HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-01-28 Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2025 - 7:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Davis called the meeting to order at 7:00 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 Principal Tracy D. Jackson, Collins Elementary School - Appreciation of City of
Dania Beach Support - Sponsored by Mayor Davis
Principal Jackson spoke and thanked the Commission for their commitment and dedication to
Olsen Middle School. She presented them will small gifts of appreciation.
3.2 Reinier Luna - Presentation on Boys State Experience - Sponsored by Commissioner
Ryan
Commissioner Ryan introduced the item.
Mr. Luna spoke on his experience with Boys State.
3.3 Special Event Application: Parks & Recreation
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Tri-Rail's Rail Fun Day 2025
City Manager Garcia commented that all departments approved the application.
There was consensus to approve the item.
3.4 Request for Proclamation Approval:
- National Mentoring Month - January 2025 - Sponsored by Mayor Davis
- National GovComms Day - February 21, 2025 - Marketing and Communications
There was consensus to approve the proclamations.
3.5 Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman-Shultz Award Event - February 19, 2025 - Fee
Waiver for I.T. Parker Center Rental
City Manager Garcia and the Commission agreed to sponsor the cost of the fee.
4. PROCLAMATIONS
4.1 National Mentoring Month - January 2025 - Sponsored by Mayor Davis
Mayor Davis read the proclamation into the record and presented the proclamation to the
President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
5.1 City Manager
City Manager Garcia presented her manager’s report and touched on the following topics:
- Congratulations to Sean Schutten on his promotion to Deputy Director of Public Services
- Huddle publication for 2025
- Conference call with Landmark Principal, Franciso Rojo and ribbon cutting ceremony for
City Place
- Water projects in the city
- LPR Trailers
- Final stormwater masterplan meeting
- CORE meetings
- Gulfstream project
- Strategic Master Plan update
5.2 City Attorney
City Attorney Boutsis informed the Commission of the passing of Tom Ansboro’s wife.
5.3 City Clerk - Reminders
City Clerk Riera reminded the Commission of the following upcoming meetings:
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- February 11, 2025 CRA Board Meeting - 5:30 p.m.
- February 11, 2025 City Commission Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
- February 25, 2025 City Commission Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
6. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS
Captain Tarala reported on recent criminal activity in the city and spoke about a meeting with the
state attorney regarding Dania Pointe and protecting the city’s visitors. The Vintage Motorcycle
show was this weekend and there were no issues. He reported that the two Sky Towers that the
city purchased should be delivered in February. He spoke about new BSO staff coming to the
city and introduced Sergeant Perricone who will be the patrol supervisor for the midnight shift.
Fire Chief Pellecer reported on Emergency Preparedness and the City’s Emergency Management
Plan. He urged residents to look out for anyone that may need to register for the Vulnerable
Population Registry. He spoke about equipment checks and reported that the Jaws of Life have
been recertified for the year, and they are fully prepared for anyone that may need to be rescued
out of a vehicle.
7. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS
The following spoke under citizens’ comments:
- Frank Aiello – 325 SE 11th Terrace
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Vice Mayor Salvino made a motion to approve the consent agenda. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Lewellen which carried unanimously on voice vote.
8.1 Minutes: January 14, 2025 City Commission Meeting
Approved under consent agenda.
8.2 Travel Requests: None.
8.3 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF CITY CONTINGENCY FUNDS FOR CHANGE
ORDER NO. 2 RELATING TO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (“RFQ”) NO. 21-024
“CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT RISK SERVICES”, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
IMPROVEMENTS AT C.W. THOMAS PARK WITH BURKHARDT CONSTRUCTION,
INC., FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND
SEVEN HUNDRED AND TWO DOLLARS AND SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS ($120,702.75),
UTILIZING THE APPROVED CONTINGENCY UNDER AUTHORIZED UNDER
RESOLUTION 2024-042; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE
FUTURE CHANGE ORDERS RELATED TO THE PROJECT PROVIDED THEY ARE
WITHIN THE $1,000,000, APPROVED CONTINGENCY UNDER RESOLUTION 2024-042;
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PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Parks & Recreation)
Approved under consent agenda.
