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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes of Meeting - June 12, 2012 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2012 - 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order/Roll Call Mayor Flury called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor: Patricia A. Flury Vice-Mayor: C. K. "Mac"McElyea Commissioners: Anne Castro Walter Duke Bobbie H. Grace City Manager: Robert Baldwin City Attorney: Thomas Ansbro Deputy City Clerk: Tom Schneider 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance Commissioner Castro gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag. 3. Presentations and Special Event Approvals There were no presentations at this meeting. 4. Proclamations There were no proclamations on this agenda. 5. Citizen Comments Bruce Hannover, 617 NE 2 Place, spoke about the proliferation of synthetic drug use and recent efforts by state and local governments to ban the sale and purchase of these drugs. He urged the Commission to ban the sale, purchase and manufacture of these substances within Dania Beach as soon as possible. Mayor Flury said the City Attorney will look into it. Commissioner Duke suggested reaching out to the City of Sunrise as they are in the forefront on this issue. Craig Urbine, 1211 Stirling Rd., distributed a packet to the Mayor and Commissioners (a copy of which is attached and incorporated as part of these minutes) and addressed his concerns with the CRA, in particular, regarding public comment not being allowed at CRA Board meetings, lack of CRA engagement in the community, and the Economic Development Strategic Blueprint prepared by Boyette Strategic Advisors. Mayor Flury commented she does not see an issue with having public comments at CRA meetings. Commissioner Duke felt a provision for public comments should be made. 6. Public Safety Reports Bruce Caruso, EMS Division Chief, BSO Fire Rescue, spoke about Deputy Fire Chief Raiken's retirement ceremony held today at Station 17 and noted that he has been assigned as the liaison between the City and BSO Fire Rescue. Commissioner Castro asked about Muller Boats at Griffin and Anglers. Chief Caruso explained there was a small fire there today, which was quickly extinguished, and is now under investigation. Commissioner Castro confirmed that a determination will be made as to whether or not it has become an unsafe structure, and if so, the property owner will be notified to raze it. Donn Peterson, BSO Chief of Police, discussed Assistant Chief Mike Grimm's impending retirement and their past working relationship. Assistant Chief Grimm reported as a result of meeting with Commissioner Grace several weeks ago, "no trespassing" signs were erected at SW 61h and Dania Beach Boulevard and there has already been a noticeable decrease in the problem at this location. Regarding the lot on 51h Avenue, signs will be given to Mr. Sterling Collins if he wants them and enforcement is already underway. Assistant Chief Grimm spoke about his service and residency in Dania Beach and future plans, noting it was an honor and privilege serving this community. 7. Consent Agenda Items removed from Consent Agenda: #7.3, #7.5, #7.7, #7.10 7.1 Minutes: Approve minutes of May 17, 2012 Abatement Hearing Approve minutes of May 22, 2012 Attorney/Client Session Approve minutes of May 22, 2012 City Commission Meeting Minutes of Regular Meeting 2 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,June 12,2012—7:00 p.m. 7.2 Travel Requests: Request of Commissioner Anne Castro to attend the FAA Meeting in Washington DC on June 7- 8, 2012 (Estimated cost $744.71) Resolutions 7.4 RESOLUTION NO. 2012-068 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PAYMENT OF ADDITIONAL COSTS TO PINNACLE PARKING SYSTEMS, LLC FOR THE RELOCATION AND INSTALLATION OF AN INTERCOM MASTER STATION AND VALIDATOR AT THE PARKING GARAGE AT CITY HALL IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,550.52; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7.6 RESOLUTION NO. 2012-070 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURES TO BE PAID TO CALVIN, GIORDANO AND ASSOCIATES, INC.; AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BASED ON PROPOSAL NO. 10-3475.3 WITH CALVIN, GIORDANO AND ASSOCIATES, INC. IN CONNECTION WITH THE DANIA COVE PARK PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,591.46; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7.8 RESOLUTION NO. 2012-072 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING ADVANCE APPROVAL FROM THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH FOR ADVERTISEMENT OF THE CAPITAL PROJECT KNOWN AS THE DANIA BEACH MARINA PROJECT, WHERE BIDDING IS EXPECTED TO BE SOUGHT BY THE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7.9 RESOLUTION NO. 2012-073 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF INVOICE NO. 8058 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,493.91 TO SPORTS TURF ONE, INC. FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR PURCHASING OF A PERFORMANCE BOND IN CONNECTION WITH THE LASERING AND RE-SODDING OF THE C. W. THOMAS PARK FOOTBALL FIELD PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Commissioner Grace motioned to adopt the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items #7.3, #7.5, #7.7, and #7.10; seconded by Commissioner Castro. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Castro Yes Vice-Mayor McElyea Yes Commissioner Duke Yes Mayor Flury Yes Commissioner Grace Yes 7.3 RESOLUTION NO. 2012-067 Minutes of Regular Meeting 3 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,June 12,2012—7:00 p.m. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE REQUEST BY STILES CORPORATION, INC (TA-25-12) FOR A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE BROWARD COUNTY TRAFFICWAYS PLAN, REDUCING THE RIGHT OF WAY WIDTH FOR A PORTION OF SHERIDAN STREET FROM 200 FEET TO 120 FEET; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution #2012-067. Commissioner Castro spoke about conversations with the MPO chair, Attorney Dennis Mele, and Director of Community Development LaFerrier and her initial concern that if the east side of US-1 was narrowed, any expansion by FDOT in this area would create a bottleneck on the west side if that right-of-way remained wider. As it turns out, the right-of-way west of US-1 is already at the width that is now being requested for the east side, so this makes sense. Commissioner Castro motioned to adopt Resolution #2012-067; seconded by Commissioner Grace. Mayor Flury questioned the reason for this request. Attorney Dennis Mele, 100 W. Cypress Creek Road, on behalf of Stiles Corporation, explained the firm is developing property along this corridor, which requires dedication of the amount of right-of-way that corresponds to the Trafficways Plan. The proposed amendment will also benefit any other property owner along this route who wants to develop or redevelop their property because the right-of-way would be a consistent width. Responding to Mayor Flury, Mr. Mele said the developer needs this amendment to develop his project. Mayor Flury commented she is not pleased with this in light of the fact that Terry Stiles fought us with respect to the airport. Commissioner Duke noted this came forward because the City of Hollywood approved a site plan for this developer to demolish Hollywood Lincoln Mercury, which is an eyesore and faces our gateway from the south. Although he has not seen the site plan, he felt the project would enhance the area and perhaps make the Dania Beach properties on the north side of Sheridan become outparcels to the Publix supercenter. The motion carried on the following 3-2 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Castro Yes Vice-Mayor McElyea No Commissioner Duke Yes Mayor Flury No Commissioner Grace Yes 7.5 RESOLUTION NO. 2012-069 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND APPROVING FURTHER EXPENDITURES MADE BY THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT IN THE PRECIOUS PAWS DOG PARK PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 FOR THE PRECIOUS PAWS DOG PARK IN AN Minutes of Regular Meeting 4 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, June 12,2012—7:00 p.m. AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $13,700.00; PROVIDING FOR FUNDING; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution#2012-069. Commissioner Duke requested Interim Director of Parks & Recreation Mark Felicetty come to the podium and asked several questions relating to the dog park. Interim Director of Parks & Recreation Felicetty responded as follows: currently we have 15 paid memberships, the annual membership fee is $25.00, which entitles registration of up to three dogs; members sign in at the park office and staff escorts them to the park; and the total cost of the park was $140,000.00. Commissioner Duke commented about the positive feedback he has received and noted BSO Chief of Police Peterson may be reaching out to Mr. Felicetty regarding an event to co-promote the park and BSO's canine unit. Commissioner Duke motioned to adopt Resolution #2012-069• seconded b Commissioner P � Y Castro. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Castro Yes Vice-Mayor McElyea Yes Commissioner Duke Yes Mayor Flury Yes Commissioner Grace Yes 7.7 RESOLUTION NO. 2012-071 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN EXTENSION TO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH AND ALVAREZ LANDSCAPING GROUP, INC. FOR LANDSCAPING SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED THROUGHOUT THE CITY, UP TO AND UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE BIDDING PROCESS, AWARD OF A BID, AND EXECUTION OF A NEW LANDSCAPING SERVICES CONTRACT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED, FOR A PERIOD OF TIME NOT TO EXTEND BEYOND OCTOBER 1,2012;PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution#2012-071. Commissioner Castro explained why she pulled this item and spoke about the update she was handed immediately prior to this meeting that addresses issues regarding Davis Isles, the Melaleuca Gardens wall, and tall grass along Griffin Road. Additionally, she commented about Melaleuca Gardens needing to be resolved once and for all and the request from Davis Isles for us to do the maintenance. Commissioner Castro motioned to adopt Resolution #2012-071; seconded by Commissioner Duke. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Castro Yes Vice-Mayor McElyea Yes Commissioner Duke Yes Mayor Flury Yes Commissioner Grace Yes 7.10 RESOLUTION NO. 2012-074 Minutes of Regular Meeting 5 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,June 12,2012—7:00 p.m. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,FLORIDA,REQUESTING THE REMOVAL OF PORTIONS OF SE 5TH AVENUE, SE 3PD STREET AND SE 7TH STREET FROM THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AGREEMENT EXISTING BETWEEN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH AND BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution#2012-074. Commissioner Castro confirmed that only portions of the stop sign areas will be taken and not the entire road. She asked when we can expect stop signs to be installed and City Manager Baldwin said the timeframe is unknown since this request has to go back to the County Commission. Commissioner Castro suggested putting the stop signs up now and letting the County react as they may. Commissioner Castro questioned the status of the Dixie Highway issue and confirmed we have not been shut out by the County. She said she will continue working behind the scenes. Commissioner Castro motioned to adopt Resolution #2012-074; seconded by Commissioner Duke. Commissioner Duke requested that, by the next Commission meeting, Assistant City Manager Donnelly put together a fact sheet addressing the process and timeline of traffic calming relative to stop signs on 5th Avenue. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Castro Yes Vice-Mayor McElyea Yes Commissioner Duke Yes Mayor Flury Yes Commissioner Grace Yes 8. Bids and Requests for Proposals 8.1 RESOLUTION NO. 2012-054 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONTINUING SERVICES FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS, PURSUANT TO RFQ NUMBER 12-014; AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO NEGOTIATE CONTRACTS WITH THE QUALIFIED FIRMS AS LISTED IN THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Continued from May 8,2012) City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution #2012-054 and said Director of Community Development LaFerrier has requested this process be canceled. Commissioner Castro motioned to cancel the process relating to Resolution #2012-054; seconded by Commissioner Grace. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,June 12,2012—7:00 p.m. Commissioner Castro Yes Vice-Mayor McElyea Yes Commissioner Duke Yes Mayor Flury Yes Commissioner Grace Yes 9. Public Hearings and Site Plans 9.1 ORDINANCE NO. 2012-013 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF CITY FUNDS EXCEEDING ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000.00), WHICH EXPENDITURE IS NOT TO EXCEED THE PROJECT ESTIMATE APPROVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION, TO FUND THE REHABILITATION OF THE DANIA BEACH MUNICIPAL MARINA; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING) City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Ordinance 42012-013. Mayor Flury requested this item be explained for the general public's information. Assistant City Manager Donnelly described the rehabilitation and improvements planned for the Dania Beach Marina. He gave an overview of the total project cost and a breakdown of grant funding: $1.3 million from Broward County Marine Advisory Board; $2.5 million from Florida Inland Navigation District; and $500,000.00 from Florida Department of Environmental Protection (Florida Boating Improvement Program). Mayor Flury noted a great percentage of the cost is going to be funded through grants. Commissioner Duke thanked Assistant City Manager Donnelly for his hard work in bringing close to $5 million in grants for the Marina project. Mayor Flury opened the Public Hearing. Seeing as there was no one to speak in favor or opposition, she closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Castro motioned to adopt Ordinance #2012-013, on first reading; seconded by Commissioner Duke. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Castro Yes Vice-Mayor McElyea Yes Commissioner Duke Yes Mayor Flury Yes Commissioner Grace Yes 10. Discussion and Possible Action There were no discussion items on this agenda. Minutes of Regular Meeting 7 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,June 12,2012—7:00 p.m. 11. Commission Comments 11.1 Commissioner Castro Commissioner Castro requested a written update from Code Enforcement Manager Lupo regarding the "Blue House" at 2nd Avenue and 13th Street. Commissioner Castro spoke about the I-Board, which is predominantly made up of all the city managers in the County, along with the County Administrator, tasked with discussing how to pay for and fund the communication network public safety personnel rely on. She described four models under consideration and noted the real issue is that elected officials have not been engaged yet even though part of this process entails how to charge people for the service, which she felt is already being paid for through our tax dollars. Commissioner Castro asked City Manager Baldwin to begin efforts towards holding a public workshop for our Commission and for the managers and governing bodies of other cities in order to allow participation in the discussion to ensure this is handled appropriately and fairly. She offered to assist in getting other elected officials engaged. City Manager Baldwin noted because the cities are so diverse, they have differing opinions on how to fund this and are starting to disagree with one another. Mayor Flury asked if there were any objections to moving forward with a public workshop and there were none. 11.2 Commissioner Duke Commissioner Duke addressed the lack of maintenance in our common areas, medians, and entryways along Federal Highway, and assured the residents that we recognize the problem and are taking steps to handle it through outsourcing. 11.3 Commissioner Grace Commissioner Grace commented about Kristen Jones's retirement party and the "Tropical Night Out" at the IGFA. Commissioner Grace acknowledged H.T. Hampton, who recently passed away and Sterling Collins, a City pioneer, who recently turned 93 years old. 11.4 Vice-Mayor McElyea Vice-Mayor McElyea spoke about the "Blue House" at 2nd Avenue and 13th Street, which he recently went through, and suggested it be cleaned up and either saved as a project or sold as is. 11.5 Mayor Flury Mayor Flury commented on the sweepstakes cafd that opened in the Publix shopping center and noted she does not want to see a proliferation of these types of establishments in the City. Fort Minutes of Regular Meeting g Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,June 12,2012—7:00 p.m. Lauderdale is placing various restrictions on these places and she requested City Manager Baldwin take a look at it and give a recommendation. Mayor Flury noted Dismas Charities is submitting an offer to continue their residential halfway house which has been in Dania Beach for quite some time. They asked if there are any issues, problems, or objections, and she is passing this on to City Manager Baldwin. The Commissioners should let him know if there are any problems, but to her knowledge, these people have been good and there have been no issues with them. 12. Appointments 12.1 86th Annual Florida League of Cities Conference Voting Delegate Commissioner Castro was appointed as the Voting Delegate to the 86th Annual Florida League of Cities Conference. Commissioner Duke said Marine Advisory Board member Jackie Clayton moved out of state and he recommended the appointment of Steve Palazzo, 4464 SW 38`h Terrace,to the board. Commissioner Castro motioned to approve the appointment, subject to confirmation that Ms. Clayton has moved out of state and is no longer on the board; seconded by Vice-Mayor McElyea. The motion carried unanimously. 13. Administrative Reports 13.1 City Manager City Manager Baldwin addressed the budget for the coming year and noted although it is slightly out of balance due to a tax reduction and a decrease in property values, efforts are underway to offset that with some cuts in service and enhanced revenues. The proposed budget should be balanced shortly and will then be reviewed with each individual Commissioner. 13.2 City Attorney City Attorney Ansbro had no comments. 13.3 City Clerk - Reminders Tuesday,June 26, 2012 - 7:00 p.m. City Commission Meeting Thursday, July 19, 2012 -6:00 p.m. Abatement Hearing Tuesday,July 24, 2012 - 7:00 p.m. City Commission Meeting Commissioner Castro noted a shade meeting would be held Thursday, June 14, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. Minutes of Regular Meeting 9 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,June 12,2012—7:00 p.m. 14. Adjournment Mayor Flury adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m. ATTEST: CITY OF DANIA BEACH 4m- - Jf 1 6u LOUISE STILSON, CNfC PATRICIA A. FLURY CITY CLERK MAYOR ��p�PtiD'S FlgsrG�` Approved: June 26, 2012 1 1 Minutes of Regular Meeting 10 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,June 12,2012—7:00 p.m. REQUEST TO ADDRESS CITY COMMISSION AT REGULAR OR SPECIAL 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:T ,U ,20_12 PRINT NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE NO. (optional): S�7 ( � �D PLEASE CHECK ONE OR BOTH OF THE BOXES BELOW: 1) �. _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) — 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-REGISTR.ATION 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:Wgenda\PUBLIC SPEAKING FORM.doc REQUEST TO ADDRESS CITY COMMISSION AT REGULAR OR SPECIAL 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 b ins. DATE OF COMMISSIO MEETING: �� ,20 /Q PRINT NAME: / Z4, 12�. ADDRESS: �-A/-r Aos 6e 1 PHONE NO. (optional): ` PLEASE CHECKCKE OR BOTH OF THE BOXES BELOW: 1) 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: C mr)CS �,ac, II �I 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:\Agenda\PUBLIC SPEAKING FORM.doc TEAR AT PERE W OL Z 0 _O L vi as uy w > > 41 p io -g t! 