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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-09-12 Regular City Commission Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 12,2024 - 7:00 P.M. I. CALLTO ORDER/ROLL CALL Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m Present: Mal or: Vice-Ma1 or: Commissioners: City Manager: Citl Attomey: Ciry" Clerk: A. J. Ryan IV Lori Lewellen Joyce L. Davis Tamara James Marco A. Salvino, Sr. Ana M. Garcia, ICMA-CM Eve Boutsis Elora Riera. MMC ]- \IO\IE\T 0F SILE\CE AND PLED(;E OF ALLEGI.{\CT] Mayor Ryan called for a moment of silence fbllowed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag. -I- BTIDGET PTIBLI(' }IEARING ITE\,{S 3.1 RESOLUTTON NO. 2024- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH. FLORIDA. RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF FIRE RESCUE ASSESSMENTS AND PROVISION OF FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES. FACILITIES. AND PROGRAMS IN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH. FLORIDA; RATIFYING. CONFIRMING, AND SUPPLEMENTING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-096: REIMPOSING FIRE RESCUE ASSESSMENTS WITH UPDATED ASSESSMENT RATES AGAINST ASSESSED PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER I. 2024: APPROVING THE RATES OF ASSESSMENT: APPROVING THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL: PROVIDING FOR EFFECT OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION: PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS: PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITYI AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Finance) Citv Attomey Boutsis read the title of the resolution into the record. Chief Financial Officer Frank DiPaolo introduced the item Mayor Ry-an opened the floor to public comments. there being none. public hearing was closed. Commissioner James made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion rras seconded b1' Vice Mal or Lewellen rvhich carried unanimousll on voice votc. 3.2 RESOLTJTION NO. 2024. A RESOLIJTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH. FLORIDA. RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF SOLID WASTE SERVICE ASSESSMENTS IN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH. FLORIDA: RE-IMPOSING SOLID WASTE SERVICE ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ASSESSED PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH F'OR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER I. 2024; APPROVING THE RATE OF ASSESSMENT: APPROVINC THE ASSESSMENT ROLL: PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS: FURTHER. PROVIDINC FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Finance) Cit_"- Attomey Boutsis read the title of the resolution into the record. Chief Financial Officer Frank DiPaolo introduced the item. Mayor Ryan opened the floor to public comments. there being none. public hearing was closed. Commissioner James made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Lewellen which carried unanimously on voice vote. 3.3 I{ITSOLUTION NO. 2024- A RESOLI-ITION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH. FLORIDA. RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH. F.L,ORIDA: IMPOSING AND RE-IMPOSING STORMWA'TER ASSESSMENTS AGAINST PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER I. 2024: APPROVING THE RATE OF ASSE,SSMENT: APPROVING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS: FURTHER. PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Finance) City Attomey Boutsis read the title of the resolution into the record. Chief Financial Offrcer Frank DiPaolo introduced the item. Mayor Ryan opened the floor to public comments. there being none, public hearing was closed. Commissioner James made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Lewellen which carried unanimously on voice vote. Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday. September 12,202,+ 7:00 p.m ) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH. FLORIDA. AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY CHARTER AND SECTION 200.065. FLORIDA STATIJTES. APPROVING THE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE NECESSARY TO BE LEVIED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2021.2025 FOR OPERATING PURPOSES: ESTABLISHING THE DEBT MILLAGE APPROVED BY THE ELECTORATE: PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING WHEN AND WHERE OBJECTIONS MAY BE HEARD AND QUESTIONS CONCERNINC THE SAME WILL BE ANSWERED; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (F inance) City Attomey Boutsis read the title of the resolution into the record. She commented that the proposed operating municipal millage rate will be 5.9998 mils n'hich reflects no change from the city's current fiscal year millage rate. This operating nlillage rate represents a 4.99o/o increase over the roll back rate of 5.7147 mills. as computed in accordance with 200.65 ol the Florida Statutes. The voter approved debt senice millage rate is 0.0985 mills. in accordance with the provisions ofthe larl' pursuant to 200 ofthe Florida Statutes and the citl's aggregate millage rate is 6.0983 