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Home My WebLink AboutNULL (234) f MINUTES DANIA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING i NOVEMBER 10, 1987 ) INVOCATION - Wanda Mullikin PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE j 1 a ROLL CALL: Present - Mayor: Chester Byrd Vice Mayor: Jean Cook Commissioners: John Bertino Howard Hirsch Charles McElyea City Attorney: Frank Adler City Manager: Eugene Jewell City Clerk : Wanda Mullikin Police Captain: Tim Cates Building Official : Paul Maxwell PRESENTATIONS - Dania Housing Authority * (Addressed after agenda item 1. 6 ) Nancy Preusz , Executive Director of the Housing Authority, introduced Raul Perez, of Gomez and Perez, who presented an update on the feasibility study for the Mizelle property. e _ Ms. Preusz then announced a 2. 3 million dollar grant recently awarded to the Dania Housing Authority. 1. CONSENT AGENDA !Minutes 1. 1 October 21, 1987, Workshop Meeting 1. 2 October 26, 1987, Workshop Meeting 1. 3 October 27, 1987, Regular Meeting �YaOJ Bills 1. 4 As paid for the month of September, 1987 Resolutions 1. 5 The title of a resolution supporting the Tour of the Americas bicycle event which will be held February 28, 1988, and endorsing this event to encourage the sport of bicycle racing in the United States was read by City Attorney Adler. 1. 7 The title of a resolution approving the contract between the City of Dania and the General Employees ' Association dated October 1, 1987, was read by City Attorney Adler. A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Vice Mayor Cook to approve the consent agenda with the exception of item 1. 6, pulled for discussion. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice Mayor Cook-yes jCommissioner Hirsch-yes Mayor Byrd-yes Commissioner McElyea-yes 1. 6 (Pulled from Consent Agenda ) E { A resolution authorizing the transmission of the Dania Inclusion i i Plan to the Broward County Planning Council was pulled from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Larry Leeds, City Planner, explained that the city's I comprehensive land use plan, adopted in 1980, needs to be Regular Commission Meeting 1 November 10, 1987 7 fir. changed, per statute requirements, to remain consistent with the County Plan which is currently being drafted by Planning Council. He described the Inclusion Plan as the City 's suggestions to the 99 County for possible map changes to be reviewed by Planning Council and, if acceptable, will be reflected on Dania 's portion of the County plan. He noted that the changes will not be officially adopted until after both Dania and the County submit their plans to the State, which will } take place some time after October, 1988. Mr. Leeds noted that if the resolution transmitting the Inclusion Plan is not submitted to the County by December 15th, as requested, the County will make their own Inclusion Plan and they will make the determination for the City of Dania. He asked the Commission to consider the fact that if the changes are not made, it will make it more difficult to work within the framework of the County plan in the future. A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Bertino to workshop this item before December 15, 1987. Vice Mayor Cook, as Secretary of the Broward County Planning Council, stressed the importance of getting the City 's Inclusion Plan in before the 15th. The motion to workshop passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice Mayor Cook-yes Commissioner Hirsch-yes Mayor Byrd-yes Commissioner McElyea-yes * (At this time, the Presentation by the Dania Housing Authority was made. ) 2. PROCLAMATIONS 2. 1 Mayor Byrd issued a proclamation for the Great American Smokeout, November 19, 1987. 3. BIDS - none "J 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS Building & Zoning 4. 1 Petitioner/Owner: A. Mancusi ; property located at the NE corner of NE 2 St. & No. Federal Hwy. PUBLIC BEARING - VA-42-87 - A variance is requested to allow the construction of a take-out restaurant with a 6' setback. (cont 'd. from 10/27/87) A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner McElyea to continue the variance request (VA-42-87) until the next regular meeting of November 24, 1987, at the request of the petitioner. The motion passed unanimously. Administrative (second and final reading of ordinance) (cont 'd. from 10/27/87) 4. 2 The title of an ordinance amending Section 2. 4 of the Code of E Ordinances by amending the existing Civil Service Rules in their entirety was read for second and final reading by City Attorney { Adler. 1 t i A motion was made by Vice Mayor Cook , seconded by Commissioner Hirsch to continue the second and final reading of the ordinance until the next regular meeting of November 24th, pending a I + workshop meeting. The motion passed unanimously. ti Regular Commission Meeting 2 November 10, 1987 5. SITE PLAN REQUESTS 5. 