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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes of Regular Meeting - June 13, 2017 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION TUESDAY, JUKE 13, 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. Asst. City Manager: Colin Donnelly 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. Commissioner Grace noted the Mayor is having a birthday, and several people in the audience presented her with gifts, flowers and balloons. 3. Presentations and Special Event Approvals 3.1 Legislative Update—Representative Evan Jenne Representative Jenne gave an overview of this year's special legislative session. 3.2 2017 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) — Battalion Chief Sean Brown, BSO Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Sean Brown provided an overview of this year's plan. Commissioner Grace motioned to adopt the 2017 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP); 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 3.3 Special Event request from Neptune (TNT) Fireworks to install temporary canopies during their annual Fireworks Sale from June 14, 2017 - July 10, 2017, at 768 E Dania Beach Boulevard, Dania Beach, Florida Commissioner Grace motioned to approve the Special Event request for Neptune (TNT) Fireworks; 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 4. Proclamations There were no proclamations at this meeting. 5. Citizen Comments There were no citizen comments at this meeting. 6. Public Safety Reports Captain Daniel Marks, BSO Chief of Police, noted the Summer Patrol started last week, and reported on recent criminal activity in the City. Commissioner Grace asked that deputies check out the activity at the basketball court and bleachers at CW Thomas Park, as she can smell marijuana being smoked while she is walking, especially on NW 10t' Court. 7. Consent Agenda Items added to Consent Agenda: #7.15 Items removed from Consent Agenda: #7.5, #7.6, #7.7, #7.9 7.1 Minutes: Approve Minutes of May 23, 2017 City Commission Meeting Approve Minutes of May 24, 2017 Workshop—Branding and Marketing 7.2 Travel Requests: Minutes of Regular Meeting 2 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,June 13,2017—7:00 p.m. Request from Joe Husosky, Information Systems Manager, to attend the FLGISA (Florida Local Government Information Systems Association) Annual Conference in Naples, Florida on July 11-14, 2017 (Estimated cost$996.93) 7.3 Approval of Fiscal Year 2018 Business License Renewals for Psychics and Auctioneers Resolutions 7.4 RESOLUTION#2017-048 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A SECOND RENEWAL OF AN EXISTING AGREEMENT FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE(1)YEAR PERIOD WITH W.D. THOMPSON, INC.,A FLORIDA CORPORATION D/B/A BEACH RAKER,RELATING TO BEACH CLEANING SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7.8 RESOLUTION#2017-052 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS BY VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL REPAIR SERVICES FROM THE KILOWATT ELECTRIC COMPANY UNDER THE CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS ITB NUMBER 17-13-008F ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2018, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016/2017, 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. 7.10 RESOLUTION#2017-054 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE THE FIRST RENEWAL OF AN EXISTING AGREEMENT FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO (2) YEAR PERIOD WITH U.S. WATER SERVICES CORPORATION RELATING TO THE CITY'S METER READING CONTRACT IN AN ANNUAL AMOUNT EXCEEDING TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000.00) WITH PURCHASE COSTS BEING LIMITED TO AND PAID FROM APPROVED ANNUAL BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7.11 RESOLUTION#2017-055 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A MAINTENANCE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PERFORM NECESSARY ONGOING MAINTENANCE TO NEWLY INSTALLED LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS RESULTING FROM PROJECT WORK FOR A PORTION OF STATE ROAD 9 (I-95)AND STATE ROAD 818 (GRIFFIN ROAD) FOR THE INTERCHANGE NORTHWEST AND NORTHEAST QUADRANTS (M.P. 6.079 TO M.P. 6.303) LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH; PROVIDING FOR FUNDING; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7.12 RESOLUTION#2017-056 Minutes of Regular Meeting 3 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,June 13,2017—7:00 p.m. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FOR SCANNING SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY UPLAND SOFTWARE (f/k/a) ADVANCED PROCESSING AND IMAGING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017, ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2017, INCLUSIVE OF EXISTING PURCHASES THAT EXCEED AN ANNUAL VENDOR TOTAL AMOUNT OF TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000.00); AUTHORIZING SUCH PURCHASES, THAT ARE TO BE MADE WITHIN THE RESPECTIVE DEPARTMENTS' APPROVED ANNUAL BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS;PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7.13 RESOLUTION#2017-057 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE SERVICE FROM ASPHALT PAVING SYSTEMS, INC., AND AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CORPORATION, RELATING TO MICROSURFACING AND ASPHALT REPAIR OF SELECTED LOCAL CITY STREETS BY UTILIZING THE PRICING UNDER THE POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR PAVEMENT, CONCRETE AND STRIPING (BID NO. 15-601-SM) WITH ASPHALT PAVING SYSTEMS, INC. DATED OCTOBER 5,2015 WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND WITHOUT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR SUCH SERVICES, WHICH SHALL NOT EXCEED AN AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($250,000.00);PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7.14 RESOLUTION#2017-058 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS BY VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL REPAIR SERVICES FROM IMPERIAL ELECTRICAL INCORPORATED UNDER THE CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS ITB NUMBER 17-B-008F ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2018, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016/2017, 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. Addendum 7.15 Motion to authorize issuance of the RFQ for the City Center Project Commissioner Grace motioned to adopt the Consent Agenda, with the addition of Item #7.15, and with the exception of Item #7.5, #7.6, #7.7, #7.9; seconded by Commissioner Salvino. The motion carried unanimously. 7.5 RESOLUTION#2017-049 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH NCSPLUS INCORPORATED TO PROVIDE DEBT COLLECTION SERVICES UNDER THE PASCO COUNTY RFP NO. 09-154 ENDING JANUARY 25, 2018; FOR SERVICES THAT MAY EXCEED THE ANNUAL VENDOR THRESHOLD OF TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000.00); AUTHORIZING SUCH PURCHASES THAT ARE MADE WITHIN THE RESPECTIVE DEPARTMENTS' APPROVED ANNUAL Minutes of Regular Meeting 4 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,June 13,2017—7:00 p.m. BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution#2017-049. Commissioner Salvino requested a brief explanation of the item. Nicki Satterfield, Finance Director, described how the debt collection process works. Commissioner Grace questioned the need for all of the Finance Department personnel if we are hiring a debt collector. Before we approve the next budget, we need to review some of the stuff we do not need. Her philosophy is the last hired should be the first to go. Finance Director Satterfield further explained the debt collection process. Vice-Mayor Harris asked about the fee and amount to be collected. Commissioner Brandimarte questioned if we are going after our residents and destroying their credit, and why we have to do this now when we have not done it in the past. Finance Director Satterfield noted a delinquent inactive account would mean that the resident has vacated Dania Beach or it could be a tenant that vacated. Commissioner Salvino explained how the collection program would work and the need to collect the debt owed to the City. Finance Director Satterfield noted we are looking to target the non-residents. Commissioner Grace motioned to deny Resolution #2017-049; seconded by Commissioner Brandimarte. 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 7.6 RESOLUTION#2017-050 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, DE- OBLIGATING BRIDGE LOAN FUNDING TO THE DANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (DBCRA) FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH "MILE MARKER 55" PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION ONE HUNDRED TWENTY EIGHT THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FORTY THREE DOLLARS ($1,128,143.00)AND AUTHORIZING THE RETURN OF FUNDS TO THE CITY'S GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR FUNDING;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution#2017-050. Commissioner Salvino requested an explanation of the item. Minutes of Regular Meeting 5 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,June 13,2017—7:00 p.m. Nicki Satterfield, Finance Director, explained this is a clean-up item because the County Grant has expired. The money goes back to the General Fund. Rachel Bach, CRA Director, noted the City could reapply for the grant to reallocate the funds to another project. Commissioner Grace motioned to adopt Resolution #2017-050; 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 7.7 RESOLUTION#2017-051 