8.4 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR HARDWARE,
SOFTWARE, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FROM AMC SURVELLANCE CAMERA AND
ELECTRONICS, INC. (AMC), FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25, THAT EXCEED AN ANNUAL
VENDOR TOTAL AMOUNT OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000.00);
PROCEEDING WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASES
FROM THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND APPROVED ANNUAL BUDGET
APPROPRIATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (Information Technology)
Approved under consent agenda.
8.5 Approval for Use of City Logo:
The Greater Dania Beach Chamber of Commerce:
• Go Red for Heart Health – February 12, 2025 (flyer attached)
• Board Installation Small Business of the Year-May 2025
• Mayor’s Address-August 2025
• Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon – October 2025
• First Responders Annual Toy Drive Luncheon-December 2025
Approved under consent agenda.
9. BIDS AND REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS
9.1 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-_____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH C.A.P. GOVERNMENT, INC. FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT
SERVICES RELATED TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (“RFP”) NO. 24-027; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Community
Development)
City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the resolution.
Director of Community Development Eleanor Norena introduced the item.
Vice Mayor Salvino made a motion to approve the item. Commissioner Lewellen seconded
the motion which carried unanimously on voice vote.
Item 12.1 was taken after agenda item 9.1
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9.2 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH BERMELLO AJAMIL & PARTNERS, INC. FOR DESIGN SERVICES
FOR IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO NEW CONSTRUCTION AT P.J. MELI AQUATICS
COMPLEX, IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT
THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1,688,500.00); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Parks and Recreation)
This item was taken after agenda item 12.1.
City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the resolution.
Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation Franky Lazo introduced the item.
Commissioner Lewellen made a motion to approve the item. Commissioner Ryan 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. 2025-______
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), WHICH EXPENDITURE IS FOR DESIGN SERVICES
RELATED TO THE PARKS MASTER PLAN – P.J. MELI AQUATICS COMPLEX
PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Parks and Recreation)
This item was taken after agenda item 9.1.
City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the ordinance.
Mayor Davis opened the floor to public comments, there being none, public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Lewellen made a motion to approve the ordinance on second reading.
Commissioner Rimoli seconded the motion which carried unanimously on voice vote.
12.2 ORDINANCE NO. 2025-______
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 27 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED “WATER AND
SEWERS; ARTICLE IV, ENTITLED “WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM IMPACT FEES”, TO
ELIMINATE AN ALTERNATIVE FEE CALCULATION PROCESS IN ORDER TO
MAINTAIN CONSISTENCY IN FEE CALCULATIONS AND TO ADHERE TO BEST
PRACTICES; AND TO ELIMINATE THE TWO YEAR REVIEW REQUIREMENT BY THE
CITY COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (Public Services)
City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the ordinance.
Mayor Davis opened the floor to public comments, there being none, public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Rimoli made a motion to approve the ordinance on second reading.
Commissioner Lewellen seconded the motion which carried unanimously on voice vote.
13. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
13.1 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO ISSUE A CALL TO
ARTISTS “CREATIVE VISION” IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH A LIST OF PREQUALIFIED
ARTISTS AND PROPOSED ART CONCEPTS FOR A PUBLIC ART PROJECT WHICH IS
PROPOSED TO BE AN INNOVATIVE PUBLIC ART CONCEPT; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Community
Development)
City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the resolution.
Director of Community Development Eleanor Norena introduced the item.
Commissioner Rimoli made a motion to approve the item. Commissioner Lewellen
seconded the motion which carried unanimously on voice vote.
13.2 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY COMMISSION “COMMUNITY GRANT POLICY”
AND “DISCRETIONARY FUNDS USE POLICY”; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Commissioner Lewellen/Finance)
City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the resolution.
Commissioner Lewellen and Chief Financial Officer Frank DiPaolo introduced the item.
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Discussion ensued amongst the Commission regarding the policy, timeline and limit on
contributions.
Commissioner Lewellen made a motion to approve the item with the amendment for the
$10,000 cap. Commissioner Rimoli seconded the motion which carried 4-1 on roll call vote
with Commissioner Lewellen, Commissioner Rimoli, Vice Mayor Salvino and Mayor Davis
voting yes and Commissioner Ryan voting no.
13.3 Rescheduling of March 25th City Commission Meeting
There was consensus to approve the rescheduling of the March 25th meeting to the 31st.
