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Home My WebLink About2024-12-10 Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2024 – 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Mayor Davis called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Present: Mayor Joyce L. Davis Vice-Mayor Marco A. Salvino, Sr. Commissioner Lori Lewellen Commissioner Luis Rimoli Commissioner A. J. Ryan IV City Manager Ana M. Garcia, ICMA-CM City Attorney Eve Boutsis City Clerk Elora Riera, MMC 2. MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Davis called for a moment of silence followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag. 3. PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL EVENT APPROVALS 3.1 Special Event Applications - Parks and Recreation - Chabad of Dania Beach - Chanukah at Dania Pointe (12.30.24) - Dania Pointe - Yearly Event Programming (2025) Commission consensus was received to support the applications. Emily from Dania Pointe spoke on the different events taking place in 2025. 3.2 Rededication - Plaque for "Magnetic Geodes" Artwork at City Hall in Recognition of Robert "Bo" Donly - Sponsored by Mayor Joyce L. Davis Mayor Davis introduced the item. Commission consensus was received to support the rededication of the plaque to Bo Donly. Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, December 10, 2024 – 7:00 p.m. 2 4. PROCLAMATIONS None. 5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 5.1 City Manager City Manager Garcia presented her manager’s report and touched on the following topics: - Building skills for Dignified Disagreements Class - Dania After Dark 120th Birthday Celebration - Dania After Dark Taste of Dania Beach - I.T. Parker Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Employee Recognition Luncheon - Meeting and Tour of Olsen Middle School and Collins Elementary School with Dr. Wanza, Broward County School District - The City’s Strategic Master Plan - Appointment to board of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance - Nyberg Swanson House 5.2 City Attorney City Attorney Boutsis had nothing to report and wished everyone happy holidays. 5.3 City Clerk - Reminders City Clerk Riera reminded the Commission of the following upcoming meetings: - January 14, 2025 CRA Board Meeting: 5:30 p.m. - January 14, 2025 Regular City Commission Meeting: 7:00 p.m. 6. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS Captain Tarala spoke about the BSO Employee of the Month recognition lunch and provided his crime report to include calls, arrests and the most recent incident at Dania Pointe where 1,500 juveniles from around the tri-county area showed up resulting in multiple arrests. He said Kimco will be paying for additional law enforcement officers to be present on Saturday nights and they are working on additional policies to be put into place. Fire Chief Pellecer spoke about the two toy drives they conducted and provided his fire/medic report which included call volumes and safety tips for the holiday season. 7. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS The following spoke under citizens’ comments: - Rich Aube - 675 SE 2nd Ave. - Lidia Berbeci 222 NE 2nd Place Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, December 10, 2024 – 7:00 p.m. 3 8. CONSENT AGENDA Vice Mayor Salvino made a motion to approve the consent agenda minus item 8.5. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lewellen which carried unanimously on voice vote. 8.1 Minutes: - November 18, 2024 Organizational/Special Commission Meeting - November 18, 2024 Regular City Commission Meeting Approved under consent agenda. 8.2 Travel Requests: None. 8.3 Approval for Use of City Logo: - Greater Dania Beach Chamber of Commerce - First Responders Luncheon and Holiday Toy Drive - (12/16/2024) - MLK Parade & Celebration - MLK Renaissance Corp (1/20/2025) - Vintage Motorcycle Show - Dania Bike Show (1/25/2025) - CareerSource Broward - Summer Youth Employment Program (6/9/2025-8/5/2025) Approved under consent agenda. 8.4 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-____ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ENTRY INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY (FECR) FOR ENHANCEMENTS TO RAIL CROSSINGS AS PART OF THE BROWARD COUNTY SEALED CORRIDOR PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR A BUDGETARY COMMITMENT OF NINETY-TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIVE DOLLARS ($92,205.00), WHICH INCLUDES A TWENTY PERCENT (20%) CONTINGENCY; ACKNOWLEDGING FEDERAL AND COUNTY GRANT MATCHES TOTALING SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY-ONE DOLLARS ($666,841); FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.(Public Services) Approved under consent agenda. 