HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes of Meeting - May 26, 2015 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2015 — 7:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
Mayor Salvino called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present:
Mayor: Marco A. Salvino, Sr.
Vice-Mayor: Bobbie H. Grace
Commissioners: Chickie Brandimarte
Walter B. Duke, III
Albert C. Jones
City Manager: Robert Baldwin
City Attorney: Thomas Ansbro
City Clerk: Louise Stilson
2. Invocation and Pledge of Alleiziance
Vice-Mayor Grace gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States
Flag.
3. Presentations and Special Event Approvals
3.1 Representative Joseph Geller—Legislative Update
Representative Joseph Geller provided an update of recent activity during the legislative session.
3.2 Recognition of Lifeguards Michael Vasta and Yair Chang for a Meritorious Act
Mayor Salvino and Mark Felicetty, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented Outstanding
Service Awards to Lifeguards Michael Vasta and Yair Chang for their efforts in saving a man's
life at the Dania Beach Grill.
Commissioner Duke requested that the City Manager and Director Felicetty develop a 5-10 year
plan on the future needs for the lifeguards.
3.3 Special Event request from the Broward County Planning & Community Resilience
Division for an "Ocean Conservancy International Coastal Cleanup" on September
19, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at Tootie Adler Park located at 65 North
Beach Road. The applicant is requesting that the City suspend beach raking services
the morning of the event, and also pick up trash collected by volunteers.
Vice-Mayor Grace motioned to approve the Special Event request for Ocean Conservancy
International Coastal Cleanup; seconded by Commissioner Jones. The motion carried
unanimously.
3.4 Special Event request from Divers Cove for their "5th Annual Pier Cleanup" on June
28, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The applicant is requesting that the Pier be
closed from 8:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m. for the diver's safety.
Vice-Mayor Grace motioned to approve the Special Event request for the 5th Annual Pier
Cleanup; seconded by Commissioner Jones. The motion carried unanimously.
3.5 Special Event request from the Mystic Force Foundation for a "Hope Music Festival
for Childhood Cancer", to be held on May 31, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., at the
Dania Beach Boat House Club 90 N. Bryan Road
Vice-Mayor Grace motioned to approve the Special Event request for the Hope Music
Festival for Childhood Cancer; seconded by Commissioner Jones. The motion carried
unanimously.
3.6 Special Event request from Neptune Fireworks to have a "Fireworks Sale", at 768 E.
Dania Beach Boulevard, from June 5 - July 13, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Vice-Mayor Grace motioned to approve the Special Event request for Neptune Fireworks;
seconded by Commissioner Jones. The motion carried unanimously.
4. Proclamations
There were no proclamations at this meeting.
5. Citizen Comments
There were no citizen comments at this meeting.
6. Public Safety Reports
Lieutenant DeMarco, Broward Sheriff's Office, noted that vehicle burglaries remain the top
issue, and there would be less if people would lock their vehicles. He also noted the recent
driveway initiative in Melaleuca Gardens and the Flakka presentation at City Hall were well
attended, and BSO is spending more time at the beach.
Sean Brown, Battalion Chief, BSO Fire Rescue, noted they are preparing for the ISO evaluation
beginning this Thursday. Our last rating was a"3", and our goal is to attain a"1" this time. He
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added Fire Rescue will have PSAs on the City TV Channel this summer pertaining to various
safety issues.
7. Consent Agenda
Items removed from Consent Agenda: #7.1, #7.7
7.2 Travel Requests:
Request from Commissioner Albert C. Jones to attend the Florida League of Cities Legislative
Committee Meeting on June 25-26, 2015, in Orlando, Florida(Estimated cost $730.32)
Request from Commissioner Chickie Brandimarte to attend the Florida League of Cities
Legislative Committee Meeting on June 25-26, 2015, in Orlando, Florida (Estimated cost
$38.00 Revised$730.32)
Resolutions
7.3 RESOLUTION#2015-049
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING AND RATIFYING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM VARIOUS CITY
DEPARTMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL REPAIR SERVICES TO BE PURCHASED FROM R&R ELECTRIC OF
BROWARD, INC., FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015 ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2015, INCLUSIVE OF
EXISTING PURCHASES THAT MAY EXCEED AN ANNUAL VENDOR TOTAL AMOUNT OF TWENTY
FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000.00); AUTHORIZING SUCH PURCHASES THAT ARE MADE
WITHIN THE RESPECTIVE DEPARTMENTS' APPROVED ANNUAL BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7.4 RESOLUTION#2015-050
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING
EXECUTION BY THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS OF THE 2015 AMENDMENT TO AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT EXISTING BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY,FLORIDA AND THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA;PROVIDING FOR DIVISION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THE BROWARD
COUNTY ADDITIONAL THREE (3) CENT LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX ON MOTOR FUEL ORDINANCE;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7.5 RESOLUTION#2015-051
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING
THE EXECUTION BY THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS OF THE 2015 AMENDMENT TO AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT EXISTING BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY,FLORIDA AND THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA;PROVIDING FOR DIVISION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THE BROWARD
COUNTY ADDITIONAL FIVE (5) CENT LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX ON MOTOR FUEL FOR TRANSIT;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7.6 RESOLUTION#2015-052
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING
EXECUTION BY THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS OF THE 2015 AMENDMENT TO AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT EXISTING BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY,FLORIDA AND THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR DIVISION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE SIX (6) CENT
LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX IMPOSED BY THE BROWARD COUNTY LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX
ORDINANCE;PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7.8 RESOLUTION#2015-054
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, DECLARING
CERTAIN VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO BE OBSOLETE, SURPLUS AND OF NO FURTHER USE TO
THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH AND DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE CITY TO DISPOSE OF THE SAME
AT THE DIRECTION OF THE CITY MANAGER; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7.9 RESOLUTION#2015-055
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING AND ENCOURAGING THE
COLLECTIVE EFFORTS OF MUNICIPALITIES THROUGH THE "#SAFERBY4" INITIATIVE TO REDUCE
PREVENTABLE CHILD DEATHS DUE TO DROWNING AND SLEEP HABITS; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7.10 RESOLUTION#2015-057
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING
THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT IN AN ADDITIONAL
AMOUNT OF FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND TWENTY-EIGHT DOLLARS ($5,828.00) FOR
SECURITY SERVICES PERFORMED BY PROFESSIONAL SECURITY & INVESTIGATIONS COMPANY
AT DANIA MEMORIAL PARK AND WEST LAWN CEMETERIES FROM OCTOBER 1, 2014 UP TO AND
THROUGH FEBRUARY 16, 2015, RELATING TO THE OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE CEMETERY
GATES,WHICH SERVICES WERE NOT INCLUDED IN RESOLUTION 2014-096 PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
BY THE CITY COMMISSION, INCLUSIVE OF EXISTING PURCHASES THAT EXCEED AN ANNUAL
AMOUNT OF TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000.00); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Vice-Mayor Grace motioned to adopt the Consent Agenda,with the exception of Items #7.1
and#7.7; seconded by Commissioner Jones. The motion carried unanimously.
7.1 Minutes:
Approve Minutes of May 12, 2015 City Commission Meeting
Commissioner Duke noted that Item 12 should be changed to indicate his no vote on the motion
to approve the appointment of Bob Adams to the Dania Beach Housing Authority.
Vice-Mayor Grace motioned to approve the Minutes of the May 12, 2015 City Commission
Meeting,as amended; seconded by Commissioner Jones. The motion carried unanimously.
7.7 RESOLUTION#2015-053
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING
PUBLIC SERVICES AND ENGINEERING RELATED FEES, PURSUANT TO SECTION 22-14, "PERMIT
FEES" OF CHAPTER 22, "STREETS AND SIDEWALKS" OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution#2015-053.
Commissioner Jones commented he confirmed that this would not affect our 50/50 sidewalk
program. He wanted to be on record that the Commission would be approving this item as well
as the increase in fees, and noted he would like to see comparisons to cities our size.
Commissioner Jones motioned to adopt Resolution #2015-053, with a 3% raise rather than
3.4%; seconded by Commissioner Brandimarte.
Dominic Orlando, Director of Public Services, noted the proposed fee is still below other cities;
consideration had been given to charging 6%, but 3.4% will cover our costs. He added we
currently have two checks for deposit pending Commission approval of this item at 3.4%, and
we are presently operating at a loss.
City Manager Baldwin noted staff mainly wanted to get the enabling legislation to charge the fee
in place; we can do a survey and come back for the percentage.
The motion failed on the following 1-4 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Brandimarte No Vice-Mayor Grace No
Commissioner Duke No Mayor Salvino No
Commissioner Jones Yes
Vice-Mayor Grace motioned to adopt Resolution #2015-053 as presented; seconded by
Commissioner Brandimarte. The motion carried on the following 4-1 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Brandimarte Yes Vice-Mayor Grace Yes
Commissioner Duke Yes Mayor Salvino Yes
Commissioner Jones No
8. Bids and Requests for Proposals
There were no bids or proposals on this agenda.
9. Public Hearings and Site Plans
9.1 RtSOLUTION#2015-056
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING
THE SITE PLAN (SP-077-14) AND VARIANCES (VA-078-14, VA-89-14, VA-90-14 AND VA-41-15)
SUBMITTED BY SCOTT BACKMAN, ESQ., OF THE LAW FIRM DUNAY, MISKEL, BACKMAN AND
BLATTNER, LLP, REPRESENTING THE PROPERTY OWNER, GRIFFIN ROAD FD, LLC FOR PROPERTY
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LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF GRIFFIN ROAD AND SW 29TH TERRACE IN THE CITY OF
DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution #2015-056 and advised this was a quasi-
judicial hearing and swore-in those who would speak. He asked the Commission to disclose any
communication they had on this matter.
Mayor Salvino, Commissioner Duke and Commissioner Jones noted they were contacted by
Scott Backman.
Corinne Lajoie, Principal City Planner, provided an overview of the requested variances and site
plan.
