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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-12-11 Regular City Commission Meeting MinutesHINUTES DANIA CITY CO}IMISSION REGUI.,AR }iEETING DECEI.{BER 11, 1990 INVOCATION BY COMMISSIONER GRACE PI,EDGE OF AI,I,EGIANCE ROLL CALL: Present : Uayor: Vice MaYor: Conmissioners: City AttorneY: City Manager: City Clerk: PRESENTATIONS * Iribrary Presentation (Comm. Cook) Mayor McElyea stated that the L'ibrary coirmissioner Cook will be continued to of ilanuary 8. L991. Presentation bY the next regular meeting Charles McEIYea Bob ltikes alean Cook Bobbie Grace .Iohn Bertino Frank Adler Robert FlatleY Wanda Mullikin *Dania "Make It Shine" (Comm. Grace) and the BeauEification Project of the Dania Chamber (commissioner Bertino and commissioner Cook) Commissioner Grace remi'nded the Conmission and audience of the poster contest several months ago with the children from Dania Ei..."tutv and CoIlins Elementary that established the "Make Dania geairtiful,, logo along with the Dania Posse project that encouraged Dania residents to beautify their property' ,lirn Weinberq introduced the children from Dania Elementary and Co}IinsElementarywhohavepreparedbeautificationpostersandi"ii"a"..a the individuals and sponsors who will be partners with the children in helping make Dania beautiful ' *west Lake Development proposals and funding status (Commissioner Bertino) commissioner Bertino explained his efforts involved in attempting to combine the l{est l-,ake Development with the Dania Beach Boulevard Bikepath project. commissioner Bertino introduced Gill- McAdams, Coordinator f6r the West Lake Development, and requested that he present a status report on the development of West I-'ake ' Mr. McAdams mentioned that there are L23 species of Birds and 91 speciesoffishinthe1400acresofwestLake.Mr.McAdamsgave a brj-ef overview of the development plans by the County to preserve west Lake by constructing a 7 million dollar nature center north of Sheridan Street. commissioner cook and comnissioner Bertj,no commended the city of HollywoodandBrowardcountyrepresentativesfortheireffortsin[ii"-si"S the deve]opment of I.Iest Lake into action and mentioned the positive j.mpact on the City of Dania. Mayor McELyea presented some historical points of interest- arla and eipreised his appreciation for the preservation of Lake. Bridge of Commerce on the Wes t REGUIJAR MEETING 1 DECE}TBER ].1 . 1990 Mr. McAdams mentioned that he is working with the consultant firm of Ed Stone, ilr. & Associates to complete the nature center as soon as possible for the pleasure of the public. Mr. McAdams stated that the County expects Lo preserve over 300 acres of mangroves which wilt be the finest mangrove preserve in Broward County. xDania Activity committee in conjunction with the Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration. Commissioner Grace stated Ehat the city of Dania, in conjunction with the Dania Activity Committee, will sponsor the annual Dr. Martin Luther King events on January 2L, 1991. Commissioner crace mentioned that the banquet Hill be held January 12, 1991 at Ehe I.T. Parker community center and that tickets are available at S20 per person or a table of 8 for $150.00. Commissioner Grace then outlined the events that will take place in this celebration. Conmissioner Grace mentioned that February wilJ. be "B1ack History Month" and mentioned the Black African Heritage tutoring program to be implemented at Modello Park with Mr. Israel. Mr. Israel exptained that he has taken part in an Ad Hoc Committee that has petitioned the Broward County School System to implement an African Studies Proqram in the schools. Mr. Israe1 nentioned the mis-representation on Black History and explained his plans and the need for educating the community and children of Dania about Black History thru the tutoring program at Modello Park. Commissioner Grace decided to forego the subject by Michael curry due to the time *Presentation of funds to the City spaghetti dinner (Comm. Grace ) presentation on thi s f rame . as the result of the MUPA Comnj-ssioner Grace presented City Manager FlatIey with $280.00 that Has raised from the spaghetti dinner held at Modello Park regarding the Dolphins and Raiders game. Commissioner Grace nentioned that the next event is scheduled for December 27th and the funds raised uilL be used to purchase two park benches for ModeIlo Park. Commissioner Grace mentioned that she is implementing events like this at all Parks in Dania so that needed beautification items can be purchased for each park. AT THIS TIME, ITE}I 1.9 ON THE CONSENT AGENDA I{AS HEARD AT THIS TI}18, ITEH 7.19 XAS ITEARD PU[,I,ED FROM CONSENT AGENDA Connissioner Cook pul1ed 1.12, Cotrissioner Grace pulled 1-13 and 1.14, and vice uayor !,!ikes pu11ed 1.5, 1.10 and 1-11 1. CONSENT AGEI{DA City Attorney Adler read the following consent agenda items: Minut es 1 .l- November L.2 November regular meeting regular meet ing 13, 27, L990, 1990 , Bi11s1.3 Approval of bills paid for October. 1990. ResolutionsL.4 A resolution establishing filing dates and providing for the calling and holding of a primarv Llection-in the City of Dania, Florida, on Tuesdav, i;;;;;.t l-2. 1991. ior the purpose of noninatinq citv REGUITAR !{BETING 2 DECETiBER 11' 1990 Commissioners to be voted upon at the General Election to be held on Tuesday, March 12, 1991. 1.6 Resolutj.on of the city of Dania. Florida. increasing its General Fund Budget for the fiscal 1990-91 from $10,415,850 to S10,539,960 by appropriating S124,LL0 fron prior years surplus; making line item changes between departments. year, and by L.1 A resolution of the City of Dania anending its Water Fund Budget for the fiscal year 1990-91 by makinqt line item changes between departments. 