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A TWO (2) YEAR RENEWAL OF THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH STAFFING CONNECTIONS, INC., TO PROVIDE SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD STAFFING SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED NINETEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY EIGHT DOLLARS AND FORTY CENTS ($119,258.40) PER YEAR; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution#2017-051. Commissioner Grace would like to wait until the budget is adopted. She would like the guards to be moved around because they are too stationary. Kristin Milligan, HR Generalist, noted the school crossing guard contract will expire on August 26'. Rachel Bach, CRA Director, noted the Safe Routes to Schools Grant could provide funding for the crossing guards, but the funding would not come until 4 or 5 years. Vice-Mayor Harris motioned to adopt Resolution #2017-051 for a one-year period; seconded by Commissioner Grace. Commissioner Salvino asked if we can bring this back and see if we can hire crossing guards. Colin Donnelly, Assistant City Manager, noted hiring and maintaining crossing guards is difficult and time consuming; they have a high turnover rate. The motion carried on the following 4-1 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Brandimarte No Vice-Mayor Harris Yes Commissioner Grace Yes Mayor James Yes Commissioner Salvino Yes Minutes of Regular Meeting 6 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,June 13,2017—7:00 p.m. 7.9 RESOLUTION#2017-053 Withdrawn from Consent Agenda-No Action Taken A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF AGREEMENTS WITH H.D. SUPPLY INC. AND INNOVATIVE METERING SOLUTIONS, INC. (IMS) TO MEET THE CITY'S WATER METER PURCHASING NEEDS, WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND WITHOUT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE WATER METERS AT SPECIFIED COSTS WITH THESE COMPANIES IN AN ANNUAL AMOUNT EXCEEDING TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000.00) WITH PURCHASE COSTS BEING LIMITED TO AND PAID FROM APPROVED ANNUAL BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS FOR PURCHASE OF WATER METERS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 8. Bids and Requests for Proposals There were no proposals on this agenda. 9. Public Hearings and Site Plans 9.1 ORDINANCE#2017-018 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 PART 1 "USE REGULATIONS," ARTICLE 115 "INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS: PERMITTED, PROHIBITED, SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES AND CONDITIONS OF USE," SECTION 115-40 "SCHEDULE OF PERMITTED USES" TO REMOVE OUTDOOR STORAGE OF VEHICLES; AND PART 2 "SITE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS," ARTICLE 265 "OFF STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS," SECTION 265-50 "OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIRED; ON-STREET PARKING CREDIT" TO MODIFY REQUIRED PARKING FOR DAYCARE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.(SECOND READING) City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Ordinance#2017-018. 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 #2017-018, on second reading; 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 Minutes of Regular Meeting 7 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,June 13,2017—7:00 p.m. 9.2 ORDINANCE#2017-017 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,APPROVING THE REQUEST MADE BY BOWMAN CONSULTING GROUP, LTD., AGENT FOR THE PROPERTY OWNER GURU SHAKTI GROUP LLC, TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 30 SW 16th STREET, DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A"; CHANGING THE CURRENT ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF THE PROPERTY FROM RESIDENTIAL OFFICE (RO) DISTRICT TO SOUTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY MIXED USE (SFED-MU) DISTRICT (APPLICATION NO. RZ-43-17), SUBJECT TO CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING) (Continued from May 23,2017) City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Ordinance #2017-017, and noted the applicant requested a continuance until the June 27, 2017 City Commission meeting at 7:00 p.m. 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 continue Ordinance#2017-017, on first reading, until the June 27, 2017 City Commission meeting at 7:00 p.m.; 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 9.3 ORDINANCE#2017-020 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,APPROVING THE REQUEST MADE BY DENNIS MELE, ESQ.,/GREENSPOON MARDER, P.A., AGENT FOR THE PROPERTY OWNERS SUNSHINE REO XI, LLC AND CF & A HILL FAMILY, LTD, TO REZONE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF STIRLING ROAD, SOUTH OF SW 1 ST STREET, EAST OF SW I ITH AVENUE AND WEST OF PHIPPEN ROAD IN 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 NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL(NBHD-RES)DISTRICT TO GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT(I-G), (APPLICATION NO. RZ-34-17) SUBJECT TO CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING) City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Ordinance #2017-020, and noted the applicant requested a continuance until the June 27, 2017 City Commission meeting. 