Scott Backman, representing the applicant, presented revised renderings of the Family Dollar
store.
Mayor Salvino opened the Public Hearing. Seeing as there was no one to speak in favor or
opposition, he closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Duke motioned to adopt Resolution #2015-056; seconded by Commissioner
Jones. The motion carried unanimously.
10. Discussion and Possible Action
There were no discussion items on this agenda.
11. Commission Comments
11.1 Commissioner Brandimarte
Commissioner Brandimarte commented she has received calls from board members to note that
other members are not attending the meetings, and she felt someone should speak to them about
their attendance.
Commissioner Brandimarte noted it is difficult to attend meetings that are on the same day at the
same time, and we should only schedule one meeting at any given time.
Commissioner Brandimarte spoke of the seniors' final lunch for the season held last week.
11.2 Commissioner Duke
Commissioner Duke had no comments tonight.
11.3 Commissioner Jones
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Commissioner Jones requested that a workshop be scheduled to look at all fees charged by all
departments in the City.
Commissioner Jones spoke of recent community events.
Commissioner Jones noted he will be going to Washington, DC to request a grant for a marine
incubator for our City; he will also be discussing the Dania Beach Leadership and Career Skill
University Mentoring Program, as well as other issues with our Congressional members.
Commissioner Jones spoke of the dedication and celebration held last Friday at the Linear Park
Outdoor Fitness Zone.
Commissioner Jones spoke of the White House initiative, My Brother's Keeper. The school
board is on board and he wants the City to take the lead, as we could get millions of dollars into
the community. He noted this does not involve staff, but may involve advisory board members.
Mayor Salvino said he accepts the challenge, if Commissioner Jones helps him.
11.4 Vice-Mayor Grace
Vice-Mayor Grace spoke of the Collins Elementary Awards of Excellence Ceremony and other
community events.
11.5 Mayor Salvino
Mayor Salvino commented on recent and upcoming community events.
12. Appointments
Airport Advisory Board
Vice-Mayor Grace appointed Keith Richards.
Commissioner Duke motioned to approve the appointment; seconded by Vice-Mayor
Grace. The motion carried unanimously.
Charter Review Board
Commissioner Duke appointed Bill Harris as an alternate member.
Vice-Mayor Grace motioned to approve the appointment seconded by Commissioner
Jones. The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Salvino changed his appointment to the Dania Beach Housing Authority, made at the
May 12a' Commission meeting, and reappointed Merita Mitchell.
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Commissioner Jones motioned to approve the appointment; seconded by Vice-Mayor
Grace. The motion carried unanimously.
13. Administrative Reports
13.1 City Manager
City Manager Baldwin noted we did not win the auction for the property we bid on; however, the
new owner will work with us to clean up the property.
Commissioner Brandimarte questioned who owns the large lot across from Frost Park, and noted
only part of it is being mowed.
13.2 City Attorney
City Attorney Ansbro reported on a meeting staff held with Neal McAliley, Ron Book, and Anne
Castro regarding the airport issues. He noted he is developing the Ask List, which is a detailed
list of things the County should do to finish the outstanding mitigation programs.
13.3 City Clerk -Reminders
Wednesday, June 3, 2015 - 5:00 p.m. Abatement Hearing
Wednesday, June 3, 2015 - 6:00 p.m. CRA Board Meeting
Tuesday, June 9, 2015 - 7:00 p.m. City Commission Meeting
Commissioner Jones noted he will not be present at the June 3rd meetings.
14. Adjournment
Mayor Salvino adjourned the meeting at 8:17 p.m.
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Approved: June 9, 2015
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CITY OF DANIA BEACH
PRE-APPROVED CONFERENCE OR TRAINING AUTHORIZATION/RECONCILIATION
EMPLOYEE: Chickie Brandimarte DEPARTMENT: City Commission
LOCATION: Orlando, Florida TRIP/TRAINING DATE: June 25-26,2015
PURPOSE: To-.F Overnight ue of cP-Out of state ittee Juner Air Trawl
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TRAVEL EXPENSES ESTIMATED: (Policy#2002-10-1)
REGISTRATION (attach conference brochure)
LODGING(#of nights 2 j 282.00
MEALS(per diem) 140.00
OTHER INCIDENTAL EXPENSES:
AIRFARE
GAS/TOLLS(round trip) 308.32
OTHER TRAr Certificabonv _ 1--General
SUPPLIES/Nr License r Ot
TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENSES: $ 730.32
This seminar is required for:
Note any overnight or out of state travel events attended in the last 12 months:
Employee Signature:
TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION:
Department Director F' nce Director City Manager
If payment is made through City's credit card,please indicate"credit card"under"Date Column
RECONCILIATION
Check Payee. Amount: Date: Actual Differences
Registration:
Lodging: Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport 282.00 C.Donnelly Paard
Transportation: Commissioner Brandimarte-Gas+Tolls 308.32
Traveler: Commissioner Brandimarte-Per Diem 140.00
Others:
Account F 001-1101 511.40-10 s 730.32