mills. which is 5.9998 mills for operating and 0.0985 mills for debt sen,ice. The final public hearing tbr the ad valorem tax millage and budget u,itl be held on Tuesday. September 24'h. 1024 here at Citl'Hall at 100 West Dania Beach Boulevard at 7:00 p.m. Chiel Financial Officer Frank DiPaolo introduced the item. Mayor Ryan opened the floor to public comments, there being none, public hearing was closed Commissioner James made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Lewellen which carried unanimously on voice vote. 3.5 RESOLUTIONNO.2024- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACFI. FLORIDA. AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY CHARTER AND SECTION 200.065. FLORIDA STATUTES. APPROVINC A TENTATIVE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025: PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING WHEN OBJECTIONS WILL BE HEARD AND QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE BUDGET WII,L BE ANSWERED: PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS: FURTHER. PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Finance) City Attomey Boutsis read the title of the resolution into the record. Chief Financial Officer Frank DiPaolo introduced the item. Mayor Ryan opened the floor to public comments. there being none, public hearing was closed Commissioner James made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Lewellen which carried unanimously on voice vote. Minutes of Regular Meeting j Dania Beach Cit-r' Commission Tuesday. September 12. 202;l - 7:00 p.m. 3..+ RESOLLTTION NO. 102-+- rI. PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL EVENT APPROVALS 4.1 Eagle Scouts Presentation of Flag Box - Sponsored by L'ice lvlayor Lewellen CareerSource Broward - Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) - Sponsored by Commissioner James Latima Thomas of CareerSource Bror.l ard gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Summer Youth Employment Program and gave a brief overview of how it went. 4.3 Request for Approval of Proclamation - Childhood Cancer Awareness Month - Sponsored by Commissioner Davis Consensus to approve the proclamation. 5. PROCLAMATIONS There were no proclamations. 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 6.1 City Manager City Manager Garcia presented her managers report and touched on the following topics: Recruitment video for the City of Dania Beach Commendation to the Marketing Team for winning the Silver Circle Award lbr the Pioneer Newsletter at the National Savry Awards in Texas Bro*'ard Countl School Board meeting changed to Monday, September 3Oth,2O24 at South Broward High School to address Dania Beach schools Bond Rating meeting Partnership with Rita Crocket for beach volleyball program at Frost Park Conversations with Ron Book regarding the upcoming legislative session Water plant project to replace motor gear box, valves and actuators Southr.r est 52nJ Street storm drainage projecr 6.2 City Attorney City Attomey Boutsis had nothing to report. 6.3 City Clerk - Reminders Cit-v Clerk Riera reminded the Commission of the following upcoming meerings Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach Citv Commission Tuesda,v, September 12,2024 7:00 p.m 4 Jacob McKaig from Troop 436 presented his Eagle Project. a flag retirement box, where residents can respectfully retire their American flags. - September 24. 2024 Final Budget Hearing and Regular City Commission Meeting - 7:00 p.m - October 7. 2024 CRA Board Meeting - 5:30 p.m. - October 7. 2024 Regular City Commission Meeting - 7:00 p.m. 7. PUBLICSAFETYREPORTS Captain Tarala reported on recent criminal activitf in the cit) to include a shots fired call. a burglary in progress and a robbery. He provided an update on Dania Pointe and said there hasn't been a single issue in 8 weeks. He advised that Broward Sherif'fs Office will be holding a Shred-a-thon and Operation Medicine Cabinet on Saturday, September 2l't. 2024 at Bass Pro Shops from l0:00 a.m. to l:00 p.m. and the Night Out nith Law Enfbrcement at Frost Park on October 251h.2024. He further advised that the department will be setting up a DL checkpoinr in the citl' and he ."vill advise the date. time and location u,hen he is aware ol it. Captain Tarala commended Lieutenant Cooper for everything she does lor the department and the city. Fire ChielPellecer reported that theyjust tinished up u.ith the biannual llre drills with Citl' Hall. Public Services and Parks and Recreation and everyone did a great job. The firefighters have been participating in Life Scan physicals to ensure they are in top shape, and they have brought back the senior meetings to provide sattty tips to seniors. He reported on call volumes within the city. and he thanked the Commission and City Stafl for their support during the annual September I lth Commemoration. He noted that thel are preparing fbr the To1 Drive and will be working with the Parks and Recreation team and Special Events team to bring something better this year. 8. CITIZENS'COMMENTS The following spoke under citizens' comments: - Linda Wilson - 1547 Adams Street. Hollvwood 9. CONSENTAGENDA Commissioner James made a motion to approve the consent agenda. The motion was seconded bv Vice Mavor Lenellen which carried unanimouslv on voice lote. 9.1 Minutes: August 27, 2024 City Commission Meeting Approved under consent agenda. 