HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-10-26 Virtual Regular City Commission Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF VIRTUAL REGULAR MEETING
DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2021 - 7:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
Mayor James called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present:
Mayor:
Vice -Mayor:
Commissioners
City Manager:
City Attorney:
City Clerk:
Tamara James
Marco A. Salvino, Sr.
Joyce L. Davis
Lori Lewellen
Lauren Odman
Ana M. Garcia, ICMA-CM
Thomas Ansbro
Thomas Schneider
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 MPO update by Commissioner Lewellen
Commissioner Lewellen noted since the last meeting, we are trying to do a letter to the MPO for
potentially taking the money from the West Dania Beach Boulevard bridge for another project.
They do not automatically take that money for another project in Dania Beach. We would have
to apply for another project that will go to the end of the list and there are some complications
with this. She has had conversations with people at the MPO on ways to accomplish this. They
were a lot more lenient with the first 110 or so projects approved on the list. With projects
beyond that, the County is much stricter as to what they will approve. She was told we would
need very specific language in our request and would more likely get it approved if it involves
widening an existing road or creating a new road. She would like to keep the money for this
neighborhood; if not, she would like to look at other areas in the City to see if a project there
would be approved. She would be happy to hear from the Commission if they have ideas for
projects as staff wants to get the letter out shortly. She wants the Commission to be aware as
now is the time to do what we can, so we do not lose that money.
Mayor James said she wants to ensure that the letter that will go out this week will be in
conjunction with the letter of support for taking the bridge over the C-10 Canal out of the MPO
list and to see if we can use that money for the bridge for some other project.
City Manager Garcia confirmed that would be the content of the letter that will go to the MPO.
3.2 CDBG Presentation by Colin Donnelly, CIP and Grants Administrator
CIP and Grants Administrator Donnelly gave a PowerPoint presentation which is attached to and
incorporated into these minutes.
Mayor James referenced the CRA project that was mentioned and asked if the CRA is allowed to
apply for CDBG funds.
CIP and Grants Administrator Donnelly responded no; the City is the applicant entity. He
explained the wayfinding signs project was unsuccessful, but the PATCH project was. The City
was the applicant and would have to institute the process on the CRA's behalf.
Mayor James said the Commission needs to discuss whether the OASIS program should be
sunsetted or continued. She wants a clear direction of where we are going to go with the OASIS
program. If we are going to do it, perhaps every other year, we just need to be consistent. She
and City Manager Garcia were talking about JA Ely Boulevard and Mullikin Park. We can
possibly do beautification in The Estates of Fort Lauderdale and projects at Dania Cove. Maybe
we need to sit down and come to a consensus as to what we want as a Commission to apply for
these CDBG funds.
Vice -Mayor Salvino thought the road clean-ups and paver stones in crosswalks really improved
the areas and felt we should bring it back there. To do the Oasis project, we need a plan; maybe
we need to have someone designated to pick out a spot that will not be affected by any of our
other improvements.
Commissioner Lewellen said her recommendation would be to have someone come back with
recommendations and the Commission decide. It would be nice to see projects spread out a little
more throughout the City. Perhaps we could have CIP and Grants Administrator Donnelly come
back with project recommendations and the Commission could decide.
4. Proclamations
4.1 Lights On Afterschool Day - Mayor James
Mayor James read the proclamation for Lights On Afterschool Day.
5. Citizen Comments
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Bobbie Grace, 110 NW 80' Avenue, said she liked the Oasis presentation and the CRA. She
wanted to bring forth that in last two and half years, we have not done anything with the Oasis
project. There are a lot of places where we need solar lights, such as in PJ Meli and on NW 101'
Court going to Collins Elementary. She is delighted Dania After Dark is being brought back.
COVID statistics are encouraging, and she hopes the City will open again to a safe capacity and
with programs back in place. She is working on the activities for the annual Dr. Martin Luther
King celebration in January and they will bring something to the Commission.
6. Public Safety Reports
Captain Daniel Marks, BSO Chief of Police, reported on recent criminal activity in the City, and
gave updates on the Crime Suppression Team, the traffic unit, homeless outreach, and the BSO
National Night Out this coming Friday night.
Captain Sergio Pellecer, BSO District Fire Chief, gave an update on departmental activities
including call volumes, and fire safety training for children in the schools and for seniors. He
commented on his introduction to the City Safety Team and noted the Fire Fighters' Toy Drive
will be held November 26t' and 27th at Five Below in Dania Pointe.