1.8 A resolution of the city of Dania anending its sewer Fund Budget for the fiscal year 1990-91 from $1,523,900 to S1,758,460 and makinq line item changes between departments. A motion was made by Commissioner Grace. seconded by commissioner Cook to approve the consent Agenda. The motion passed on the foll-owing ro11 call vote: ITE}I 1.9 WAS HEARD AFTER PRESENTATIONS 1.9 A Resolution of the city of Dania, Florida, approving that certain Interlocal Agreenent between Broward County and the City of Dania, relatinq to certain governmental services within the Dania Annexation areai and providing for an effective date. Kathy Harris. Assistant to Lex Hester, Broward County Administrator. commended the City of Dania staff on the efforts in the annexation process. city Manager Flatley commended the County for their continued assistance in certain governnental services within the Dania Annexation area until September 30, 1991. Mr. FIatIey stated that this agreement will enable Dania to review the area over the next year to determine the services that will be needed in an effort to be better prepared by october 1, l-991. Mr. Flatley mentioned that this agreement wiIl relieve Dania of any expense for these services as r.,,ell. A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Cook to approve the interlocal agreement between Broward County and the City of Dania relating to certain governmental services within the Dania Annexation Area. The motion paased on the followinq roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino-yes commissioner 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 ITEI''S PULI.,ED FROM CONSENT AGENDA city Attorney Adler read the following Consent Agenda f tetns : vice Mayor Mikes requested additional to the resolution as follows: Lanquage be added REGUI,AR IIEETING 3 DECE}IBER 11, 1990 1.5 A resolution of the City of Danj-a to express opposition to a local- legislative act for the de- annexation of property from the City of Dania. Second whereas "WHEREAS, the City Commissioners of the City of Dania are concerned about the effects that such legislation vill directly have upon the tax base of our city and indi.rectly upon our city's abifity to successfully complete mediation on currently proposed community j.mpacts; and" Section 1 "That the City Commission of the City of Dania, Florida, does hereby express to t he Broward County L,egislative Detegation its strong oppositlon to the approval of any loca1 b111 relating to de- annexation of property from the City of Danj-a, even though the lands sought to be de-annexed lie within the airport boundaries or adjacent thereto, until a1l studies have been made and the Regional Planning Council arbitration and mediation completed with the necessary FAA approvals obtained for the planned airport expansion". A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mikes, seconded by Comnissioner Cook to amend the resolution as stated by Vice Mayor Mikes. The motion passed on the fol-lowinq roll call vote: Commissioner Commissioner Commi s s ioner Ber t ino-ye s Cook-ye s Grace-yes vice-Mayor Mikes-yes Mayor McElyea-yes Cook, seconded by resolution as A motlon was Commissioner amended . made by Bertino Commissioner to adopt the The motion passed on the following roII cafl vote: Commj.ssioner Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Commissioner Grace-yes A motion was made by commissioner Cook, Mayor Mikes to reaffirm the adoption of the November 27, 1990 regular meetinq. Vice-Mayor Mikes-yes Mayor McElyea-yes 1.10 A resolution of the City of Dania endorslng the sitlng and development of the New world Aquarium to be located in the Historic Arts, Science and Education District of the Ci-ty of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida; and commendi.nq the school Board of Broward County. together with the City of Fort Lauderdale, in their respective roles as participants to support funding and development of this world-class aquatic exhibition facility. vice Mayor Mikes clarified that this resolution is expressing support for the concept of the New World Aquarium but stated that he did not want it to be interpreted as saying to the school Board or state Education funding sources that we are setting a priority for the School Board to spend their money in any certain Nay. Vice Mayor Mikes stated that he feets the concept deserves support but that Dania is staying independent from the funding priorities and doesn't ant it interpreted that Dania is telling the School Board to place this program ahead of any other school program. City Attorney Adler stated that the formal resolution was submitted by the Aquatic Advisory Committee and that he did change it to show environmental concerns first. seconded by Vice this resolution from 4REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 11. 