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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-04-10 Regular City Commission Meeting MinutesINVOCATION BY PASTOR PI.,EDGE OF AI.,I.,EGIANCE ROLL CAI,L : Present: MINIITES DANIA CITY COU}IISSION REGULAR I.IEETING APRII-, 10, 1990 AUSTIN, FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF DANIA Mayor: Vice Mayor: Commissioners: At torney : Manager: Clerk: Commissioner Ber L ino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Commissioner Grace-yes Charles McElyea Bob Mikes .Iean Cook Bobbie Grace .Iohn Bertino Frank Adfer Robert F1atley Wanda Mul f i kin CitycityCity Commissioner Bert.ino addressed the Commission and audience regarding rumors that have circulated regarding his being arrested last eek. Commissioner Bertino confirmed t.hatthere is absolutely no validity to this rumor. PRE S ENTATI ONS *Certificate of AppreciaLion for Tile Renoval Project City Manager FlatIey commended the 75 Dania Citizens who participated in the removal of over 5,000 squarefeet of tl1e from the atrium floor. Mr. Flatley statedthat citizen participation in Lhis project saved theCity 1/3 of the cost for installing tile in the atriun. City Manager Flatley presented Certificate ofAppreciation plaques to individuals representingorganizations who participated in the tile removalproject as f o1l-ows: 1 2 3 4 5 Kurt EIy - Dania Chamber of Commerce Pastor Austi.n - First Baptist Church of Dwight O'Quinn - Dania Heights Baptist Beu1ah L,air - Resurrection Church Faye Bartelmes - Dania United Methodist Dania Church Church *Resolution of Appreciation for Capt. RaIph Hernandez Commissioner Cook read Resolution No. 34-90 recognizingand applauding Ralph Hernandez, ,Jr. for his outstandingcontributions to the City of Dania and its cltizensduring his tenure as District Commander of the Daniaunit of Broward Sheriff's Office. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Bertino to adopt this resofution. The motion passed on the following rolt call vot.e: Vice-Mayor Mikes-yes Mayor MCEIyea-yes iAt this time, Ms. Sherry Patton, Dania ImprovementCommittee, stepped forward to remind the Commission andaudience of the 4th Annual "Music in the Air,, concertbeing held at the Airport Hilton on April 20 andencouraged early purchase of tickets. REGULAR MEETING 1 APRIL 10, 1990 *Michael Moore, Dania Lion's Club, presented a plague of Appreciation to the City of Dania for allowing the Oanii- l,ion's Club to use the Beach for the annual "one Ton Tug" from 1982 thru 1990. Mr. Moore informed the Commisiion and audience that this event has netted $31,000.00 over the years and that these monies have been donated to various charities. *Mayor McEfyea commented on his recent trip to Tallahassee with the Commissioners. City Attorney City Manager. Mayor McElyea informed the audience the foflowing items that uere addressed while in Tallahassee: and of 1. Legislati.ve support for the Dania-Ho1l-ywood annexation bill; 2. Inclusion of Dania Beach Boulevard bike path funding of S140.000 in this years appropriations; 3. Possible regional wastewater Conmuni ty ; 4. Meetings surrounding cities concern; fegislative proposal to establish a authority for the South Broward held with elected officials from to discuss problems of mutual of Dania Days 5. lnformation provided about the City thru the Dania display Booth from the Broward participation; 6. Encouragement of the Passage of fund the implementation of the Safe Bill 533 that Ne i ghborhoodwoul d Plan; 7. Provided a strong showing before the I-.,egis1ature with six Dania officials representing Dania by attending the Broward DaYs. 1. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes 1.1 March L.2 March workshop meeting regular meeti.ng 20, 2'7 , Resolut ions 1.3 City Attorney Adler read the title of the resolution ratifying and affirmlng the expenditure of the sum of $33,64L.28 to cover the costs of emergency installation of filter media at the City water Treatment PIant. 1.4 City Attorney Adler read the title of the resolution approving amendment to the state of Florida, Department of Natural Resources, Florida Boating Improvement Program Devefopment Project Agreement betueen the State of Florida, Broward County and the City of Dania. 1.5 City Attorney Adler read the title of the resolution increasing the General Fund Budget for the fiscal year 1989-90 by appropriating S25,000 from prior years surplus and making line item changes between departments. 1.6 City Attorney Adler read the title of the resolution increasing the water Fund Budget for the fiscal year 1989-90 by appropriating S29,000 from prior years surplus. 2REGUI.,AR MEETING APRIL 10, 1990 Ordinances L.7 City Attorney Adler read the title of the lengthy legal descripti-on of the ordinance approving the plat of "Kunzig Park" for first readinq- 1.8 City Attorney Adler read the tltle of the ordinance rezoning lots 9, 10, 11 and 12, Block 3 "Amended Pfat of woodhaven-Hollywood, Fla." from present zoning classification to I-G zoning classification under the provisions of Ordinance No. 100 for first readinq. AT THI S TIME , CLOSING OF THE BIDS FOR ITEIT'I 3 . 