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Call to Order/Roll Call Chairman Flury called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present: Chairman: Patricia A. Flury Vice-Chairman: Bobbie H. Grace Board Members: Anne Castro C. K. "Mac" McElyea CRA Executive Director: Jeremy Earle City Attorney: Thomas Ansbro CRA Secretary: Louise Stilson Absent: Board Member: Walter Duke Board Member Castro motioned to excuse the absence of Board Member Duke; seconded by Vice-Chairman Grace. The motion carried unanimously. 2. CRA Updates Director Earle noted he was part of a panel at Nova Southeastern University today, and everyone was amazed at what Dania Beach has accomplished in the past few years. 3. Presentations There were no presentations on this agenda. 4. Consent Agenda Items Added to Consent Agenda:#4.4 Items Removed from Consent Agenda:#4.3 4.1 Minutes: Approve minutes of January 10, 2012 CRA Board meeting 4.2 Travel Requests: None Addendum 4.4 Resolution#2012-CRA-001 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR A BUDGET AMENDMENT TRANSFERRING AND CONSOLIDATING A PORTION OF CURRENTLY APPROPRIATED FUNDS FOR THE COLLEGE GARDENS CAPITAL PROJECT INTO THE DANIA BEACH HEIGHTS CAPITAL PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Vice-Chairman Grace motioned to approve the Consent Agenda, with the addition of Item #4.4., and with the exception of Item #4.3; seconded by Board Member Castro. The motion carried unanimously. 4.3 Calvin Giordano additional services approval Chairman Flury asked for clarification. Director Earle explained this is a housekeeping issue due to requests we have received from Broward County. Chairman Flury confirmed with Director Earle that when we request additional services from a consultant,the item is previously approved by the CRA Director. Board Member Castro motioned to approve Item #4.3; seconded by Vice-Chairman Grace. The motion carried unanimously. 5. Proposals and Bids There were no proposals on this agenda. 6. nand Possible Action 6.1 Economic Development Strategy �� o n �� Ana Zeinieh, Economic Development Director, reviewed the draft Economic Development Strategic Blueprint prepared by Boyette Strategic Advisors, which was included in the agenda packet. She recommended we move forward with the program for entrepreneurship. Ms. Zeinieh noted that we have already implemented some of the recommendations made by the consultant. She further said that we should also look at providing rent subsidies for businesses; it would be a recruitment tool and it could jump start the economy in Dania Beach. Ms. Zeinieh advised that Boyette Strategic Advisors will provide a more detailed presentation at a future meeting. Minutes of Special Meeting 2 Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Wednesday,February 29,2012—6:00 p.m. Chairman Flury questioned the cost of$25,000.00 paid for this study, and noted that we need to develop a 3-5 year work plan so that we know what we are doing. She noted that the Board needs to have an opportunity to tal what is a riont Director Earle responded that this is a precursor of some of the issues to be addressed and all the information will be presented with details. Chairman Flury noted the information should be available for the public. 6.2 CRA Implementation Priorities Director Earle noted we have made significant progress and we should update the plan. He commented we will need community meetings, not as in-depth as we originally did; however, we want to hear what our residents want. Director Earle advised that he will bring the recommendation to the Board during the budget process. Chairman Flury noted the section on funding is missing. Director Earle responded we will focus on grant funding this fiscal year. Chairman Flury would like the funding portion added to the report. She pointed out that the plan does not necessarily work well without the funding. Director Earle confirmed for Chairman Flury that the plan update will be discussed at the April CRA Board meeting. 6.3 US-1 Landscape Phase 1 and Phase 2 Update Director Earle noted the US-1 Phase 1 Landscaping project is done and we are preparing the close-out documents. He advised that there was an accident during the weekend of February 10, and we have received a cost of$22,000.00 for repairs. Director Earle indicated that the work must be done by the contractor due to the warrantee. City Attorney Ansbro clarified that a claim would be filed by our insurance carrier and will then be subrogated to the vehicle owner. Director Earle noted that we received two bids for Phase 2 and the committee is reviewing them. He advised that the contingency for the project is $375,000,00. Director Earle indicated that the firms do not know if they can do the project without the add-ons. The recommendation from some members of the Committee is that we do a series of borings along the corridor which would determine if we have to do any additional work or not. He said that Ronnie Navarro, City Engineer, Public Services Department, asked Calvin Giordano and Associates to give us a quote to do the job. Minutes of Special Meeting 3 Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Wednesday,February 29,2012—6:00 p.m. Vice-Chairman Grace confirmed with Director Earle that Phase 2 of the project would take approximately 6 months to complete. Board Member Castro asked Director Earle to talk to the City of Hollywood to insure that their landscape is not the same as ours. The Board agreed to move forward with the borings which cost will be derived from contingency. Chairman Flury asked Assistant City Manager Donnelly to make sure we move forward with the borings. She noted this project is filled with a 70 percent contingency funding and we do not need to exceed the bid amount. Lastly, Chairman Flury remarked that this project cannot be delayed because it has already taken a long time. 6.4 CRA Neighborhood Projects Update Director Earle referred to the College Gardens project and advised that we are dealing with issues such as acts of vandalism and people cutting down the trees. He noted that the plans are now being reviewed by Broward County. Director Earle further explained that there will be paver crosswalks on the west side of Phippen Waiters Road, which will also need to be approved by Broward County. Once we have the permits from Broward County, we will order the pavers which would take 3 weeks to be made. He thought it would take about 4 weeks before the pavers are installed. Director Earle clarified that the trees have all been placed; therefore half of the project is complete. Chairman Flury suggested we wait until the pavers are ready to replace the trees that have been cut down. Director Earle noted that the trees have not yet been placed in the Dania Beach Heights project, because the plans for the traffic circles are being reviewed by Broward County. Discussion followed regarding possible solutions to help us move the projects faster. Director Earle noted that we could have shovel ready projects processed with the County, instead of waiting for the contractor to do it; however, this would be a deviation from how the City does things. Board Member Castro pointed out that the consultant designing the plans should be the one meeting with Broward County to make sure they agree with our design. Board Member Castro motioned to front-end load some of these projects in the future, having the County review them at the design stage, versus the contractor stage; seconded by Vice-Chairman Grace. The motion carried unanimously. Minutes of Special Meeting 4 Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Wednesday,February 29,2012—6:00 p.m. Director Earle advised that we are ready to proceed with the Sun Garden Isles project and demolition has begun. He added that we will need to address some issues with the School Board of Broward County, such as signage and flashing lights for school zones. 6.5 Community Garden Director Earle reported this project has not begun. He noted he needs to work with the City to get water to the site. Director Earle further advised that he is working on a RFQ for an established urban farmer to help us with the process. He clarified that he may only use $60,000.00 of the $75,000.00 budgeted for this project. Board Member McElyea suggested a well for the garden. Board Member Castro suggested cisterns to capture water, a horizontal and/or vertical well; decorative solar lights; and anything else to maximize the use of this property and make it a green community garden. She thought we could find grant opportunities for this project. 