1990 The motion passed on the following roII call vote: 1.11 A resolution of the City of Dania, Florida, approving that certain lease agreement between the city of Dania and P.A.S., Inc. relating to Fishing Pier Restaurant Facility. Mike Smith, Personnel Director, explained the negotiations that have taken place with Mr. Phil Sitzman regarding this agreement relating to the Fishing Pier Restaurant Facility. Mr. Smith explained that the changes as requested at the last meeting have been incorporated into the agreement and were included in the backup material for this item. Mr. Smith explained that the rental agreement and Ehe agreement itself will be in effect for one year; P.A.s. will provide a S1,000 security depositi the City will provide limited garbage removal for the facility; and P.A.s. will provide all insurances. Mr. Smith mentioned that the city will provide courtesy parking from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for breakfast customers subject to revier.r by the City Staff to ensure this privitege i-s not being abused. Mr. smith stated that the restaurant wilL be allowed to be open until 10:00 p.m. for dinner customers and that the City will al1ow the removal of the existing storage cabinets located on the eastern most part of the pier outside the bait shop so that custoners can view the ships from Port Everglades. Mr' Srnith mentioned that in accordance with the previous lease agreement with Don streeter, the operator is responsible for all equipment to be left in working order. Mr' Snith mentioned that Mr. streeter wilt receive the balance feft from the security deposit after funds have been used to repair the equipment. Mr. Smith felt the details have been worked out with Mr. Sitzman and recommended approval of the lease. Vice Mayor Mikes clarified that there are no option renewals in the lease. Commissioner Bertino confirmed with City Attorney Adler that the City is on legal grounds to use the Streeter security deposit to repair the equipment at the pier restaurant. Mike Smith mentioned that the courtesy parking would be handled by Mr. Sitzman issuing a sticker from the restaurant and that this will be monitored by the parking enforcement officers to ensure these people are patronizing the restaurant and not obtaining free beach use. Mr. Smlth mentioned that the parking stickers are dated and timed HiEh a vehicle license number and description making them non- transferable. A motion was made by Commissioner Grace, seconded by Commissioner Cook to adopt the resolution approvinq the lease agreement with P.A.S., Inc. relating to the Fishing Pier Restaurant Faci IitY. The motion passed on the followinq ro11 call vote: Commi-ssioner Bertino-yes Commissioner cook-yes Comnissioner Grace-yes Vice-Mayor Mikes-yes Mayor McEl"yea-yes Vice-Mayor Mikes-yes Mayor McElyea-yes 5REGUI.,AR MEETING DECEMBER 1]-. 1990 Commissioner Bertino-Yes Commissioner Cook-yes Commissioner Grace-yes Ordinances 1.12 An Ordinance of the City of Dania creatinq a City Open Space and Recreational Trust Fund and Account; establishing its term of existence; providing for the use of trust assetsi providinq for City Commission approval to disburse assets; providing for separability; providinq for codification. Commissioner Cook requested that the first reading of this ordinance be continued to the January 8, 1991 regular meeting as revisions are being made by the County. A motion was made by commissioner Cook, seconded by commissioner Grace to continue the first reading of ordinance to ilanuary 8, 1991. The motion passed unanimously. th 1s Comnissioner Grace, Chairman of the General Employees Pension Board, stated that the Board has requested the language be changed in Section 18-29.3 in Ordinance 65-88 by chanqinq the retroactive date to January 1, 1988. City Attorney Adler stated that this change does not affect any employees but that it will save the Ci.ty some $4,000 by complying with the Department of Retirement. Marie ,fabalee, Member of the GE Pension Board and Finance Director, clarified that the benefit and ordinance is in p1ace. it is just comecting the effective date from 1981 to 1988 otherwise the state will require a back assessment fron the City of $10,000 which is not necessary. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by commissioner Grace to adopt this ordinance on first readlng amendinq section 18-29.3, Article rrr of the code of ordinances of the City of Dania entitled "Death Benefits". The motion passed on the fotlowing ro11 call vote: 1.13 An Ordinance of the City of 29.3, Article III of the Code of Dania entitled "Death Benefits " . commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Commissioner Grace-yes Dania amending Section 18- ordinances of the City of vice-Mayor Mikes-yes Mayor McElyea-yes A motion was made by Commissioner Grace, seconded bY Commissioner Cook to continue the first reading of this ordinance to the alanuary 8. 199L regufar meeting. Vice Mayor Mikes suggested adoptinq the ordinance on first reading and amending it, if necessary, prior to the final adoption. Vice Mayor Mikes also suggested that language be added in Section 3-37 Paragraph A to the Ordinance "shaIlnot exceed 24 inches by 36 inches in size when placed on residentialty zoned property within the City of Dania". REGUI.,AR MEETING 6 DECEMBER 1]-, 1-990 1.14 An ordj-nance of the City of Dania amending Section 3- 3?. Article II. Chapter 3, of the Code of ordinances of the city of Dania entitled "Political Signs". Commissioner Grace requested that this ordinance be discussed further at the next city Llorkshop meeting prj.or to adoption. Vlce Uayor Mikes mentioned that time is of the essence due to the upcoming election and suggested to approve the ordinance to change the size of political signs to 24"x36" to deter clutter and aide in beautification in residential areas. The motion to continue falled on the following roII call vote: Commissioner Bertino-yes Commj.ssioner cook-yes Commissioner Grace-yes Comnissioner Bertino-yes Commlssioner Cook-yes Commissioner Grace-yes AT THIS TI}IE, ITE}I 7.14 WAS HEARD 2. PROCTAUATTONS vice-Mayor Mikes-no Mayor McEIyea-no v j-ce-Mayor Mikes-yes Mayor McElyea-yes Vice-Mayor Mikes-yes Mayor MCEIyea-yes Vice-Mayor Mikes-yes Mayor McElyea-yes Commissioner Commissioner Commi s s ioner Ber t lno-no cook-yes Grace -ye s A motlon was made by vice Mayor Mikes. seconded by Commissioner Bertino to amend the ordinance in section 3-37 A. relating to the size of the sign to i.nclude "uhen placed on residentially zoned