7. Consent Agenda
7.1 Minutes:
Approve Minutes of October 12, 2021 City Commission Virtual Meeting
7.2 Travel Requests: None
Resolutions
7.3 RESOLUTION #2021-154
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO RENEW THE WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES
CONTRACT WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT INC.; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Public Services)
7.4 RESOLUTION #2021-155
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO JOIN THE BROWARD COUNTY WASTE DISPOSAL
AGREEMENT WITH WIN WASTE INNOVATIONS, FORMERLY KNOWN AS WHEELABRATOR
TECHNOLOGIES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Public Services)
7.5 RESOLUTION #2021-156
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO WAIVE THE FORMAL BID
PROCESS TO UTILIZE THE CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE CONTRACT NO. 575-11786 WITH
ADVANCED DATA SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR SCANNING SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022,
INCLUSIVE OF EXISTING PURCHASES THAT EXCEED AN ANNUAL VENDOR TOTAL AMOUNT OF
TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000.00); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Community Development)
7.6 RESOLUTION #2021-157
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A REGIONAL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
FOR COOPERATIVE FIRE, RESCUE, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND SPECIAL OPERATIONS
RESPONSE THROUGH AUTOMATIC AID AND CLOSEST UNIT RESPONSE; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (BSO Fire)
7.7 RESOLUTION #2021-158
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AND ACCEPT AN AGREEMENT FOR THE
CITY'S MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE COVERAGE, PROCURED BY THE GEHRING GROUP,
AS BROKER OF RECORD FOR THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH WITH UNITED HEALTHCARE, FOR
INSURANCE COVERAGE BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2022 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2022, FOR
MEDICARE ELIGIBLE RETIRED EMPLOYEES AND THEIR MEDICARE ELIGIBLE DEPENDENTS,
WHICH AGREEMENT EXCEEDS AN ANNUAL VENDOR TOTAL AMOUNT OF TWENTY FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000.00); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (Human Resources)
7.8 RESOLUTION #2021-159
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH LEIGH
ROBINSON KERR AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR PREPARATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN,
FUTURE LAND USE AMENDMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS
($33,000.00) AND TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND EXCEED THE ANNUAL VENDOR TOTAL
AMOUNT OF TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000.00); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Community Development)
7.9 RESOLUTION 42021-160
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING
FOR APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Finance)
7.10 RESOLUTION #2021-161
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION ("FDOT") DISTRICT FOUR MAINTENANCE MEMORANDUM AUTHORIZING THE
CITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN TRANSFORMERS AND ELECTRICAL PARAPHERNALIA ON FDOT
LIGHT POLES SO THAT THE CITY CAN INSTALL HOLIDAY LIGHTS; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
TO ISSUE THE REQUIRED SURETY/SECURITY DEPOSIT OF $70,000.00 TO FDOT; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Public Services)
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7.11 RESOLUTION #2021-162
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE ELEVEN (11) FORD VEHICLES FOR THE PUBLIC
SERVICES DEPARTMENT, THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, THE PARKING
ENFORCEMENT DIVISION AND CITY ADMINISTRATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THREE
HUNDRED SEVENTY SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY SIX DOLLARS AND FORTY
EIGHT CENTS ($377,276.48) FROM BOZARD FORD, WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND WITHOUT
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, BY UTILIZING THE PRICING UNDER THE FLORIDA SHERIFFS
ASSOCIATION ("FSA") CONTRACT FSA20-VEL28.; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Public Services)
7.12 RESOLUTION #2021-163
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE A HYDRO EXCAVATION TRUCK FROM JET -VAC
EQUIPMENT COMPANY, LLC FOR THE PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND NINETEEN DOLLARS AND SEVENTY-ONE
CENTS ($425,019.71), WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND WITHOUT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS,
BY UTILIZING THE PRICING UNDER SOURCEWELL, A MINNESOTA GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY,
CONTRACT NO. 122017-SCA; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (Public Services)
Commissioner Lewellen motioned to adopt the Consent Agenda; seconded by
Commissioner Odman. The motion carried unanimously.
