HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-06-25 Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JUKE 25, 2019 - 7:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
Mayor Lewellen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present:
Mayor: Lori Lewellen
Vice-Mayor: Lauren Odman
Commissioners: Chickie Brandimarte
Bill Harris
Tamara James
City Manager: Ana M. Garcia, ICMA-CM
City Attorney: Thomas Ansbro
City Clerk: Thomas Schneider
2. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Lewellen called for a moment of silence after the Pledge of Allegiance to the United
States Flag.
3. Presentations and Special Event Approvals
3.1 City Manager commendation to Public Services employees:
Willie Spencer
Carl Kallicharan
Antoine Johnson
City Manager Garcia complimented each of the employees, and presented certificates of
commendation to them in recognition of their outstanding contributions and service to the
employees and citizens of Dania Beach.
3.2 Update on Breast Cancer Awareness Month event - Bobbie H. Grace
Ms. Grace, 110 NW 8 h Avenue, noted this year they partnered with the Dania Beach Casino for
an event to be held on October 131h. She requested they be allowed to use the City logo and that
the City make a donation of$5,000.00.
3.3 2019 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) - Battalion Chief Sean
Brown, BSO Fire Prevention Bureau
Battalion Chief Sean Brown provided an overview of this year's plan.
Vice-Mayor Odman questioned if we were moving the EOC to the Hotel Morrison.
City Manager Garcia responded we have an agreement in process with the Hotel Morrison to
host our EOC. She spoke about a plan for shelters and training our residents to work in them.
Commissioner James questioned locating a school that is closer to Dania Beach for a shelter for
our residents.
Chief Brown responded he would look into it.
City Manager Garcia noted an idea we are looking at with our Parks Master Plan is for a
gymnasium that would be hurricane hardened.
Commissioner Harris commented on telecommunications wiring and 10 sleeping rooms in the
Morrison for EOC employees. He also mentioned the importance of hurricane hardened
facilities and the responsibility of staffing our facilities to house residents after a hurricane since
the County will not do this.
Commissioner Brandimarte noted she has gone through this for seven years; there is not one
person in the audience who has any place to go. We need a hurricane shelter in Dania Beach; we
have not solved any problems at all.
3.4 Special Event request from Attucks High School Alumni Association for the Attucks
High School All School Reunion Parade to be held on July 20, 2019 from 9:00 a.m.
to 10:30 a.m.
Rafael Acosta, Frost Park Program Manager, gave a brief overview of the parade.
Commissioner James motioned to approve the Special Event request for Attucks High
School All School Reunion Parade; seconded by Vice-Mayor Odman. The motion carried
unanimously.
Bobbie Grace, 110 NW 8th Avenue, asked if the City wants to participate in the parade; if so,
they will provide a car.
4. Proclamations
There were no proclamations at this meeting.
5. Citizen Comments
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Michael Sartin, 746 SW 3rd Street, spoke of the balkanization of the beach.
Bobbie Grace, 110 NW 8th Avenue, noted she did not get a consensus whether they could use the
City logo for the Breast Cancer event or whether the City would donate.
Commissioner James motioned to allow use of the City approved logo design to be used for
the breast Cancer Awareness event pending approval from CRA staff; seconded by
Commissioner Brandimarte. The motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Harris recommended collaborating and putting together a sponsorship package.
Ms. Grace said the City is turning 115 years old; she hopes the Commission will take the lead
just as they did for the 110th anniversary and put together something spectacular for City staff
and residents.
Commissioner Brandimarte noted Ms. Grace asked for a $5,000.00 donation; she deserves an
answer.
Commissioner James questioned if we have money available.
Mayor Lewellen felt this could wait until budget time.
Commissioner Brandimarte moved to approve a $5,000.00 donation to the Cancer Society
and Ms. Grace; seconded by Commissioner James. The motion carried unanimously.
Emmanuel George, 17 NE 2nd Avenue, advocated for a J.A. Ely Historical Society to honor
black history in Dania Beach and South Broward.
