HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes of Regular Meeting - February 28, 2017 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2017 - 7:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
Mayor James called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present:
Mayor: Tamara James
Vice-Mayor: Bill Harris
Commissioners: Chickie Brandimarte
Bobbie H. Grace
Marco A. Salvino, Sr.
City Manager: Robert Baldwin
City Attorney: Thomas Ansbro
City Clerk: Louise Stilson
2. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor James called for a moment of silence followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the United
States Flag.
3. Presentations and Special Event Approvals
3.1 Black History Month—Commissioner Grace
Commissioner Grace invited children from the Dancing for a Purpose group to speak about
African American Commissioners and Mayors in Dania Beach.
Commissioner Salvino presented an award to the City of Dania Beach on behalf of the Prestige
Club.
4. Proclamations
There were no proclamations at this meeting.
5. Citizen Comments
Janet Colbert, 4605 SW 27 Terrace, thanked the Commission for adopting the opioid resolution
on the Consent Agenda.
Thomas Baker, 151 N Beach Road, addressed the dog policy at the Dania Beach marina, and
noted patrons were recently informed via a letter that dogs have been banned.
Commissioner Salvino questioned the change in policy.
City Manager Baldwin requested Mark Felicetty address the issue.
Mark Felicetty, Director of Parks and Recreation, confirmed the letter came from the City; no
one has been asked to leave the marina, only to leave their dogs at home. The problem has
become a nuisance and health hazard in the last few months with our lifeguards stepping in
waste.
Commissioner Brandimarte questioned if the contracts contained a clause that no dogs were
allowed.
Colin Donnelly, Assistant City Manager, explained Westrec's role as the marina manager and
noted the system put in place to accommodate dogs is no longer working for them. Not every
rule and regulation is in the lease; we rely on Westrec to provide expertise to us. Also, regular
beachgoers see marina dogs and the notion that this is now a dog beach proliferates. This is
unfair to the lifeguards who are not there to constantly monitor a dog situation.
Vice-Mayor Harris noted the problem is the dog owners, not the dogs. He thinks we should
defer this for 30 days to look at the issue and come to some resolution as to what the policy
should be.
Commissioner Salvino noted Westrec should monitor if the owners are living aboard the boats,
there needs to be rules set and included in the contract, and ample notice should be given.
Jim Lanigan, Dania City Marina, Slip E-1, who also lives in Lake Placid, Florida, addressed the
dog policy at the marina. He noted marina dogs are not at the beach, it is other dogs; the marina
manager needs to address the issue with individual dog owners.
Frank Debesa, 1601 E Hawthorne Circle, Hollywood, spoke of the dog policy at the marina and
said he is not aware of any issues there; however, the general public parks their cars and walks
their dogs onto the beach.
Richard Judge, 115 NW 4 Avenue, asked for code enforcement relief, he feels like he is being
singled out.
Gerald Clark, 13604 New Acadia Lane, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, said he owns property on 5tn
Court, and thanked the City for installing solar lights, speed humps and speed limit signs. He
addressed traffic coming down 5th Court and indicated the problem is due to the timing of traffic
lights at Phippen and Stirling Roads.
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James Bowers, 9720 SW 12 Street, Pembroke Pines, President of Attucks Alumni Association,
spoke of drug use and sales on Ely Boulevard, across from Attucks Middle School. He asked for
increased police patrol in the area.
6. Public Safety Reports
Captain Daniel Marks, BSO Chief of Police, provided a synopsis on recent criminal activity and
crime prevention.
City Manager Baldwin provided a memo as an update on what the City is doing to try to deter
the activity that is happening at Smith's Store and other convenience stores, which is attached to
and incorporated into these minutes.
Sean Brown, Battalion Chief, BSO Fire Rescue, was present to answer questions.