8.5 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-____ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A SECOND AMENDMENT OF THE AGREEMENT WITH BROWARD COUNTY FOR MAINTENANCE OF BUS SHELTERS, RETROACTIVELY PROVIDING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN ADDITIONAL SIXTEEN (16) BUS STOP SHELTERS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Public Services) Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, December 10, 2024 – 7:00 p.m. 4 City Attorney Boutsis read the title into the record. Director of Public Services Fernando Rodriguez introduced the item. Commissioner Ryan inquired about the advertising on the bus shelters and City Attorney Boutsis responded that the County is responsible for the advertisements and acquiring those vendors. Commissioner Ryan made a motion to approve the item. Commissioner Lewellen seconded the motion which carried unanimously on voice vote. 8.6 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-____ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RETROACTIVELY AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER FOUR WITH VERCETTI ENTERPRISES FOR THE I.T. PARKER COMMUNITY CENTER RENOVATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF EIGHTEEN THOUSAND NINETY-EIGHT DOLLARS AND THIRTY-FIVE CENTS ($18,098.35). WHICH AMOUNT EXCEEDS THE APPROVED AMOUNT OF THE UNDERLYING AGREEMENT, INCLUDING CONTINGENCY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Parks & Recreation) Approved under consent agenda. 8.7 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-____ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH WALTERS ZACKRIA ASSOCIATES, PLLC. FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO NEW CONSTRUCTION AT OLSEN MIDDLE SCHOOL, IN THE AMOUNT OF NINE THOUSAND FORTY-ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND FORTY DOLLARS ($941,640.00) WITH AN ADDITIONAL TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00) IN REIMBURSABLE FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Parks and Recreation) Approved under consent agenda. 8.8 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-____ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE MODIFICATION NUMBER FOUR TO THE SUBGRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR A FIVE-MONTH EXTENSION TO A GRANT FOR THE CREATION OF A WATERSHED MASTER PLAN; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Community Development) Approved under consent agenda. 8.9 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-____ Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, December 10, 2024 – 7:00 p.m. 5 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT #4 TO THE MASTER RESEARCH AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH AND FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY FOR A FIVE-MONTH EXTENSION TO A GRANT FOR THE CREATION OF A WATERSHED MASTER PLAN; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Community Development) Approved under consent agenda. 8.10 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-____ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. TO AMEND THE UNDERLYING SAAS SERVICES WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Community Development/Finance) Approved under consent agenda. 9. BIDS AND REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS 9.1 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-____ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF INVITATION TO BID (“ITB”) NO. 24-030, ENTITLED “REHABILITATION OF LIFT STATION 12” PROJECT TO SOUTHERN UNDERGROUND INDUSTRIES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF THREE MILLION SIX HUNDRED NINETY-NINE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($3,699,900.00); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Public Services) City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the resolution. Director of Public Services Fernando Rodriguez introduced the item. Vice Mayor Salvino made a motion to approve the item. Commissioner Lewellen seconded the motion which carried unanimously on voice vote. 9.2 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-____ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AWARDING REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 24-014 AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A SMART WATER METER / ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE (AMI) SYSTEM FROM UTILITY SOLUTIONS AND AUTOMATION (USA); PROVIDING FOR FUNDING; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Finance) Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, December 10, 2024 – 7:00 p.m. 6 City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the resolution. Chief Financial Officer Frank DiPaolo introduced the item. Vice Mayor Salvino clarified that there will be no cost to the residents and implementation will take six to nine months. Commissioner Lewellen commented that it will also detect leaks. Vice Mayor Salvino made a motion to approve the item. Commissioner Lewellen seconded the motion which carried unanimously on voice vote. 9.3 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-____ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF INVITATION TO BID NO. 24-020 “DANIA BEACH CITY HALL WINODW AND DOOR REPLACEMENT” TO TECHGROUPONE, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CENTS ($265,501.50) PLUS A TEN PERCENT (10%) CONTINGENCY FOR UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.(Public Services) City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the resolution. Director of Public Services Fernando Rodriguez introduced the item. Vice Mayor Salvino made a motion to approve the item. Commissioner Rimoli seconded the motion which carried unanimously on voice vote. 10. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS None. 11. FIRST READING ORDINANCES None. 12. SECOND READING ORDINANCES 12.1 ORDINANCE NO. 2024-______ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF CITY FUNDS EXCEEDING ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000.00) FOR REBUILDING LIFT STATION NO. 12; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Public Services) City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the ordinance. Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, December 10, 2024 – 7:00 p.m. 7 Mayor Davis opened the floor to public comments, there being none, public hearing was closed. Vice Mayor Salvino made a motion to approve the item. Commissioner Lewellen seconded the motion which carried unanimously on voice vote. 12.2 ORDINANCE NO. 2024-______ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF CITY FUNDS EXCEEDING ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000.00) FOR THE PURCHASE OF A SMART WATER METER / ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE (AMI) SYSTEM; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Finance) City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the ordinance. Mayor Davis opened the floor to public comments, there being none, public hearing was closed. Vice Mayor Salvino made a motion to approve the item. Commissioner Lewellen seconded the motion which carried unanimously on voice vote. 12.3 ORDINANCE NO. 2024-______ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 17, ENTITLED “OFFENSES – MISCELLANEOUS” TO REPEAL THE CITY’S CAMPING ORDINANCE IN ORDER TO ENFORCE THE COUNTY’S ANTI-CAMPING ORDINANCE AND PROVIDING FOR NOTICE TO THE CITY OF CAMPING VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (City Attorney) City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the ordinance and introduced the item. Mayor Davis opened the floor to public comments, there being none, public hearing was closed. Vice Mayor Salvino made a motion to approve the item. Commissioner Ryan seconded the motion which carried unanimously on voice vote. 13. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 13.1 Community Grants Program and Discretionary Funds Policy and Procedures - Sponsored by Commissioner Lewellen Commissioner Lewellen introduced the item and Chief Financial Officer Frank DiPaolo explained the proposed policy. Commissioner Salvino shared his concerns as this was in effect when he was on the Commission previously and it did not work and caused disagreements amongst the Commission. Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, December 10, 2024 – 7:00 p.m. 8 Commissioner Lewellen commented that the issue was that there was not a policy in place and there needs to be transparency and the organizations should be vetted properly. Commissioner Rimoli commented that he is in favor of having a plan that organizations will have to follow and keeping the Commission out of it. Mayor Davis said she remembered there was a policy in place where non-profits could apply, and it was cumbersome and difficult for the non-profits to get approved. Once it was switched over to the $25,000.00 discretionary funds, commissioners gave to the organizations that they wanted and there was no argument about whose organization received what. She does not want it to be a cumbersome policy. Commissioner Ryan asked if a basic application can be provided to the Commission for review and Chief Financial Officer DiPaolo responded yes. Commissioner Lewellen motioned to approve a draft policy procedure and application for review by the Commission. Commissioner Rimoli seconded the motion which carried unanimously on voice vote. 13.2 Appointing an Alternate to the Solid Waste Authority Executive Committee Commissioner Rimoli volunteered to serve on the Committee as an alternate member. 14. APPOINTMENTS 14.1 Advisory Board Appointments - City Clerk City Clerk Riera reviewed the vacancies on the following boards with the Commission and requested their appointments. Dania Beach Housing Authority - Mayor Davis appointed Dr. Bennie Moultry Education Advisory Board - Mayor Davis deferred her appointment to the next meeting - Vice Mayor Salvino deferred his appointment to the next meeting - Commissioner Rimoli deferred his appointment to the next meeting General Employee’s Pension Board - 1 Appointment as a whole – deferred to the next meeting Green Advisory Board - Mayor Davis deferred her appointment to the next meeting - Vice Mayor Salvino deferred his appointment to the next meeting Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, December 10, 2024 – 7:00 p.m. 9 - Commission Rimoli appointed Joanna Davis Marine Advisory Board - Mayor Davis deferred her appointment to the next meeting - Vice Mayor Salvino re-appointed Anthony Thackham - Commissioner Rimoli re-appointed Robert Ostrov Parks, Recreation & Community Affairs Advisory Board - Mayor Davis deferred her appointment to the next meeting - Vice Mayor Salvino deferred his appointment to the next meeting - Commissioner Rimoli appointed Victoria Roeser - Commissioner Ryan appointed John Mode Planning & Zoning