property within the City of Dania". The motion passed on the following roII call vote: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mikes, seconded by Commissioner Cook to adopt the ordinance on first reading as amendecl and to schedule a workshop meeting to discuss this ordinance prior to the second reading. The motion passed on the following roll call vote 3 3. ITEU BIDS3.1 WAS HEARD AFTER ITEU 7.9 Dania Beach Park Phase I3.l- Award of bid for Improvements. City Manager Flatley informed the Commission that six bids were received on this project at the November 27th meeting and that they have been evaluated by Berry 6( calvin Engineers. Mr. Flatley stated that the City Engi-neers have recommended to award the bid to John Luther. Inc. at a bid price of 5126,700 for the Dania Beach Park Phase I Improvements. Mr. Elatley mentioned that a contract would have to be entered into within the next 7 days in order for work to begin by the first of the year at which time the project Hould have to be completed in 90 days. A motion was made by Commissioner BerLj.no, seconded by Vice Mayor Mikes to award the bid to ilohn L,uther, Inc. for Dania Beach Park Phase I Improvements for 5125.700. The motion passed on the folloHing ro11 ca1l, vote: Commissioner Bertino-yes commissioner cook-yes commissioner Grace-yes 4. PUBI.,IC HEARINGS AND OTHER REL,ATED I'IATTERS 4.L city Attorney Adler read the title of the ordinance for second reading annexing to the City of Dania certain properties described as a parcel of land in the west one-Half (I,l}4) of the East one-Half (E%) of the southwest one-Quarter (SWX) of the Northeast one- REGULAR MEETING 7 DECE}'BER 11, 1990 Quarter (NE}4) of Section 20, Township 50 south, Range 42 East, Broward County, Florida, more fu1ly described as follows: beginning at the point of intersection formed by the west line of the said west one-Half (W%) of the East one-HaLf lEyrl of the south!,est One-ouarter (SI4,4) of the Northeast one-Quarter (NEX) of section 20, and the North right-of-way line of state Road No. 84, thence Northeasterly along said North right-of-way line a distance of 2O3.19 feet; thence Northerly making an included angle of 104030'08" a distance of L50 feet; thence southwesterly paralle1 to said North right-of- way line, making an included angle of 75"29'52" a distance of 203.32 feet; thence Southerly making an included angle of 104021 '16" a distance of L49.97 feet to the point of beginning; said lands situate lying and bei.ng in Broward County, Florida, together with any interest of pet i t ioners /oilners in adjacent public right-of-way; providing for filing of copies; providing for an effective date, (Northeast corner of State Road 84 and SW 25 Terrace) A motion was made by Conmissioner Bertino, Commissioner Grace to adopt this ordinance reading. seconded by on second Comrnissioner Bertino-yes Commj,ssioner Cook-yes Commiss ioner Grace-yes Commissioner Bertino-yes Commlss j-oner Cook-yes commissioner Grace-yes AT THIS TIME . ITEIU 7 . ]. WAS IIEARD vice-Mayor Mikes-yes Mayor McElyea-yes vice-Mayor Mikes-yes Mayor McElyea-yes 4.2 Clty Attorney Adler read the title of the ordinance for first readinq amendinq Chapter 14 of the Code of ordinances of the City of Dania, Florida, by repealing the existing Chapter 14 and adopting a ner't Chapter 14 entitled, "Junked and Abandoned vehicles"; providing for definitj-ons, providing for responsibility for removal; provlding for abatement; providing for removal; providinq for notice of violation; providing for hearings; providing for hearing officer; providing for disposal. Mayor McEIyea opened the pubtic hearing. Hearinq no one speak in favor or opposition, the Mayor closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Comnissioner Cook, seconded by Comnissioner Bertino to adopt this ordinance on second reading entitled "Junked and Abandoned vehlcles". City Manaqer Ftatley mentioned that due to the passage of certain legislation regarding abandoned vehicles over the past two years, the City hrasn't sure of the Iegat procedures to be fol1owed. City Manager Flatley stated that with this ordinance the City can now remove vehicles from the public right-of-ways and that the procedures to foIlow are much clearer. The motj-on passed on the follouing ro11 call vote: REGULAR MEETING 8 DECEMBER ]-1, 1990 Mayor McElyea opened the public hearing. Hearing no one speak in favor or opposltion, the Mayor closed the public hearing. The motion passed on the following ro11 cal-I vote: 5. SITE PI.,ANS- None Commissioner Bertino-yes Comnissioner Cook-yes Conmissioner Grace-yes vice-Mayor Mikes-yes Mayor McElyea-yes 6 EXPENDITURE REOUESTS-None DI SCUSSION 7.1 WAS HEARD AFTER 4.2 7.L Group insurance proposals for city employees. Mike smith, Personnel Director, explained that the City did go out for formal bidding for group insurance this year that required extensive background material from each company and that these RFP's were then reviewed by stanford & Co., City Consultants. Mr. smith explained the recommendation from Mary Stanford & Company to award Life and AD&D Insurance to standard Life, and Utilization Review to Intracorp. The recommendation included to continue uith EBP (Employee Benefit Program) formerty MIA (Medical Insurance Administrators) as administrator and Mutuaf Benefit as Ehe reinsurer, effective December 1, 1990. Commissioner Bertino clarifled that Mary Stanford & Co. does not receive any commiss j-ons as a result of her recommendations in this matter. A motion was made by Connissioner Bertino, seconded by Conmissioner Cook to accept the recommendation as presented by Mike Smith for employee group insurance wj.th the stipulation that EBP have a 30 day termination clause