7. Consent Agenda
Items removed from Consent Agenda: #7.10, #7.11
7.1 Minutes:
Approve Minutes of February 14, 2017 City Commission Meeting
7.2 Travel Requests:
Request from HR Generalist Kristin Milligan to attend the 2017 Society of Human Resources
Annual Conference and Exposition in New Orleans, Louisiana, from June 17-21, 2017
(Estimated cost $3,097.32)
Request from Permitting Office Supervisor Eleanor Norena to attend the Florida Floodplain
Managers Association (FFMA) Annual Conference in St. Petersburg, Florida, from April 3-7,
2017 (Estimated cost $1,373.61)
Resolutions
7.3 RESOLUTION#2017-014
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS BY VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS FOR SERVICES
PURCHASES FROM PUBLIC UTILITY MANAGEMENT PLANNING SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-
2017 ENDING SEPTEMBER 20, 2017, THAT EXCEED AN ANNUAL VENDOR TOTAL AMOUNT OF
TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000.00); AUTHORIZING SUCH PURCHASES MADE WITHIN
THE RESPECTIVE DEPARTMENTS' APPROVED ANNUAL BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7.4 RESOLUTION#2017-015
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,FLORIDA, SUPPORTING
THE COMBINED EFFORTS OF THE UNITED STATES CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND
PREVENTION ("CDC") AND THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ("DOJ") TO CURTAIL THE
OVERPRESCRIBING OF OPIOIDS BY PHYSICIANS THROUGH MORE PHYSICIAN EDUCATION AS
WELL AS BETTER RISK ASSESSMENT OF PATIENTS; SUPPORTING THE STRENGTHENING OF
PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAMS IN EVERY STATE AND ENSURING SAFE DRUG
DISPOSAL; SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF THE CITY-COUNTY NATIONAL TASK FORCE ON THE
OPIOID EPIDEMIC TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7.5 RESOLUTION#2017-016
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
AND ANY ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO THE AGREEMENT AND TO TAKE ALL
ACTIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE AGREEMENT, A
COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED, AND MADE A PART OF AND INCORPORATED INTO THIS
RESOLUTION BY THIS REFERENCE, WITH DANIA ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, LLC (DEC) FOR THE
MAINTENANCE OF FRONTON BOULEVARD; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7.6 RESOLUTION#2017-017
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR THE SOUTH FLORIDA REGIONAL TRANSIT
ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (SFTOD) GRANT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DANIA BEACH
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA") IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED
FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($205,000.00), WHICH REQUIRES A 20% MATCH TO PROVIDE FUNDING
FOR TRI-RAIL COASTAL LINK STATION AREAS TO ENHANCE IMPROVED ACCESS AND MOBILITY
FOR ALL USERS,AND EXPANDED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN AREAS LOCATED
WITHIN THE DANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) BOUNDARIES;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7.7 RESOLUTION#2017-018
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING
IMPLEMENTATION OF MULTIMODAL IMPROVEMENTS (BICYCLE LANES AND SIDEWALKS)ALONG
THE STATE ROAD AIA CORRIDOR(EAST DANIA BEACH BOULEVARD) FROM GULFSTREAM ROAD
TO NORTH OCEAN DRIVE;PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;FURTHER
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7.8 RESOLUTION 42017-019
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, REMOVING
THE FUNDING OBLIGATION FOR SEWER PROJECTS IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO MILLION FIVE
HUNDRED NINETY SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS($2,597,500.00)AND AUTHORIZING
THE RETURN OF FUNDS TO THE CITY'S SEWER FUND RESERVES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7.9 RESOLUTION#2017-020
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT MATERIALS AND
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PROVIDING FOR SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INCLUDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT(THE"ADA") FOR A SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO
BE PERFORMED BY METRO EXPRESS, INC., UNDER THE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA GOVERNMENTAL
COOPERATIVE GROUP INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB 15-16-039(A), IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
ALLOCATED DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS WHICH WILL EXCEED THE ANNUAL