1 Petitioner/Owner: GSD Investments, Inc. ; property located at the 5400 block of Ravenswood Rd. (cont 'd. from 10/27/87) SP-46-87 - Site Plan Approval is requested for a commercial building in a C-4 (commercial ) zoning district. A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Vice Mayor Cook to continue SP-46-87 until the next regular meeting of November 24th. The motion passed unanimously. ' 5. 2 Petitioner/Owner: Frank Pollara; property located at 768 East Dania Beach Blvd. (cont 'd. from 10/27/87) i SP-49-87 - Site Plan approval is requested to convert a restaurant/warehouse facility into a restaurant/retail facility and modify the existing site plan accordingly. A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Hirsch to continue SP-49-87 until the next regular meeting of November 24th. The motion passed unanimously. 6. EXPENDITURE REQUESTS - none 7. SPECIAL REQUESTS 7. 1 Request by Dania Activity Committee for city participation and I cooperation in celebrating Martin Luther King Day. Also, establish workshop to discuss activities. Bobbi Grace requested a workshop to be attended by the Commission, City Officials, Police and Fire Chiefs to discuss the city 's participation and cooperation in the Dr. Martin Luther King Day program planned for January 18, 1988. She said funds are not needed and the meeting is requested for coordination purposes. A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner McElyea to workshop this next week. Mayor Byrd suggested that Ms. Grace also contact the Chamber of Commerce, and Commissioner Hirsch suggested she contact the Kiwanis Club. The motion to workshop passed unanimously. 7. 2 Request by VMS, Inc. to dig an irrigation well within the dedicated right-of-way on SE 7 Street. Patricia Rathburn, of Atkinson, Jenne, representing VMS stepped forward to explain the request for the purpose of providing irrigation water for the Watermark development project. City Manager Jewell reported Staff recommends approval. A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner McElyea to approve the request. i After discussion with Bill Brooks regarding the South Florida Water Management permit, protection against salt water intrusion, a hold-harmless clause for liability purposes, and { proper landscaping, the motion passed unanimously. 7. 3 Request by Hiro Japanese Restaurant ( located at 1302 South j Federal Highway) to extend temporary banner sign permit for an f indefinite period. Iff A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner McElyea to extend the banner sign permit for six months. After discussion of the need for control regarding the L appearance of permitted banners, the motion and second were withdrawn. Regular Commission Meeting 3 November 10, 1987 i i r r A motion was then made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Bertino to extend the banner sign permit for six months, instructing the Building Department to inspect the sign every thirty days and to remove it if it becomes tattered or torn. The motion passed unanimously. j ** At this time, Vice Mayor Cook described her committee 's plans for a Bicentennial Youth in Government Day. Vice Mayor Cook introduced the group of young students who will meet at City Hall at 10: 45 a.m. on November 19, 1987, to serve with the City Commissioners, Officials and Department Heads and that night to conduct a mock City Commission Meeting. She said they will also ride with the Mayor, Vice Mayor and Commissioners in the Bicentennial Parade on the 21st. Vice Mayor Cook announced that the Youth in Government Day will be co-sponsored by the Kiwanis Club and introduced Mrs. Serpe, President of Dania Kiwanis, and Mrs. Winfield. Mayor Byrd suggested that the Post Office and Chamber of Commerce also be invited to participate and expressed appreciation to Vice Mayor Cook on a fine job. 8. APPOINTMENTS - none 9. DISCUSSION - none 10. CITIZENS ' COMMENTS No verbal or written requests for Citizens ' Comments for this night ' s meeting were received. 11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 11 . 1 City Manager Jewell , at the request of several Commissioners, recommended cancellation of the Regular Commission Meeting scheduled for December 22, 1987, due to the holidays. A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Bertino to cancel the December 22nd Regular Commission Meeting. The motion passed unanimously. City Manager Jewell then listed 4 items to be workshopped : Civil Service, Trash Ordinance, Inclusion Plan, and Martin Luther King Day. The Commissioners agreed to hold the Workshop on Monday, November 16, 1987, at 3: 00 p.m. 11. 2 City Attorney Adler - no comment. 12. COMMISSION COMMENT 12. 1 Commissioner Bertino - no comment. 12. 2 Commissioner Hirsch - no comment. 12. 3 Commissioner McElyea - no comment. 12. 4 Vice Mayor Cook commented on the need to check the streetlights again. Vice Mayor Cook also asked for a review and update on every phase of the Ocean Waterway re water supply, dredging etc. at the next meeting. 12. 