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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-10-09 Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes}IINIIfES DANIA CITY CO}T}IISSION REGUI.,AR I,IEETING ocIlcBER 9, 1990 INVOCATION BY WANDA T,IULI,IKIN PI,EDGE OF AL,LEGIANCE ROLL CALI.,: Present : llayor :vice uayor: conDissioners: charles HcElyea Bob ltikes Jean Cook Bobbie Grace ilohn Bertino Frank Adler Robert Flatley I{anda }tulIikin circitcit yAyltyc ttorney: anager:lerk: *coDnissioner cook asked llargo Tavss, representing the I'lenorial Hospital Blood Bank Progran, to address the Commission and audience on the need for donating blood. ltargo Tavss stepped forrard to explain that only 5t of the population donates blood but that 95t of the population will need blood sometine in their lifeti[e. !'!s. Tavss reported that there is a shortage of blood at lle[orial Hospital and informed the public that a blood drive is being conducted in co-sponsorship vith the civic Association of Dania and flollyrrood Federal Bank- Ms. Tavss stated that the blood drive rifl be held at the Hollyxood Federal Bank Branch on Dania Beach Boulevard Friday. November 2 fron 1O:00 a.m. to 1:00 p-m. and 2:30 p.n. to 6:00 p.u. Ms. Tavsa encouraged participation in this blood drive- tupon Commissioner Bertino's request, Beulah lJair stepped forward to explain that a Public Ayareness Gathering is scheduled for t{ednesday, october 10, 1990, to emphasize the need for schoo} zone flashing lights at Olsen ltiddle and Dania EleEentary schools- Ms. L,air explained that she has been in contact with senator Larry smith's Office and that she will be writing a letter to the Governor's office in an effort to obtain these flashing lights- lla. Lair reported that she has contacted the Paln Beach Traffic Departuent in order to obtain a list of schools Hho have these lights. Roxanne Knight stepped foruard to encourage event and expressed the danger for children Highray without the flashing lights. participation in this crossing Federal Uayor ltcElyea nentioned that several deaths have occurred in this area due to not slowing the traffic down- AT THTS TIME. ITEU 3.1 gAS HEARD Connissioner Grace presented a plaque to the city of Dania fron the Kiwanis CIub for their support in the 'Kiranis Youth In covernnent PrograD' for 1989 and 1990. coinissioner Grace cornended Cornissioner Cook for being appointed President of the KiHanis club. Mayor lrcElyea expressed appreciation to the Kiwania Cfub and commended Conmissioner cook for her appointnent. 1REGULAR MEETING ocroBER 9. 1990 PRESENTATIONS PULI.,ED FROT,I CONSENT AGENDA Conmissioner Bertino requested to reDove iten L.9 addendum iten, vice trtayor Mikes requested to rerove 1.5 and 1.8 and Connissioner Grace requested to remove 1.5 from the Consent Agenda. 1. CONSENT AGENDA l.linutes August 27. workshop meeting September 10. workshop meeting September 19, workshop meeting September 25, regular meeting A motion was made by Commi-ssioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Cook to approve the consent agenda as read by City Attorney AdIer. The motion passed unanimously' PUI,I,ED FROM CONSENT AGENDA City Attorney Adfer requested to remove need to be nade to the resolution. item 1.7 as some changes Mikes to to adopt a 1.1 7.2 1.3 1.4 R e solut ions 1.5 City Attorney Adler read the title of the resolution i-nstructing its voLing delegates to the Nationat League of Cities Convention and the Fforida League of ciiies Convention to refrain from voting for or otherwise participating in the endorsement of candidates for public office. Commissioner Grace requested vice Mayor respond to why he feels there is a need resolution on this matter. Vice Mayor Mikes mentioned that Dania's voting deleqates were appointed by resolution and due to the recent controversial subject of endorsing political candidates with the League of cities, he felt it was necessary for Dania to set a policy to not endorse political candidates. After further discussion, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Mikes, seconded by Commissi.oner Bertino to adopt thi6 resolution. The motion passed on the following rolL caII vote: 1-.6 City Attorney Ad1er read the title of the resolution approving that certain contract betHeen the American federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) locaI 3535 and the City of Dania covering the period from October 1, 1990 through september 30, 1991 . commissioner Bertino-Yes Commissioner cook-yes Commissioner Grace-Yes vice-Mayor Mikes-Yes Mayor McElyea-yes vice-Mayor Mikes-yes Mayor McEIyea-Yes A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mikes, seconded by Commissioner Bertino to adopt the resolution. The motion passed on the f ollor'uing ro11 call vote: Commi ssioner Commi ssioner Commiss ioner Bertino-yes cook - ye s Gr ace -yes 2REGUI,AR MEETING ocToBER 9, 1990 Commissioner Bertino-Yes Commissioner Cook-Yes Commissioner Grace-Yes Commissi-oner Bertino-Yes Comrnissioner Cook-yes Commissioner