VENDOR THRESHOLD OF TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000.00) IN FISCAL YEAR 2016-
2017;PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Commissioner Grace motioned to adopt the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Items
#7.10 and #7.11; seconded by Commissioner Brandimarte. The motion carried on the
following 5-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Brandimarte Yes Vice-Mayor Harris Yes
Commissioner Grace Yes Mayor James Yes
Commissioner Salvino Yes
Ordinances (Titles read by City Attorney)
7.10 ORDINANCE#2017-006
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
SECTION 4-18, ENTITLED"HOURS OF SALE" OF CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES",
ARTICLE II, ENTITLED "OPERATION REGULATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES,
PERTAINING TO THE HOURS THAT ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE ALLOWED TO BE SOLD FOR"ON
PREMISES CONSUMPTION" AT ESTABLISHMENTS SUCH AS RESTAURANTS, NIGHT CLUBS AND
LOUNGES, TO ALLOW SALES OF SUCH BEVERAGES TO BEGIN AT 7:00 A.M. INSTEAD OF NOON ON
SUNDAYS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST
READING)
7.11 ORDINANCE 42017-007
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
SECTION 4-18, ENTITLED"HOURS OF SALE" OF CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES",
ARTICLE II, ENTITLED "OPERATION REGULATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES,
PERTAINING TO THE HOURS THAT ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE ALLOWED TO BE SOLD FOR"OFF
PREMISES CONSUMPTION" FROM ESTABLISHMENTS SUCH AS GROCERY STORES, CONVENIENCE
STORES, MINI MARTS AND GAS STATIONS, TO ALLOW SALES OF SUCH BEVERAGES TO BEGIN AT
7:00 A.M. INSTEAD OF NOON ON SUNDAYS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, FURTHER, PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING)
Commissioner Grace voiced support of Item#7.10, and non-support of Item#7.11.
Commissioner Grace motioned to adopt Ordinance #2017-006, on first reading; seconded
by Commissioner Salvino. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Brandimarte Yes Vice-Mayor Harris Yes
Commissioner Grace Yes Mayor James Yes
Commissioner Salvino Yes
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Commissioner Grace motioned to deny Ordinance #2017-007; seconded by Commissioner
Brandimarte.
The Commission discussed the pros and cons of the ordinance. Vice-Mayor Harris and
Commissioner Salvino spoke in support of the ordinance and Mayor James, Commissioner
Brandimarte and Commissioner Grace spoke against it.
The motion carried on the following 3-2 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Brandimarte Yes Vice-Mayor Harris No
Commissioner Grace Yes Mayor James Yes
Commissioner Salvino No
8. Bids and Requests for Proposals
There were no proposals on this agenda.
9. Public Hearings and Site Plans
9.1 ORDINANCE#2017-005
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, TO AMEND
CHAPTER 28 OF THE "LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE," OF THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
AMENDING ARTICLE 105, "USE REGULATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL AND OPEN SPACE ZONING
DISTRICTS" CONCERNING PARKING OF AIRBOATS; AMENDING ARTICLE 302, "DETAILED USE
REGULATIONS," TO ADDRESS CONVENIENCE STORES; AMENDING ARTICLE 215, "SUPPLEMENTAL
REGULATIONS FOR YARDS, LOT COVERAGE, IMPERVIOUS AREA AND OPEN SPACE," TO ADDRESS
ENCROACHMENTS AND SETBACKS; AMENDING ARTICLE 265, "OFF-STREET PARKING
REQUIREMENTS," TO ADDRESS DRIVEWAY SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING ARTICLE
825, "TREE PRESERVATION," REGARDING GENERAL LICENSES AND TREE REPLACEMENT;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SECOND READING)
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Ordinance#2017-005.
Corinne Lajoie, Principal City Planner, was available to answer questions.
Mayor James opened the Public Hearing. Seeing as there was no one to speak in favor or
opposition, she closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Grace motioned to adopt Ordinance #2017-005, on second reading;
seconded by Commissioner Salvino. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call
vote:
Commissioner Brandimarte Yes Vice-Mayor Harris Yes
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Commissioner Grace Yes Mayor James Yes
Commissioner Salvino Yes
City Attorney Ansbro advised the remaining items were quasi-judicial hearings and swore-in
those who would speak. He asked the Commission to disclose any communication they had on
these matters.
