HomeMy WebLinkAboutRegular Meeting - Tuesday, June 26, 2018 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 265 2018 - 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: 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 Presentation on Dania Beach Water Supply Planning by Dr. Fred Bloetscher, Public
Utility Management and Planning Services, Inc.
This item was taken up immediately after Item 5.
Dr. Bloetscher gave a PowerPoint presentation, which was included in the agenda packet. He
noted that we have come to a time that the C-51 Reservoir option is at a decision point for the
Commission. We will apply for the permit if the Commission approves this option; the proposal
is for 1MG from the C-51, which he recommends. He proposes to use State Revolving Funds to
finance the $4.6 million cost.
Commissioner Grace asked if Hollywood has its own contract.
Dr. Bloetscher explained Hollywood's water supply arrangements.
Commissioner Salvino asked if there would be an increase in cost to customers.
Dr. Bloetscher noted the goal is to find out how this fits into the existing financial structure.
Commissioner Grace motioned to approve the C-51 Reservoir option; seconded by
Commissioner Brandimarte. The motion carried unanimously.
3.2 Special Event request from the Florida Panthers for their Children's Programs
Summer Reading Tour to be held at the Dania Beach Library, 1 Park Avenue East, on
July 24, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Commissioner Grace motioned to approve the Special Event request for the Florida
Panthers Children's Programs Summer Reading Tour; seconded by Commissioner
Salvino. The motion carried unanimously.
1. Proclamations
There were no proclamations at this meeting.
2. Citizen Comments
Lorraine Rafanelto, 121 SE 3rd Avenue, #203, requested the Commission to provide sandbags to
Dania Beach residents again this hurricane season.
Mayor James commended City staff on the efforts of accommodating residents last hurricane
season.
Commissioner Grace asked City Manager Baldwin if providing the sand bags is in our budget.
City Manager Baldwin responded we will again offer sandbags this year.
Mayor James asked if we could determine when the City would provide sand bags to residents
based on the category type of storm.
City Manager Baldwin replied an evaluation on the type of storm would be necessary on when
sand bags would be distributed.
Lee Vickers, 112 NW 14 Way, spoke about 1st Street and noted it is more of a pedestrian street.
He stated Dania Beach Boulevard and 1st Street should be developed with projects that are
walking friendly to connect Dania Pointe and City Hall.
Mayor James said she would be opposed to businesses in that residential area.
Vice-Mayor Harris asked Mr. Vickers to contact him as there are various plans in the works with
Broward MPO.
Commissioner Grace noted we would keep this residential area as it is.
Minutes of Regular Meeting 2
Dania Beach City Commission
Tuesday,June 26,2018—7:00 p.m.
Craig Valentine, 1982 Tigertail Boulevard, spoke of an upcoming wrestling event on July 22na
Arthur Razor, 5751 SW 241h Avenue, thanked the City for sending out warning notices about
garbage bins left on the street, but the problem has returned. The grass on the swale on the east
side of 24th Avenue is a continuing problem and he asked how they can get the City to mow the
swale.
Mayor James advised Mr. Razor to contact Brad Kaine, Public Services Director.
6. Public Safety Reports
Captain Daniel Marks, BSO Chief of Police, reported on recent criminal activity. He spoke of the
Sheriff's annual awards ceremony held last week; the Dania Beach crime suppression team was
awarded the Department of Law Enforcement unit of the year award and the COP unit was
awarded the volunteer service award. In July, Deputies will meet with various businesses to
identify crime prevention concerns they have.
Vice-Mayor Harris noted he has had a request from the Marine Advisory Board for a marine
patrol officer dedicated to the City.
Captain Marks responded the marine patrol is countywide and they respond immediately to an
emergency.
City Manager Baldwin added we had asked the Sheriff before for marine patrol; if we want our
own, we would have to put it in our contract.
Commissioner Brandimarte questioned the boat slips at the marina that we allocated for the
patrol.
Vice Mayor Harris asked if we could have a COPS program on the water, and Captain Marks
indicated he would look into it.
Sean Brown, Battalion Chief, BSO Fire Rescue, gave a status report on the smoke detector
giveaway.
Commissioner Brandimarte asked Chief Brown to attend the seniors meeting in the Fall.
7. Consent Agenda
Items removed from Consent Agenda: #7.3, #7.4, #7.5, #7.8, #7.11
7.1 Minutes:
Minutes of Regular Meeting 3
Dania Beach City Commission
Tuesday,June 26,2018—7:00 p.m.