8. Bids and Requests for Proposals
8.1 RESOLUTION #2021-164
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RELATING
TO UNDER -GROUNDINGS OF THE BEACH ELECTRICAL SERVICES PROJECT UNDER INVITATION TO
BID ("ITB") NO. 21-009, AUTHORIZING THE RECISSION OF RESOLUTION 2021-097 TO AWARD THE
ITB TO HYPOWER, INC. DUE TO A PRICE INCREASE NOT CONTEMPLATED IN THE AWARD; AND
AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF THE ITB TO UNITEC, INC.; IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED
EIGHTY-NINE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-SEVEN DOLLARS ($289,137.00); AUTHORIZING
THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Public Services)
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution #2021-164.
Vice -Mayor Salvino motioned to adopt Resolution #2021-164; seconded by Commissioner
Lewellen. The motion carried unanimously.
8.2 RESOLUTION #2021-165
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF INVITATION TO BID ("ITB") NO. 21-022 (RE -ISSUE) TO AUSTIN
TUPLER TRUCKING, INC. FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT LIME SLUDGE REMOVAL AND
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DISPOSAL SERVICES NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($200,000.00), AN
AMOUNT WHICH WILL EXCEED THE CITY' S VENDOR THRESHOLD FOR THE TERM OF CONTRACT
FOR TWO (2) YEARS AND TWO (2) ONE-YEAR RENEWALS AT THE CITY'S OPTION; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Public Services)
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution #2021-165.
Commissioner Lewellen motioned to adopt Resolution #2021-165; seconded by
Commissioner Davis. The motion carried unanimously.
9. Public Hearings and Site Plans
9.1 ORDINANCE #2021-027
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 12 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED "FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION, BY CREATING
ARTICLE XVII ENTITLED "SEAWALLS" ADOPTING THE REQUIRED STANDARDS FOR SEAWALL
HEIGHT AS MANDATED BY BROWARD COUNTY; AND BY AMENDING CHAPTER 28 OF THE CITY
CODE, ENTITLED "LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE", ARTICLE 240, ENTITLED "DOCKS AND MOORING
STRUCTURES" TO ADD SECTION 240-30, ENTITLED "SEAWALLS" TO REFERENCE THE REQUIRED
STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; FURTHER, PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SECOND READING) (Community Development)
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Ordinance #2021-027.
Corinne Lajoie, Assistant Director of Community Development, gave a brief overview of the
code and text amendments.
Mayor James opened the Public Hearing. Seeing as there was no one to speak in favor or
opposition, she closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Lewellen motioned to adopt Ordinance #2021-027, on second reading;
seconded by Commissioner Davis. The motion carried unanimously.
9.2 ORDINANCE #2021-028
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 22, OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, WHICH CHAPTER IS ENTITLED "STREETS AND
SIDEWALKS" AT ARTICLE I, ENTITLED "IN GENERAL" BY CREATING SECTION 22-7A OF THE CITY
CODE OF ORDINANCES TO BE ENTITLED "AUTHORITY OF CITY COMMISSION TO CO -DESIGNATE
ROADS AND STREETS, ETC." AND DELETING CODE SECTION 700-150 ENTITLED "AUTHORITY OF
CITY COMMISSION TO NAME, RENAME, NUMBER OR RENUMBER ROADS, ALLEYS, ETC.", OF
CHAPTER 28, TO PROVIDE A PROCESS FOR THE CITY COMMISSION TO NAME OR RE -NAME PUBLIC
RIGHTS OF WAY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING) (Community Development)
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Ordinance #2021-028.
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Corinne Lajoie, Assistant Director of Community Development, gave a presentation on the code
amendment.
Mayor James asked why we are deciding to only co -designate streets and not renaming streets.
Assistant Director of Community Development Lajoie said this was already in our administrative
policy and she wanted to codify it. We are an historical city, and we want to hold on to the
numerical numbers, so we do not lose the historical pattern.
Mayor James asked why it would go to the Parks & Recreation Board.
Assistant Director of Community Development Lajoie responded it was already established to do
that, and she thought community input would continue to be a good thing.
Mayor James asked why we are mandating that a person must be deceased before a street can be
co -designated in their name.
Assistant Director of Community Development Lajoie explained it is a policy that a lot of other
cities are using and is something already in our policy that we were to be implementing. The
idea behind it is that sometimes you do not find out about somebody until after they are gone, or
their life is not yet over and there are still opportunities for something to happen.
Mayor James said she does not like that a person has to be deceased; she sees Barack Obama
street signs and different street signs for persons still living. This is the only provision she is not
in favor of but will leave it up to the rest of the Commissioners.