in the contract. The motion passed on the foltowing ro11 call vote: 7 ITEIIT Mr. smith responded to Commissioner Bertino's question on why EBP was recommended over First Benefit by explaining that EBP's reputation as a third party administrator is better than First Benefit. Mr. Smith also mentioned that if the City stays with EBP there is no re-enrollment process which Hould make thinqs easier since the MIA is beinq taken over by EBP. Mr. smith requested the Commission take action tonight but said Ehat if the Comnission chooses to continue, the city would not be without insurance as we pay on a month to month basis right now. Mr. Smith informed the Comurission that the city would save around $4,000 by accepting this recommendation. Commj-ssioner Bertino reported that he attended a crime watch meeting in the Melaleuca Gardens area and that it was suggested that facilitles be provided at Northside Park for the youth in the area. 1.2 Liqhts and basketbal t /paddlebal I court at Northside Park. City Manager Flatley mentioned that the City intentions of upgrading aII the parks in the that there is money in the budget to address lmprovements. hascity and park Commissioner Bertino requested that City Manager FIatIey come up uith a cost plan and budget for lights and baske tbal I /paddlebal l courts for Northside Park to be brought back for review by the Commission. 9REGUI,AR MEETING DECEMBER 11, 1990 vice Mayor Mikes recommended to schedule a workshop meeting to dj.scuss improvements to be made in each park and suqqested that a survey be sent out to ciEizens in an effort to obtain input from the community. Vice Mayor Mikes suggested that police patrol be upgraded in the Melaleuca Gardens area to help deter the crime in the area. Vice Mayor Mikes requested to include discussion of another patrolman for the Melaleuca area at the next workshop, Mayor McEIyea mentioned the need for a sprinkler system to be instalted at Northside Park and recommended to improve the toE 1ot by installing a fence to separate the paddle ball courts and basketball courts. 7.3 Closing time s igns Bertino) at Northside Park. (Comn. Comnissioner Bertino stated that since there is no tights or supervision at Northside Park, teenagers congregate in the park in the evening, Commissioner Bertino recommended that signs be posted at parks in the City that do not have lights or supervision showing the closing hours of the park to stop the teenagers from congregating. Vice Mayor Mikes mentioned that there will be supervise and Iock the parks once improvements been made to protect the equipment. After further discussion, it was deternined that Conmission would meet with City Manager Flatley crowth Management Director Allen to discuss improvements to Northside Park. a need to have the and Commissioner Cook mentioned the need to have trained personnel to control the sprinkler systems at the parks so the equipment is not damaged and suqgested that a phone number of a contact person be placed on the equipment for citizens to report repairs. Commissioner Grace agreed that parks should be upgraded to provide entertaj,nment for the youth of the community and requested Captain Carney to respond to why there isn't enough police patrol in the Melaleuca Gardens area. Captain Carney stated that the Melaleuca Gardens area is being patrolled and that the burglaries have decreased from a few weeks ago. captain Carney also reminded the Commission that there are only five police units to cover the entire City and that these units must respond to calls on an as needed basis. 7.4 Picture ID cards for Bertino ) city employees. (Comm. Commissioner Bertino encouraged the use of city ID cards by exterior city employees for proper identification for Meter Readers, Inspectors and the code Enforcement officers. 7.5 Crime Watch stickers for various sections of the clty. (Comm. Bertino) Comnissioner Bertino recommended stickers for cars be designated by coLor coding to show the area ofcity to assist crime watch members. Commissioner Bertino stated that he would meet with Mr. Flatley an effort to come up with a plan for this idea. to the REGULAR }IEETING 10 DECEMBER 11, 1990 7.6 Review of renewal of Ann Frances patnis trylcharacter reading li"cense for property at 330 South Federal Highway. will A11en. Growth Managenent Director, explained that there has been a request for renewal for occupational ficense by Ruby McGill DBA/Ann Frances Reader and Advisor at 330 South Federal Highway. Mr' Allen mentioned that the background check has cone back alright and reconmended approval based upon receiving the required license fee and bond. City Attorney Adler stated that as long as the applicant has met aII tegal requirements for renehral of this license, the Conmission has no alternative but to uphold the law and approve the renewal. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mikes. seconded by Mayor McEIyea, after passing the gavel, to approve the renewal of the Ann Frances palmi s try/character reading Iicense for property at 330 south Federal Highl,ay. The motion passed on the following ro11 call vote: Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice-Mayor Mikes-yes Commissioner Cook-no Mayor McElyea-yes Commissioner Grace-no AT TflIS TI}IE, ITEU 7.8 WAS HEARD. ITE}I 7.7 I{AS HEARD AFTER ITETT' 7.14 7.7 Proposed contract for professional engineering services. City Manaqrer Flatley mentioned that a committee of city staff members have worked together to prepare a general engineering service contract that has included a review of several engineering firms rates. Mr. Flatley stated that after review, it !,as determined that Berry & Calvin has the lowest rates. Mr. Flatley recommended to enter into a contract with Berry & Calvin Engineers for general engineerinq services as stipulated in the backup material submitted. A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Cook to accept the recommendation from City Manager FIatIey to enter into a contract v.Iith Berry & calvin Engineers for general engineering services. The motion passed on the followinq roll call vote: Commj.ssioner Bertino-yes Vice-Mayor Mikes-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor McElyea-yes Commissioner Grace-yes AT THIS TIHE, ITEU 7.9 WAS EEARD ITE}' 7.8 I{AS IIEARD AFTER 7.6 7.8 Grant aHarded to City for litter prevention. (comm. Bertino ) Conmissioner Bertino announced that he has received grant money in the amount of 55,000 to be used for education and supplies relating to 11tter prevention in the City. AT THIS TII!8, ITE}I 7 . 