Approve Minutes of June 12, 2018 City Commission Meeting
Approve Minutes of June 13, 2018 City Commission Workshop
7.2 Travel Requests: None
Resolutions
7.6 RESOLUTION#2018-089
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,FLORIDA, SUPPORTING
A NATIONAL EFFORT FOR THE RESETTLEMENT OF REFUGEES,IRRESPECTIVE OF THEIR RELIGION,
RACE, NATIONALITY, OR COUNTRY OF ORIGIN AND URGING OTHER FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TO
SUPPORT A STRONGER NATIONAL EFFORT TO RESETTLE THE MOST VULNERABLE REFUGEES;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7.7 RESOLUTION#2018-090
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
RECOGNIZING YOUTH MENTORING ORGANIZATIONS AND THE CITY'S EFFORTS AND INITIATIVES
TO FORMALLY CONTINUE THE SUPPORT OF MENTORING PROGRAMS; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7.9 RESOLUTION#2018-092
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING
THE ENHANCED LOCAL MITIGATION STRATEGY (ELMS) PASSED BY THE BROWARD COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS;PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
7.10 RESOLUTION#2018-093
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE
COVENANTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH PERTAINING TO CITY OWNED PARCELS
TO BE USED FOR SINGLE FAMILY, OWNER-OCCUPIED DWELLINGS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ordinances (Titles read by City Attorney)
7.12 ORDINANCE#2018-012
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
SECTION 27-4 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES DEALING WITH PROCEDURES ON CHANGE OF
OWNERSHIP OR OCCUPANCY OF PREMISES; AMENDING SECTION 27-6 OF THE CODE DEALING
WITH AUTHORITY AND GROUNDS FOR DISCONTINUANCE OF SERVICE; AMENDING AND
RENAMING SECTION 27-9, SUCH SECTION AS "CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL AND BACKFLOW
PREVENTION", OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES; AMENDING SECTION 27-20 OF THE CODE
DEALING WITH TURNING ON AND SHUTTING OFF OF SERVICE CONNECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(FIRST READING)
Minutes of Regular Meeting 4
Dania Beach City Commission
Tuesday,June 26,2018—7:00 p.m.
7.13 ORDINANCE#2018-013
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 12, ENTITLED, "FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION" OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES TO
ADD DEFINITIONS OF TERMS; TO PROVIDE FOR REVISIONS PERTAINING TO DEFINITIONS OF THE
TERMS "SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT" AND "SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE" AS TO PERCENTAGE
THRESHOLDS RELATED TO BUILDING AND STRUCTURE REPAIRS AND SIMILAR ACTIVITIES;
AMENDING ELEVATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL NEW AND SUBSTANTIALLY IMPROVED
RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES; AMENDING PROVISIONS
RELATING TO ENCLOSURE LIMITS, MANUFACTURED HOMES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;
ADOPTING TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(FIRST READING)
7.14 ORDINANCE#2018-014
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 11, ENTITLED "FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION", ARTICLE III, ENTITLED "FIRE
PREVENTION", SECTION 11-46.1, ENTITLED "ESTABLISHMENT OF FEES", OF THE CITY CODE OF
ORDINANCES, BY REPEALING AND REPLACING THAT SECTION AS A RESULT OF UPDATES AND
REVISIONS TO THE FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING)
Commissioner Grace motioned to adopt the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Item
#7.3, #7.4, #7.5, #7.8, and #7.11; seconded by Commissioner Brandimarte. The motion
carried unanimously.
7.3 RESOLUTION#2018-086
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE A FORD F-550 ALTEC AT-37-G BUCKET TRUCK
FOR THE PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED NINE
THOUSAND EIGHT DOLLARS ($109,008.00) FROM ALTEC INDUSTRIES WITHOUT COMPETITIVE
BIDDING AND WITHOUT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, BY UTILIZING THE PRICING UNDER THE
NATIONAL JOINT POWERS ALLIANCE CONTRACT NO. 012418-ALT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution#2018-086.
Commissioner Grace asked if this is a necessity before the budget process.
City Manager Baldwin noted this was budgeted in the current fiscal year.
Commissioner Grace motioned to adopt Resolution #2018-086; seconded by Commissioner
Brandimarte. The motion carried unanimously.
7.4 RESOLUTION#2018-087
Minutes of Regular Meeting 5
Dania Beach City Commission
Tuesday,June 26,2018—7:00 p.m.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA REQUESTING
ADVANCE APPROVAL FROM THE CITY COMMISSION FOR ADVERTISEMENT OF A REQUEST FOR
PROPOSAL ("RFP") FOR THE DANIA BEACH BATHROOM RENOVATION, PUBLIC SHOWER, AND
ELECTRICAL SERVICE LATERAL PROJECT UNDER PHASE II OF THE BEACH REVITALIZATION;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PREPARE AND ISSUE THE RFP FOR CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES;PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution#2018-087.
