTS OR TESTIMONY. YOU MAY ALSO BE SUBJECT TO QUESTIONS ASKED OF YOU BY AN APPLICANT OR AN APPLICANT'S REPRESENTATIVE OR ATTORNEY WHICH RELATE TO THE ITEM. 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 ANY CITY COMMISSIONER ON ANY MATTER OR ISSUE PURSUANT TO CITY ORDINANCE NO. 01-93.REGISTRATION FORMS AND COPIES OF THE ORDINANCE ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT CITY HALL. G:Vagenda\PUBLIC SPEAKING FORM.doc FORM FOR ADDRESSING CITY COMMISSION AT REGULAR OR SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS The City is required by state law to keep minutes of City Commission meetings. To properly identify persons who address the City Commission in those minutes, the City requests that this form be completed and provided to the City Clerk, before the meeting begins. DATE OF COMMISSION MEETING: '9/��✓l�/ , 200-7 PRINT NAME: «'/(,I" t ADDRESS: _s, PHONE NO. (optional): PLEASE CHECK ONE OR BOTH OF THE BOXES BELOW: 1) CITIZEN COMMENTS: Comments by an, Beach citizens or interested parties that are not part of the regular printed agenda may be made during each Commission meeting during the period set aside for "Citizen Comments." A thirty(30)minute"Citizen Comments"period shall be designated on the agenda for citizens and interested persons to speak on matters not scheduled on that Jay's agenda. The citizen comments'period shall begin promptly at 7:30 PM. Each speaker shall be limited to 3 minutes for his or her comments. Persons desiring to speak during the citizen comment period shall inform the City Clerk immediately prior to the beginning of the meeting of their intention to speak. If more than 10 speakers express a desire to speak, the Commission shall determine on a meeting by meeting basis whether to (a) extend the time allotted for citizen comments to accommodate all speakers, or (b) whether to limit the number of speakers or amount of time per speaker. A speaker's time shall not be transferable to another speaker. PLEASE BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THE SUBJECT MATTER OF YOUR COMMENT: 2) PUBLIC HEARINGS —ITEM# (AS PRINTED ON AGENDA) PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK ON AN ITEM THAT PERTAINS TO A "ZONING"TYPE OF MATTER(FOR EXAMPLE,A SITE PLAN, VARIANCE, SPECIAL EXCEPTION OR SIMILAR TYPE OF ITEM KNOWN AS A "QUASI-JUDICIAL" MATTER,.YOU ARE SUBJECT TO BEING ASKED TO SWEAR OR AFFIRM THAT YOU WILL BE TRUTHFUL AS TO YOUR COMMENTS OR TESTIMONY. YOU MAY ALSO BE-SUBJECT TO QUESTIONS ASKED OF YOU BY AN APPLICANT OR AN APPLICANT'S REPRESENTATIVE OR ATTORNEY WHICH RELATE TO THE ITEM. 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 ANY CITY COMMISSIONER ON ANY MATTER OR ISSUE PURSUANT TO CITY ORDINANCE NO. 01-93.REGISTRATION FORMS AND COPIES OF THE ORDINANCE ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT CITY HALL. G:Vagenda\PUBLIC SPEAKING FORM.doc