10 I{AS HEARD REGULAR MEETING 11 DECELIBER 11, 1990 ITEI'I 7.9 WAS HEARD AFTER 7.7 7.9 Proposal for plugging SE 1-1 Terrace storm drains and installinq pollution control devices (debris baffles) for sE 10 Street. (Comm. Bertino) Don Windham, EnqJineer with Berry & Calvin, explained that in order to stop the city street drainage from draininq into the Meadowbrook Lakes they must install a temporary plug for the three pipes going into the ditches from Llth Terrace and install three pollution baffles for the three outfalls going into the three different lakes at MeadoHbrook. Mr. Windham mentioned that the baffle recently installed at 11th Terrace and 5th Avenue will have to be renoved to a1low 11th Terrace to drain better. Mr. Windham mentioned that he discovered a concrete baffle at SE 10th street and 5th Avenue that will be puIIed so that l-oth street will flow better. Mr. Windham stated that the cost of this project Hould be 52.950.00. Commissioner Cook expressed her concern for the expense to install the baffle at 11th Terrace and 5th Avenuejust a month ago and now having to remove it at a }oss of funds. Commissioner cook suggested a credit be given back from that job. Don Windham responded to Peggy Breeschoten's concern for drainage in the event of a hurricane by explaining that the plugts could be easily removed at Llth Terrace. Vito Mancino mentioned that the baffle on SE 11 Terrace and 5th Avenue is working very well right now in clearing up the lakes. Commissioner Bertino sugqJested leaving things as they are and not spendinql more money if the baffle on l-1th Terrace is handling the Problen. AT THIS TIT,IE. THE COI,I}'ISSION HEARD 3. 1 ITE}I 7 . 10 WAS HEARD AFTER ITEIIT 7 . 8 7.10 Monthly utiLity billing versus bi-monthIy. (Comrn. Cook ) Commissioner Cook suggested to review the budget in an effort to decrease water rates due to the numerous complaints she has recej-ved. Commissioner Cook mentioned the probl,em of tenants moving out and leaving unpaid water bills Eo be paid by landlords. Commissioner Grace mentioned a Ietter received from a Homan who is on fixed income hlho expressed the hardship of the huge biIl,s bi-monthly and recommended the Commission review this issue. City Manager Ftattey stated that Rachlin 6. Cohen had been hired by the City to ensure the City is charging proper rates and stated that Dania charges an average rate compared to other cities in the county. City Manager Flattey mentioned that the City should review the idea of billing on a monthly basis. The Commission and Menbers of Meadowbrook generally agreed to Ieave things alone at since the lakes are cleaner. Lake sthis time chargesin theCity Manager FIatIey sugqested that sanitation be bi11ed separately instead of including this utility billing. REGULAR I.IEETING T2 DECEIIBER 11. 1990 Commissioner Cook mentioned that the City has to take into consideration the increase in cost to the City if the billing changes to monthly opposed to bi-monthly and recommended to workshop this item. Mayor McElyea expressed his opinion that the City cannot afford the extra costs to change to monthly bilIing. 7.11 status report on Seaboard warehouse property at US 1 and criffin Road. (Vice Mayor Mikes) City Manager FIatley reported that the owner of the seaboard warehouse has decided that they wish to board up the Seaboard warehouse instead of demolishinq the building as had been discussed in the past. Mr- FIatIey mentioned that the owner will include barbed wire on the fence in the rear, cut the grass, seal up the front gate and possibly place security lights on the outskirts facing in for better observation of the property. vice Mayor Mj-kes stated that there will continue to be a vagrancy probtem if the building is not demolished and felt that the ordinance regarding these matters should be revisited to force owners to demolish buildings like this. liill A11en, Grouth Management Director, explained that the owner can comply hlith code by boarding up the structure as long as the structure is safe. Mr. Allen stated that the Building official Hould have to determine if the building 1s in fact unsafe. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by vice Mayor Mikes to bring this building before the Unsafe Structures Board as soon as possible. Commissioner Cook withdrew her motion and restated a motion, seconded by vice Mayor Mikes to refer this issue to will A11en, Grolith Management Director, to take action necessary to take care of the Seaboard Warehouse problem as soon as possible. Discussion continued on the City right-of-uay goinq into the property. The motion passed on the following ro11 call vote: commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes commissioner Grace-yes Vice-Mayor Mikes-yes Mayor McBlyea-yes 7.1-2 Pernission requested to conduct a revival by I'linistries, Inc. H.M. ,fohnson, 220L Shernan Circle. Miramar, Florida, on behalf of Ministries, Inc. assured the conmission that there will not be any type of ri,gs or recreational vehicles parked on the property. Mr. .Iohnson mentioned that there will be one cargo truck that carries the tent alonq with a few vehicles belonging to members of the revival. Mr. Johnson requested 60 days for the tent to be left on the HiIl property. REGULAR MEETING 13 DECEMBER 11. 