Commissioner Grace asked what the costs would be for this item.
Brad Kaine, Public Services Director, explained it is just a request to go out to bid, not to award
a contract.
City Manager Baldwin clarified the Commission has to authorize the bidding.
Commissioner Grace motioned to adopt Resolution #2018-087; seconded by Commissioner
Brandimarte. The motion carried unanimously.
7.5 RESOLUTION#2018-088
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS FOR SERVICES
PURCHASED FROM SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP.UNDER FLORIDA STATE CONTRACT 43230000-14-02
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017/2018, ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, FOR PURCHASES THAT WILL EXCEED
AN ANNUAL VENDOR TOTAL AMOUNT OF TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000.00);
PROCEEDING WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND 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.
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution#2018-088.
Commissioner Grace asked for an explanation of this item.
Nicki Satterfield, Director of Finance, explained this is for a software license agreement through
a State contract.
Commissioner Grace motioned to adopt Resolution #2018-088; seconded by Commissioner
Brandimarte. The motion carried unanimously.
7.8 RESOLUTION#2018-091
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE CITYWIDE TELEPHONE AND
COMMUNICATIONS DATA SYSTEM SOFTWARE, HARDWARE AND SERVICES FROM RINGCENTRAL,
INC. UTILIZING PRICING UNDER THE INTERLOCAL PURCHASING SYSTEM (TIPS) COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING PROGRAM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THIRTY SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS
($37,000.00);PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Minutes of Regular Meeting 6
Dania Beach City Commission
Tuesday,June 26,2018—7:00 p.m.
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution#2018-091.
City Manager Baldwin noted we lost phone service during the last hurricane.
Nicki Satterfield, Director of Finance, explained the need for a new phone system.
Mayor James asked about using fax through the Cloud with this system and satellite phones.
Joe Husosky, Information Systems Manager, responded fax would be available.
Director of Finance Satterfield said this package would not include satellite phones.
Vice-Mayor Harris noted this phone would be reprogrammable because it is internet based.
Commissioner Grace motioned to adopt Resolution #2018-091; seconded by Commissioner
Salvino. The motion carried unanimously.
7.11 RESOLUTION#2018-094
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018, RELATING TO MID-
YEAR REVIEW BY CITY ADMINISTRATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution#2018-094.
Commissioner Grace said she appreciates the work the City Manager and Finance Director did
on this item, but she has a few concerns. She is on board with the $11,700 for Item #1 and is
comfortable with Item#2; however Item#3,portable traffic signals, needs further explanation.
Nicki Satterfield, Director of Finance, said staff looked at the pricing in state contracts; this was
just a cost proposal staff was asked to look into.
Commissioner Grace felt we need Item#3, especially if we have a major hurricane. Item#4 is a
yes and Item#5 needs further explanation.
Finance Director Satterfield explained Item #5 was the result of the Commission asking staff to
look into the possibility of a metal detector in City Hall; to staff it properly, we would have to
hire an additional security guard.
Commissioner Grace said Item#9 is what we need instead, and questioned why we should spend
additional monies for security at City Hall.
Colin Donnelly, Assistant City Manager, said there are concerns about additional security at City
Hall; Hollywood has this, and he explained why a two-guard system is needed.
Minutes of Regular Meeting 7
Dania Beach City Commission
Tuesday,June 26,2018—7:00 p.m.
Commissioner Grace questioned why this is coming up right before our next budget.
Assistant City Manager Donnelly said the concern for security came up after the last budget was
approved and we thought we would address it as soon as we could. A lot of our issues are
happening in the parking garage.
Commissioner Brandimarte commented one of the guards should be a woman for a pat-down of
a female. She added BSO still has to be called for a pat-down.
Mayor James noted added security at City Hall has been a concern of the Commission; however
since it came so late, it could wait for the next budget.
Vice-Mayor Harris especially favors garage security because of the increased amount of hotel
guests.
Mayor James would like the Morrison Hotel to share the cost of the security since most of the
cars parked in the garage overnight are from the hotel.
Assistant City Manager Donnelly responded we would have to look at our agreement with the
Morrison Hotel; the additional security requested would be for us.
City Attorney Ansbro noted we do not provide security for the hotel; they are completely
responsible for their own.