6.6 On-Street Parking Director Earle noted this issue will come up during the budget cycle. He would like to start implementing the 327 on-street parking spaces. Director Earle remarked that the Municipal Parking Garage cannot service the parking needs of the entire City. All parking should be revenue generating which could offset the cost of maintenance and parking enforcement. He further stated that this will be very important to our future redevelopment. Director Earle commended the Board for implementing the Payment-in-Lieu Program. Vice-Chairman Grace clarified with Director Earle that the numbers shown in the Summary of On-Street Parking Rates for Selected Florida Cities included in the agenda packet are only estimates. The numbers will need to be re-visited when we are ready to establish our parking rates. Chairman Flury noted that Director Earle needs to come back to the Board with very specific costs and revenue at budget time. 6.7 CRA Signage Construction Director Earle referred to the Secondary Architectural Gateway and the Tertiary Architectural Gateway signs included in the agenda backup. He noted these two types of signs could be installed throughout the City. Director Earle said that during the next Fiscal Year he will be requesting allocation of funds to place these signs at the entrance of our neighborhoods. Chairman Flury noted she does not like the Tertiary sign, she thinks it is awkward. Board Member Castro noted she does like them. She pointed out these are not large signs but markers. Minutes of Special Meeting 5 Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Wednesday,February 29,2012—6:00 p.m. Vice-Chairman Grace noted she likes the Secondary Gateway sign. She asked Director Earle to create a smaller version of the one included in the agenda packet. Board Member Castro noted we need to create a policy for the installation of the signs based on the roadway and the location; however we must be consistent throughout the neighborhoods. Both Chairman Flury and Vice-Chairman Grace agreed that there should be gateway and secondary signs, because we are a small city. Board Member Castro does not agree with this suggestion. Director Earle noted he will create a plan and policy as to where our initial signs will be installed and bring it back for review and approval by the Board. Board Member McElyea noted that signs are a good idea. The Board generally agreed to have Director Earle redesign the Secondary sign to be smaller. 6.8 Arts Council Ana Zeinieh, Economic Development Director, noted that the Arts Council name will change. She further advised that Elizabeth Wentworth, Wentworth Creative Management, Inc., was hired to develop an Arts Council which involves 5 appointed Commission members as well as community members. Director Earle clarified for Chairman Flury that there will be a total of 9 members on the entire Council. Board Member Castro pointed out that City Attorney Ansbro needs to write the enabling resolution to create the board. City Attorney Ansbro noted he will need Ms. Wentworth to provide him with the board definitions, number of members and their duties. Board Member Castro noted she does not want the condition to be a Dania Beach resident to be included in the membership requirements. She said that if artists from other areas want to join the Council, we should let them be a part of it. Board Member Castro suggested the political appointees not look at the applications for the other ad hoc members of the Council; it should be the City Manager, CRA Director or the Community Development Director, so we keep the politics out of it. She also recommended having more members than previously suggested. Chairman Flury agreed with having 5 Commission appointees and the other members to be selected by the City Manager, CRA Director or City Attorney. She further suggested we allow outsiders to be part of the Council, provided they are Broward County residents. Minutes of Special Meeting 6 Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Wednesday,February 29,2012—6:00 p.m. It was the consensus of the Board to follow the recommendations made by Chairman Flury and Board Member Castro. Ms. Zeinieh noted we are seeking placemaking grants as part of the funding. She indicated that the CRA Board members need to speak with Ms. Wentworth individually. Board Member Castro would like the individual meetings and the preparation of the resolution by the City Attorney to happen simultaneously, so we can move forward without further delay. Lastly, she commended Ms. Wentworth for her efforts to secure funding for the City at a major level. 6.9 Dania Beach Arts and Seafood Celebration Ana Zeinieh, Economic Development Director, noted that the Dania Beach Arts and Seafood Celebration will be held October 13-14 at Frost Park. She advised we will close Fronton Boulevard in order to have all of the vendors in one location. Ms. Zeinieh further said that they are hiring a logistics manager for the event. Chairman Flury asked staff to remove the reference to "VIP" under the Tents and Canopies for Sponsors/Operations section on the Expenses page included in the agenda backup. She remarked she does not want to use "VIP" for anything. Chairman Flury pointed out that there is an expense page, but no income page. Director Earle explained that he needs to know the costs associated with the event before developing the income details. Vice-Chairman Grace noted that we need to plan in advance. She is concerned that we do not have enough time to make it a successful event. Ms. Zeinieh noted that we have been planning this event for approximately two months, including weekly meetings. She indicated we have set our priorities and added that the sponsorship package will go out this week. Ms. Zeinieh stated that if she feels that the event will not be a successful one, she will advise everyone involved to hold off until we are ready. Director Earle agreed with Vice-Chairman Grace's concerns. We need to manage the expectations for the first year; it will be small, but hopefully it will grow. He advised he asked Clive Taylor, coordinator for the Vintage Motorcycle Show, to help with the planning. Director Earle noted that the team has a deadline; however, if he feels that the event will not meet our expectations, he will cancel it. Board Member Castro remarked it can be done; don't let anyone dampen your spirits. It is important to understand that this is the first year and it will gradually grow. She noted that we need revenue projections. Board Member Castro wants to make sure that the western part of the City is included in the event. She pointed out that staff needs to get the restaurant buy-in early, and we do not have a lot of seafood restaurants. We may have to go outside the City and ask Minutes of Special Meeting 7 Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Wednesday,February 29,2012—6:00 p.m. other seafood restaurants to bring a booth here. Board Member Castro suggested moving the event to February, March or April, when the tourism season is at its highest point. 7. Adjournment Chairman Flury adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m. ATTEST: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY LOUISE STILSON CMC PATRICIA A. FLURY CRA SECRETARY CHAIRMAN—CRA Minutes of Special Meeting g Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Wednesday,February 29,2012—6:00 p.m. Dania Beach I Economic Development Strategic Blueprint MEN ... PAGE ADVANTAGES OF DANIA BEACH A key advantage of Dania Beach for attracting companies or professionals that provi services is atheeserxee Desi n Ce f the Americas DCOTA) in the community.facility is hornsng items such as , u ng s ,furniture,flooring,windowcsmer and market products. DCOTA attracts design professionals from around the world to access the finest in�home, xJ demand marine and office furnishings that are displayed in large theater style showrooms. DCOTA's Design Services Referral Program helps match individuals or companies with design professionals that match the scope of the project, budget Availability of needed supplies and and preferred style of design. DCOTA also offers a Designer Seminar Series each Thursday which includes lunch and raw materials features design experts who share their experiences in the design industry, offer tips on marketing strategies or publicity,or highlight the latest trends and innovative concepts in design. 12 . Presence of other companies in DCOTA is located near the Dania Beach Design District,which represents more than 1,500 of the world's finest high-end the industry(Clusters) furnishing manufacturers, more than 30 premier showrooms, and design service providers. The Design District is a "one-stop shopping"destination for designers,architects,builders,developers and the public.13 • Available workforce with needed skills The Dania Beach Design and Marine Center, also Vmd in incudes 306,000 square feet of Cost of doing business showroom,office and warehouse space. The Center f res designer ;&w, ,window eoverkW,designer doors, , ,..; home decor, cabinetry, lighting,flooring,custom fum' a and custom be used in home or marine interior cleskvii. i4 Marine Flea KadwTWRIWes more than 900 individual and corpora vendors who sell manne equipment, coral encrusted antiques, used boats,fishing tackle,diving gear, marine artwork and other boating related items. 