Commissioner Brandimarte noted we may have come up with a place; Commissioner Harris will
be meeting with the City Manager about this.
Vice-Mayor Odman commented she and Mr. George have talked about a historical society and
she is going to make sure we represent all parts of the City's history properly. She hopes he is a
part of whatever it is we come up with.
6. Public Safety Reports
Captain Daniel Marks, BSO Chief of Police, reported on a recent investigation into gas pump
skimmers and area checks for criminal activity. He spoke about BSO taking a group of teens for
a tour of the downtown jail on Thursday, June 27tn
Sean Brown, Battalion Chief, BSO Fire Rescue, commented on the Summer Sizzle event on July
17-20 at Coral Springs Fire Academy.
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7. Consent Agenda
Items removed from Consent Agenda: #7.4, #7.6, #7.7
7.1 Minutes:
Approve Minutes of June 10, 2019 Workshop -Vacation Rentals
Approve Minutes of June 11, 2019 City Commission Meeting
7.2 Travel Requests:
Request from City Manager Ana M. Garcia to attend the Florida League of Cities 93rd Annual
Conference in Orlando, Florida on August 14-18, 2019 (Estimated cost$1,806.55)
7.3 Approval of Fiscal Year 2020 Business License Renewals for Auctioneers and
Psychics
Resolutions
7.5 RESOLUTION#2019-062
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING
THE COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION STUDY FROM EVERGREEN SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF A NEW OPEN-RANGE PAY PLAN THAT ALIGNS WITH THE CITY'S
COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY TO RETAIN AND RECRUIT EXPERIENCED AND QUALIFIED
EMPLOYEES;PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Commissioner Harris motioned to adopt the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Item
#7.4,#7.6, and#7.7; seconded by Commissioner James. The motion carried unanimously.
7.4 RESOLUTION#2019-061 Amended
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN OPTIONAL RENEWAL OF THE
EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH C.A.P. GOVERNMENT INC. FOR PLAN REVIEW, INSPECTIONS AND
CLERICAL BUILDING CODE SERVICES, VALID THROUGH MAY 15, 2021, UTILIZING THE CITY OF
FORT LAUDERDALE RFP 575-11849,THAT WILL EXCEED AN ANNUAL VENDOR TOTAL AMOUNT OF
TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS($25,000.00),EACH FISCAL YEAR THE CONTRACT IS IN PLACE;
AUTHORIZING SUCH PURCHASE MADE FROM THE BUILDING FUND APPROVED ANNUAL BUDGET
APPROPRIATION;PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution#2019-061.
Commissioner James asked if City Attorney Ansbro spoke to the firm about going month-to-
month.
City Attorney Ansbro said based on the RFP and piggyback contract from Fort Lauderdale,
month-to-month would not be possible; however, there is a 30-day termination with notice clause
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that could be utilized to discontinue the contract. He wanted to stay in the realm of what is
lawfully authorized by the contract we are using.
Commissioner James commented we received notice of this contract expiring 11 days prior to its
expiration. She wants to come back with a policy that provides for the Commission to have time
to decide if they want to continue using a contract or go out for RFP. She asked if we could
move this term to one year instead of two and she wants to put a date on this RFP to come back.
City Attorney Ansbro noted he began to draft the RFP as directed at the last meeting and is
waiting on a scope of services from Community Development; he anticipates having this back by
the next Commission meeting.
Mayor Lewellen asked if there would be an issue with them returning a signed agreement if we
change the term from two years to one year.
Marc LaFerrier, Director of Community Development, responded he had this discussion with
them and they would not have a problem.
Commissioner James motioned to adopt Resolution #2019-061 as amended, reducing the
term to one year; seconded by Commissioner Harris. The motion carried on the following
5-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Brandimarte Yes Vice-Mayor Odman Yes
Commissioner Harris Yes Mayor Lewellen Yes
Commissioner James Yes
7.6 RESOLUTION#2019-063
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A "PIGGYBACK" AGREEMENT FOR REAL
ESTATE BROKERAGE AND LEASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES WITH COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL
SOUTH FLORIDA, LLC AND THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA ("CITY"); PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution#2019-063.
Commissioner James asked when Collier's contract is up with Fort Lauderdale.
Ken Krasnow, Vice-Chairman, Colliers International, responded it expires August 31St, but a
renewal is in the works.
Commissioner James motioned to adopt Resolution #2019-063; seconded by Commissioner
Harris. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Brandimarte Yes Vice-Mayor Odman Yes
Commissioner Harris Yes Mayor Lewellen Yes
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Commissioner James Yes
7.7 ORDINANCE#2019-009
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 17, "OFFENSES-MISCELLANEOUS," OF THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
REPEALING ARTICLE IV, "NOISE" AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW ARTICLE IV, "NOISE" TO
PROVIDE TERMINOLOGY, PROHIBIT CERTAIN NOISES, EXEMPT CERTAIN NOISES, LIMIT THE
UNREASONABLE AND EXCESSIVE LEVELS OF NOISES AND PLAINLY AUDIBLE NOISES IN CERTAIN
CIRCUMSTANCES, AND PROVIDE FOR TEMPORARY NOISE PERMITS; PROVIDE ENFORCEMENT
STANDARDS,PENALTIES,AND REMEDIES;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; FURTHER,PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING)
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Ordinance#2019-009.
Vice-Mayor Odman questioned whether the 100 foot allowance could be lowered.
Marc LaFerrier, Director of Community Development, explained the two standards built into the
ordinance; disturbance of the peace which describes the type of activity that would be prohibited
and audible standards within 100 feet.
Vice-Mayor Odman commented a second concern is music being played and amplified sound.
Director of Community Development LaFerrier noted the provisions on page 3, and explained
the way it applies would be if someone complains and the police or code enforcement hears the
disturbance within 100 feet, that would be an infraction. If it is after 11:00 p.m., that would be
another infraction.
Vice-Mayor Odman questioned next door neighbors' ability to complain about loud music within
30 feet and less.
Director of Community Development LaFerrier explained the disturbance of the peace standard
and the three standards that would be used.
Vice-Mayor Odman noted she is worried about the ordinance being subjective; perhaps it could
be more specific, especially about amplified noise.
Director of Community Development LaFerrier responded the comments made tonight will be
used for revisions to the ordinance for second reading.
Vice-Mayor Odman suggested looking at changing the time to 10:00 p.m. versus 11:00 p.m., and
questioned who would be right if an officer is called out on a complaint during the day where a
shift worker is sleeping and the other person is playing music.
Director of Community Development LaFerrier said it could be a disturbing the peace violation.
Vice-Mayor Odman felt the ordinance could include more specifics and be fleshed out more.
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Commissioner James commented it is not remotely fair to allow construction noise next door
versus loud music. There is a lack of consistency in the ordinance and she felt it needs more
work. She questioned if someone who has a permit for a party could still be shut down if
someone complains. She does not like this and thinks it is going to be a big disruption, and
apartments and townhomes have not been addressed.
Director of Community Development LaFerrier noted permits are not given for a party, only for
special events.
Assistant City Manager Sosa-Cruz explained this is a very standard ordinance and uses the
reasonable person standard. The court has opined that someone who is trained and who is an
employee of the City, such as a code compliance officer or police officer, is able to determine if
the noise is excessively loud. He further explained the unusual or excessive noise, or
unreasonably loud standard, noting it depends on the location where you live, the noise, and the
time. He added the majority of the state uses this ordinance.
Commissioner Brandimarte noted she is not comfortable with this and felt more homework
needs to be done. She felt those in the audience have not done homework on this and they are
really concerned about it.
Mayor Lewellen commented none of these types of ordinances are perfect and we do need more
homework on it. Nothing will please everyone, but we are making an attempt. We clearly need
something, but some things in this ordinance need to be more specific.
City Manager Garcia noted the goal of this ordinance is to make sure the quality of life for our
residents is upheld. We will go back to the drawing board and tweak it. The goal is not to shut
down a party, but we need to get to the root of what is bothering people, whether it is the time of
day or types of noises.