Board - Mayor Davis appointed Randall Wright - Vice Mayor Salvino deferred his appointment to the next meeting - Commissioner Lewellen re-appointed Quin Robertson - Commissioner Rimoli appointed Sascha Rauhe - Commissioner Ryan deferred his appointment to the next meeting - 2 alternate appointments by the commission as a whole Vice Mayor Salvino requested to have the attendance records for each board be provided to the Commission on a quarterly basis and requested to add one alternate member to the Parks, Recreation & Community Affairs Advisory Board as the parks are expanding. Commissioner Lewellen confirmed that Joanna Granett does wish to remain as an alternate on the Planning & Zoning Board. Joanna Granett is re-appointed as an alternate member to the board and the Commission will defer the second alternate appointment to the next meeting. Commission consensus was received on all appointments. 15. COMMISSION COMMENTS 15.1 Commissioner Lewellen Commissioner Lewellen wished everyone a happy holiday season and requested to encompass the CRA with the City’s strategic planning. City Attorney Boutsis responded that it is not illegal but there would have to be full discussion on what is applicable to each. Mayor Davis commented that she believes they should remain separate as putting them together mixes the pot too much. As an alternative, Commissioner Lewellen suggested having both workshops on the same day as Consultant Lyle Sumek will already be present. The Commission agreed to inquire if Mr. Sumek is available for both workshops on the same day. Commissioner Lewellen asked City Manager Garcia if the city can encompass the sidewalks in another citywide assessment. City Manager Garcia responded that assessments are ongoing, and Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, December 10, 2024 – 7:00 p.m. 10 the city should treat all parks as zones where we want to slow down traffic; staff will come up with a game plan and will also talk with the traffic engineer. Commissioner Lewellen noted that her and City Attorney Boutsis are still in the process of setting up a meeting with the County Mayor and liaisons regarding the homeless ordinances. She is open to any additional ideas that anyone may have. 15.2 Commissioner Rimoli Commissioner Rimoli thanked BSO for the invitation to their luncheon and said it was a wonderful tribute to all their work. He congratulated Lieutenant Cooper on her new position and commented that she will be missed. He congratulated Chief Pellecer on the toy drive at Dania Pointe and said that it was terrific to meet all the cadets. He reminded everyone that this is the season of giving and encouraged everyone to reach out to someone that they feel needs some help. He wished everyone Happy Holidays and looks forward to a wonderful 2025. 15.3 Commissioner Ryan Commissioner Ryan spoke about the Nyberg Swanson house and shared his concerns with the renovations of the flooring and second floor space. City Manager Garcia stated that the Fire Marshal said it was a safety issue with the egress, but the City could look back into it. Commissioner Ryan responded that he would like both issues revisited and wished everyone a Happy New Year. 15.4 Vice Mayor Salvino Vice Mayor Salvino asked if the egress is only allowed for one person, then how can that area of the Nyberg Swanson House be used for storage. City Manager Garcia responded that the city would ask the questions and circle back with the fire marshal. Vice Mayor Salvino reminded the residents that his phone and email are always open if they have any issues. He thanked the City Manager and staff for all that they have done for him. He encouraged the residents to help keep the city clean. He congratulated Lieutenant Cooper on her promotion and thanked BSO for the presentation to the deputies today. He wished everyone a happy holiday. 15.5 Mayor Davis Mayor Davis reiterated Vice Mayor Salvino’s comments and congratulated Lieutenant Cooper on her promotion to Captain. She spoke about the strategic planning meeting and additional opportunities for team building amongst the leadership team. She attended the Florida League of Cities 2024 Legislative Conference in Orlando and there were many opportunities that will be brought forward to help support newly elected officials. Mayor Davis inquired about the progress on the Woman’s Club and City Manager Garcia responded that there will be a seamless transition from the investment of the Nyberg Swanson House into the Woman’s Club and she assures there will be a ribbon cutting shortly after getting started with the Woman’s Club. She requested the city provide the residents with some general safety tips regarding fraud during the holiday season and reminded everyone to be careful, be aware and be safe. She thanked the mayors before her for their guidance and leadership and thanked Mayor Ryan for the new engraved gavel. She wished everyone Happy Holidays, Happy Hannukah and Merry Christmas. 16. ADJOURNMENT Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, December 10, 2024 – 7:00 p.m. 11 Mayor Davis adjourned the meeting at 9:09 p.m. ATTEST: CITY OF DANIA BEACH ELORA RIERA, MMC JOYCE L. DAVIS CITY CLERK MAYOR Approved: