HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-03-11 Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2025 - 7:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Davis called the meeting to order at 7:18 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 Request for Proclamation Approval:
• National Autism Acceptance Month - April 2025 - Sponsored by Mayor Davis
• Mary Alice Fairchild Butler - Sponsored by Mayor Davis
• Retroactive Approval - Women in Construction Week - March 2-8, 2025 - Sponsored by
Mayor Davis
Mayor Davis requested approval to include the two additional items.
Commissioner Lewellen made a motion to allow the inclusion of both presentation items 3.2
3.3. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Salvino which carried unanimously on voice
vote.
There was Commission consensus to approve item 3.1.
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3.2 Marine Advisory Board Update - Stacy Brown - Sponsored by Mayor Davis
Stacy Brown was not in attendance. Mayor Davis moved on to the next item.
3.3 "I Was Here” Historical Program Presentation - Amanda Deroxtra - Sponsored by
Mayor Davis
Mayor Davis introduced Amanda Deroxtra of Mad Arts who spoke about the “I Was Here”
project and presented a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Davis commented that the images were stunning, and the presentation was amazing, but
she would like the Commission to be able to view the presentation again when the audio is
working better as she would like to see something like this in the city.
4. PROCLAMATIONS
4.1 Women's History Month - March 2025 - Sponsored by Mayor Davis
Mayor Davis read the proclamation into the record and presented the proclamations to the
Women’s Auxiliary from American Legion Posts 209 and 304 and the Dania Beach Women’s
Club.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
5.1 City Manager
City Manager Garcia presented her administrative report and touched on the following topics:
- Dania After Dark – Wine and Seafood Festival
- Dania After Dark – Blues & BBQ on April 12, 2025
- Mullikin Park Ribbon Cutting
- Meeting with Francisco Rojo for City Place Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
- Budget Workshop and Meetings with City Commission
- Leadership Retreat at Thallata Estate
- Meeting with Arnaldo Suarez General Manager of The Casino at Dania Beach
- Lucky Fish Parking
- Veteran’s Park
- First Annual National Day of Prayer
There was Commission consensus to bring the community together on May 1, 2025 for National
Day of Prayer.
5.2 City Attorney
City Attorney Boutsis introduced the new Assistant City Attorney Luis Figueredo and provided a
brief overview of his work experience.
5.3 City Clerk - Reminders
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City Clerk Riera reminded the Commission of the following upcoming meetings:
- March 31, 2025 City Commission Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
- April 8, 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 Dania After Dark
and spring break at Dania Pointe. He noted there was not a single security concern. He advised
the Commission that barricades will also be provided for the next Dania After Dark event, and
they will have their deputies on the beach for spring break from this weekend going forward.
Fire Chief Pellecer reported that the BSO Police and Fire team along with The Robin Foundation
and the Florida Department of Health passed out Narcan to 38 hotels in the area. He advised that
the fire truck they sent off for refurbishment will be back in December and placed back in
service by January 2026. He reported that there are 17 new recruits currently in training and
tomorrow they will participate in a Mass Casualty Incident Drill, where they will learn how to
deal with large scale emergencies.
7. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS
The following spoke under citizens’ comments:
- Patricia Tyra- 2912 SW 54th Street
- Linda Wilson – Address not provided
- Janet McCombs – 41 SW 5th Street
- Howard P. Clark, III on behalf of Shawn DeRosa – 408 SE 5th Street
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: February 11, 2025 Regular City Commission Meeting
Approved under consent agenda.
8.2 Travel Requests: None.
8.3 Request for Use of Discretionary Funds to Sponsor Dania Beach Residents for Spring
Camp Program - Sponsored by Commissioner Lewellen
Approved under consent agenda.
8.4 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO REJECT SENATE BILL 482,
RELATING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT’S HOME RULE AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE A
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PUBLIC ART PROGRAM AND TO FUND THE PROGRAM THROUGH DEVELOPMENT
APPROVALS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Mayor Davis)
Approved under consent agenda.
8.5 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 BETWEEN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH AND THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR GRANT FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($275,000.00),
TO PROVIDE PARTIAL FUNDING FOR THE REHABILITATION OF LIFT STATION
NUMBER 11; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.(Public Services)
Approved under consent agenda.