Grace-Yes Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-Yes Commissioner Grace-yes vice-Mayor Mikes-Yes Mayor McElyea-Yes vice-Mayor Mikes-Yes Mayor McElyea-Yes vice-Mayor Mikes-yes Mayor McEIyea-yes 1.7 City Attorney Adler read the title of the resolution approving that certain service agreement between Dania and NiLk uavarro, as Sheriff of Broward County. Mr. Adler made changes to page 12 in the first paragraph last sentence fo read "Said amount shall be due and payable on or before october l-, 1991 and october 7, 7992* and on page 18 the paragraph for Article XXI: TOWING was changed by correcti'ng Lach "fianchisee" word to the word "vendors" along with minor grammatical changes throughout the paragraph' A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Cook to adopt the resolution with the changes made to the agreement as stated by City Attorney Adler' The motion passed on the following ro11 call vote: 1.8 City Attorney Adler read the title of the resolution authorizinq Curtis & Curtis Law Firm to beqlin the necessary 1eqa1 process to cause the Broward County Aviation nepartment to release the date used to generate the 1995 noise contour lines and the single event profiles; and providing for an effective date. vice Mayor Mikes stated that there has been frustration in obtaining information from the Broward County Department of Aviation and the fact that thi.s information impacts the City of Dania directly, he felt a resolution should be adopted' vice Mayor Mikes stated that since he has requested this item be placed on the agenda, the Airport has responded with a nunber of items. Vice Mayor Mikes suggested that staff review these items received to be sure its sufficient for purposes of the PubIic hearing. A motion was made by vice Mayor Mikes, seconded by Commissioner cook to continue the adoption of this resolution until the next regular meeting of october 23' 1990 in order for staff to review information received from the Airport. The motion passed on the following roll calI vote: 1.9 Mayor McElyea read the title of the resolution approving grant agreement between the State of Florida oe-partnent of Natural Resources and the city of Dania, relating to a bike Path. A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Cook to adopt this resolution- City Manager Flatley informed the Commisslon that this project is out for bid and should be awarded at the end of the-month and that construction should begin on the bike path in November or early December. Mr. Flatley mentioned ttrat this project will cost Dania S50.000 grant money and that the State Department of Transportation is going to contribute al"most an equal amount- The motion passed on the following roII call vote: 3REGUI,AR }TEETING ocroBER 9, l-990 AT THIS TTME, ITE}T 7.5 TIAS DISCUSSED 2 . PROCI,AI.IATIONS NONIi 3. BIDS C & [, tlel1 Dri 1l ing Miami, Florida 3.1 Mayor McElyea asked if there were any further bids to be received for the Cemetery Sprinkler System. A motion was made by Commissioner Grace, and seconded to close the receipt of bids and open the bids received for the cemetery Sprinkler System- The motion passed unanimous 1y . City Manager FIatley read the following bids received for the automation of the Cemetery Sprinkler System at woodlawn & Memorial cemetery: smith wel"1 Hollywood, Drilling Florida s24,620.00 26, 955.00 25,822.0O INCI,T'DED s3,800 24,900.00 45,988.00 I,I.A. Brook & sons Dania, FLorida (TITIS BID WAS NOT READ CORRECTLY AS THE BIDDER A DONATATION OF A 20 H.P. P(,}{P AT A SAVINGS OF FOR A TOTAI, BID AXOIJNT OF S22,022.OO). I-,a$,n Sprinkler Service & SUPPIY Ft. Lauderdale, Florida A Landscaping & sprinkler Co- Miramar, Florida A motion was made Commissioner Cook city Manager for t next regular meeti Commissioner Bertino-Yes Commissioner Cook-Yes Commiss j-oner Grace-Yes ommissioner Bertino, seconded bY urn the bids received over to the ation and recommendation at the f October 23, 1990. vice-Mayor Mikes-Yes Mayor MCEIyea-Yes bYctot abulngo The motion passed on the folJ-owing rofl call vote: AT THIS TI}!E, TIIE COI!}!I S S ION RETURNED TO PRESENTATIONS 4. PUBI,IC HEARINGS AND CTTHER REI.,ATED I'IATTERS 4.1 City Attorney Adler informed the Commission of a variance request (ve-ag-gO) by Bruno I-'aurenti to al}ohl the erection of a 6' fence in the front yard (4' maximu* permitted) for property located at 243 SE 5 Street. City Attorney Adfer mentioned that this variance was continu"d fron September 25, l99o regular meeting. fiill Allen informed the commisslon that the petitioner advised him that he would not be able to attend this meeting and requested a continuance untj-1 the regular meeting of October 23, L990. A motion was made by commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Grace io continue vA-49-90 as requested by Bruno L,aurenti to allow the erection of a 6' fence in the front yard for property located at 243 SE 5 street to the regular meeting of october 23, 1990' 4REGULAR I.