Vice-Mayor Odman said she has notes and ideas from other cities, and felt Director of
Community Development LaFerrier and she could meet to discuss this and come up with
something as comprehensive as possible.
Bobbie Grace, 110 NW 8t' Avenue, commented the ordinance does not fit the criteria the
residents are looking for. She gave examples of disturbances reported to her.
Gabriela Etchevarne, 22 NW 14a' Avenue, said 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. is not enough because
music is also played during the day, and commented on Hollywood's definition of unreasonably
loud.
Commissioner James motioned to adopt Ordinance #2019-009, on first reading; seconded
by Commissioner Harris. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Brandimarte Yes Vice-Mayor Odman Yes
Commissioner Harris Yes Mayor Lewellen Yes
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Commissioner James Yes
8. Bids and Requests for Proposals
8.1 RESOLUTION#2019-064
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AWARDING
A CONTRACT RELATED TO CITY INVITATION TO BID ("ITB") NO. 19-003 TO POSEIDON DREDGE &
MARINE, INC., FOR MARINE DREDGING WORK, AT THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH MARINA, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED THIRTY EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS ($138,000.00);
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution#2019-064.
Mayor Lewellen asked if we have money budgeted for this project.
City Manager Garcia responded yes.
Commissioner James motioned to adopt Resolution #2019-064; seconded by Commissioner
Brandimarte. The motion carried unanimously.
9. Public Hearings and Site Plans
9.1 ORDINANCE#2019-010
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,APPROVING
THE DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL IMPACT ABANDONMENT REQUEST (OT-85-18) SUBMITTED BY
JOHN D. VOIGT, ESQ. ON BEHALF OF THE DESIGN CENTER OF THE AMERICAS FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1855 GRIFFIN ROAD, IN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AS LEGALLY
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A;" PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING)
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Ordinance #2019-010 and noted the applicant requested
this item be continued until July 23ra
Mayor Lewellen opened the Public Hearing. Seeing as there was no one to speak in favor or
opposition, she closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner James motioned to continue Ordinance#2019-010, on first reading, until the
July 23, 2019 City Commission meeting at 7:00 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Harris.
The motion carried unanimously.
9.2 RESOLUTION#2019-059
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING
A SITE PLAN MODIFICATION (SP-38-03MOD) REQUEST AND SPECIAL EXCEPTION (SE-90-19)
REQUEST SUBMITTED BY KALLER ARCHITECTURE, INC. ON BEHALF OF MAIMONIDES SHALOM
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ACADEMY, INC., FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5300 SW 40TH AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS
RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Continued from June 11,2019)
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution #2019-059, and noted the applicant has
withdrawn this request.
Corinne Lajoie, Planning & Zoning Manager, confirmed the information stated in the applicant's
withdrawal request regarding trees and pick-up/drop-off times.
9.3 RESOLUTION#2019-065
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING
THE SITE PLAN MODIFICATION (SP-114-17MOD) REQUEST AND SPECIAL EXCEPTION (SE-28-19)
REQUEST SUBMITTED BY DENNIS MELE, ESQ./GREENSPOON MARDER LLP, ON BEHALF OF
STIRLING SQUARE,LLC, FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF STIRLING
ROAD BETWEEN 12TH AVENUE AND PHIPPEN WAITERS ROAD IN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A;" PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution #2019-065, and noted this is a quasi-judicial
hearing and swore-in those who would speak. He asked the Commission to disclose any
communication they had on this matter.
Corinne Lajoie, Planning & Zoning Manager, gave an overview of the site plan modification and
special exception requests. She confirmed that the square footage requirement was changed in
the alcohol ordinance, so this convenience store would be allowed to sell alcohol on Sundays.
Vice-Mayor Odman spoke of the neighborhood meeting held where there were no bad comments
made about this proposal.
Mayor Lewellen opened the Public Hearing.
Dennis Mele, Greenspoon Marder, representing the applicant, reaffirmed the neighborhood
meeting was held and staff conditions are acceptable.