Assistant City Manager Donnelly added there are two other renters in the garage; ultimately, if
something happens in the garage, we are going to have some type of liability so we want to make
sure it is safe.
Commissioner Grace said we should wait on Item #5 until we get to the budget and it should be
removed at this time.
There was unanimous consensus to remove Item#5 from the Resolution.
Commissioner Salvino said he does not favor Item #3; the chance we would have to use portable
traffic signals is slim.
Vice-Mayor Harris noted the technology is still new and expensive; if we wait a year, we may be
able to save some money.
There was unanimous consensus to remove Item#3 from the Resolution.
Commissioner Grace commented she favors Item#6 and questioned Item#8.
Finance Director Satterfield explained we are finalizing Phase I of the beach revitalization.
Minutes of Regular Meeting 8
Dania Beach City Commission
Tuesday,June 26,2018—7:00 p.m.
Commissioner Grace asked for an explanation of Item#11.
Assistant City Manager Donnelly noted the item is to change the classification of three
employees in Community Development. He explained the use of assignment pay; changes to
this department are going to last throughout the building boom, and use of assignment pay is
inappropriate. We turned it over to Evergreen to look at and they recommended a 4% salary
increase effective back to January and a change of titles.
Commissioner Grace said she is agitated that this came to the Commission after the fact. She
does not penalize employees for getting us to where we are. She noted she had expressed these
sentiments to the City Manager. She proposes the employees be given a 10% increase
retroactive to October.
City Manager Baldwin noted the reason Community Development Director LaFerrier set up the
special permitting office was because of Dania Point and other developments important to the
City.
Commissioner Grace asked why the three employees who got us to this point would be-
penalized; other employees have not been penalized, instead they have received healthy
increases. This is why we have a morale problem and she does not like what is going on.
Commissioner Salvino said what he sees coming is the next three people will come up and
complain, and the next three people will come up. He is not opposed to the raises, and thinks
each department needs to re-evaluate each employee and pay them according to their position,
not just pick three people out. Morale could change with this.
Commissioner Grace commented we went through this with the Public Works Department
before we ratified the contract; the morale was very low. Every case is a different case. Do what
is right for the employees in this department now; deal with it on an individual basis. We should
not make employees feel uncomfortable.
Mayor James said her issue is also the grades difference between the three employees; she wants
to see the information provided to Evergreen. She will continue to fight for the side that is right.
We did not use Evergreen when we gave other employees new titles and increases in pay.
Evergreen does not understand what our situation is.
Vice-Mayor Harris asked when the results from the Class and Compensation study will be
available.
Assistant City Manager Donnelly responded they are behind, but he should have an answer by
the end of the week. In this case, he asked Evergreen outside of the Class and Compensation
study, and explained the reason behind the step increases.
Commissioner Grace said she had asked the City Manager if this was done properly.
Minutes of Regular Meeting 9
Dania Beach City Commission
Tuesday,June 26,2018—7:00 p.m.
City Manager Baldwin noted this is something that should have been addressed at the beginning
of the last fiscal year, and explained why it is before the Commission now.
Commissioner Brandimarte asked if the three employees were asked or were told to take over
their new positions.
Marc LaFerrier, Community Development Director, explained he chose the three employees.
Commissioner Brandimarte said she is union and management. The union should have been
notified and made a classification when the new position came up; the employees should have
been able to bid on the positions. The Commission is at fault for wanting to expedite permits for
Dania Pointe. She questioned what the three employees were told about the increase in salary
when they assumed the new jobs.
Director LaFerrier explained there were not new positions to fill when the assignments were
made to the SPO. He described the SPO approach and noted he is coming back now to ensure
the employees are properly paid.
Commissioner Brandimarte asked what Director LaFerrier's recommended increase was for the
three employees.
Assistant City Manager Donnelly responded 10%.
Commissioner Grace motioned to give the three employees a 10% salary increase
retroactive to October; seconded by Commissioner Brandimarte.
Commissioner Salvino felt this will open up a can of worms with the employees.
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
Commissioner Grace motioned to adopt Resolution #2018-094, excluding Items #3 and #5,
and amending Item #11; 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
8. Bids and Requests for Proposals
Minutes of Regular Meeting 10
Dania Beach City Commission
Tuesday,June 26,2018—7:00 p.m.
There were no proposals on this agenda.
9. Public Hearings and Site Plans
9.1 ORDINANCE#2018-011
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, CREATING
ARTICLE XII, TO BE ENTITLED "PUBLIC NUISANCE", AND SECTION 17-133, TO BE ENTITLED
"PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT" AS PART OF CHAPTER 17, ENTITLED "OFFENSES
MISCELLANEOUS" OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SECOND READING)
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Ordinance #2018-011, and explained this came about in
order to address the problems with some of the motels in Dania Beach.