{EETING ocroBER 9, 1990 The motion passed on the following ro11 call vote: 4.2 City Attorney Adler informed the Commission of a variance request (vA-50-90) by Bryan Beckuith for construction of a flat wall sign for property located at 140 North Federal Highway with the foflowinqt reques ts : Commi ssloner Commi ssioner Commissioner Bertino-yes Cook-ye s Grace -ye s vice-Mayor Mikes-yes Mayor McElyea-yes size (40 sq. ft. 28' (15' naximum of business is a) 224 sq.ft. (8' x 28') permitted); b) horizontal dimens ion 1n of permitted) ;c) sign content (only namepermitted). Bryan Beckwith presented a color rendering of the proposed sign to the Commission and explained the need for this sign in an effort to promote business due to the location of his business. Mr. Beckwith stated that he will paint this sign on the wa11 since the DowntoHn Redevelopment committee may be making changes to sign requirements in the area so that it could be removed at a small cost. Commissioner Bertino-Yes Commissioner Cook-yes Comrnissioner Grace-yes Vice-Mayor Mikes-Yes Mayor McElyea-yes 4.3 City Attorney Adl"er advised the Commission of a variance request (vA-53-90) by Gabriel M- Bove, the Stellar Group for vacant property located on the north side of stl 31 Street, east of Si{ 25 Terrace to al-1ow 5REGULAR MEETING ocToBER 9. 1990 Mayor McElyea opened the pubtic hearinq- Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Commissioner Cook clarified that Mr. Beckwith's request for the sign includes more than just printing the name of his business and that the additional information on the sign proposal .is acceptable. A motion was nade by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Cook to grant approval of variance (vA-50- 90) as requested by Bryan Beckwith with the condition that the sign will be painted directly on the wa11 as it does appear on the dimensions requested with the understanding that if the Downtown Redevelopment Authority requires removal of the sign that the petitioner ui1l go along with removal of the sign' Commissioner Grace mentioned that the Downtown Redevelopment Agency wi]1 be meeting on october 18 and requested direction from vice Mayor Mikes, who is chiirman of this Committee, on whether this variance should be continued until after the Downtown Redevelopment meeting. vice l{ayor Mikes suggested to include in the variance approval the expiration date of the sigin as the oowntown Redevelopment Agency will be addressing a new sign ordinance in APril of 1993. Commissioner Bertino restated his motion to include the expiration date of the variance to be April, 1"993' The motion passed on the following roII cafl vote: the construction of a warehouse distribution structurewith the following requests: a) a 10' rear yard setback (20' setback required);b) 50 parklng spaces (6? spaces required). Mr. Terry K. Mccaghren, DeRose & Slopey Consulting Engineers. representing the stellar Group reminded the Commission that this variance request was continued from September 25 in order for the City Forrester to have an opportunity to examine trees on the site to determine which ones could be renoved, preserved andpossibly transplanted. Mr. McCaghren mentioned that he has met with l.Iill Alfen and the City Forrester on the tree issue and that the plans have been revised and resubmitted with their recomnendations . Mr. Mccaqhren mentioned that this variance request is for a refrigerated storaqe warehouse building and that Broward County requi-res 67 parking spaces and he isproposing 50 parking spaces. Mr. I'tccaghren stated that he has had a traffic enqineer conduct a study and that they have determined that 30 parking spaces would be more than enough to serve the site. Commissioner Bertino suggested that the additional 17 parkinq spaces required by the County be desiqnated on the site pfan so in the future they woufd be available if needed in the event their was a change in the use of the site. vJifl Alfen, crowth Management Director, mentioned that the square footage of this proposed two story buildlng is just under 30,000 square feet and the building is Iocated i.mmediately north of I-595 on SW 31 Street. Mr. Aflen mentioned that the Pl-anning & Zoning has reviewed this request and recommended approval. Mr. Alfen stated that the property has a C-1 zoning classification by Broward County that requires 67 parking spaces and that Dania's requirement would only be 52 spaces after the five space landscape bonus is reduced. Mr. A1len feft this request is acceptable since the petitioner has presented a very nice landscape pl-an and felt their parking space request is only 2 under the City's requirement. Commissioner Bertino requested that parking spaces be designated on the future use. the two additionalsite plan for I{ilf A1len agreed that this requirement could be added to the site plan. I,lill- All-en responded to Commissioner Grace's concern on if any trees could be transplanted by explaining that 21 paln trees of various variety will be transplanted on the site, another 17 trees will be repfaced and the rest rvi-ll be new trees for a requirement of 70 trees on the site. Mr. Aflen mentioned that there will not be any excess trees to be gj-ven to the City. Mayor McEl"yea opened the public hearing. Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition, the Mayor closed thepublic hearinq. A rnotion r^ras made by Commissioner Cook. seconded by Conmissioner Grace to approve 4.3 A for the variance request (vA-53-90) as requested by the stellar Group. 6REGUIJAR MEETING ocroBER 9, 1990 The motion passed on the following rolf catl vote: B) Ci-ty Attorney Adler informed the Conmission of thesecond part of this request for site plan (Sp-54-90) approval for a warehouse distribution facllity. A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by as Commlssioner Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Commissioner Grace-yes City Attorney Adler explained changes the distance from theskis can be operated. Vice-Mayor Mikes-yes Mayor McElyea-yes Commissioner Grace to approve site plan (Sp-54-90) requested by the Stellar Group for a warehousedi6tribution facility with the condition that theadditionaf parking spaces be added to the plan forpossible future use if necessary. two Vice Mayor Mikes requested an amendment to the motionthat if the building permits are not pufled on thisproject within 18 months. that the site plan expires and wiIl require City Commission review again. Commissioner Bertino added the condition of an 18 monthexpiration date on the site pfan to hls motion. Mayor McElyea opened the public hearing. Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition, the Mayor closed thepublic hearinq. The motion passed on the following ro11 call vote: 4.4 City Attorney Adler read the title of theordinance amending Section 6-17. Article I, Chapter 6of the Code of Ordinances entitled "Operating A Boat Near Beach". Vice-Mayor Mikes-yes Mayor McElyea-yes that this ordinance shore that a boat or jet A motion was Comni s s ioner ordinance to 1990. made by Commissioner Cook, seconded crace to continue second reading ofthe next regular meeting of October bythis 23, The motion passed on the followinq ro11 call vote: Conmissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Commiss ioner Grace-yes vice-Mayor Mikes-yes Mayor McElyea-yes 4.5 City Attorney Adler read the title of the ordinance amending section 5.36, Article 5, Chapter 28 of the Code of ordinances regarding fence height regulations in the City. will- All-en, crowth Management Director, explained thefollowing changes being made to this ordinance: 1. To all-ow a 6' high fence on the street sideyard that runs from the rear of houses to the front. Mr. A1len mentioned that currently a 6' fence is allowed inthe rear yard and 4' fence is allowed j"n the front yard and street sideyard; REGUTAR HEETING 7 ocToBER 9, 1990 Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Comnissioner Grace-yes 2. To require the decorative side of a fence to facethe public side of the street; 3. To require the fence to qo all the way to the sidewalk and not require a setback other than in the rear yard when j.t abuts an alleyi 4. To measure the heiglht of the fence for the rear and side yards from the highest elevation adioining the fence which means from the level of the yard. Mr. All-en mentioned that there are lots that have been built up for flooding purposes which means that some f ences rrriIl be higher than others. Commissioner Cook mentioned that the purpose for this ordinance was to try to make the regulations for fences fair to all citizens as it has not been in the past' Mayor McEIyea opened the public hearing. Mr. Hugo Renda expressed opposition to no setback from the sidewalk and to 6' fences being allowed without the variance process; Mr. C.F. HilI expressed displeasure that there have been some fences constructed without the decorative side facing the pubfic; Ms- Peggy Breeschoten expressed opposition to fences that are not maintained and no requirement for landscapingi Mr. Irving Warman mentioned hls opposition to no setback requirement from the sidewatk; Mr. Tim Mccfoud expressed approval and the need for the requirements li;ted in this ordinance. Ms. Faye Bartelmes expressed opposition Eo adopting the ordinance and felt that thlre is a need for 6' fences in some neighborhoods for security purposes and that these should be considered hardship cases under the variance process and to waive all fees in these cases. Hearinq no further comments. the Mayor closed the public hearing, Commissioner cook reminded the Comnission and audience that this proposed ordinance has been discussed several times over the past year in an effort to eliminate the problem of some people being glranted 5' fence requests while others have been denied. Commissioner cook mentioned that there are persons in the City who have constructed fences without the proper permits being obtained and that this is not fair to all citizens' Commissioner cook felt that there is a need for this ordinance as the 6' fence can offer better security for people with children and dogs and felt a need to bring fente heiqnts in conformity within the City' vice Mayor Mikes