Seeing as there was no one else to speak in favor or opposition, Mayor Lewellen closed the
Public Hearing.
Commissioner Harris motioned to adopt Resolution #2019-065; seconded by Commissioner
James. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Brandimarte Yes Vice-Mayor Odman Yes
Commissioner Harris Yes Mayor Lewellen Yes
Commissioner James Yes
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10. Discussion and Possible Action
10.1 Dania Beach 115th Anniversary - Mayor Lewellen
Mayor Lewellen noted she has several people lined up who will donate either money or in-kind.
She felt we need to have a committee whose membership would consist of a person from each
department and the chair of each advisory board or a designee.
Vice-Mayor Odman spoke of a gala and a beach component; she questioned whether it would
make more sense to just do something on the beach.
Mayor Lewellen suggested doing an all-day event, including having an agenda. It could be one
major day event instead of having a gala the night before.
Vice-Mayor Odman liked the idea of having each of the advisory boards contributing and adding
insight. She suggested including the new historical society, and perhaps running the renaming of
the City's nickname contest, with the winning name announced at the party.
The Commission consensus was to form a committee made up of a member from each
department and the chairs of the advisory boards or designees.
Mayor Lewellen spoke of sponsorships and in addition, putting aside an amount not-to-exceed
$20,000.00 to use for this event.
Commissioner James questioned if we have that kind of money for the event and felt $20,000.00
seed money is excessive. The budget year has already been discussed and is expected to be tight.
Vice-Mayor Odman stated this would be a day-long festival; she understands Commissioner
James' concern, but this would benefit the entire City. She suggested the amount be set at
$10,000.00.
Mayor Lewellen explained she never said the event would be completely free; it is a not to
exceed number. She felt we would not use the full amount, and spoke of reserving entertainment
and the possibility of needing the money now; whatever is left over would be returned to the
General Fund. This would be a one-time expense for a full benefit to the entire City.
Commissioner Harris questioned incorporating the celebration with Dania After Dark (DAD)
and making that event bigger. He felt $10-15,000.00 is a reasonable amount and we should
include our contacts with the County for an additional donation. The last time the City
celebrated an anniversary, we incorporated it into the Broward County 100t'year anniversary.
Commissioner Brandimarte agreed with incorporating the celebration into a Dania After Dark
event and suggested shuttling people to the beach.
Mayor Lewellen noted she was okay with the $15,000.00 amount.
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Vice-Mayor Odman said she is not in favor of incorporating the celebration with DAD. She
favors promoting a beach element, and added nothing would prevent us from charging money for
tickets.
Commissioner Harris suggested incorporating the event with DAD and the tree lighting event.
Commissioner James commented she is okay with incorporating the event with DAD, but we
should check with the CRA. The beach idea is not her favorite.
Mayor Lewellen stated we just need to start the committee and a little seed money. The
committee should also include the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and herself. They,
along with representatives from each department and the chairs of the advisory boards or
designees need to collectively meet to determine what we can or cannot do for the event and
come up with a plan.
Commissioner James said she would like to add the CRA Executive Director to the committee
and she is okay with$10,000.00 for the event.
The Commission consensus was not to exceed $10,000 for the event and to form a committee,
which would discuss what kind of event to do.
Commissioner Brandimarte felt the Commission should determine the type of event.
Vice-Mayor Odman said the Commission should decide where the event will be held.
City Manager Garcia suggested doing something small during the day at the beach and doing
something with DAD that night.
Vice-Mayor Odman suggested the committee meet and make a recommendation to the
Commission, and the Commission would make the final decision of where it will be held.
Commissioner Brandimarte felt the committee would be too large to agree to make that decision.
Commissioner James requested that the Commission make the decision of where the event is
going to be and give the committee direction.
The Commission consensus was to set up the committee and budget a not-to-exceed amount of
$10,000.00. The committee would make recommendations of where to hold the event and bring
them to the next Commission meeting.