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 continue Ordinance#2017-020, on first reading, until the June 27, 2017 City Commission meeting at 7:00 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Salvino. The motion carried on the following 4-1 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Brandimarte Yes Vice-Mayor Harris No Minutes of Regular Meeting 8 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,June 13,2017—7:00 p.m. Commissioner Grace Yes Mayor James Yes Commissioner Salvino Yes 9.4 ORDINANCE#2017-021 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 28, THE"LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE," OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING ARTICLE 725, "DEFINITION," TO ADD WITHIN SECTION 725.30 "TERMS DEFINED"A TERM FOR"MOTOR FUEL PUMPS, RETAIL" TO ALLOW FOR DEVELOPMENT OR REDEVELOPMENT OF RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS WITH RETAIL MOTOR FUEL PUMPS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING) City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Ordinance#2017-021. Corinne Lajoie, Planning and Zoning Manager, gave an overview of the text amendment requested by a private applicant. Mayor James opened the Public Hearing. Patty Hart, NE Dania Beach, questioned if this was the Hill property. Ms. Lajoie confirmed the location. Commissioner Salvino motioned to adopt Ordinance #2017-021, on first reading; seconded by Vice-Mayor Harris. David Nuby Jr., 401 SW 12t'Avenue, spoke in opposition to a gas station in this area. Seeing as there was no one else to speak in favor or opposition, Mayor James closed the Public Hearing. Steve Wherry, on behalf of the applicant, clarified that motor fuel pumps, retail, is already in the Code. This adds a definition which has the effect of restricting what can be considered a convenience store that is attached or associated with a gas station. The motion carried on the following 4-1 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Brandimarte Yes Vice-Mayor Harris Yes Commissioner Grace No Mayor James Yes Commissioner Salvino Yes 9.5 RESOLUTION#2017-059 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION (OT-56-17) BY GRIFFIN POINTE PARTNERS, LLLP FOR THE VACATION OF A UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ON THE GRIFFIN POINTE PLAT WITHIN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO A WAIVER FROM THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A NEW PLAT SUBMISSION AND APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Minutes of Regular Meeting 9 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,June 13,2017—7:00 p.m. City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution#2017-059. Corinne Lajoie, Planning and Zoning Manager,provided an overview of the request. Chuck, Stiles Development, representing the applicant, noted removing the easement allows them to keep the trees that are there, as well as adding additional trees. 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 Resolution #2017-059; 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 10. Discussion and Possible Action 10.1 Bus Shelter Designs—Colin Donnelly, Assistant City Manager Colin Donnelly, Assistant City Manager, noted he would like the Commission's feedback on the additional designs presented. Commissioner Grace said she likes the top Boca design. She noted that two bus benches need to be replaced and we should take care of those also. The consensus was to go with the top Boca design with the maximum number of seats. 10.2 Marketing—Colin Donnelly, Assistant City Manager Colin Donnelly, Assistant City Manager, noted the consensus of the Commission from the workshop was to proceed with a new marketing program. He recommended that we contract with the CRA or RMA for a marketing campaign. Mayor James said she opposes this recommendation; she is for Redline Media Group. The direction from the workshop was for them and the CRA to work together. Commissioner Brandimarte noted we have a policy to go out to bid. She wants to get back the money we gave to the CRA for marketing. Bob Shapiro, Master Development, clarified the workshop with Redline Media was to come up with ideas, with the idea that we would come up with a citizens and corporate marketing council Minutes of Regular Meeting 10 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,June 13,2017—7:00 