9.2 ORDINANCE #2017-008
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING
THE RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION REQUEST(VC-120-16) SUBMITTED BY THE GREENSPOON MARDER
LAW FIRM ON BEHALF OF THE ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER, BK STERLING INVESTMENT, LLC,
FOR VACATION OF A PORTION OF SW 18TH COURT LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF STIRLING
ROAD WITHIN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT"A," A
COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING)
9.3 ORDINANCE#2017-009
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,APPROVING
THE REQUEST MADE BY GREENSPOON MARDER, AGENT FOR THE PROPERTY OWNERS, BK
STERLING INVESTMENT, LLC, THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, AND BRE POLYGON PROPERTY
OWNER, LLC, TO REZONE LAND GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF STIRLING ROAD
BETWEEN BRYAN ROAD AND INTERSTATE 95 WITHIN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AS
LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A", A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS ORDINANCE;
CHANGING THE CURRENT ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF THE PROPERTY FROM COMMERCIAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT (C-2) TO PLANNED MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PMUD)
(APPLICATIONS RZ-123-16 AND RZ-124-16), AND EXPANDING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DANIA
POINTE PMUD TO INCLUDE SUCH PROPERTIES, AND AMENDING THE DANIA POINTE DESIGN
DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES (DDG), SUBJECT TO CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(FIRST READING)
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Ordinance #2017-008 and Ordinance #2017-009 because
they relate to the same property.
Corinne Lajoie, Principal City Planner, provided an overview of the vacation and rezoning
requests for Burger King on Stirling Road.
Mayor James opened the Public Hearings. Seeing as there was no one to speak in favor or
opposition, she closed the Public Hearings.
Commissioner Grace motioned to adopt Ordinance #2017-008, on first reading; seconded
by Vice-Mayor Harris. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Brandimarte Yes Vice-Mayor Harris Yes
Commissioner Grace Yes Mayor James Yes
Commissioner Salvino Yes
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Commissioner Grace motioned to adopt Ordinance 92017-009, on first reading; seconded
by Commissioner Salvino. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Brandimarte Yes Vice-Mayor Harris Yes
Commissioner Grace Yes Mayor James Yes
Commissioner Salvino Yes
9.4 RESOLUTION#2017-010
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING
THE SITE PLAN MODIFICATION (SP-37-03 MOD A) SUBMITTED BY FOREST VIEW ESTATES, LLC,
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3517 FOREST VIEW CIRCLE,IN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,FLORIDA;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Continued from
211 412 0 1 7)
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution#2017-010.
Corinne Lajoie, Principal City Planner, described the requested site plan modification.
Mayor James opened the Public Hearing. Seeing as there was no one to speak in favor or
opposition, she closed the Public Hearing.
Manny Synalovski, representing the applicant, noted 18 homes have been constructed and 13 are
in the planning stages; this will be a positive amenity for the community.
Commissioner Grace motioned to adopt Resolution #2017-010; seconded by Commissioner
Salvino. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Brandimarte Yes Vice-Mayor Harris Yes
Commissioner Grace Yes Mayor James Yes
Commissioner Salvino Yes
10. Discussion and Possible Action
There were no discussion items on this agenda.
11. Commission Comments
11.1 Commissioner Brandimarte
Commissioner Brandimarte had no comments.
11.2 Commissioner Grace
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Commissioner Grace noted she has received several calls from people in the NW neighborhood
about the code enforcement officials. She read a letter which she provided to the Clerk for
inclusion into the minutes.
Commissioner Grace would like to bring back Government Day to the City.
11.3 Commissioner Salvino
Commissioner Salvino spoke of the new Oasis project and asked that Hollywood be contacted in
order to work with them to incorporate the entire street (JA Ely Boulevard).
City Manager Baldwin clarified this is proposed but is not scheduled for the upcoming Oasis
project.
11.4 Vice-Mayor Harris
Vice-Mayor Harris addressed the City Charitable Donation Policy. He motioned to not give any
more money away until the Commission has a chance to review the policy; seconded by
Commissioner Grace.