expressed his reasons for retaining the 6' fence requests under the variance process as locations are unique and this way the Commission could retain better control of the construction of fences for safety, maintenance and conformity reasons. Mayor McElyea concurred with vice Mayor Mikes that these fence requests should remain under the variance process. Comrnissioner Bertino requested clarification on whether or not variance fees could be waived on fence requests' City Attorney Adler advised that fees should not be waived on anything unless there is a hardship case and the individual is unable to pay the fees required' Discussion followed regarding maintenance of fences the City and Will Allen stated that this issue is basically covered under the recent property standard ordinance. Comnissioner Bertino requested direction from the City Attorney as to Hhether the type of materials used to build the fence coul'd be inctuded in the ordinance' REGUITAR IIEETING I OCTOBER 9, 1990 1n Vice Mayor Mikes stated that the ordinance cannot include all fanguage for all situations and restated the need to go thru the variance process for fence requests over 4' . A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Vice Mayor Mlkes to continue the second reading of this ordinance to the next regular meeting of october 23, 1990 in order for city Manager Flatley and Growth Management Director Atlen to include all building materials be approved by the Building Department into the ordinance. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: 5.SITE PLANS - None 6. EXPENDITURE REOUESTS 1 Request to place a City of Dania ad in the Chamber Commerce Annua1 Directory. City Manager Elatley informed the commission that the Chanber of Commerce needs two more ads for their Annual Directory so that they could include a NeHcomers Guide for new residents to their edition. Mr. Flatley mentioned that the cost would be $805 for a full page ad. $505 for a haLf page ad and a 1/3 page is 5340. Mr. Flatley presented samples of other cities who have newcomers guides. Mr. Flatfey responded to Commissioner Cook's request on where the money would come fron for this by explaining that contingency funds could be utilized. A motion was made bY one page ad. Commissioner Bertino to approve a Commissioner Bertino's motion died for lack of a second. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook. seconded by Commissioner Grace to approve a 1/3 ad page in the Chamber of Commerce Annual Directory- The motion passed on the followj"ng ro11 call vote: 6. of Commissioner Bertino-yes commissioner Cook-yes Commissioner Grace-yes Vice-Mayor Mikes-yes Mayor McElyea-yes vice-Mayor Mikes-Yes Mayor McElyea-Yes I,]NDER TTEI.I 11.5 COUUISSION CO}O'ENTS, A }TOTION WAS ITIADE TO APPROVE A 1 PAGE A.D IN TIIE CHA}TBER OT' CO}I}IERCE ANNUAI., DIRECTORY AT A COST oF $805.0O. Commissioner Bertino-Yes Commissioner Cook-yes Commissioner Grace-yes 6.2 Request payment of $9,677.75 to professional gervices in conjunction Runway Expansion D. R.I . City Manager Flatley reminded the commission that they have previously approved the expenditure of $10'000 for the professional services of Curtis & Curtis for the south RunHay Expansion D.R.I. Iega1 processing. Mr. Flatley requested to pay the first invoice from curtis & Curtis of 59,677.75 that has been covered under the first $10,000 expenditure approval . Mr. Ffatley expressed the serious impact this proiect has on Dania Edward Curtis for with the south REGULAR }IEETTNG 9 ocToBER 9, 1990 directly and requested to retain Curtis & curtis for further Iega1 advise. Mr. Flatley suggested to authorize an additional S10,000 maximum expenditure with reports to be brought back periodically to the City Commission. Comrnissioner Cook expressed her concern for attorney fees and requested clarification on payment was to be made to Curtis & Curtis- city Manaqer Flatley presented a brief overview on the progress that has been made with the assistance of cr.ii" & Curtis and reported that the present invoice from Curtis & Curtis covers the services rendered in accompli-shingl the fol lowing : 1. The City has been instrumental in delaying public hearing process as things were movinql to and information was not being made available on project; the high how the swiftly the the issues wi th with a for a tremendou s the County that could vice Mayor & Curtis due and also the high if possible. 3. The City has been able to establish that the county has to come up with criteria restricting the south Runway such as curfewing it at night and restricting it to stage III aircraft; 2. The City has been able to solidify the County so that they have to come up preferred runway Program i 4. The City has accomplished the need environrnental impact assessment; Commissioner Bertino expressed the need to address these issues in court as a means to protect residential homes in the impacted area and stated that the legal fees to accomplish this wil}. unfortunately, cost the city alot of money. 