1 I{AS HEARD A motion r"ras made by Commissioner Grace, Commissioner Cook to approve the consent by City Attorney Adler. seconded by agenda as read The motion passed on the following ro11 call vote: Commissioner Bertino-Yes Commissioner Cook-yes Commissioner Grace-Yes AT THIS TIME, ITEU 3.2 WAS HEARD 2- PRoCL,AIIATIONS - None 3. BIDS vice-Mayor Mikes-Yes Mayor McElyea-Yes 3.1 Mayor McElyea asked received on the "Mode1lo Improvements" pro j ect . we re 1.4th made by Commissioner Bertino, Cook to cfose receipt of bids if there Park and any bids to be $ay Park, Site A motion was Commi s s ionerproject. Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner seconded by for this The motion passed on the folfowing rofl call vote: Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Commissioner Grace-yes vice-Mayor Mikes-yes Mayor McElyea-yes Vice-Mayor Mikes-yes Mayor McElyea-yes Mayor McElyea reported that no bids were received. City Manaqer Flatley reported that he has a list of proposed bidders that he would like to solicit proposals from for this project and bring them back at the next meeting. 3.2 City Manager Elatley recommended to ar{ard the bid for replacement of f l-oor tite in the Atrium to Manor Flooring in the amount of S22.650. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mikes, seconded by Commissioner Cook to award the bid for replacement of floor tile in the atrium to the lowest responsible bidder, Manor Floorinq. The motion passed on the following ro11 call vote: Bertino-yes Cook-ye s Grace-yes Clty Manager Flatley reported that he expects this project to be completed within the next few weeks depending upon the availability of tile. 3REGUI,AR MEETING APRII., 10, 1990 4. 5. PUBL,IC HEARII{GS AND OTHER REI,ATED MATTERS Adninistrative Ordinances 4.7 City Attorney Ad]er read the title of the ordinance for second reading providing for regulation of fortunetelfers, palmists, clairvoyants and astrologers; providing for issuance and revocation of l-icensesi providing for judicial review; providing for ficense fees; providing for bond; providing penalties; providing for inclusion in the City code; providing for separability. Mayor McElyea opened the pubfic hearing. After Hugo Renda, Mrs. Kay and .rohn Bruckner speak in opposition to this ordinance and Vincent Carroll Faye Bartelmes speak in favor, the Mayor closed public hearing. expr e s sed an ef fort hearing and the the toCommissioner Bertj.no and vice Mayor Mikes need to regulate this type of business in deter fraud and secure quality. A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Cook to adopt this ordinance on second reading. The motion passed on the following rofl call vote: 5 7 SITE PLANS - none EXPENDITURE REQUESTS SPECIAL REQUESTS Commissioner Commissioner commissioner Bert i no-ye s Cook -ye s Grace -ye s vice-Mayor Mikes-yes Mayor McElyea-yes vice-Mayor Mikes-yes Mayor McEfyea-yes none 7.1 City Attorney Adler informed the Commission that the request by Richard's Furniture for extension of exj.sting permit for promotion balloon at 302 North Federal Highway has been withdrawn. 7.2 A representative from Franco's Pizza stepped forward to request permission to display a 3x8 banner at 137 south Federal Highway from May thru september. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook. seconded by Commissioner Grace to grant the request for a banner for a period of 60 days and then it be reviewed for an additional 30 days by Growth Management Director to ensure it is in proper form. The notion passed on the following ro11 call vote: Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Commissioner Grace-yes A motion was Commissioner made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Cook to grant this request. 7.3 A1 Baron, Marine Flea Market, stepped forward to represent the Dania chamber of Commerce to request permission to display a banner across Federal Highway at Dania Beach Boulevard from April 20 to April 30. 4REGULAR MEETING APRIL 10, 1990 7.4 A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Grace to grant the request by Dania Chamber of Commerce to display a banner across Federal Highway for the "Music in the Air" concert. The motion passed on the following ro11 call vote: The motion passed on the following rofl calI vote: vice-Mayor Mikes-yes Mayor McElyea-yes vice-Mayor Mikes-yes Mayor McElyea-yes vice-Mayor Mikes-yes Mayor McElyea-yes Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Comnissioner Commissioner Commissioner Bertino-yes Cook-ye s Grace-ye s Bertino-yes Cook-yes Grace-yes Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Commiss ioner Grace-yes 7.5 Chris I-,yden,"christ is the Answer Crusades, " stepped forward to request an extension of the tent revival located at Phippen and Stirling Road from April 7 to April 2L, 1990. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mikes, seconded by commissioner Grace to grant the extension of the tent revival for "Christ Is The Answer Crusades" until April 2L, 1990. The motion passed on the following roII call vote: 8 . APPOINTI.IENTS none 9.DISCUSSION 9.1 Commissioner Cook reported that there have been 17 flag desj-gns submitted to the Dania FIag Committee from Olsen Middle Schoo1 and expressed appreciation to the Dania citizens who are participating in this projecE. Commissioner Cook commended the members of the Flag Committee and wanda Mullikin, City Clerk, for their efforts. 9.2 Commissioner Cook expressed the need for a minimum housing code to be adopted in Dania in an effort to deter the development of blighted areas so thatproperty value can increase not decrease in Dania. Commissioner Cook requested that this item be placed on the next Horkshop meeting agenda. City Manager Flatley suggested a workshop be scheduled for April 17. 9.3 Commissioner Cook encouraged an amendment to the fence ordinance to aflow 6' fences in corner yards as long as there is clear visi-bility. City Attorney Adler informed Commissioner cook that l.IilI AIIen, crowth Management Director, was reviewing Ehe Dania fence ordinance against an ordinance he prepared in IlIinois to bring back recommendations to the commission. several residents spoke in favor and Hugo Renda spoke i-n opposition of amendinq the fence ordinance to allow 6' high fences. 5REGULAR MEETING APRIr., 10, 1.990 9-4 City Manager Flatley presented a draft bill creatinq the south Broward Regi.onal Wastewater Authority betHeen the cities of Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Miramar. Hallanda1e, Dania, Pembroke Park and Broward County. Florida for the Commissj-on to revien. City Manager Flatley reported that in recent years Dania has been using the Hollywood wastewater plant and that it has been determined that Dania was overcharged by some $245,000. Mr. Flatley stated that he expects to receive payment from Hoflywood within the next feu weeks prior to further discussion of this wastewater bi}1. City Manager Flatley suggested that discussion of this bill be added to the next workshop meeting. city Attorney Adler informed the commission thaE all of the cities listed in the bill must approve the bill- prior to it goinqt before the Legislative Delegation for approvaf which will be years away. Mr. Adler and Mr. Flatley stated that they modeled this bill afEer the wastewater treatment plant in Paln Beach County. The Commission agreed to add this item to the !{orkshop Meeting on April 17. 9.5 Commissioner Bertino requested the ACLF Special Exception granted to Sheridan CIub, 300 Sheridan street be revisited for possible revocation since there has not been any improvements to this property in over five years. City Attorney Adler stated that a public hearing must be schedufed on revocation of the special exception and give notice to the property owners legally so that it can be placed on the next regular commission meeting. A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino. seconded by Vice Mayor Mikes to place the reconsideration of the revocation of the special exception granted to the Sheridan Club for an ACLF for the next regular meeting agenda . The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commiss ioner Commissioner Commissioner Bertino-yes Cook-ye s Gr ace -ye s Vice-Mayor Mikes-yes Mayor McEIyea-yes 9.6 A motion was made by Commissioner Grace, by Mayor McEIyea, after passing the gavel, to the land use change amendment by ,lohn Ligotti 89) at the next reguJ-ar commission meeting. s econded rehear ILU-92- The motion passed on the following ro11 call vote: Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Commissioner Grace-yes vice-Mayor Mikes-no Mayor McElyea-yes 9-7 Commj-ssioner crace reported on the sidewalk problems in Dania and requested that this item be placed on the agendafor Ehe workshop meeting to try to discuss solutions. 9.8 Commissioner Grace expressed appreciation to the individuals that are involved in the Safe Neighborhood and Crime watch Programs in Dania. City Manager Flatley informed Commissioner Grace that thepublic hearing for the approval of the Safe Neighborhood Program has been scheduled for May 8 regular commission meeting. 6REGULAR I'IEETING APRIL 10, 1990 9.9 Commissioner Bertino suggested lockboxes be attached to alarms for businesses in the city so that when there is a false alarm, a police officer will be able to turn it off. Commissioner Bertino also suggested the possibility of businesses being required to have three phone numbers of indivi-dua1s who could come out immediately to turn off a false aIarm. Mayor McElyea suggested that alarms be limited to ring for only 30 minutes. Commissioner Bert ino prepare an ordinance requested that City Attorney Adlerto this effect. 