Commissioner Brandimarte noted the Commission does not make the decision on the donations;
it is a staff committee.
City Manager Baldwin noted in his opinion, it is a political decision, not staff responsibility. He
added that the current year's donations have already been determined.
Vice-Mayor Harris motioned to come up with a new charitable committee for the next budget
year or all of the donations totaling $35,000.00 have to be approved by the Commission;
seconded by Commissioner Grace.
Commissioner Brandimarte said she does not want the Commission to make the decision.
Commissioner Salvino suggested discussing this at a workshop. He also does not want the
Commission to make the decision.
Vice-Mayor Harris motioned to workshop charitable donations for the future budget year
to determine the need at that time; seconded by Commissioner Grace. The motion carried
on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Brandimarte Yes Vice-Mayor Harris Yes
Commissioner Grace Yes Mayor James Yes
Commissioner Salvino Yes
11.5 Mayor James
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Mayor James congratulated Dania Beach resident Gina Gray for winning Miss Broward County
on February 18"'.
Mayor James spoke of the Greater Mt. Zion AME church's 108t' anniversary.
Mayor James reminded everyone of the typing program being offered at Frost and CW Thomas
Parks.
12. Appointments
12.1 Airport Advisory Board—no appointments
12.2 Education Advisory Board
Vice-Mayor Harris appointed: Sunny Musgrave
12.3 General Employees Pension Board—no appointments
12.4 Green Advisory Board
The Commission appointed: Peggy McKenna and Carrie Kashar as alternates
12.5 Marine Advisory Board
Vice-Mayor Harris appointed: Joyce Green
12.6 Parks, Recreation and Community Affairs Advisory Board
Vice-Mayor Harris appointed: Maria Lossa
12.7 Planning and Zoning Board
Commissioner Grace appointed: Tykia Funchess
Mayor James appointed: Lauren Odman
12.7 Police and Fire Pension Board—no appointments
Commissioner Grace motioned to approve the appointments; seconded by Commissioner
Brandimarte. The motion carried unanimously.
13. Administrative Reports
13.1 City Manager
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City Manager Baldwin noted the report and discussion on the convenience store task force earlier
this evening.
City Manager Baldwin also noted we are still dealing with the airport and Uber drivers.
There was discussion on airport construction and parking issues.
City Manager Baldwin added a part-time park ranger, code enforcement and BSO are addressing
the situation.
13.2 City Attorney
City Attorney Ansbro had no comments.
13.3 City Clerk- Reminders
Wednesday, March 1, 2017 - 5:00 p.m. Abatement Hearing
Tuesday, March 14, 2017 - 6:00 p.m. CRA Board Meeting
Tuesday, March 14, 2017 - 7:00 p.m. City Commission Meeting
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 - 7:00 p.m. City Commission Meeting
14. Adjournment
Mayor James adjourned the meeting at 9:04 p.m.
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be designated on the agenda for citizens and interested persons to speak on matters not scheduled on that day's agenda. Each
speaker shall be limited to 3 minutes for his or her comments. Persons desiring to speak during the citizen comment period shall
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Mayor James. Thank you for taking my call a few weeks ago about the problems
many of us are having with a very abusive code department. I remember seeing
you on TV in a commission meeting talking about not liking bullies. Marc
LeFerrier breeds a hostile culture in Dania where some of the code people are
valued for being unnecessarily aggressive, intrusive and abusive in their power
because they can. Without going into much detail, Marc LeFerrier and Ricky Ali
have cost me two homes which were to be used for my retirement and my entire
life savings. Mr. Ali again, just cost me an entire day's pay when he came over to
harass me and got very aggressive again. I had to call the police and wait 2 1/2
hours for a response, but when they did come, I filed a report. I will call the police
again and will do so every time he confronts me inappropriately or involves
himself with my 90 year old mother.
Mr. Ali visits my home several times a week and tries to engage me in
altercations. My neighbors all say the same thing. "He's after you and it's wrong."