8.6 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 BETWEEN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH AND THE FLORIDA INLAND
NAVIGATION DISTRICT FOR GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($50,000.00), TO PROVIDE DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE GRIFFIN MARINE
BOAT RAMP; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.(Public Services)
Approved under consent agenda.
8.7 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING ENVIRONMENTAL, CIVIL ENGINEERING, AND
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FROM CRAVEN THOMPSON AND
ASSOCIATES FOR THE GRIFFIN MARINE BOAT RAMP IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED NINTY-SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND TEN DOLLARS
($97,710.00) AND TO EXCEED THE ANNUAL SINGLE VENDOR PURCHASING POLICY
OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000.00); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.(Public Services)
Approved under consent agenda.
8.8 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A SECOND
AMENDMENT TO THE SECOND RENEWAL AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY
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MEDICAL, FIRE PROTECTION, AND FIRE PREVENTION SERVICES WITH THE
BROWARD SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO ADD FOUR (4) POSITIONS TO THE STAFFING FOR
THE RESCUE 201; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (Finance)
Approved under consent agenda.
8.9 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE TRANSFER OF THE CITY’S COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AS A DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY, REPORTING TO THE
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (City Attorney)
Approved under consent agenda.
8.10 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, CLARIFYING RESOLUTION NO. 2025-006, WHICH AU-THORIZED
FUNDING FOR THE INVITATION TO BID (“ITB”) NO. 2023-023 “BUILDING
DEPARTMENT RENOVATION PROJECT” WITH S3S CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($75,000.00) IN
ORDER TO CLARIFY THAT THE FUNDS CAN BE USED IN PHASE 1 OR 2; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVID-ING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Community
Development)
Approved under consent agenda.
9. BIDS AND REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS
There were no bids or requests for proposals.
10. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
10.1 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-_____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, APPROVING, AFTER PUBLIC HEARING, THE REQUEST MADE BY
COMMISSIONER LUIS RIMOLI TO NAME THE BANQUET HALL AT IT PARKER
COMMUNITY CENTER “THE CHICKIE BRANDIMARTE HALL”, LOCATED AT 901 NE
2ND ST., DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Commissioner Luis Rimoli)
City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the resolution into the record.
Commissioner Rimoli introduced the item.
Mayor Davis opened the floor to public comments, there being none, public hearing was closed
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Vice Mayor Salvino said that he could not have served on the Commission the first time around
without Mrs. Brandimarte’s support, strength and knowledge. He thanked Mrs. Brandimarte for
all the service she gives to the city.
Commissioner Lewellen thanked Mrs. Brandimarte for her 26 years of service and for growing
the seniors’ organization.
Commissioner Ryan thanked Ms. Brandimarte for coming tonight and said the City appreciates
her contribution and dedication to the City, however he does not see sufficient information in the
backup for the item. He feels there needs to be a better process when it comes to naming city
owned areas. He does not believe there should be another name on the I.T. Parker Center and
there needs to be a better vetting process when it comes to such a historic building.
Mayor Davis thanked Mrs. Brandimarte for her 26 years of service and said she does believe the
facility naming process is not clear and the city needs to have specific criteria set forth. Mayor
Davis asked City Attorney Boutsis about the criteria for naming a street and City Attorney
Boutsis explained the naming process. Mayor Davis commented that she does not believe the
criteria is aligned, and she believes there needs to be transparency of funds. She reiterated that
this is not personal but that she is a process-oriented person. The last 4 naming’s have been
commissioner to commissioner and these are things that need to be considered when major
decisions are made.
Vice Mayor Salvino said he feels that for someone to give 26 years of their life to encourage the
seniors of the city, he thinks Mr. Parker would like to see that happen and he believes he would
recognize the contribution. He noted it is not changing the name of the building, and that there
are many areas where you’ll see plaques, even outside of the I.T. Parker Center when you enter
the door. He does not see where someone should not be recognized for their contributions and
this may be an opportunity to do so, he believes recognition should be observed.
Commissioner Rimoli commented that he did follow the criteria currently set forth.
City Attorney Boutsis clarified that this requires a 4/5th vote for this item to pass.
Commissioner Rimoli made a motion to approve the item. The motion was seconded by
Vice Mayor Salvino which failed 3-2 with Commissioner Ryan and Mayor Davis voting no
and Commissioner Lewellen, Commissioner Rimoli, and Vice Mayor Salvino voting yes.