1990 City Manager Flatley mentioned that he has attempted to contact the individuals who have requested to conduct this revival on the Hill property to inform then that no trucks wilt be permitted to be parked on the proper ty . A motion was made by Commissioner Grace. seconded by Commissioner Bertino to qrant permission to conduct a revival by Ministries, Inc. for a period of 6 weeks with the use of 1 truck to remove musical instruments as needed. The motion passed on the following ro11 call vote: Commissioner Commissioner Commi s s ioner Ber t i no-yes Cook -ye s Grace - ye s Vice-Mayor Mikes-yes Mayor McEIyea-yes vice-Mayor Mikes-yes Mayor McElyea-yes 7.L3 Request for a 4-way stop at the intersection of SW 7 Avenue and Dania Beach Boulevard. (Mayor McElyea) Mayor UcEIyea mentioned the need for a 4-way stop sign at the location mentioned due to witnessing an accident. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Bertino to approve the request for a 4-way stop at the intersection of sl{ 7 Avenue and Dania Beach Boulevard. The noti-on passed on the folloxing ro11 call vote: Commissioner Bertino-yes Comnissioner Cook-yes Conmissioner Grace-yes AT THIS TII.IE, ITE}T 7 . 15 I{AS HEARD ITEM 7.14 WAS HEAR.D AFTER ITEM 1.14 7.14 Discussion of the Frank Mirrer property Attorney Hochstein, representing Mr. Frank Mirrer, stepped forward to request approval of the recent proposals that have been presented to the Commisslon regardi-ng the cleanup and requirements to the special exception for the Mirrer property aL I476 South Dixie Highway. Commissioner crace mentioned that she is very pleased with the recent changes that Mr. Mirrer has made to theproperty located on old Dixie Highway. vice Mayor Mikes mentioned that he believes the Commission agreed at the last workshop meeting to include a one year review condition on the special exception for the Mirrer property. Attorney Hochstein requested 90 days to clean up proposal as agreed and that the beqin the one year review on the Specia] the date the cleanup is completed. The Commission generally agreed that Mr. Mirrer told he would onLy be given 60 days to complete sidewalk and hedge as agreed at the November 13 workshop meeting, finish the Commission Exception from was the A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissi-oner Grace to approve the Mirrer cleanup proposal as presented subject to compliance with city code and Building Department requirements with the condition that the cleanup be completed in 60 days and the Special Exception be reviewed after one year from the 60 days completion. REGULAR MEETING t4 DECE}'BER 11, 1990 The motion passed on the follouing roll call voEe: respond to area's Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Bert ino-yes Cook - ye s Grace-yes Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner cook-yes Commissioner Grace-yes vice-Mayor Mikes-yes Mayor McEIyea-yes Vice-Mayor Mikes-yes Mayor McElyea-yes AT THIS TIUE. ITE}I 7.? WAS HEARD ITET,I 7.15 WAS HEARD AFTER 7.13 7.15 Request for west-bound turn phase on Griffin Road and Airport Perimeter Road. (Comm. Bertino) Commissioner Bertino mentioned that the Department of Transportation has done a study on the Griffin Road and Us L location on whether there is a need for the installatlon of a traffic light. Commissioner Bertino mentioned that the county has agreed to put in the trip wires but that they weren't going to put in the signal . Commissioner Bertino stated that the Department of Transportation has agreed to do another count when the season begins to determine if a light is needed. A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Cook to prepare a resolution for the next regular meeting of January 8, 1991 requesting a light be installed at the eastern most entrance at the Airport Perimeter Road and Griffin Road. The motion passed on the following roII call vote: 7.16 Security lights for City's small parks. (Vice Mayor Mikes ) Vice Mayor Mikes sugqested the City Manager install another Iight on the middle pole at Northside Park. 7.17 Discussion of annexed area's requirements. (Vice Mayor t'tikes ) resident candidacy Vice f'Iayor requested City Attorney Adler to information he may have obtained on annexed resident candidacy requirements. city Attorney Adler informed the commission that the Attorney General has referred this request to his Iegal department and that he has not obtained a response back from them as of yet. Jay Field expressed his opinion that there isn't a Iegal requirement for resident candidacy for individuals from the annexation area until the date of election which would be in February and the annexation being effective January 1, 1991 would make them residents of Dania prior to the election. City Attorney Adler explained that it is up to state Ieqislation to determine how municipal corporations shall handle electiong. Under these Iegal circumstances, a legal opinion must be received from the Attorney General's office on whether residents in the annexation area are eligible to run in the upcoming election. city Attorney Adler stated that he expects a response shortly. REGULAR MEETING 15 DECEMBER 11, 1990 7.18 Pari-nutual tax revenue distribution to cities. city Managter Flatley mentioned that the recent newipaper article in the Sun Sentinel relating to munitipatities receiving para-mutual tax revenue is i,ncorrect. Mr. Flatley stated that the tax goes to the County and the County has the right to do what they wish and that they have given the money to the school Board. wanda Mu1likin, City C1erk, stated that the para-mutual tax revenue goes to the Schoof Board by legislative act and that the County really has no choice j.n the matter. Ms. Mullikin stated that she would distribute literature to the Commission regarding this issue. AT THIS TI}!E, ITE}I 8.1 WAS HEARD ITEIiI 7 . 