I have had to call the police on Mr. Ali twice and have case numbers as well as
reports by the police. Mr. Ali likes to tell the neighbors that he has some kind of
mixed martial arts degree which he uses as a threat. There is no reason to tell
residents that kind of thing. He likes to wait for me to leave my home and if I
happen to return to grab something I've forgotten, there he is. On one occasion,
he approached my 90 year old mother when she was sitting on the porch and
marched her across the street to my two homes that are now gone as a result of
codes inappropriate actions. He complained to her about petty issues and had
her so upset I had to come home and lose another day at work. My mother
suffers from hip issues, a deformed leg and memory problems and Mr. Ali only
complicates those problems and puts her at greater risk for injury and more
confusion when all she wants is to sit on her porch and enjoy the day. He has no
business talking to her about anything related to me and my property, but does
so because of his abusive character.
Mr. Ali writes tickets on my work van not because there is a genuine issue, but
because he likes to inconvenience me forcing me to go to court. I called the
police on him after he wrote a ticket on my van saying it was inoperable. When
the police arrived, I started the vehicle and demonstrated that it was not
"inoperable." Since Mr. Ali never shows up in court, it's no inconvenience to him
and each time, the judge throws the case out. This is a very personal thing for
him now and Mr. Ali continues to abuse his power by intentionally bothering me
for trivial things to annoy me while he fails to address the real issues in this
neighborhood, especially regarding people who have inappropriate connection
with the city.
When Lupo was here, there was at least an attempt to work with the residents
here in a fair and pleasant manner. Now since LeFerrier has a team of bullies, it's
a daily harassment that shouldn't be. I don't know what the city thinks they have
here in my neighborhood, but it's not Sunny Isles here. We deal with home
invasions, murders, drug dealers, prostitutes, very long wait times for the police
to respond to calls and code that intentionally turns a blind eye to the real
offenders in the neighborhood like it's a game while they torture the people they
don't like. There is never any peace in the neighborhood until 5pm when code
goes home or on Sunday. The aggressive code department has neighbors
fighting with each other as you saw in the plywood sign that a neighbor put up
recently. I work in virtually all the cities in Broward county, and no city has as
many code people in the streets all day harassing the residents like this.
I hope you're genuine about not tolerating bullies, cause you have a whole code
department of them run by Marc LeFerrier who sends out code employees to
harass individuals because they can and it's very abusive. I've been here in the
same location for over 50 years and it's never been this bad. There are just too
many code people for such a small city and while there are good ones like
Warren, most are not and I'm tired of having to deal with a very aggressive
abuser and his boss on a daily basis. I hope you can help.
Thank you,
Sincerely,
Frank Belle
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February 28, 2017
Convenience Store Task Force
• Various convenience stores throughout the City will be inspected as a
continuation and expansion of the required annual fire safety inspections in an
effort to improve the property maintenance and public safety conditions of
convenience stores in our neighborhoods.
• The initial group of stores were recently inspected. Subsequently additional
stored will be inspected. Various Codes and laws will be utilized for these
inspections:
— Building Codes
— Fire Safety Codes
— Zoning Codes
— Alcoholic Beverage and Tobacco Laws
— Commercial and Civil Codes
— Health and Agricultural Codes
— Property Maintenance Codes
— Specific States and County Codes Applicable to Convenience Stores
— ADA Regulations
• The nearby vacant properties in the vicinity of the convenience store are also
inspected for the property maintenance, trespassing lighting, security and
nuisances.
• Inspections and enforcement with State ABT is being coordinated by BSO.
• On February 24, 2017 key staff from the BSO Police and Fire, Building and Code
Compliance Divisions inspected the first group of convenience stores at the
following locations:
— Happy Family: 45 NE 5th Ave.
— Smith Store: 701 SW 12th Ave.
— 7-Eleven: 205 E. Dania Beach Blvd.
— Two Quick: 348 SW 13th St.
In summary, the inspections at these properties revealed numerous violations
of property maintenance, fire safety, building code and ADA regulations.
Reports and NOV's will be forthcoming.
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