10. CITIZENS' COMMENTS _ NONE 11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 11.1 City Manager 11.1.1 City Manager Flat1ey stated that a report has been filed with the EQCB (Environmental Quality Control Board) regarding work being completed without proper permits by Dusky Marine. Mr. Flatley expects EQCB to take action and that he will advise the Commission of any new developments. 17.L.2 City Manager FlatIey discussed briefly the items that will be placed on the workshop meeting scheduled for April L7 at 7:30 p.m. 11.1.3 City Manager Flatley reported on the need for a water Plant Superintendent. Commi.ssioner Bertino stated that the responsibilities involved should require a Department Head position who would be accountable to the Commission. Commissioner Bertino suggested this Department Head be under Public works and oversee Parks and Recreation as wel1. Mayor Mc Elyea stated that the individual should have expertise in water and the position should be Director of Utilities and not have to be involved in Parks and Recreation responsibilities. City Attorney Adler informed the Commission that the charter covers a position of Director or Department Head for the Utilities Department, anager Flat1ey stated that he r.,ouId look for ay Department Head. City Manager FlatIey informed the Commission of a public hearing on Monday. April 16 at 7:00 p.m. for the Community Block Grant Program. City Manager FIatley encouraged citizen participation and comments. 11.2 City Attorney none 12- co[MrssroN coMuENTs 12.1 Commissioner Bertino Commissioner Bertino apologized for being so angry at the beginning of the neetinq Hhen he responded to the untrue rumor about his being arrested last week. Commissioner Bertino commended City Manager Flatley for airing a spot on Channel 3 promoting Dania in an effort to reach the annexation areas west of Ravenswood. City Mutil-it 7REGULAR MEETING APRIL 10. 1990 Commissioner Bertino mentioned that he has been designated Co-Chairman for the Boy scouts of America along with Tommy Grammer, Eugene ,lewe11 and Rusty s1oan. Commissioner Bertino stated that they will be raising money for the Seminole District uhich encompasses Palm Beach, BroHard and Dade Counties. 12.2 Commissioner Cook Commissioner Cook recommended that the city continue to place decals on a1l city vehicles. Commissioner Cook commended all of the citizens lrho participated in the til-e removal project. Commissioner Cook encouraged the Commission and audience to attend the Goombay Festival for the Camp Blanding Day care center on April 21 on second Street between 8th Avenue and 10th Court. 12.3 Commissioner Grace Commissioner Grace also encouraged attendance at the coornbay Festival. Commissioner Grace expressed appreciation to Mayor McElyea, Commissioner Cook and southern Be11 for their efforts in completinq the new floor at the Camp Blanding Day Care Center. Commissioner crace commended Will A1len and Commissioner Cook for their efforts in the March of Dimes t{alkathon. Commissioner Grace requested information on the recent water problem in Dania as she has received several calls. City Manager Flatley stated that Ehe water problem was not a hazardous situation but that the Health Department directed Dania to cloge the I{ater Plant untif the excess lime could be cleared out of the system and new filters replaced. city Manager Flatley mentioned that Dania used water from Hoflywood, Ft. Lauderdale and Broward County while the plant was closed down and that the plant is ful-Iy functional atthis time - Commissj-oner Grace expressed appreciation able to be a part of the Tallahassee trip other Dania representatives and comnended officials and individuals responsible for Dania display that was presented. for beingwith the aII city the City of 12.4 Vice Mayor Mikes Vice Mayor Mikes asked Cj-ty Attorney Adler if he has been able to review Dani-a ordinances to ensureprotection against incinerator installations without a special exception approvaf . city Attorney Adler confirmed that our ordinances require individuals to come before the Commission to be approved for any type of incinerator installation. Vi.ce Mayor Mikes informed the Commission that Davie should be having a public hearing in May regarding thepossible construction of a sludge plant and that this will effect residents in the proposed annexation area. 8REGULAR MEETTNG APRIL 10, 199O vice Mayor Mikes commented on the graffiti problem in the Melaleuca Gardens area and suggested more landscaping in the area. vice Mayor Mikes expressed appreciati-on to all city officials who attended the Taffahassee trip and the positive impact that was accomplished to the biIls relating to the wastewater plant, annexation, the Danla Beach Bike Path and modifications made to incinerator legislature. 12 . 5 Mayor Mc El,yea Mayor Mc Elyea commended aII individuals who participated in the tile removal project. This reqular commission meetj-ng was then adjourned' YO -c0 IS TY CLER AUD ITOR 9REGULAR MEETING APRII, 10, 1990