Commissioner Odman asked about the criminal history, whether we differentiate between
misdemeanor and felony criminal history.
Assistant Director of Community Development Lajoie said that the way it is written now, it
would not, but we could add that differentiation if desired.
Commissioner Odman explained we should be questioning what we would be trying to prevent;
drugs, egregious to the majority of residents, but she does not want to disqualify someone for
minor offenses. She would like to include something about felony offenses. She agrees with
what Mayor James said but she thinks of how many problems we ran into before. She
questioned if we are going to have any notable people that are going to run for office, and she
said she is okay with limiting it to deceased persons.
Mayor James commented in 2011, the street that was co -named for her was way before she
thought of running for office. She felt Commissioner Odman was thinking of the signal box.
She is not going to punish someone for whatever notoriety or service they have done for their
City and she is not going to tell someone they need to be deceased to be honored. If they are
notable enough and they get the support needed and convince the Commission, they should be
able to do so. There was one street co -named for someone deceased, things came out and we
took the co -name away. She just does not agree someone has to be dead to be honored. She
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confirmed Commissioner Odman was saying if they have a misdemeanor, they could still be
eligible for a street name, but disqualified if they have a felony offense.
Commissioner Davis said she understands there are issues with naming streets for those still
alive or who have been convicted of a crime. She addressed other instances where someone was
honored. She thinks that someone who is going to have a street named after them should be
retired and not have an active role or be deceased, and she does not believe anybody with a
misdemeanor should have a street named after them.
Commissioner Lewellen commented she is fine with the ordinance the way it is written.
Mayor James clarified the issue at hand, that is, to remove language that they must be deceased.
Vice -Mayor Salvino said when said and done, he would like to see the person honored while
they are alive and are retired. Certain things can come up along the way; the point is, the person
should be alive. Down the road in the discussion, it could be fine-tuned a little more, but he
believes the person should be alive.
Mayor James noted she is willing to work together on this and she is okay with having it after the
person is retired and is still living.
Vice -Mayor Salvino added he is okay with this language as he wants to be sure they are retired,
and they have had to have done something that stimulates the co -naming. He wants to make sure
if a street is named after someone, that there is a consensus we all agree.
Mayor James said anyone would have to have significance in the City, not just that they are
retired.
Assistant Director of Community Development Lajoie explained there is criteria stating
significant historical value to the City and that they are not an offensive citizen. She knew this
might be an item of discussion, so she was sure to point it out so that we are all on the same page
regarding the deceased and criminal record criteria.
Vice -Mayor Salvino said he is okay with retired and significant.
Commissioner Davis said she is okay with retired and significant.
Commissioner Odman said she is okay with retired and significant.
Commissioner Lewellen noted she wants to make sure they are truly retired, not just from one
career. She has always been opposed to having a street named after someone who is still alive;
they could be honored with a proclamation or Key to the City instead. She added she is fine with
retired and significant.
Mayor James indicated that that change will be made.
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Mayor James clarified misdemeanor versus felony and acknowledged Commissioner Davis is
against naming for someone with a misdemeanor.
Commissioner Lewellen addressed how the court sees it; certain crimes that count and have to do
with felonies and crimes that deal with trustworthiness. She noted Assistant City Attorney
Boutsis came up with the term moral turpitude; she agrees with the term and believes we should
include that.
Commissioner Odman said she is okay with misdemeanors, excluding any moral turpitude
violations.
Assistant Director of Community Development Lajoie noted the ordinance also included
fraudulent, immoral, or offensive history and questioned whether they should be dropped.
Mayor James said they should not be dropped.
Vice -Mayor Salvino commented he is against it; he does not believe any record whatsoever
should be allowed.
Mayor James noted she is typically against a record of any kind; however, a crime could have
been committed by a 17-year-old for something such as petty theft or jaywalking. It will be up
to the sitting Commission, and she has faith that they will look at it with their moral compass on
a case -by -case basis.
Mayor James opened the Public. Hearing. Seeing as there was no one to speak in favor or
opposition, she closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Lewellen motioned to adopt Ordinance #2021-028, on first reading, as
amended; seconded by Commissioner Davis. The motion carried on the following 4-1 Roll
Call vote:
Commissioner Davis
Commissioner Lewellen
Commissioner Odman
10. Discussion and Possible Action
Yes Vice -Mayor Salvino No
Yes Mayor James Yes
Yes
10.1 Selection of top firm for the Dania Beach Grill project - City Manager Garcia
City Manager Garcia provided a brief history of steps taken to date with the process. She noted
she would like the Commission to decide, and she will proceed accordingly.