10.2 Assistant City Attorney position- Mayor Lewellen
Mayor Lewellen said she wants to make sure we put something in the upcoming budget for
hiring an assistant City attorney. She noted she spoke to City Attorney Ansbro and he will
reduce his salary number. By bringing in an Assistant City Attorney and decreasing outsourcing,
we could save $300,000.00 per year. We have been working on having more depth in each
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department, and this is an opportunity to bring someone in now who has 10-15 years of
experience in order to reduce the outsourcing.
Vice-Mayor Odman noted she met with the City Attorney and Finance Department. The
Commission consensus was to move forward with an RFP for legal services. In the interest of
moving forward, the Finance Director is going to make a proposal in the budget workshop for an
Assistant City Attorney employee. She expressed concern about the previous consensus
disappearing, and recommended an outside firm execute the RFP. Her unease is the bottom
dollar, and discussion about an Assistant City Attorney is premature; discussions need to first be
held about the current City Attorney.
Commissioner Brandimarte noted the Vice-Mayor asked for an RFP and direction was given to
City staff. She asked City Attorney Ansbro if he prepared it and if it was ever sent out.
City Attorney Ansbro responded a draft copy was sent to all the Commissioners by email; four
major questions were asked of the Commission and needed discussion prior to finalizing the
RFP.
Commissioner Brandimarte requested that we go out for RFP; that was the agreement.
Mayor Lewellen felt we need to have some depth in the Legal Department with a City of this
size. She is asking to put this as one of the line items in the budget so we can consider it to see if
there is money for it.
Vice-Mayor Odman noted from the sit-down she had, the money was coming from reductions in
salary and payment in lieu of pension.
City Attorney Ansbro explained the formal sit down discussion of payment in lieu of pension
and preparation of a detailed proposal of the amounts involved at the July 23 meeting. The intent
of having an Assistant City Attorney is not to spend more than we have been spending; instead,
he would be reducing his total compensation and also reducing the amount spent on outside
counsel for land use issues and code compliance.
Vice-Mayor Odman commented having a consensus to move forward with an RFP without an
outcome is puzzling. She wants the RFP and does not want City Attorney Ansbro to write his
own RFP.
City Attorney Ansbro noted he wrote it and sent it to each Commissioner for follow-up on
additional questions.
Vice-Mayor Odman said best practice would be having outside counsel write the RFP; she would
like that to happen. She would also like City Attorney Ansbro to continue his talks with the
other Commissioners.
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Mayor Lewellen commented best practice is to have depth in the Legal Department, and the
budget should include an option of having an Assistant City Attorney. She noted there were six
new positions created in Public Services last year.
Commissioner James noted she does not support Mayor Lewellen's request and supports outside
counsel writing the RFP.
Commissioner Brandimarte said she supports Vice-Mayor Odman.
Commissioner Harris suggested voting on what the Commission wants to do. He recommended
deferment as he has had only a casual conversation with City Attorney Ansbro.
Mayor Lewellen suggested looking at what City Attorney Ansbro sent to the Commission and
sending it to outside counsel, but first responding to him with answers to the questions he asked.
Vice-Mayor Odman agreed to taking the crafted RFP, answering the questions, and sending it to
an outside firm. She asked if the reviewing firm would have the ability to compete in the RFP.
City Attorney Ansbro said he would possibly use Weiss Serota and they probably should not
compete for this.
The Commission consensus was for City Attorney Ansbro to send the RFP to the Commission,
the Commission would answer his questions, and he would send the RFP to an outside firm for
review.
Mayor Lewellen noted she wants to bring up an Assistant City Attorney at budget time.
11. Commission Comments
11.1 Commissioner Brandimarte
Commissioner Brandimarte questioned what is happening with Popeye's Restaurant.
Marc LaFerrier, Community Development Director, noted he will get back to the Commission
with the latest information.
11.2 Commissioner Harris
Commissioner Harris suggested changing the July 23rd Commission meeting to July 30th
Rickelle Williams, CRA Director, requested the CRA Board meeting start at 5:30 p.m. instead of
6:00 p.m.