19 XAS HEARD AFTER ITE},I 1 . 9 ON THE CONSENT AGENDA 7.19 Response as requested to Workshop on concerns of loca1 Dania. the Novemberresidents in 29, L990, Nor thwe s t City Manager Flatley presented an overview of the discussion held at the workshop meetinq on November 1990 regarding an altercation between BsO officer, Lahiff and Mr. Preston Jackson. 29, Bob City Manaqer Flatley recommended that the revive the Dania Human Relatlons Board to types of community problems in the future transfer of Officer L,ahif f to relieve the created by this incident. Commi s s ion handle these along with a tension Mayor McElyea expressed his feelings that Officer L,ahif f was transferred before all of the facts of the incident could be heard. Mayor McElyea did agree that reviving the Human Relations Board would be a good idea. Commissioner crace agreed with City Manager Flatley transfer officer Lahiff due to the high emotions of citizens in the community regarding the j-ncident and that Ehere is a need to revive the Human Relations Board . to the Captain Carney, BSO District IX Commander, commended officer Lahiff for his outstanding service to the city of Dania and assured the Commission that officer Lahiff wiII accept the transfer from Dania in the professionalism expected of a Police officer. captain Carney cl,arif ied some important points pertaininq to the incident and related background information on the character of officer Lahiff and the individual involved. Preston ilackson. Captain Carney stated that there has noE been a formal complaint reqistered against officer Lahiff by family members or by any attorney on behalf of Mr. ,fackson. several citizens expressed their opinions regarding how the matter has been handled. The Commission then returned to the Consent Aqenda. REGULAR I}'EETING 16 DECE}IBER 11, 1990 8 . APPOINTIITENTS 8.1 Appointment to Code Enforcement Board. (Continued from LL/27\ City Attorney Adfer cl-arif 1ed made at this time, since it is are valid even though their is meetinqs by 12:00 midnight. that any appointments after 12:00 midniqht. a policy to adjourn Wanda Mu11ikin, City C1erk, advised the appointment must be an Engineer lieu of an Engineer. Vice Mayor Mikes advised the Commission that appointment to the Airport Advisory Committee Coal i . City Attorney Adler stated that this board right now with just four members in order Chairman but asked if the Commission would for the fifth member to be appointed. the Commission that or a citizen in A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mikes, seconded by Commissj-oner Bertino to continue the appointment to the Code Enforcement Board to the January 8, 1991 regular meetinq. The motion passed unanimously' 8.2 Appointments to Airport Advj-sory Committee. Commissioner Bertino mentioned that he does not have his 4th appointment to the Airport Advisory Committee as of yet. hisis 4tl-r Sheri The Comrnission agreed unanimously, 8.3 Appointments to Human Relations Board. Clty Attorney Adler mentioned that in the past, it decided that there would be five members appointed the Human Relations Board. was to Commissioner Cook appointed L.,ou Gusdorff to the Human Relations Board. Commissioner Grace appointed Larrt" Black to the Human Refations Board. Commissioner Bertino appointed Roxanne Knight to the Human Relations Board. Mayor McElyea appointed Carl zenobia to the Human Relations Board. City Attorney Adler confirmed that these board members would handle any type of peopfe problem within the Community and that they would deaf directly wlth the sheriff's office to request an investigation of incidents involving citizens in the City. Vice Mayor Mikes stated that he his appointment at this time, was not ready to make Commissioner Bertino expressed the need to expand this board with religtious members of the communit).. coufd meet to elect arather wai t the f rom The Commission aqreed to have City Attorney Adler prepare an amendment to the resolution regarding Human Relations Board to include two appointments each Comnrissioner f rrr the next regular meeting of January 8, 1991. REGUI,AR MEETTNG l7 DECEITIBER 11, 1990 AT THIS TIII{8, ITEM 10 . 1 TIAS HEARD 9. CITIZENS' conMEl{Ts-None 10. AD}IINISTRATIVE REPORTS 10.1 City Manager City Manager FIatley presented a schematic desiqn of the improvements that wil-I be made from grant funds for Dania -Beach Phase II' Mr. Flatley mentioned that the total of Phase II will be around 5149,000. Commissioner Cook clarified that phase I is being conpleted right now and that Phase II will involve addltional parking areas, elevated boardwalk. portable first aide stations, new restrooms and tandscaping' 10.1.1 Further discussion of Dania Beach Grant Phase II. LO.L.2 Intersection repai,red at NW 1 Avenue & Bryan Road . 10.1.3 City Manager Flatley deferred discussion of the revised trash pickup letter to the next regular meetinq of January 8, 1991". 10.2 City Attorney City Attorney Adler wished the Commission and audience Happy HoIidays. 11. COUUISSION coltllEl{Ts-},lone A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissj.oner Grace to adjourn this meetinq. The motion passed unanimous Iy . OR _C ITY CLERK_UD ITOR I REGULAR MEETING 18 DECEIIBER 11, L990