15 The Dania Beach Design District is located just south of both Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Port Everglades,which is one of the busiest cruise ports in the world and brings thousands of tourists to the area each year. This close proximity to both the airport and Port Everglades allows designers, wholesale buyers, and individual consumers to quickly and easily visit the area. The strong cluster of designers, as well as design products and services in Dania Beach, can also support potential design needs of the community's other targeted business opportunities. Developers of commercial mixed-use areas, retail stores, hotels or casinos, as well as yacht manufacturers, have easy access to the top design professionals in the field as well as the highest quality design products. oyStte 14 fix.,°°€ � C 3�tl $3tNhQeK Ji6}V:9ii"i i Design center draws plans for tougher times BY ARLENE SATCHELL Staffwriter >ler5 S titii:iiii are today there are P.. e � Before the recession,eager inter's.or de- er is trying Poas served the high-end designsi ers and their clients couldn't wait to communityfor more than 20 years.Design see the latest luxury home furnishings professionals—interior designers,decora- available at the Design Center of the ere are plenty of empty show- tors and architects—shop for furnishings, Americas' aniaBeach rooms" said Diana Eshelman, co-owner fabrics, flooring, kitchen, bathroom and of Jeffrey Michaels showroom, a design center tenant since the early 1990s. Please turn to DCOTA,2A DCOTA Continued from Page lA ~~ lighting accessories and fix- tures at wholesale prices for their clients' homes or of- fices. Today DCOTA's owner is converting some of the empty space into luxury of- fices and courting non-de- sign tenants to fill them, which some call a big de- parture from its storied past P -: Insurance brokerage Bull and Co.and Avis Rent A Car have reportedly re- cently leased office space at - DCOTA, and other new PHorooRAPHEe tenants are on tap. 2jM1000 square ZZ or Id and curth floor Latin America and the Ca- Growing competition for Realty in Boca Raton said showroom "re- dings A and:B into of ribbean, DCOTA's first consumers' discretionary DCOTA's has been"suf- s and Bugdmg,C to re- pphase opened in 1985.It was dollars in the economic re- . tail"segment n solely for sbcrovr tams, "built in 1983 by developer bound hasn't helped,either. fering losses," which may actor d a Feb-I'lary rr Marvin Danto. In November 2010,Eaer's account for the push to t3� zit. or+c New York based Cohen Furniture opened a new lease more office space. *f0nRroLrs Associatiitt Brothers Realty Corp. pur- concept store called Dania "They might c well with M` chased the center in June Design Center to provide commercial office leases if DCOTA has 7}75,000 2005 for an undisclosed the design trade with an af- their prices are competi- square feet of showroom sum Cohen Brothers offi- fordable option, the com- tive;'Harris said. and office space at 1855 cials declined to comment panysaid. Mako Surgical recently Griffin Road within three on the changes at DCOTA. The 35,000-square-foot signed a long-term lease for connected buildings, ac- "At the DCOTA in its hey- showroom was expected to a 15,000-square-foot office, cording to its website. day,you would literally see compete withDCOTA. according to real estate There's also a free-standing people coming in with Kirkland, who lives in website therealdeal.com. office building at1815 Griffin briefcases full of cash,"said Miami and New York, The medical device com- Road with 60,000 square Michael Kirkland, who agrees that good design can pany plans to use it as a feet worked for 10 years in a be found at more affordable training center and for cor- Recent major renova- showroom that has since price levels in stores such as porate meetings. tions at the design center left the center. "Gone are Restoration Hardware and Mitchel Fine, president have included new corri- those days:' Pottery Barn. of Judith Norman show- dors, restrooms and land- Kirkland said changes at A sofa at Restoration room—the first to open in scaping, and atrium up- DCOTA mirror the chang- Hardware that costs a few DCOTA in 1985 — said he grades, according to indus- ing face of those who can thousand dollars might go isn't surprised by recent try reports, afford to shop for luxury for$12,000 or$20,000 at a changes. Feibelman said the dip in goods. "I think a lot of showroom."You can get the Fine said Cohen Brothers showroom occupancy is younger women want to be same look and be conscious President and CEO Charles due to several factors, in- a little more hands-on and about cost,"Kirkland said. Cohen told him two years eluding economic hard feel like they've done some- The"white windows"of ago that he had planned to times, new ownership and thing, rather than write a DCOTA's empty show- convert some of DCOTNs management style and check to a decorator and rooms have kept some cli- square footage into offices changes in the designer have everything show up ents at bay,Febelman said. because too much of it was showroom industry. overnight" "Some designers are devoted to showrooms. Billed as the premier des- The recession of afraid — embarrassed to "Many long-term tenants tination for design profes- 2007-2010, housing market show their high-end clien- think the C building should sionals in South Florida, collapse and a still-strug- tele what DCOTA looks like never have been built, al- gling economy forced some [today]." though it filled up," Fine affluent consumers to cut Wilton Manors-based added. spending, which meant designer Louis Shuster, Changes aside, DCOTA businesses catering to them president of Shuster Design "lifers" such as Fine and took a hit Associates and longtime fan Febelman say the location In February 20A Fort of DCOTA said the empty has always been good for Myers-based luxury firm- showrooms make his cli- business. ture retailer Robb&Stucky ents "leery" and question d sti n here,'Fine said been happy filed for Chapter n bank- whether they _ business is better ruptcy protection and was him their business. "MY later sold to a liquidator. Although he remains than it's ever been,"Febel- Home Depot closed its supportive of DCOTA, man added. "I'm not ready chain of high-end EXPO Shuster said he fords him- to walk away" Design Centers in 2009 cit- self"maldng excuses"when ing underperformance he visits or is taking his cli- StaffwriterJohn amid waning demand for ents to Miami more often. Tanasychuk contributed to 11 .._-- 1 .111 ao+nta thic ronnrt MINUTES OF MEETING CITY OF DANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2011 — 6:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order/Roll Call Chairman Flury called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present: Chairman: Patricia A. Flury Vice-Chairman: Bobbie H. Grace Board Members: Anne Castro Walter Duke C. K. "Mac" McElyea CRA Executive Director: Jeremy Earle City Attorney: Thomas Ansbro CRA Secretary: Louise Stilson 2. CRA Updates Jeremy Earle, CRA Executive Director, explained that we did not receive any bids for two of the neighborhood projects. Some of the firms indicated that due to time constraints they were not able to have their bids ready; however, they would be willing to submit their proposals in the event the CRA decides to re-bid these projects at a later date. He advised that Broward County has a list of contractors that we could piggyback from and use for our projects. Director Earle asked for direction from the Board as to whether the projects should be re-bid or look at Broward County's list. He noted he would bring back options for the Board to choose the landscaping contractors to work on the College Gardens and Dania Beach Heights neighborhood projects. Director Earle added that the mandatory Pre-Bid meeting for the Sun Garden Isles Streetscapes Improvements was held today and 18 firm representatives attended. Vice-Chairman Grace was disappointed to hear that we did not receive any bids for these projects. She agreed for staff to look at Broward County's list. Board Member McElyea concurred with Vice-Chairman Grace. Director Earle noted that based on the feedback received from some firms regarding the first two projects, he extended the due date for the Sun Garden Isles bid submittal until October 14, 2011, to allow more time for them to prepare their packets. Board Member Duke noted that government bids can be onerous and expensive. He questioned if it would be more economical to re-bid the first two projects together. Director Earle clarified for Chairman Flury that 13 firms attended the mandatory meeting for Dania Beach Heights and 11 contractors were present at the mandatory meeting for College Gardens. Board Member Castro would prefer for staff to choose a contractor from the Broward County list as opposed to re-bidding the projects. She remarked that we need to get these projects started because the neighborhoods have been waiting long enough. Board Member Duke asked Director Earle to make a decision to hire a qualified contractor as soon as possible. Board Member Castro motioned for Director Earle to get quotes from three contractors to include an individual price for each project as well as one price for the two projects; seconded by Vice-Chairman Grace. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Board Member Castro Yes Vice-Chairman Grace Yes Board Member Duke Yes Chairman Flury Yes Board Member McElyea Yes Director Earle asked Ana Zeinieh, Economic Development Director,to provide a brief overview of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Conference she recently attended in Orlando. Chairman Flury requested that in future updates and reports for conferences be provided in writing. Ana Zeinieh, Economic Development Director, noted developers and contractors visited the CRA booth at the ICSC Conference wanting to know more about our City. As a result of this conference she has had five follow up meetings, and a few more to come. Board Member Duke noted he also attended the conference and the CRA booth was great. He indicated that next year the conference will have municipalities and CRA's in the same section. 3. Presentations 3.1 "Draft' Strategic Finance Plan Kim Briesemeister, Metro Strategies, Inc., provided an overview of the Strategic Finance Plan, which is attached to and incorporated into these minutes. Board Member Castro noted she would like to offer opportunities to other merchants located within the CRA boundaries. She added she would prefer to expend the funds as opposed to leaving them on the table. Minutes of Special Meeting 2 Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Tuesday,September 13,2011—6:00 p.m. Director Earle explained that for the next fiscal year we will have four applications available for both, the Facade Improvement Program and the Merchant Assistance Program. He further noted that he could prepare a revision to the existing approved policy to bring before the Board after October 1, 2011. Board Member Castro motioned for the CRA Director to revise the policy for the Merchant Assistance and Facade Improvement Programs to allow applications off the US1-Dania Beach Corridor in addition to other commercial merchants located within the CRA boundaries; seconded by Vice-Chairman Grace. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Board Member Castro Yes Vice-Chairman Grace Yes Board Member Duke Yes Chairman Flury Yes Board Member McElyea Yes 3.2 Boyette Strategic Advisors— Economic Development Strategic Blueprint low Ana Zeinieh, Economic Development Director, presented an overview of the Economic Development Strategic Blueprint which is attached to and incorporated into these minutes. She advised that Boyette Strategic Advisors will develop a blueprint to guide economic development efforts of the City within the next five years. Ms. Zeinieh noted that the online survey will be available on the City's website. She stated that the project delivery date would be January, 2012 and the cost would be approximately $25,000.00, including out of pocket costs. 100 Member Duke thought this was part of Ms. Zeinieh's job. He questioned what this firm► d1jo that she can't do. 11 ` �'Zeinieh noted that she cannot stop her job anal She added that Boyette Strategic Advisors are experts in strategic blueprints. They are doing a comparison with other cities and counties. %wiphairman Flury confirmed with Director Earle that this firm has already been engaged to do thef job. She further asked that future expenditures of this nature be presented to the Board for approval before a contract is signed. t»n 611 Board Member Castro motioned to approve the contract with Boyette Strategic Advisors; seconded by Vice-Chairman Grace. The motion carried unanimously. Chairman Flury requested that a copy of the CRA plan be distributed to all CRA members. 4. Consent Agenda 4.1 Minutes Approve minutes of July 6, 2011 CRA Board Meeting Minutes of Special Meeting 3 Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Tuesday, September 13,2011 —6:00 p.m. 4.2 Travel Requests Request for Ana Zeinieh, Economic Development Manager, to attend the ICSC Conference in Orlando, Florida on August 21-23,2011 (Estimated cost $1,380.28) Board Member Duke motioned to approve the Consent Agenda; seconded by Board Member Castro. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Board Member Castro Yes Vice-Chairman Grace Yes Board Member Duke Yes Chairman Flury Yes Board Member McElyea Yes 5. Proposals and Bids 6. Discussion and Possible Action 6.1 Merchant Assistance Program—Dockers Bar&Restaurant 6.2 Merchant Assistance Program—Paolo's 3's Company Ana Zeinieh, Economic Development Director, clarified for the Board that Mr. Paolo is committed to funding Phase II of the project. Board Member Castro motioned to approve the Merchant Assistance Program for Dockers Bar & Restaurant, and Paolo's 3's Company; seconded by Vice-Chairman Grace. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Board Member Castro Yes Vice-Chairman Grace Yes Board Member Duke Yes Chairman Flury Yes Board Member McElyea Yes 7. Adjournment Chairman Flury adjourned the meeting at 6:51 p.m. ATTEST: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY LOUISE STIL.SON, CMC PATRICIA A FLURY CRA SECRETARY CHAIRMAN—CRA Minutes of Special Meeting 4 Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Tuesday,September 13,2011—6:00 p.m. a� a Ski W.Dania Beach E=#rsf. €l7anie !atK Ftorkia33CM DAN[A BEACH .:w ...c+«•.""'"-ce 'w't,a � mrr�.�-. ,;:iE)'4 y >. CCMMUWrf REVeMOPIN"T AGEN4G'."!' .r :` _ ... _. ._ Memo To: CRA Board From Jeremy Earle,Executive Director CC: Date: 4/25/2012 Re: Calvin Giordano-Community Garden Survey Greetings CRA Board members Per our approved CRA Strategic Finance Plan,I have retained Calvin Giordano to conduct a survey and title search of the area between NW l't Street and W. Dania Beach Blvd. Our goal is to begin preparing the property for the eventual start of our first Urban Fami/Community Garden by the end of summer. Attached you will find a proposal for the work in an amount of$8,570,this amount is in our budget I am seeking approval. Please let me know if you have any questions. Best Regards, Jeremy Earle,ASLA,AICP Executive Director Dacia Beach Community Redevelopment Agency CIT P Cam. �� S Workspace Webmail :: Print 3 Print Close Window ��l ' `" `-' c,---4" Subject: S 'Z from 10 aarr�i County pm] Building Officia Awareness and Safety Expo r Memorial, From: craigQdaniadesigndistdct com Date: Fri,May 25,2012 12:20 pm To: "Bill"<bili@stagedrightevents.com> Cc: PFluryDaniaBeachQaol.com,rbaldwin@ci.dania-beach.fI.us,cmcelyea@ciAania-beach.f1.us Bcc: "Lisa Duke"<Lisa@WalterDuke.Com>,waker@watterduke.com,craig@daniadesigndistrict.com They NEVER want to do anything that doesn't cost a consultant fee.With so many other cities participating,and a FREE invitation with a FREE opportunity to speak,why wouldn't they jump at the opportunity? I actually declined yesterday or the day before as she didn't respond the next day as she initially said and I knew this would be their response. The CRA leadership is a BIG disappointment to which I'll be speaking at the next commission meeting.The economic development study,from Boyette,was the biggest waste of$25k plus expenses 1 have ever seen.1 could have done a better job in a couple hours,for free, rather that 8 months at probably$30k. On a nice note, I hope all of you have a wonderful long weekend! f '! Best regards, Craig > Original Message >Subject: RE:Broward County Building Officials Code Awareness and >Safety Expo,War Memorial,6.23.12 from 10 am-4 pm >From:"Zeinieh,Ana"<azeiniehQci.dania-beach.fl.us> >Date: Fri,May 25,201212:07 pm >To:"craig@daniadesigndistrict.com"<craig@daniadesigndistrictcom> I rov Thanks again. >From: craig@daniadesigndistrict.com[mailto:craig@daniadesgndistrict.com] >Sent: Friday, May 25,2012 12:07 PM >To:Zeinieh,Ana >Subject. Re: Broward County Building Officials Code Awareness and Safety Expo, War Memorial,6.23.12 from 10 am -4 pm > I declined days ago. >Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > >From:"Zeinieh,Ana"<azeinieh@ci.dania-beach.fl.us><mailto:azeinieh@ci.dania-beach.fl.us>> >Date: Fri,25 May 2012 16:01:38+0000 >To: craig@daniadesigndistrict.com<craig@daniadesgndisbict.com><mailto:craig@daniadesigndistrict.com% 3ccraig@daniadesig ndistrict.com>> >Subject: RE:Broward County Building Officials Code Awareness and Safety Expo,War Memorial,6.23.12 from 10 am j -4 pm >Hi Craig, >Sorry it took so long to get back to you. Thank you for the offer but we will have to decline at this time. > >Thanks for thinking of us!! >Ana > 's >From:amigodaniadesigndistrict.com<magto:craig@deniadesigndistricfcom>[madto:creig@daniedesigrrdist6ct.coml <maiko:[mailto:craig@daniadesigndistrict comp http://emai113.secureseiver.net/view print mu1ti.php?uidArray=63JM0X.City of Dania... 5/28/2012 Workspace Webmail :: Print Page 2 of 3 >Sent: Monday, May 21,2012 4:55 PM >To: Zeinieh,Ana >Subject: Re: Broward County Building Officials Code Awareness and Safety Expo,War Memorial,6.23.12 from 10 am -4 pm >Of course,thanks. > >I'm not sure if it has an value to you but will waft to hear from you. >Have a great night! >Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >From:"Zeinieh,Ana"<azeinieh@ci.dania-beach.fl.us><maiko:azeinieh@ci.dania-beach.fl.us>> >Date: Mon,21 May 2012 20:51:26+0000 >To: creig@daniadesigndistrict.com<craig@daniadesigndistrict.cam><maifto:craig@daniadesigndistrict.com% 3ccraig@daniadesigndistrict.com>> >Subject: RE:Broward County Building Officials Code Awareness and Safety Expo,War Memorial,6.23.12 from 10 am -4 pm > >Hi Craig, >Thank you very much for extending the offer.Can I get back to you tomorrow?I need to check with Jeremy first. >Thanks, >Ana >From: craig@daniadesigndistrict.com<madto:craig@daniadesigndisbict.cwn>[mailto:craig@daniadesigndistrict.com] <maifto:[maifto:Craig@daniadesigndisb ict com]> >Sent: Monday, May 21,2012 4:49 PM >To:Zeinieh,Ana >Subject: Fw:Broward County Building Officials Code Awareness and Safety Expo,War Memorial,6.23.12 from 10 am -4 pm >Ana: >I am not attending this event but didn't know if you might want me to ask if the CRA could"draw down"on his offer. > >Please advise&I will decline or ask if your team could participate,for free, based on his offer to us. >Regards, >Craig >Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > >From:jorg hruschka<jhrusch@hotmail.com><mailto:jhrusch@hodnail.com>> >Date: Sun,20 May 2012 17:25:54-0400 < >To: <craig@daniadesigndisirict.00m><mailto:craig@daniadesigndistrict.com>> >Subject: FW. Broward County Building Officials Code Awareness and Safety Expo,War Memorial,6.23.12 from 10 am-4 pm > > >Craig >I want to invite you and Dania Beach Design District to a special offer. >The Broward County Building Officials Association is finalizing the Expo plans for June 23 at the Fort Lauderdale War 1 Memorial Auditorium from 10 am-4 pm.This will be a free,fun educational event to the general public, civic associations and construction and real estate professionals alike.B.C.B.O.will present Informative seminar:and interesting displays, including several life window missile impact demonstrations presented by TM Windows. > I invite you to participate as a partner and showcase your organization's commitment to our community.We will provide you with a 8'x10'display booth with a table and two chairs-free of charge-and would appreciate, if you could provide a key speakers at a time that is convenient for you.The city of Fort Lauderdale will have many contacts at the Expo to discuss the concerns of our community. See list below. > I trust you oould help us promote the event by posting information on your website,sharing the event with your http://ernaill3.secureserver.net/view print mu1ti.php?uidAffay--631INB0X.City of Dania... 