Mayor James asked if we would reinstate the Nuisance Abatement Board after this is adopted.
City Attorney Ansbro responded we do not need the board as it only covers very specific things;
we are dealing with a number of offenses that would not fall within the board's purview.
Vice-Mayor Harris asked if this would include complaints about Airbnbs.
City Attorney Ansbro said no.
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 #2018-011, on second reading;
seconded by Vice-Mayor Harris. 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 said regarding the situation with the three employees, we will not do
this the same way again. We are doing the right thing by these employees.
11.2 Commissioner Grace
Minutes of Regular Meeting 11
Dania Beach City Commission
Tuesday,June 26,2018—7:00 p.m.
Commissioner Grace thanked the City, residents, and businesses for all their well wishes during
her illness.
11.3 Commissioner Salvino
Commissioner Salvino spoke about upcoming community events.
Commissioner Salvino said he is fine if the special meeting for the City Manager search on
Friday starts at 9:00 a.m.
Commissioner Grace commented we should narrow it down to three candidates.
Mayor James said she would reach out to Renee Narloch and find out what is next; we are all
agreeing to meet on Friday for an hour starting at 9:00 a.m.
11.4 Vice-Mayor Harris
Vice-Mayor Harris said the new Hilton's construction fence, as well as the building across the
street, were hit with graffiti and asked how we can better police downtown at night.
Captain Marks noted our deputies are currently out identifying which areas need better lighting.
Vice-Mayor Harris spoke of the owner of the Creative Workshop who had his water shut off
without receiving notice. He asked if there are robo calls or mechanisms to alert customers.
Nicki Satterfield, Director of Finance, noted the City policy and code provides for connection
and disconnection of water service. We send the normal billing invoice, and after the due date
they are given a ten day grace period before we send a delinquent notice and a subsequent
second bill. We then wait almost another 10 days after that due date before the water is shut off.
Vice-Mayor Harris said he received a backflow shutoff notice for a property at 29 S Federal
Highway.
Brad Kaine, Director of Public Services, explained the records have not been updated since the
program was initiated in 2011, and noted there is no fine involved.
Vice-Mayor Harris asked about the conference room furniture.
Assistant City Manager Donnelly responded the colors have been finalized and the furniture will
be ordered. We are also looking at sound baffling and wall hangings to help with the acoustics.
Vice-Mayor Harris suggested art from local artists be put on the walls.
Assistant City Manager Donnelly noted we have reached out to the Creative Arts Council
Advisory Board; it would be an extension of the atrium gallery.
Minutes of Regular Meeting 12
Dania Beach City Commission
Tuesday,June 26,2018—7:00 p.m.
Mayor James added she has gotten with the CRA Director to order tray tables, coasters, and
other items with our logo.
11.5 Mayor James
Mayor James welcomed Commissioner Grace back.
Mayor James asked when the RFP would be coming out for our financial advisor, as the contract
expires soon.
Nicki Satterfield, Director of Finance, responded it does not expire until October. This is not an
RFP type of service; it comes from the City Manager's office.
Mayor James asked about the Bermello contract for the Parks &Recreation Master Plan.
Finance Director Satterfield said it went out and has not been returned.
Mayor James commented Dania After Dark was an amazing event; the next event is on July 141h
12. Appointments
12.1 Police &Fire Pension Board
There were no appointments at this meeting.
13. Administrative Reports
13.1 City Manager
City Manager Baldwin noted he distributed his biweekly report, and wished everyone a happy
Independence Day.
13.2 City Attorney
City Attorney Ansbro had no comments.
13.3 City Clerk - Reminders
Friday, June 29, 2018—9:00 a.m. Special Commission Meeting
Tuesday, July 24, 2018 - 5:01 p.m. Special Budget Meeting
Tuesday, July 24, 2018 - 6:00 p.m. CRA Board Meeting
Tuesday, July 24, 2018 - 7:00 p.m. City Commission Meeting
Minutes of Regular Meeting 13
Dania Beach City Commission
Tuesday,June 26,2018—7:00 p.m.
14. Adjournment
Mayor James adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
ATTEST: � �A e CITY OF DANI ;BCH
Q .s„
THOMAS SCHNEIDER, CMC TAMARA JAME�j
CITY CLERK �q81/SHED�� MAYOR
Approved July 24, 2018
Minutes of Regular Meeting 14
Dania Beach City Commission
Tuesday,June 26,2018—7:00 p.m.