9.2 Travel Requests: None. 9.3 RESOLUTION NO. 2024- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH. FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT ("ILA") FOR OPTIONAL SERVICES WITH BROWARD COUNTY RELATING TO SERVICES FOR THE "KEEP BROWARD BEAUTIFUL- PROGRAM FOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE. BULK TRASH AND YARD Minutes of Regular Meeting 5 Dania Beach Citv Commission Tuesda-"-. September 12.2024 - 7:00 p.m. WASTE DROP.OFF PROGRAMS: PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS: FURTHER. PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.(Public Services) Approved under consent agentlu 9.4 RESOI-UTIONNO.2023- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH. FLORIDA, AUTHORIZINC THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A FOURTH AMENDMENT TO AN INTERLOCAI, AGREEMENT ('ILA'') WITH BROWARD COUNTY AND THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH RELATINC TO COMMUNITY SHUTTLE BUS TO AD.IL]ST THE SERVICING ROUTE FOR THE EAST AND WEST ROUTES. AND MODIFY THE OPERATING HOURS FROM MONDAY-SATURDAY (9:00 A.M. - 5:.17 P.M.) TO MONDAY-SATURDAY (9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.); PROVIDING FOR CONFLIC'fS: FURTHER. PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.(Public Services) Approved under consent agenda 9.5 RESOLL]TION NO. 2023. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH. FLORIDA. AIJTHORIZINC THE SLJBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR T'HE FLORIDA RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (-FRDAP") TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR STATE OF FLORIDA FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 FOR ADDITIONAL PLAY STRUCTURE AND MINOR PARK IMPROVEMENTS AT DANIA COVE PARK: PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS: IURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Parks and Recreation) Approved under consent agenda. 9.6 RESOLUTIONNO.2023- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH. Ft-OzuDA. AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH GABOTON GROUP. LI,C TO PROVIDE FEDERAL PT,IBLIC AFFAIRS LOBBYIST AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICES. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FORTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($45,OOO.OO) EFFECTIVE OCTOBER I. 2024 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30. 2025: PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS: FURTHER. PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (Citl. Manager) Approved under consent agenda. 9.7 RESOLUTIONNO.2O2S- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH. FLORIDA, OPPOSING ANY CURRENT OR FUTURE ITLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROPOSED INITIATIVES CURRENTLY KNOWN AS THE -GREAT OUTDOORS INITIATIVE" THAT WOULD AUTHORIZE GOLF COT-IRSES. Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday. September 12.2024 7:00 p.m 6 PARK LODGES OR PICKLEBALL FACILITIES IN NATURE PRESERVE PARKS: AND OPPOSE ANY SPECIFIC AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIT MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR DR. VON D. MIZELL-EULA JOHNSON STATE PARKI PROVIDING FOR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTION TO THE CITY'S STATE LOBBYISTS: PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS: FURTHER. PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Commissioner Davis) Approvcd uruler conscnl ugenda 10. BIDS AND REQTIESTS FOR PROPOSALS None. 1 I. QUASI.JUDICIAL HEARINGS II.I A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH. FLORIDA. PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 255.065. AFTER HOLDING THE SECOND OF TWO PUBLIC HEARINGS. ACCEPTS AN TJ}ISOLICITED PROPOSAL BY RITA CROCKETT BEACH SPORTS ACADEMY (RCBSA) FOR A QUALIFIED PROJECT FOR "THE PIT-. A BEACH SPORTS FACILITY AT FROST PARK: AND MAKING A DETERMINATION THAT IT IS IN THE PUBLIC'S INTEREST TO PROCEED WITH THE LINSOLICITED PROPOSAL: PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS: FUR.fHER. PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Cit) Attome] ) City Attorney Boutsis read the title ofthe resolution into the record. Mayor Ryan opened the floor to public comments and the lollowing spoke - Linda Wilson - I 547 Adams Street. Hollywood Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded b,r- Commissioner James which carried unanimouslv on voice vote. None I3. SECOND READIN(; ORDINANCES 12.1 ORDINANCI] NO. 2024- 7 Commissioner James stated hou proud she is that the Parks Department has partnered with difl'erent people to bring unique things to the City of Dania Beach. She noted that the city has had the parks master plan fbr some time. and it has changed quite a f'ew times and as our needs grow. we need to diversify the types of sports that ne of'f-er. Rita Crockett ol Rita Crockett Beach Sports Academl spoke to the Commission and shared her Olympic Medal and Congressional Medal of Honor. I2. FIRST READING ORDINANCES Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach Ciry Commission Tuesdar-. September 12.202.1 7:00 p.m. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH. FLORIDA. AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF CITY FUNDS EXCEEDING ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($I,OOO.OOO.OO) FOR REBUILDING LIFT STATIONS NO.,+. NO.6 AND NO. llt PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION. PROVIDINC FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY: AND FURTHER. PROVIDINC FOR AN EFFECTIVE D ATE. (Public Sert ice s) City Attomey Boutsis read the title of the ordinance into the record. Deputy Director of Public Services Dincer Ozaydin introduced the item. Mayor Ryan opened the floor to public comments. there being none, public hearing was closed Commissioner James made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion *'as seconded b1' Vice Ma1"or Lewellen which carried unanimousll on voice vote. I+. DISCTISSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 14.1 RESOLI.TTION NO. 1024- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH. FLORIDA. AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO APPROVE A CONTRACT TO WORK WITH DELASOCIAL TO CREATE INTERACTIVE PUBLIC ART MOSAIC IN CELEBRATION OF THE CITY'S I2OTH ANNIVERSARY INITIATED BY THE CITY'S PUBLIC ART ADVISORY BOARD: PROVIDINC FOR CONFLICTS: FURTHER. PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (('ommunity Dewbpment) CiN Attornev Boutsis read the title ofthe resolution into the record Director of Communir,,- Development Eleanor Norena introduced the item Commissioner Salvino made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion tas seconded bv Commissioner ,Iames u hich carried unanimouslv on voice votc. 14.2 U.S. Coast Guard Parking at Dania Beach -.Spon.r'ored by ('ommissioner Duvis Commissioner Davis introduced the item and is looking lbr consensus for free or discounted pricing for parking at the beach. Commissioner Salvino was willing to provide a discount similar to residents or seniors. Commissioner James expressed her concem for the revenue that the parking brings in. Vice Mayor Lewellen expressed her concem for the limited space as well as the need to provide this opportunity to others as well. There was no direction or action taken on this item. Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Iuesda,, September 12.2021 7:00 p.m 8 15. APPoINTMENTS l5.l Education Advisory Board - 2 vacancies - Vice Mal or Lenellen - Commissioner Salvino 15.2 Marine Advisory Board - 2 vacancies - Vice Mayor Lewellen - Commissioner James None at this time. Commissioner James and Commissioner Salvino will switch their appointments: theretbre. Commissioner James will make an appointment for the Education Advisory Board and Commissioner Salvino u'ill make an appointment tbr the Marine Advisorl Board. I 6. COMMISSION COMMENTS 15.1 CommissionerDavis Commissioner Davis congratulated Chief Pellecer on the 9/l l ceremon]' and said that she received a suggestion irom a resident suggesting a partnership with Olsen Middle School to involve some of the children and commemorate 9/l I in partnership with our schools. She inquired when the last meeting u,ould be to use the remainder of the commission contingencl" funds and City Manager Garcia responded that it would be the September 241h meeting. 15.2 CommissionerJames Commissioner James commented that the 9/l I ceremony' was beautiful. and it is alqavs a reminder of something that can unite us although it was a horriflc tragedy. She has drove by and noticed the progress ol C.W. Thomas Park and is excited for the lacilitl and what it rlitl bring the communitl. She commended the Chamber fbr alway-s having packed luncheons tbr the businesses in our city and noted she is excited to be representing the city at the PEA retreat. 15.3 CommissionerSalvino Commissioner Salvino commented that the 9/l I ceremon.v keeps getting better every year and it was a nice job put on by BSO. He is requesting to utilize $2.000.00 from the Commission contingency f'und to sponsor a table of l0 for the Prestige Club's Cala on October l9th. ['{e is also requesting to utilize $1.000.00 tiom his contingency to assist the Prestige Club with their renovations. There was commission consensus to utilize the funds from the Commission contingency and his personal contingencl' tbr the Prestige Club. 15.4 Vice-Mavor[.ewellen Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach Citv Commission 1 uesda1. September 12. 202.1 7:00 p.m 9 None at this time. Vice Mayor Leu-ellen echoed everyone's comments on the wonderful job Chief Pellecer did on the 9/l I ceremon-v. I 5.5 Mayor Ryan Mayor R.van said the 9/ I I ceremony was very touching and impactful. The cit-v does a wonderful job to honor and remember everything that happened that day. I7. AD.IOIIRNMENT Ma1'or Ryan adjoumed the meeting at 8:23 p.m. ATTEST CITY OF D B C]H ELORA ARC AN IV (.IT\'('I-FRK MAYoR .I Approved; Minures of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, September 12,2024 7:00 p.m 1 lz+ f zau ic)