5/28/2012 Workspace Webmail :: Print Page 3 of 3 contacts, and having flyers available at your upcoming events to inform the public and contractors about our educational efforts and opportunities to participate as sponsors or exhibitors.Also share this invitation with other construction related organizations and associations. > >Attached is a flyer,an Expo registration form(please fig in$0 for cost)and the Expo layout. Please let me know you first three choices for a location for your booth,and forward a organization's logo and a link to your website. > I appreciate any suggestions and comments that might improve the Expo. >Thank you >Jorg Hruschka >Community Outreach Chair >Broward County Building Officials Association >aXa. B.O.I.E.A. >954 7 97 sample of participating orga >-City P of Fort Lauderdale Department of Sustainable Development >-City of Fort Lauderdale Fire Marshall >-City of Fort Lauderdale Neighborhood Services >-Housing Authority of City of Fort Lauderdale >-City of Fort Lauderdale Step-Up program >-Realtor Association of Greater Fort Lauderdale >-City of Parkland >-City of Coconut Creek >-City of Cooper City >-City of Tamarac >-City of Plantation >-City of Pompano Beach >-Broward County Property Appraiser >-DBPR >-AIA >-SFACA >-TM Windows, Florida's Best > > >and many more.... Copyright®2003-2012.All rights reserved. http://emai113.secureserver.net/view print multi.php?uidArray=63JINBOX.City of Dania ... 5/28/2012 Workspace Webmail :: Print Page 1 of 7 e-5I ' Print I Close Window Subject: RE:Sign ordinance on Commission Agenda From: "Earle,Jeremy"<jearle@ci.dania-beach.fl.us> Date: Mon,May 07,2012 2:51 pm To: "craig@daniadesigndk&k:t com"<craig@daniadesigndistrict.com> Craig, When I read through your email, it was primarily sign related and since I can make recommendations but do not have regulatory authority over signage, I was deferring to Corinne to get back with you with her thoughts.Under your general comments I saw something regarding the Community Development Director but not me per se. In the final analysis I think that you have some good recommendation on some items, but I do not know the course of action that needs to be taken at this point I need to sit down with Corinne and the new Community Development Director and go over everything that you said in your first email. Today has been very hectic for everyone however and I have not had a chance to sit down with her or her new boss as of this email. Best regards, Jeremy Earle,ASLA,AICP Executive Director Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency 100.W. Dania Beach Blvd Dania Beach, Florida,33004 954-924-6801 (P) 954-921-2604(F) P Please consider the environment before printing this email —Original Message— From:craig@daniadesigndistrict.com imailto:craig@daniadesigndistrictcomj Sent: Monday, May 07,2012 2:19 PM To: Earle,Jeremy Cc: Flury, Patricia; Baldwin, Robert; Bill Hams; Lajoie, Corinne; LaFerrier, Marc;Castro,Anne; Duke,Walter, McElyea, C. K."Mac';Weekes, Kathleen;Zeinieh,Ana Subject: Re: Sign ordinance on Commission Agenda Jeremy: While I applaud your attempt to make this appear like I am upset about a DBDD issue, you are simply wrong. I took the time to read this entire ordinance,as I always do,and a couple of items are directly related to the CRA which is why you were copied. it wasn't necessary for you to respond at all as Corinne,as you pointed out,already had. I apologize to the individuals copied for this public diatribe but feel compelled to respond. There are many things I could say that would rebut many of the distractions you've inserted into this discussion,but will refrain from doing so in an e-mail chain. In closing, please know I am more aware,of many things,than you might imagine. I do, however, appreciate the response. i Craig Sent via BlackBer y by AT&T ---Original Message— ; From: "Earle,Jeremy'<jeade@a.dania-beach.fl.us> Date: Mon,7 May 2012 17:46:37 To: craig@daniadesigndistrict.com<craig@daniadesigndistrict.com> Cc: Flury, Patricia<pflury@ci.dania-beach.fl.us>; Baldwin,Robert<rbaidwin@ci.dania-beach.fl.us>; Bill Harris<bill@stagedrightevents.com>; Lajoie,Corinne<cchurch@ci.dania-beach.fl.us>; LaFerrier, Marc<mLaFerrier@a.dania-beach.fl.us>;Castro,Anne<acastro@ci.dania-beach.fl.us>;Duke,Wafter<wduke@a.dania- beach.fl.us>; McElyea,C. K.rMac1"<cmcelyea@ci.dania-beach.fl.us>;Weekes,Kathleen<kweekes@ci.dania- beach.fl.us>;Zeinieh,Ana<azeinieh@ci.dania-beach.fl.us> http://emai113.secureserver.net/view print mu1ti.php?uidArray=591M0X.City of Dania... 5/28/2012 Workspace Webmail :: Print Page 2 of 7 Subject RE:Sign ordinance on Commission Agenda w Thank you Craig, The DBCRA will continue to support the efforts of the New Design District, as we have since the times that we sat down with you and your partners at length during its creation. I know that the CRA/City has not been able to fund everything that you or your partners with the Design District have wanted,especially the recent funds that you requested from the City/CRA for marketing effort in magazines, but we will still continue to do and help where we can with the budget that we have been provided.Also, please understand that not only has the CRA overseen millions of dollars'worth of projects in this town which for the most part come in on time and on budget(unless for example there are issues with Broward County from a timing perspective)but the CRA has saved the City of Dania Beach tens upon tens of thousands of dollars on those projects as well(a well-documented fact that many in the public do not know),this is money that goes back into the citys(not CRA's)coffers for other needs. It is important to understand that no project is undertaken that is not a part of the approved CRA budget and the Strategic Finance Plan.The CRA Board approves the budget and the finance plan and I execute their approvals to the best of my ability. From a procedural point of view,I could not respond to you on my own regarding the new Signage Code due to the fact that Corinne Lajoie is our City's Principal Planner and I would quite frankly not have any comments without her input. I am sure that she will review what was said at the first reading before the City Commission as well as P and Z when they approved it and get back to you with any questions or concerns.Since this is the final reading all of your issues may not be addressed by tomorrow night,but 1 am sure that Corinne will have options regarding next steps. As far as our Economic Development efforts and our Economic Development Manager is concerned, I will speak with her about her attendance at Design District events. I will say this however,our Economic Development Manager is a vet who is currently active in the reserves and once a month goes away to fulfill her military obligations;in fact she has been away from the office for the past week conducting mandatory military exercises,so I am not sure if she will be able to make all of your events.In addition,the City of Dania Beach did not have a formal economic development plan or program until the CRA became active again,we had to first focus on the bricks and mortar items, and then focus on the economic development programs that have now been developed. Our bricks and mortar redevelopment activities addressed decades of physical neglect,which was necessary to do before we started trying to attract businesses to our city. Please review my end of year reports and my report to the CRA Board in November in order to see all of the things that have been accomplished. Both the City Commission and the CRA Board know that Economic Development is going to be a major focus of ours over the next few years,with the help of our Economic Development Manager,we have attracted almost 100 new jobs to our community in just the last year.These are people who will shop in Dania Beach and eat in our restaurants. I am sure that our Economic Development Manager would be glad sit down with you and discuss how she first approached Cruise.com for example, in order to attract them to our community. In fact as I write this, I am reminded of that our full blown economic development efforts have been underway for exactly one year which is when our Economic Development Manager first came on board. During that time,we also completed four Merchant Assistance Programs which have all been approved by the CRA Board and some Facade Improvements are underway s' currently as well;started a merchant association program;a neighborhood ambassador program;an expedited permitting program'conducted our first CRA Business Seminar which was very well received;and completed our Economic Development Blue Print with the help of residents,business owners,elected officials and staff. Tomorrow night at the City Commission meeting,there will be a brief presentation of our Economic Development Plan to the City Commission;this plan will lay out a series of implementation steps that can be taken to improve our community over the next 5 years. If you review the minutes from previous CRA meetings you will also see a list of the implementation strategies that have been completed to date. From receiving numerous awards,to having projects completed on time and budget,to saving the tax payers tens of thousands of dollars in construction costs,to attracting new businesses and new jobs to our community,to implementing our marketing efforts which were approved by the CRA Board,to promoting economic development including our various incentive programs including the fagade and merchant assistance programs, I believe that this CRA has done a tremendous job even if many in our community including yourself do not want to acknowledge that fact.This agency literally came from nothing four years ago,and with a lot of tearnwork and partnership between the community,elected officials, and staff has done more in in that period of time than almost any other CRA's in South Florida with the lack of TIF and the limited resources that we have. On a final note, I copied the other elected officals because you had only copied Mayor Flury, and since this is an issue on which they will all be voting tomorrow, I thought it necessary for them to all hear at the same time what your concerns were;this is standard practice and should not have been taken personally in the same way that I do not take your disparaging remarks about me, personally. I truly wish you continued success in your efforts with the Design District,your success is our success. httpl/emai111secureserver.net/view print mu1ti.php?uidArray=59JM0X.City of Dania... 5/28/2012 Workspace Webmail :: Print Page 3 of 7 Best regards, Jeremy Earle,ASLA,AICP Executive Director Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency 100.W. Dania Beach Blvd Dania Beach, Florida, 33004 954-924-6801 (P) 954-921-2604(F) P Please consider the environment before printing this email —Original Message— From: craig@daniadesigndistrict.com[mailto:craig@daniadesigndWrict.com] Sent Monday, May 07,2012 11:13 AM To: Earle,Jeremy Cc: Flury, Patricia; Baldwin, Robert;Bill Harris;Lajoie,Corinne; LaFerrier,Marc;Castro,Anne; Duke,Walter, McElyea, C. K."Mac';Weekes, Kathleen Subject: Re: Sign ordinance on Commission Agenda Jeremy: Although it wasn't necessary to copy the whole city, it does provide the opportunity for a response. Your response is typical from what is usually received from the CRA. I,and many other citizens, are questioning the effectiveness of your department It seems you spend money freely,without approval,but I don't see much new business in town as a result of the CRA No one from your team even attends design district events where business owners from all of South Florida attend which are held to attract businesses to Dania.Ana is on our email list so invitations are sent to your team. Corinne is always responsive but doesn't speak for the CPA 1 can't say the same for you! 1 think your response is arrogant as is your demeanor! Craig Sent via BlackBery by AT&T —Original Message From:"Earle,Jeremy'<jearle@ci.dania-beach.fl.us> Date: Mon, 7 May 2012 14:26:52 To: craig@daniadesigndistrict.com<craigodaniadesgndistrictcom> Cc: Flury, Patricia<pflury@ci.dania-beach.fl.us>; Baldwin, Robert<rbaktwin@ci.dan'ia-beach.fl.us>; Bill<bill@stageddghtevents.com>; Lajoie,Corinne<cchurch@ci.dania-beach.fl.us>; LaFerrier, Marc<mLaFer Tier@ci.dania-beach.fl.us>;Castro,Anne<acastro@ci.dania-beach.fl.us>;Duke,Walter<wduke@ci.dania- beach.fl.us>;McElyea, C. K.\"Mac\"<cmcelyea@ci.dania-beach.fl.us>;Weekes,Kathleen<kweekes@ci.dania- beach.fl.us> Subject: RE: Sign ordinance on Commission Agenda Craig, I acknowledged your email as a courtesy that it had been received; I am not sure if you were expected me to go through your entire email with Corinne before responding to you. Corinne Lajoie already acknowledged your email this morning before I did. In her email to you earlier this morning,she said that she would review and look over your comments and let you know our position. Best regards, Jeremy Earle,ASLA,AICP Executive Director Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency 100.W. Dania Beach Blvd Dania Beach, Florida, 33004 954-924-6801 (P) 954-921-2604(F) P Please consider the environment before printing this email http://email 11secureserver.net/view print mu1ti.php?uidArray=591M0X.City of Dania... 5/28/2012 Workspace Webmail :: Print Page 4 of 7 —Original Message From:craig@daniadesigndistrict.com[mailto:craig@daniodesigndistrict.com] Sent: Monday, May 07,2012 9:54 AM To: Earle, Jeremy Cc: Flury, Patricia; Baldwin, Robert; Bill Subject RE:Sign ordinance on Comrrassion Agenda Jeremy: I am expecting a response; not an acknowledgement. Thank you, Craig > Original Message >Subject:RE:Sign ordinance on Commission Agenda >From:"Earle,Jeremy"<jearleaci.dania-beach.fl.us> >Date: Mon, May 07,2012 9:48 am >To:"cxaig@daniadesigndistrict.com"<craigp_daniadesigndistrictcom>, >"Lajoie,Corinne"<cchurch@ci.dania-beach.fl.us> >Cc: Bill<bill@stagedrightevents.com> > >Thanks for your feedback Craig. ` > > >Best regards, >Jeremy Earle,ASLA,AICP >Executive Director >Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency > 100.W. Dania Beach Blvd >Dania Beach, Florida, 33004 >954-924-6801 (P) >954-921-2604(F) >P Please consider the environment before printing this email > >---Original Message - > >From:craig@daniadesigndistrict.com >[mailto:craig@daniadesigndistrictcom] >Sent: Saturday, May 05,2012 2:17 PM > >To: Lajoie, Corinne; Earle, Jeremy >Cc: craig@daniadesigndisMctcom;Bill > >Subject:Sign ordinance on Commission Agenda > http://emai113.secureserver.net/view print multi.php?uidArray=591M0X.City of Dania... 5/28/2012 Workspace Webmail :: Print Page 5 of 7 >Good morning, Corinne/Jeremy. > > I was reviewing the commission agenda and noticed the final reading on the proposed sign ordinance is scheduled for Tuesday. I apologize I didn't provide feedback on the first reading but hadn't seen the entire ordinance. > I have several concerns which I will bring up at the commission >meeting,if necessary,but wanted you,or anyone other stakeholder,to >have an opportunity to respond before I address the Comrnission. My >concerns are as follows; >505-30 > >(J)2(b)Max size,all signs,300 square feet.-Shouldn't this be determined by the size of the building?On a very large building, 300 square feet may not be to scale particularly if it is free standing on a comer lot. >(J)3(b)Same concern as(J)2(b) > > >(N)Type face-only one type face may be used-see 505-210. 1 think this should be at least two as a brand name may have one font while an ancillary message incorporated may not be appropriate to share the fond(i.e. a tag line may be different than the brand name). > > >505-40 > > >(P)4 Window signs allowed up to 50%of window. I think this is too much as it has a tendency"to cheapen"the surrounding area.This section appears silent on window screen signs(signs where the background to the sign is intended to filter light but includes graphics). I can take a photo of an example,of each, if helpful. > >505-50 Prohibited signs >(M)&(0)signs with optical illusions.There are some signs that display cool graphics onto the sidewalk/surface below.They use these frequently in high traffic areas, such as Lincoln Road in Miami Beach,to project a message or image branding to attract customers to enter the establishment.Couldn't this be an exception rather than completely prohibited?I could see these being used when we finally accomplish foot traffic in the Federal Hwy corridor. f > > >(AA)All pole signs within 100 feet of 195 or 1595 or in hotel overlay district.Although I don't think it necessary, but for example purposes,what if the new Holiday Inn Express wanted to attract airport visitors leaving the airport who may otherwise take their business, and bed taxes,to another municipality. Being unable to predict the future, shouldn't-an exception be allowed upon approval rather than on outright prohibition?This is an example of where an adjoining property isn't available to create a hotel overlay district. > > http://emai113.secureserver.net/view print mu1ti.php?uidArray=5911NBOX.City of Dania ... 5/28/2012 Workspace Webmail :: Print Page 6 of 7 >505-110 > >(A)Applicability-signage limited to overall shopping center or large retail establishment. I see this as being an issue where the city commission may allow a size variance at one property within the center thereby reducing the available signage that may otherwise be allowed to a future tenant adhering to the sign ordinance.A good example would be the Winn Dixie Plaza, on Dania Beach Blvd,where a variance was made for Winn Dixie.What if every other tenant took their maximum signage allowed and a new tenant became restricted because of a previously approved variance for another entity?As I read this, it appears they may be able to apply for a variance but why should they be responsible for any variance fees when within guidelines? >505-160 > > >(H)Temporary special event signs-I feel this is too restrictive. >There are many reasons other than those outlined that may warrant such signage. Some examples could include festivals, promotional events or tributes that are not city sanctioned events. >(H)(4)Signage limited to 160 square feet I believe this should be dependent on the size of the facility rather than a pre-determined allowance without consideration of the footprint. > >(H)(4)a(1)seems to contradict broad definition of 505-160(4)which states a total of 160 square feet. >(4)c(1)inflatable sign limited to Grand Openings or Change of Ownership.Why should this be limited?What about a Going Out of Business sale, an auction or other time sensitive event as a few examples? >(4)c(5)One event per establishment per year?I think this should allow for some type of exception. What if a business has a Grand Opening and goes Out of Business in the same yeah >505-190 >(D)(1)I think it is unrealistic to expect a new business to wait 20 days to notice deficiencies followed by 15 days to review resubmissions and then possibly have to wait up to 20 more days for commission action on an appeal.The fabrication process can take up to 30 days after approval.This means an entity could theoretically have to wait up to 90 days to have a sign installed on a new business.This is unacceptable as it is critical for start ups to start driving a E revenue stream immediately to sustain their business operations.How many fees would be involved in this process?I don't think this will help attract business to Dania Beach. > >GENERAL COMMENTS > > >There are several instances where the Community Development Director can approve various exceptions.Are there fees for these approvals?Are they considered variances?If so, what is the fee structure? > > > > I apologize for my many comments/concems but signage is vital to the business community.While I agree the City needs to ensure for the physical appearance and safety of the general public, it shouldn't come at the expense of the business community that is critical to the success of our gentrification efforts. http://email 11secureserver.net/view print multi.php?uidArray=591INBOX.City of Dania ... 5/28/2012 Workspace Webmail :: Print Page 7 of 7 >Thank you for your patience. I didn't want to"blind side"you at the public hearing. >Best regards, i > >Craig Copyright®2003-2012.All rights reserved. http://email 11secureserver.net/view print multi.php?uidArray=59jMOX.City of Dania... 5/28/2012