11. FIRST READING ORDINANCES
11.1 ORDINANCE NO. 2025-______
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 28, ENTITLED THE “LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE”
(LDC); TO PROVIDE CERTAIN TECHNICAL UPDATES, CLARIFICATIONS, AND
LANGUAGE CLEANUP TO THE CODE RELATING TO GREEN BUILDING
PROCEDURES, OFF-STREET PARKING, LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS IN THE CRA
ZONING DISTRICT, PLANNED SMALL LOT MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
(PMUD-SU); SIGNAGE REGULATIONS, DEFINITIONS AND TERM USAGE WITHIN
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THE NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES, AND LOTS PROVISIONS OF THE
CODE; AND CONCURRENCY REGULATIONS RELATING TO STORMWATER
DRAINAGE LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION,
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Community Development)
City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the ordinance into the record.
Deputy Director of Community Development Corinne Lajoie 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. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Lewellen which carried unanimously on voice vote.
11.2 ORDINANCE NO. 2025-______
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, TO AMEND CHAPTER 28, OF THE “LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE”, OF THE
CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING ARTICLE 105, ENTITLED “USE
REGULATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL AND OPEN SPACE ZONING DISTRICTS”, AT
SECTION 105-160, ENTITLED “ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES”,
CREATING SECTION 105-260, ENTITLED “ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS”;
AMENDING ARTICLE 725, ENTITLED “DEFINTIONS” AT SECTION 725-30, ENTITLED
“TERMS DEFINED”; AMENDING ARTICLE 230, ENTITILED “SPECIAL FLOOR AREA,
BUIDLING DIMENSION AND BUILDIN SIZE STANDARDS,” AT SECTION 230-50,
ENTITLED “MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE FLOOR AREA FOR ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
AND STRUCTURES IN THE E-1, RS-18000, RES-12000, RS-8000, NBHD-RES, RMH, AND
RD-8000 DISTRICTS”; AND AMENDING SECTION 230-40, ENTITLED “MINIMUM
FLOOR AREAS FOR DWELLINGS AND LODGING UNITS" IN ORDER TO DEFINE
“ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS”, AND TO CREATE REGULATIONS AND DESIGN
GUIDELINES FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
SEVERABILITY; CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Community Development)
City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the ordinance into the record.
Deputy Director of Community Development Corinne Lajoie introduced the item.
Mayor Davis opened the floor to public comments, and the following spoke:
- Yavocka Young Smith – 263 SW 3rd Terrace
- Unintelligible – 2637 E. Atlantic Blvd. #1011, Pompano Beach
Vice Mayor Salvino addressed the speaker and said he does not know that the lot he is speaking
of is large enough for a duplex, but he is open for discussion. He suggested going to Planning
and Zoning to find out if he is able to do so.
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Commissioner Ryan questioned Deputy Director Lajoie about the maximum number of units
allowed on a multi-family lot and Deputy Director Lajoie responded that it depends on
residential land use and density as to the number of units.
Vice Mayor Salvino made a motion to approve the item. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Ryan which carried 5-0 on roll call vote.
12. SECOND READING ORDINANCES
There were no second reading ordinances.
13. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
13.1 Clarification of Sponsorship for the Dan Marino Autism Awareness Family Sunday
Event - City Clerk
City Clerk Elora Riera introduced the item. and said she is seeking clarification on the
distribution of the contingency funds amongst the Commission.
Mayor Davis recommends taking $4,000.00 from the Commission contingency along with the
$1,000.00 from the City Manager’s contingency.
There was Commission consensus for the contingency funds.
13.2 Advisory Board Qualifications - City Clerk
City Clerk Elora Riera introduced the item and reviewed the qualifications for the Planning &
Zoning Board and Parks, Recreation and Community Affairs Advisory Board.
There was Commission consensus to approve the recommendations as discussed for both boards.
13.3 Naming of the Southwest Community Center - Sponsored by Commissioner Lewellen
Commissioner Lewellen introduced the item and spoke about her motivation for naming the
center after Carolyn Jones.
Mayor Davis agreed to receive the signatures and get community buy-in from a good portion of
the city. She thanked Commissioner Lewellen for bringing the item forward and shedding light
on the direction she is going.