5. The City has been able to establish a need for new 1995 Contour I-,ine study and new Part 150 study' Commissioner Grace expressed her opposition to paying these high amounts for 1ega1 assistance from Curtis & Curtis. Craig Leonard, representing the NE section of Dania, ."pi6"".a opposition to atiorneys involvement in this issue. vice Mayor Mikes explained that there is a interest to Dania in this leqa1 battle as has the potential to take certain property be future tax base for the City of Dania' Mikes expressed the need to retain Curtis to their aviation expertise in this matter felt that there is a need to keep track of billinq by completing sone tasks in-house commissioner Cook expressed her concern for the amount of monies that have already been spent on }egal assistance in this matter and the need to monitor the fees from the attorneYs. Concerned Dania residents stepped forward to express the need to continue r.rith lega1 assistance, the need to Hatch the hiqh legaI charges and the need to protect the resident! in the NE, Melaleuca Gardens, and newly annexed property west of the City that are directly affected by the expansion of the airport' REGULAR MEETfNG 10 ocroBER 9, 1990 vice Mayor Mikes expressed the need wi.th legal expertise in this project Dani.a is very significant. to as fight the County the impact on that she & Curtisthat shethe f iqht Commissioner Cook requested the record to show was only questioning the statement from Curtis for clarification of the services rendered but did not say she wasn't interested in pursuing against the airport. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook toto Edward Curtis for conjunction with the Commisgioner Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Commissioner Grace-no Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Commissioner Grace-no 7. DISCUSSION Commissioner Bertino, seconded by approve the payment of $9,677.75professional services in South Runuay Expansion D. R.I. vice-Mayor Mikes-yes Mayor McEIyea-yes Vice-Mayor Mikes-yes Mayor McElyea-yes ac t ion Avenue ona from the for saturday, Dania. (Comm. The motion passed on Ehe following roll call vote: 6.3 Request City commission consideration of continuing the services of Edward Curtis beyond the S10,000 limit set by the Commission. A motion was made by Conmissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner cook to approve continuj.ng services of Edward Curtis for an additional S10.000 over the S10,000 limit previously set by the Commission. The motion passed on the following ro11 call vote: 7.1 Broward County Planning Council- Trafficways Amendment to delete SE 5 Trafficways Plan. (Comm. Cook ) 7.2 Initial R.A.P. program is scheduled october 13, 1990, in several sections of Bertino) Commissioner Cook reported that on september 2'7 , Lhe Broward County Planning Councif took action to delete the 106' traffic right-of-way on sE 5 Avenue between sheridan Street and Dania Beach Boulevard from the Trafficways Plan. Commissioner Cook mentioned that this street will remain a two lane street and that SE 14th Avenue going into Hollywood was also deleted from the Trafficlrays Plan. Commissioner Bertino reported that the R.A.P.(Reconstructive Awareness Program) will begin in the City of Dania on october 13 and mentioned that it involves youthful offenders participating in communityservice activities to help clean up Dania. Kurt EIy mentioned his opposition to bringing youth from outside Danla which may possibly encourage them to continue their criminal activity in Dania. Commissioner Bertino continued to expressto the youth themselves and to obtaining cleanup the graffiti in the City. the f ree benef i ts I abor to Mayor McEIyea expressed his opposition to this proqram due to the type of individual that will be involved in REGUI.,AR MEETING 11 OCTOBER 9, 1990 this proqram. uayor McEfyea felt that there is potential danger to residents. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook to continue this item to the next regular meeting. Commissioner Bertino reminded commissioner Cook that this program has already been approved and that a motion j.sn't necessary. Commissioner Bertino read a memo from Sergeant Cloud, Bso to Captain carney, BsO Dania District Ix explainingl the R.A.P. program for better clarification on what type of individuals are involved. Commissioner Bertino expressed the need to assist youth in the County in an effort to deter them from this type of lifestyle. Commissioner Grace expressed the need to help these children receive a gecond chance to learn not to continue with their present criminal activity. Captain Carney. Bso District xI . explained that this program is helpful in cleaning up the graffiti in the CiEy. they receive physica] training by a Marine sergeant, they are supervised by shrorn deputies and taken to work sites to perforn the work and are not let out of the deputies site. Captain Carney explained that this program has been implemented throughout the County and that 1aw enforcement has achieved great success with the youth. Captain Carney explained that the three phases involve the physical exerci-se, the community Hork and counseJ-ing as a means to turn these children around before it is too 1ate. Captain Carney expressed the benefits to the children and to the City. Captain Carney stated that this program will be conducted one saturday per month in Dania for the communi-ty work phase of the program on1y. A motion was made Commissioner Cook institute the R. A. Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Commissioner Grace-yes Commissioner Bertino mentioned to obtain grants up to S25,000fitter prevention. Commiss j.oner BerEino, seconded by reconfirm that Dania wil l in Dania and that the individuafs vice-Mayor Mikes-yes Mayor McElyea-no by to P. involved in the program wilf not exceed 15. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: 7.3 Litter prevention grant program for 1990-91. (Comm. Bertino) thatin a Dania has an opportunityyear to be used for city Manager Ffatley requested to have an opportunity to revier.r the application requirements for this grant program prior to Commission acceptance. A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Cook to refer this grant prolrram to the City Manager for review and to continue to the next regular meeting of october 23, 1990. The motion passed unanimously. 7.4 Discussion on renewing the Aquatic Systems cleaning selected lakes in the City. contract for REGUI.,AR MEETING t2 ocToBER 9, 1990 City Manaqer Flatley expressed a need to meet Hith each associ-ation of the Meado!,brook Lakes Condominiums to obtain a written response as to whether they wish the City to be responsible for cleaning their lake. A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Cook to direct City Manager Flatley to obtain written conflrmation from each association of the Meadowbrook Condominiums on Hhether they wish the city to be responsible for cleaning their lake. The motion passed unanimously. ITEITI ? . 5 WAS HEARD AFTER ITEU 1.9 ADDENDW TTEIT! Marcia Beach, attorney with Holland & Kni.ght, stepped forward to represent Michael Katzin reqarding his expiration of the variance granted on March 28, 1989. Ms. Beach requested an additional 18 month extension on SP-08-89 as they have been in the process of obtaining dredge and fill permits and working out a mitigation plan on the northern part of the site. A motion uas made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Grace to grant the extension on SP-08-89 for an addi-tional 18 months for the Katzin I'larehouse ' The motion passed on the following roll call vote: 7.5 Review of SP-08-89 Road/NETAvenue-time granted. 7.6 Request to approve negotiations may begin services contract. (Katzin Warehouse) at TaYlor has efapsed on variance vice-Mayor Mikes-Yes Mayor McElyea-yes ranking of engineering firms so for a general engineering commissioner Bertino-Yes Commissioner Cook-yes Commissioner Grace-Yes AT TIIIS TII.IE, THE COMMISSION RETURNED TO 4.1 A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, Commissioner cook to approve the ranking of firms as follows so neqotiations may begin general engineering services contract: seconded by engineeringfor a Bea ch ) 1 2 3 Berry & Calvin, Inc. (HoIlywood. Fl) Craig A. Smith and Associates (Pompano Keith & Schnars, P'A. (Ft. Lauderdale) The motion passed unanimouslY. 7.7 City Manager Flatley informed the Commission that the city has received a qrant to purchase a S10,000 Life Pac for the Dania Fire Rescue Department' 7.8 Discussion of the City's program to generate a positive vote for Dania on November 6- City Manager Flatley mentioned that he would like to mail out a new brochure called "Dania Now" to approximatelY 1,000 registered voters in the proposed annexation area, Melaleuca Gardens and NE section who are impacted by the transformation of the south Runway to commercial traffic. Mr. FIatIey explained that the cost for two mailings would be approxi-mately $2,000 and that it will be mailed out prior to the November 1 scheduled meeting on the Runway Expansion. REGUI,AR I.IEETING 13 ocroBER 9, 1990 Mr. Flat1ey informed the Commission that a cookout has been schedufed October 27 at 6? 30 p.m- at Dania City Half in an effort for residents in the proposed annexation area to meet residents in Dania' Mr' E1atley mentioned that there will also be a "Red Ribbon Ceremony" i-n cooperation with Bso- Mr. Flatley reported that two Dania "Watch Us Grow" signs have been installed; one in front of the Tropical Acies Restaurant and one in front of the Spiced Apple Restaurant. Mr. FlaEley mentioned that the "vote Yes" handouts are being placed in various locations in the City and suggested that the Commission tour some of the neighborhoods the weekend before the election to disiribute "You and I Make Dania Beautiful" tee shirts' Mr. Flatley mentioned that the members of the Broward County Planning Council wifl be available at- the NovemLer 1 meeting scheduled on the Alrport Expansion Project to receive input from Dania citizens. Mr. Flatfey stated that he will go forward with the projects described unless the Conmission has other suggestions or opposition. vice Mayor Mikes commented on the need for citizen invofvement in the meeting scheduled November l- regarding the Airport Expansion Proiect as the property values of the homes in the impacted areas could be decreased by the County by 25 to 30* if they are allowed to go f or!,ard with the expansion. Vice Mayor Mikes mentioned that Dania has had to carry the majority of the burden for the f iqlht to protect residents in the airport area as Ft. I-,auderdale has not taken a strong position against the County or Airport. After further discussion, Vice Mayor Mikes suqlgested sendlng the brochure in an envelope with a personal letter from the Mayor or City Manager. 8 . APPOINTI.TENTS 8.1 Adoption of resolution appointing Utilities Director. City Manager Flatley informed the Conmission that the appticant. Paul Lee, has advised him that he now requires a starting salary above $50,000. Due to the fact that the City cannot afford Mr. L,ee's salary request, the Commission decided to conduct another workshop meeting to review again the qualifications of the other candidates that have already been interviewed for the position of Utillties Director. 9. CTTIZENS. COMMENTS - NONE 10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 1-0.1 City Manager 10.1.1 city Manager Flatley reminded Commission that the next workshop meeting for October 16 at 8:00 P.m. the is scheduled ]-0.1.2 City Manager Flatley commended wanda Mu1likin, Marie Jabalee and their staff for winning the ceneral Finance officers Award for the second consecuti.ve year. Mr. FlatleY mentioned that a plaque wilf be presented to the city in a couple months. REGULAR MEETING l4 OCTOBER 9, 1990 10.2 City Attorney no comments 11. COMMISSION COMHENTS L1.1 Commi-ssioner Bertino Commissioner Bertino mentioned the tree planting ceremony that took place at Griffin Park in memory of Pat Mealy's wife, He1en. Commissioner Bertino commended Mr. Mealy for his involvement in civic work in the area west of the city. Comnissioner Bertino mentioned that collins Elementary school is going to be involved in his Military Honor RoI] Program. Commissioner Bertino said that pictures of students who attended ColIins Elementary that are involved in the military wil"1 be displayed in the cafeteria of the school to give students good ro11 models. Commissioner Bertino requested City Manager Fl-at1ey toproperly remove the tree limb from Judy Usifer's tree. Commissioner Bertino requested that the video camera being used for Code Enforcement also be used for variance requests. 11.2 Commissioner Cook Commissioner Cook mentioned the success of the beautiful ceremony for Helen Mealy and informed Commission of the many political personalities attended. Commissioner Grace reconfirmed her concern for residents who are being impacted by the Airport Expansion. Commissioner Cook mentioned that she has received many ca11s regarding trash problems in the City and that the street lights continue to be a probl-em. 11.3 Commissioner Grace Commissioner Grace expressed her apoloqy for not being able to attend the Helen Meafy ceremony as she was working in Fort Lauderdale. Commissioner Grace informed the Commission that Myrtle corbin's mother has passed away. Ehe tha t the Runway 11.4 Vice Mayor Mikes 11.5 Mayor McElyea Mayor McElyea suqtgestedthat has been used on a few weeks as he doesn't has a need for it. to return the intercom system temporary basis over the past feel the Dania City Commission Kurt EIy commented onMullikin Park. the nice park bench design at REGIJLAR I.tEETING 15 ocToBER 9, 1990 vj.ce Mayor Mikes requested the City Manager to look into Berry & Calvin applying to the Army Corp of Engineers for permits to install tHo pilings at the Melaleuca Gardens Boat Ramp. Vice Mayor Mikes suggested to use 10" pressure treated timber for the pilings. Bill Hill conmented on enforcing harsher penalties to deter the qraffiti problem in the City. Kurt EIy requested the Commission to reconsider the action taken on the size of the ad in the chamber of Commerce Annual DirecEory from a 1/3 page to a fu1l page ad. A motion was made by Commissioner Grace, seconded by Commissioner Bertino to reconsider agenda item 6.1 regarding the size of the ad that the City wiII place in the chamber of Commerce Annual Directory. The motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Commissioner Grace. seconded by Commissionfor the NafuI1 page Di rec tory unani-mousI erti ad at v. Bertino to use the logo that will be used onal L,eague of Cities and to advertise a in the Chamber of Commerce Annual a cost of $805.00. The motion passed City Attorney Adler suggested to have a new plaque placed at Mullikin Park in comrnemoration of Sidney Mullikin who was killed in the Korean l{ar and due to his heritage in Dani.a. tlayor McElyea suggested to have this discussion placed on the workshop neeting of October 16. This regular commission meeting was then adjourned. YOR-C s ER CITY CI-,ERK_AUDITOR REGULAR I.IEETING 16 ocroBER 9, 1990 */1 --L,/