Mayor James said she has been studying the proposals of the top firms without having visited
any of the locations. She is not prepared to a make a selection at this time and would leave it up
to the Commission.
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Vice -Mayor Salvino noted he has done due diligence; he pushed himself hard to get it done. He
said if everyone else is ready, we should move on. He did all his homework.
Commissioner Davis said she did do her due diligence and she is ready to go. She has it written
up in her report.
Commissioner Lewellen commented she was able to visit two of the three restaurants. She trusts
her colleagues and the team and said the residents really want us to make a decision; we owe the
public that.
Commissioner Odman noted she wanted to make sure we were comfortable moving on; she does
not want to push Mayor James. She understands residents are wanting a decision, but if Mayor
James was unable to visit the locations and still wants to do so, she would want to give her more
time.
Mayor James said she has spoken to financial people and others, but she has not been able to
visit the locations. She would have liked the opportunity to do so and knows residents are
anxious; we all are anxious. It is a big decision and that is the only reason she was saying she
did not get the chance to do everything she was wanting to do, but since we have a consensus to
move forward, we will move forward.
Mayor James asked the Commission to propose elimination of a firm.
Commissioners Lewellen and Odman and Mayor James wanted to eliminate PDKN Holdings.
Commissioner Davis commented she is super excited about this and glad the City Manager and
Finance team gave the Commission the opportunity to go to all three locations, which she did.
She did a comparative analysis of Caddy's and LM Restaurants and gave feedback surveys to a
limited population of the City. She looked at value versus money, using a scale of 1 to 10, and
addressed the process which included variables and criteria that she followed. She came up with
the rating of the three restaurants and highly recommends LM Restaurants pending the City
Manager and Finance negotiating the percentage.
Commissioner Lewellen noted she only went to Lucky Fish and Bo's on the Beach. She
eliminated Bokampers because she does not think it is what we are looking for for the Dania
Beach Grill. She explained why she liked Lucky Fish: it is not a chain, the others are; the tiki
bar felt like the Dania Beach Grill but nicer; there was an area for music; and the financial
aspects of it. She met with a lot of our residents. The Friends of the Dania Beach Grill did a
survey and provided her with the results; their first choice was Lucky Fish. The prices are
reasonable and not ridiculous, and it is a unique experience. At this point, she would go with
Luck Fish.
Commissioner Odman said Commissioner Davis' analysis and research was very helpful. She
tried to speak with people who were regulars at the Dania Beach Grill regarding their thoughts as
she was not a regular; overwhelmingly, it was Lucky Fish. At first, she did not know it would go
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this way as she thought all three were viable. There are no $2.00 beers, but it is not a chain,
which people thought was a big sticking point. The comprehensiveness of the menu at Lucky
Fish was a big seller; everyone overwhelmingly said Lucky Fish. Then her own preference
became Lucky Fish.
Vice -Mayor Salvino commented he traveled to the west coast and visited four of the Caddy's
restaurants. First, Lucky Fish will be a chain because they utilize the concept of Pompano Beach
which turns it into chain food. He explained he did not like Lucky Fish because it was raining
heavily, and everyone was sitting at the bar because the other seating was tables under an
umbrella. Caddy's has features of covered and second floor seating. They served breakfast at
the Treasure Island location, and it is on their website for other locations also. The food was
good; there were attractive and unattractive menu items. He also took people with him who said
what they liked and disliked. The menus are relatively similar. The four Caddy's he went to
were in great locations, he was greeted well, and they were all full except for one with road
construction nearby. The prices on the alcoholic beverages were reasonable and their bathroom
and floors were really clean.
Vice -Mayor Salvino noted he had a great waitress at Lucky Fish, but felt it was dirtier possibly
because they are on the beach. On a dry day, it would be a nice place to sit and enjoy. This is a
tough situation with choosing the firm; three of the Commissioners have not gone to Caddy's.
His customers had nothing negative to say about either. As a layman in this type of thing, he is
in favor of Caddy's by a slight margin. He thinks they would provide the beach with what we
are looking for. He knows these contracts are up for negotiation and the City Manager can
negotiate but does not think that really matters at this point.