Nikki Satterfield, Director of Finance, addressed the agenda of the Special Budget meeting.
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The Commission agreed to change all of the July 23rd meetings to July 30d', with the Special
Budget meeting starting at 5:01 p.m., the CRA Board meeting starting at 5:30 p.m., and the City
Commission meeting starting at 7:00 p.m.
Commissioner Harris noted he spoke with Traci L. Callari, Vice-Mayor of Hollywood, and
suggested we hold a joint workshop about mutual projects or adjacent projects and multi-
jurisdictional issues.
Commissioner Harris commended Captain Marks on the police work performed for the girl gang
investigation.
Commissioner Harris commented on the Broward Complete Count Census; the chairperson is the
Mayor of Lauderhill.
11.3 Commissioner James
Commissioner James congratulated Carol Hemmis for the honor flight that took place on June
5th
Commissioner James referenced the City Manager's report and noted she likes the ramping up of
security at City Hall. She said the sign-in sheet is not effective, and suggested giving the
security guard a button that would allow him to lock the door if something is going on outside.
Commissioner James spoke of participating on a panel, hosted by Broward County, for
affordable housing. They are still looking for the County to fund their trust fund.
11.4 Vice-Mayor Odman
Vice-Mayor Odman had no comments.
11.5 Mayor Lewellen
Mayor Lewellen had no comments.
12. Appointments
12.2 Green Advisory Board
Commissioner Brandimarte appointed: Alexandra Hiley
12.3 Parks, Recreation and Community Affairs Advisory Board
Mayor Lewellen appointed: Joyce Davis
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Commissioner James motioned to approve the appointments; seconded by Vice-Mayor
Odman. The motion carried unanimously.
12.1 Dania Beach Housing Authority
Mayor Lewellen motioned to appoint Derek Hankerson to a term expiring May 31,2023;
seconded by Commissioner Harris. The motion failed on the following 2-3 roll call vote:
Commissioner Brandimarte No Vice-Mayor Odman No
Commissioner Harris Yes Mayor Lewellen Yes
Commissioner James No
Mayor Lewellen motioned to appoint Al Jones to a term expiring May 31, 2023. The motion
died for lack of a second.
Mayor Lewellen motioned to appoint Celeste Oatman to a term expiring May 31, 2023;
seconded by Commissioner Brandimarte. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll
Call vote:
Commissioner Brandimarte Yes Vice-Mayor Odman Yes
Commissioner Harris Yes Mayor Lewellen Yes
Commissioner James Yes
13. Administrative Reports
13.1 City Manager
City Manager Garcia spoke of a recent visit to Hollywood City Hall and seeing various security
measures in place.
City Manager Garcia provided three available dates for the shade meeting regarding collective
bargaining: Tuesday, July 9"'; Wednesday, July IOh; or Thursday, July l lth at 6:30 p.m. in the
second floor conference room.
Commissioner Brandimarte noted she would be traveling and could not be there on those dates.
City Manager Garcia said she would consult with the Labor Attorney for a possible meeting on
July 30tn
City Manager Garcia spoke of bringing back an RFP to the July 30th meeting that Vice-Mayor
Odman had previously requested for social media/website development. She noted staff is
looking at bringing the Parks Master Plan to the July meeting.
City Manager Garcia provided possible dates to schedule the Budget Workshop.
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The Commission agreed to hold a Budget Workshop on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at 10:00
a.m.
13.2 City Attorney
City Attorney Ansbro had no comments.
13.3 City Clerk- Reminders
Tuesday, July 30, 2019 - 5:01 p.m. Special Budget Meeting
Tuesday, July 30, 2019 - 5:30 p.m. CRA Board Meeting
Tuesday, July 30, 2019 - 7:00 p.m. City Commission Meeting
14. Adjournment
Mayor Lewellen adjourned the meeting at 9:58 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
inform the City Clerk immediately prior to the beginning of the meeting of their intention to speak. If more than 10 speakers
express a desire to speak,the Commission shall determine on a meeting by meeting basis whether to(a)extend the time allotted
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