5 Mayor Byrd asked Commissioner Hirsch to look into the Broward Resource Recovery Plan and present an opinion at the next Commission meeting. Commissioner Hirsch asked City Manager Jewell to set up a meeting for him. Mayor Byrd expressed his intention to meet with ' ;.e newly organized South Broward Mayors ' Group. Regular Commission Meeting 4 November 10, 1987 I l A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Bertino to empower Mayor Byrd to join the South Broward Mayors ' Group. The motion passed unanimously. f This Regular Commission Meeting was then adjourned. i . i i MAYOR-COMMISS ON R CITY CLERK-AUDITOR i I I f I { i I I i i I i Regular Commission Meeting 5 November 10, 1987 I J` y{ f AGENDA DANIA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 1987 8:00 P.M. ! INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PRESENTATIONS - Dania Housing Authorityt i 1 . CONSENT AGENDA Minutes 1. 1 October 21 , Workshop Meeting 1 . 2 October 26, Workshop Meeting € 1 . 3 October 27, Regular Meeting dBills 1 . 4 As paid for the month of September, 1987 Resolutions { 1 .5 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE TOUR OF THE AMERICAS BICYCLE EVENT WHICH WILL BE HELD I FEBRUARY 28 , 1988 , AND ENDORSING THIS EVENT TO ENCOURAGE THE SPORT OF BICYCLE RACING IN THE UNITED STATES; AND PROVIDING f �"- THAT ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT f HEREWITH ARE HEREBY REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; j i AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE 1 .6 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE !! TRANSMISSION OF THE DANIA INCLUSION PLAN TO THE BROWARD COUNTY PLANNING COUNCIL; AND PROVIDING THAT ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH BE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. " 1 . 7 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DANIA AND THE GENERAL EMPLOYEES ' ASSOCIATION-CITY OF DANIA, DATED OCTOBER 1 , 1987; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF SAME; AND PROVIDING THAT ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH BE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. " 2. PROCLAMATIONS 2.1 Great American Smokeout - November 19 , 1987 3 . BIDS - none 1 OF 3 1 I F, 4 . PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS Building 8 Zoning 4 .1 Petitioner/Owner - A. Mancusi ; property located at the NE corner of NE 2 Avenue & North Federal Highway Public Bearing - VA-42-87 - A variance is requested to allow the construction of a take-out restaurant with a 6 ' setback. I (continued from 10/27/87) f Administrative Ordinances (second and final readings ) 4 . 2 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION i 2. 4 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE RULES IN THEIR ENTIRETY BY SETTING FORTH THE PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES THAT ARE TO BE FOLLOWED BY THE CITY I OF DANIA IN ITS PERSONNEL PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTIONS TO THE PERSONNEL COVERED BY CIVIL SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR A CIVIL SERVICE BOARD; PROVIDING FOR A CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN; PROVIDING FOR A SEPARATION AND I DISCIPLINARY ACTION; PROVIDING FOR A GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE; PROVIDING FOR AN APPEAL PROCEDURE; AND PROVIDING THAT ALL I ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES AND ALL RESOLUTIONS OR + PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH BE REPEALED TO THE j EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. " (continued from 10/27/87) 5. SITE PLAN REQUESTS 5 . 1 Petitioner/Owner - GSD Investments, Inc. ; property located at the 5400 block of Ravenswood Road (continued from 10/27/87) SP-46-87 - A site plan is requested for a commercial building in a C-4 (commercial ) zoning district . 5. 2 Petitioner/Owner - Frank Pollara; property located at 768 East Dania Beach Boulevard (continued from 10/27/87) SP-49-87 - A site plan is requested to convert a restaurant/warehouse facility into a restaurant/retail facility and modify the existing site plan accordingly. 6 . EXPENDITURE REQUESTS - none I ;a.alF 7. SPECIAL REQUESTS 7. 1 Request by Dania Activity Committee for city participation and cooperation in celebrating Martin Luther King Day. Also, establish workshop to discuss activities . 7. 2 Request by VMS, Inc . to dig an irrigation well within the dedicated right-of-way on SE 7 Street. 7. 3 Request by Hiro Japanese Restaurant ( located at 1302 South Federal Highway) to extend temporary banner sign permit for �!!! an indefinite period . 8. APPOINTMENTS - none 9 . DISCUSSION - none j 2OF3 I It J 10. 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 prior 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.the event that the concern remains unresolved, the citizen (s) OrIn Party will be asked to address the City Commission during the meeting. ) I 11 . ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 11 . 1 City Manager 11 .2 City Attorney 12• COMMISSION COMMENTS 12. 1 Commissioner Bertino ( 12.2 Commissioner Hirsch 12. 3 Commissioner Mc Elyea 12.4 Vice Mayor Cook 12. 5 Mayor Byrd i --------------------- ------ --------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. 1 i i 1 i I j I i i 3OF 3 i I I t J �A yj pt . II