City Manager Garcia commented we look forward to negotiating; she was taking notes. She
added we should make sure we get healthy options on the menu. What you see on their paper is
something we will counter with what is in the best interest of the City.
Vice -Mayor Salvino said he is very content with Caddy's, but he will go with the majority of the
Commission and is not going to fight. No matter what we come up with, it will be left to the
Finance Director and City Manager to negotiate.
Commissioner Davis noted the Caddy's that was submitted for the proposal was based on
Madeira Beach, which is what she based her evaluation on. She wants to be sure we are not
tying our staff s hands at negotiating. She had to see the locations. If someone feels they need
to go to the locations, it is okay, but she knows the residents want to move forward. She would
be willing to allow other Commissioners time to go to the locations.
Commissioner Lewellen said she thinks we are really fortunate because they are all excellent
choices; they are all professionals, and they did a very nice job of it. It will not be the Dania
Beach Grill, but she felt our residents will be pleased with the Commission's choice. Her
decision is still the same.
Vice -Mayor Salvino said he would reconsider his thought about Mayor James' request and
would ask the Commission to give it two weeks to give the Mayor time to visit Caddy's.
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Mayor James noted she is going to a conference this week and another next week, but she would
be ready by the first week in December. The choice is the Commission's. Her plan was to go to
Bradenton, but if it is too much to wait until the first meeting in December, she is fine with
moving forward tonight. She noted Commissioner Odman said she is willing to wait.
Vice -Mayor Salvino commented he is willing to wait. He dislikes delaying it, but in the best
interest of the residents, we need to give it the best shot.
Commissioner Lewellen noted she would not be able to get to Caddy's in that time period; the
residents are ready for us to decide now. Visiting the locations is not something we are obligated
to do. The longer we wait, the longer the negotiations and permitting. She felt like we are
delaying something we could reasonably decide today.
Mayor James said she would like the opportunity to go. There are two other Commissioners
who support her to go.
Commissioner Odman noted she had been to the Bradenton location before this process.
Vice -Chair Salvino said we should move forward then.
Further discussion ensued regarding delaying the decision or moving forward tonight.
At Mayor James' request, City Clerk Schneider polled the Commission to determine the support
for selecting Lucky Fish for the Dania Beach Grill project:
Commissioner Davis
Yes
Commissioner Lewellen
Yes
Commissioner Odman
Yes
Vice -Mayor Salvino
No
Mayor James
Yes
City Manager Garcia noted negotiations would commence with LM Restaurants (Lucky Fish).
11. Commission Comments
11.1 Commissioner Davis
Commissioner Davis spoke of a recent food drive at St. Ruth's Missionary Baptist Church and
the in -person Fort Lauderdale Alliance dinner where Jaxson's was recognized.
11.2 Commissioner Lewellen
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Commissioner Lewellen noted she attended the Fort Lauderdale Alliance dinner. She welcomed
the Commission's new assistant, Maxine Singh, and thanked Chris Lottier, Executive Assistant,
for all her help to the Commission.
11.3 Commissioner Odman
Commissioner Odman welcomed Maxine Singh and said it is a blessing for the Commission to
have her.
11.4 Vice -Mayor Salvino
Vice -Mayor Salvino noted he attended the Fort Lauderdale Alliance dinner. He spoke of
teaming up with the Family Success Administration Division, working with homeless who need
bicycles for transportation. He is hooking up with people who would like to donate bikes, which
he will pick up and repair, and donors should call him at Lee's bike shop. The Alliance dinner
was a great event; Jaxson's stood out there. We are getting represented more and more every
time we go to a meeting.
11.5 Mayor James
Mayor James reminded everyone of the fall festival event this Friday.
12. Appointments
12.1 Dania Beach Housing Authority
Mayor James appointed Polly Jones Moseley for a 4-year term, ending October 31, 2025, of a
resident who is current in rent in a housing project, or a person of low income who is receiving
rent subsidy through a project administered by the Authority.
12.2 Airport Advisory Board
Mayor James appointed: Bryan Cunningham and Liliana Garrido
12.3 Education Advisory Board
Vice -Mayor Salvino appointed: Liliana Garrido
12.4 General Employees Pension Board — no appointments
12.5 Marine Advisory Board — no appointments
12.6 Parks, Recreation and Community Affairs Advisory Board — no appointments
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Commissioner Lewellen motioned to approve the appointments; seconded by
Commissioner Davis. The motion carried unanimously.