p.m. that would represent the different stakeholders in the City. This should be tabled until they can make a presentation on a full branding program for the City. Commissioner Salvino questioned why the CRA and RMA should do this if we can get it for free from Redline Media. Assistant City Manager Donnelly said he was not sure what the Commission wanted at the end of the workshop. Commissioner Salvino commented RMA is always charging us extra, and questioned why we should pay if we can get it for free. Assistant City Manager Donnelly noted administration needs direction from the Commission as to what they want. We will wait for Mr. Shapiro and his group to develop a plan and make a presentation. Rachel Bach, CRA Director, concurred with Mr. Shapiro. Vice-Mayor Harris asked if the entrance signs will be ready by Halloween. Marc LaFerrier, Director of Community Development, responded realistically it would be December or January because of FDOT and the County. Mr. Shapiro suggested we need to wait for the rebranding before we install the sign. He noted the next step is to put together a group and set a program; they should be able to come before the Commission in the next 30 days. 11. Commission Comments 11.1 Commissioner Brandimarte Commissioner Brandimarte had no comments. 11.2 Commissioner Grace Commissioner Grace clarified that no one on the Commission was aware that today was the Mayor's birthday. There was no violation of ethics or sunshine. 11.3 Commissioner Salvino Commissioner Salvino had no comments. 11.4 Vice-Mayor Harris Minutes of Regular Meeting 11 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,June 13,2017—7:00 p.m. Vice-Mayor Harris asked if the Dania Beach Grill is current on their payments. City Attorney Ansbro said yes. Vice-Mayor Harris questioned if there are any landscape standards for the Federal Highway corridor, from Stirling Road to Griffin Road, as there are a lot of properties whose landscaping is in bad repair. Vice-Mayor Harris asked about the status of getting bigger signs for public hearings. Vice-Mayor Harris addressed the salary and pension issues and noted we need performance evaluations for all staff, an analysis of productivity per department; the operating efficiency and head count of all departments; and we need to look at what is a living wage for all positions and how to boost those employees who have not had a raise in 5-6 years. The Commission needs to know that the taxpayers' money is being spent wisely and we have the best possible outcome. Additionally, HR needs to implement an employee of the month program with special recognition of the employee and an award, such as a gift card,to boost employee morale. Commissioner Brandimarte addressed employee morale and thanked all the employees. She noted the pay policy is set by the Commission; a salary survey must first be done before a change is made to the policy. Mayor James noted we are going to change the pay policy. Her issue is the way that employees are reclassified to receive raises. Vice-Mayor Harris requested an excel spreadsheet on BTRs with more information than what was provided in the report he received. Assistant City Manager Donnelly noted we cannot provide information that we do not have. He will meet with the Finance Director and get back to him. 11.5 Mayor James Mayor James had no comments. 12. Appointments 12.1 Airport Advisory Board—no appointments City Attorney Ansbro noted the Commission consensus was to reduce the board membership; it will be reduced to 10 members. He advised to not make appointments tonight, and said a resolution amending the membership will be brought to the Commission. He added some current members will need to be removed from the board. 12.2 Green Advisory Board—no appointments Minutes of Regular Meeting 12 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,June 13,2017—7:00 p.m. 12.3 Police and Fire Pension Board—no appointments 12.4 Florida League of Cities 91 st Annual Conference Voting Delegate Vice-Mayor Harris was appointed as the voting delegate. Commissioner Brandimarte motioned to approve the appointment; seconded by Commissioner Grace. The motion carried unanimously. 13. Administrative Reports 13.1 City Manager Assistant City Manager Donnelly thanked the participants of the Ready Conference. 13.2 City Attorney City Attorney Ansbro had no comments. 13.3 City Clerk- Reminders Tuesday, June 27, 2017—6:00 p.m. CRA Board Meeting Tuesday, June 27, 2017—7:00 p.m. City Commission Meeting Tuesday, July 25, 2017—7:00 p.m. City Commission Meeting 14. Adjournment Mayor James adjourned the meeting at 9:33 p.m. ATTEST: �D�pRD's Rsr CITY OF DANIA BEACH � 7 LOUISE STILSON, CMC TAMARA JAIS CITY CLERK , MAYOR ATED Approved: June 27, 2017 Minutes of Regular Meeting 13 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,June 13,2017—7:00 p.m.