13.4 Discussion on the Nyberg Swanson House - Sponsored by Commissioner Lewellen
Commissioner Lewellen introduced the item and commented that there needs to be a plan and
clear direction and criteria on who will be moving into the facility.
Discussion ensued amongst the Commission about who is interested in moving into the space
and what it will be used for. It was agreed that there should be a criteria outlined for the space
and a game plan for how documents will be stored and how the city is going to procure the
furniture and all the things going into it.
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Vice Mayor Salvino offered his office as temporary storage for the Historical Society documents
that are currently being housed in the Assistant City Attorney’s office.
14. APPOINTMENTS
14.1 Advisory Board Appointments – City Clerk
Dania Beach Housing Authority
1 appointment – Mayor Davis
Mayor Davis appointed Douglas Hasty to the Dania Beach Housing Authority Board.
There was Commission consensus for the appointment.
15. COMMISSION COMMENTS
15.1 Commissioner Lewellen
Commissioner Lewellen commented that she was happy to see the consent agenda passed as item
8.3 was her item and she would like to continue to support Dania Beach residents for Summer
Camp. She hopes that this is something the Commission will continue after she is termed out.
She said Dania After Dark was amazing and there was a huge turnout. She commended the
Public Safety team as there were no incidents. She voiced concern about the parking situation at
the beach and commented that it is something the city needs to address. She hopes that the issue
will come back before the Commission with a report of ideas and solutions to ensure things run
smoothly.
15.2 Commissioner Rimoli
Commissioner Rimoli reminded the Commission that the Prestige Club’s etiquette class with
Collins Elementary is tomorrow at Tropical Acres at 10:30 a.m. He noted that Channel 10 news
will be in attendance and encouraged his colleagues to attend.
15.3 Commissioner Ryan
Commissioner Ryan pointed out that the ribbon cutting for the Love Mural is also tomorrow at
10:30 a.m.; he will do his best to attend both events. He noted the city has had many wonderful
events recently and he has received great feedback. He reminded everyone that the Dania After
Dark - Blues & BBQ Celebration will be coming up in April. He said he appreciates all the work
of the city’s first responders and commended Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies for all they are
doing at Dania Pointe, Dania After Dark, throughout the waterways and at the beach. He has
received nothing but compliments for the city’s deputies and firefighters and commends the
leadership of Chief Pellecer and Captain Tarala. He agreed that a lot was accomplished today
and said he looks forward to seeing how the CRA does under the city management purview.
15.4 Vice-Mayor Salvino
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Vice Mayor Salvino spoke about a meeting he and City Manager Garcia had today with the
Quarterdeck regarding parking. He noted that the weekends are usually the issue and City
Manager Garcia has come up with a lot of good plans. He provided a summary of the different
parking options that are being considered and provided. He commented that there are still
complaints regarding the price of parking but noted Dania Beach is still the cheapest of all the
neighboring cities. He mentioned the numerous parking pass options available in the city for
those that wish to avoid the hourly rate.
Mayor Ryan included that he has been in discussions with management and staff to bring a water
taxi stop into the pier.
15.5 Mayor Davis
Mayor Davis noted she has heard the concerns about parking but wants to compliment the Public
Services team who maintain the beach every day. The beach has not looked more beautiful. She
confirmed the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Love mural is tomorrow and apologizes for the
conflict. She noted this is one of 9 Love murals in Broward County. She thanked the Parks and
Recreation team for all they do for Dania After Dark and said she had the most fun at the Art &
Seafood Festival. She spoke about attending a tour at Career Source Broward and mentioned the
additional services they provide, she commented that she will be looking at additional potential
partnerships. She attended the First Friday lunch and spoke about how successful it was. She
thanked the P.E.A. for being great partners with the city. She attended the Rose Awards, where
15 frontline workers from Marriott Dania Pointe were recognized. She congratulated Daniel Lam
who is the General Manager and new president of the FRLA. She thanked the commission and
said she appreciates their professionalism and responsiveness and as long as they work together,
there is nothing they cannot accomplish.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Davis adjourned the meeting at 9:26 p.m.
ATTEST: CITY OF DANIA BEACH
ELORA RIERA, MMC JOYCE L. DAVIS
CITY CLERK MAYOR
Approved:
April 8, 2025