13. Administrative Reports
13.1 City Manager
City Manager Garcia welcomed Maxine Singh to the team. She reported Broward County has
added three additional flashing lights elements on JA Ely Boulevard in the strip with Hollywood.
Our assessment shows there are deep concerns in the scheme of JA Ely Boulevard; speed tables
and raised intersections are among them. The next step is to cost this out and bring the
Commission the numbers. We are also negotiating with Hollywood and Broward County to
share in the cost.
City Manager Garcia highlighted key points in her Manager's report, such as working with BSO
enhancing areas of school zones. She thanked the Commission for their support in the budget to
enhance safety with speed trailers and license plate readers.
City Manager Garcia noted Mildred Jones park has been totally renovated with the deck replaced
and landscaping redone. Additionally, aligned with the Parks Master Plan, an RFQ for
Construction Manager at Risk was put out. The Parks Master Plan will become a reality and we
need to ensure we have the right team in place.
City Manager Garcia advised the SE 2nd Avenue Watermain Replacement Project should be
completed by the end of December; we are letting residents know of the progress.
City Manager Garcia said regarding the Strategic Master Plan, she worked with Deputy City
Manager Sosa-Cruz to put a committee together to track the timeline and priorities of the
Commission. She is very excited about the committee.
City Manager Garcia noted she would hopefully be attending the Florida City/County
Conference in February. A travel request would be brought to the next meeting.
City Manager Garcia thanked the COVID team and said we are looking to go live with
Commission meetings in January. In the interim, we are giving kids the opportunity to get
vaccinated and we are ensuring we get below the 5% rate. Human Resources is working on
reporting for us.
City Manager Garcia noted she is looking forward to bringing a negotiated contract for the Dania
Beach Grill to the Commission.
13.2 City Attorney
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City Attorney Ansbro noted a bill has been sponsored in the Legislature to allow cities to again
designate non-smoking areas in public parks and spaces; a resolution would be prepared in
support.
13.3 City Clerk - Reminders
Tuesday, November 9, 2021 - 5:30 p.m.
CRA Board Meeting
Tuesday, November 9, 2021 - 7:00 p.m.
City Commission Meeting
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 - 5:30 p.m.
CRA Board Meeting
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 - 7:00 p.m.
City Commission Meeting
Commissioner Odman asked if coming back in person is something that should be discussed by
the Commission.
City Manager Garcia noted she had discussed some options with Commissioner Odman.
Commissioner Odman requested this be put on the next agenda under discussion and possible
action.
14. Adjournment
Mayor James adjourned the meeting at 9:02 p.m.
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
Approved: December 14, 2021
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• Title 1 of Housing and Community Development Act of 1974
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• Decent Housing
• A Suitable Living Environment
• Expanded Economic Opportunities
• Low and Moderate Income
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• Housing
• Other real property
• Public facilities
• Public services
• Economic development
• Community Based
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• Planning and administration
Ineligible Activities
• Building for general government
• General government expenses
• Purchase of equipment
• Purchase of personal property
• Operational or maintenance
expenses
• Income payments
• One time Payments
Direct Benefit
• Sidewalks
• Lighting
• Roads Improvement
• Drainage
• Playground Equipment
• Economic development
• Buildings — specific use
• Sports Fields
• Plans and Studies
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• Buildings — specific use
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$184,616
Solar Lights
$179,319
Solar Lights
$172,549
Oasis XIV
$163,077
Solar Lights
$163,076
Solar Lights
$150,536
Oasis XII
$189,023
Oasis XI
$153,487
Oasis X
$155,442
Oasis XIII
$145,679
Solar Lights
$199,792
Oasis III
$224,192
Oasis II
$224,192
Solar Lights
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$200,000
Solar Lights
$242,279
Patch
$319,090
Solar Lights
$229,876
Solar Lights
$251,012
Solar Lights
$216,139
Community Center
$220,471
NW Beautification
$225,884
NW Beautification
$218,100
SW Beautification
$129,500
SW Beautification
$142,460
NW Beautification
$100,000
SW Beautification
QUESTIONS?.
DANIA BEACH
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Colin Donnelly
CIP and Grant Administrator
Phone: 954-924-6808 x3618
Email: cdonnelly@daniabeachfl.gov
BROWARD'S FIRST CITY
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