14. APPOINTMENTS
14.1 Advisory Board Appointments - City Clerk
Education Advisory Board
1 appointment – Commissioner Rimoli
Commissioner Rimoli appointed Monique Bourgery and there was consensus by the
Commission.
GE Pension
1 appointment – Commission as a whole
Commissioner Lewellen recommended Cathy Davis and there was consensus by the
Commission.
Green Advisory Board
1 appointment – Mayor Davis
1 appointment – Vice Mayor Salvino
There were no appointments for this board at this time.
Parks, Recreation & Community Affairs
1 appointment – Vice Mayor Salvino
1 appointment – Commission as a whole
Vice Mayor Salvino re-appointed Rich Aube as a board member and recommended Jeff Hansen
as the alternate member and there was consensus for both appointments by the Commission.
Planning & Zoning Board
1 appointment – Vice Mayor Salvino
Vice Mayor Salvino appointed Joanna Granett and there was consensus by the Commission.
15. COMMISSION COMMENTS
15.1 Commissioner Lewellen
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Commissioner Lewellen requested that the CORE meetings be held indoors as it was very hot
during the summer and asked how many applications were received for City Place. City
Manager Garcia responded that the number of applications exceeded the number of units.
Commissioner Lewellen spoke about the events she attended this month to include the MLK gala
and the Vintage Motorcycle Show. To dispel rumors in the community, she provided the
vacancy rates for the various residential buildings in the city.
15.2 Commissioner Rimoli
Commissioner Rimoli spoke about the MLK gala and said he thinks there are things the city
could do to elevate the event but overall, it was a very nice event, and it was great to have
Debbie Wasserman Schultz and some of the Commissioners from the City of Hollywood in
attendance. He attended the Vintage Motorcycle Show and commended Tony Thackham and his
staff on the event and said everyone was having a great time. He is happy to hear that the rumors
have been dispelled, and this will not be the last year.
15.3 Commissioner Ryan
Commissioner Ryan commented on the MLK gala and the Vintage Motorcycle Show. He said it
was unfortunate that the weather was not good enough to hold the parade, but he looks forward
to it next year. He noted that the Dania Beach Dolphins had their football banquet over the
weekend at the I.T. Parker Center. He encouraged residents to have their children participate in
the various youth sports in the community.
15.4 Vice-Mayor Salvino
Vice Mayor Salvino thanked Commissioner Ryan for working with the football team and
reiterated the encouragement for participation in youth sports offered in the city. He spoke about
attending the Vintage Motorcycle Show and commended the Sheriff’s department for their
presence and Tony Thackham and his staff on a great job. He requested the Commission to
assist with sponsoring the Prestige Club’s etiquette program.
There was Commission consensus to use the commission contingency to sponsor all three
schools in the amount of $6,000.00. City Attorney Boutsis commented that Maxine will prepare
the item to go on the next agenda.
Vice Mayor Salvino questioned if he needs to attend the next ethics training or if he can attend
another session. City Clerk Riera responded that she will investigate alternate dates.
15.5 Mayor Davis
Mayor Davis questioned what happened to the utility box on the corner of Dania Beach
Boulevard that had been painted with flamingoes. She commented that the box had been
removed, and she would like to have it back and repainted. She is willing to use her contingency
funds to cover the cost of $900 to have the box repainted. City Attorney Boutsis commented that
they are owned by the utility company, and they can remove them at any time. City Manager
Garcia responded that the city would look into it.
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Mayor Davis requested to have the Commission sponsor a table at the annual Broward League of
Cities Gala on June 7, 2025. There was Commission consensus to utilize commission
contingency funds for the sponsorship. She commented that she was unable to attend the MLK
Gala this year as she was at her first US Conference of Mayors in Washington D.C. She spoke
about what she learned while there and what she plans to bring back to the city to discuss during
strategic planning.
Mayor Davis spoke about the Vintage Motorcycle Show and commented that she would like to
see more marketing for the event in the future. She said she met with the State Attorney about
the safety of Dania Pointe and commended BSO and City Manager Garcia for being proactive.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Davis adjourned the meeting at 9:08 p.m.
ATTEST: CITY OF DANIA BEACH
ELORA RIERA, MMC JOYCE L. DAVIS
CITY CLERK MAYOR
Approved: February 11, 2025