agenda dania beach city commission regular meeting january 27

AGENDA
DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 27, 2004
7:00 P.M.
ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE CITY COMMISSION WITH
REGARD TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING OR HEARING WILL NEED A RECORD OF
THE PROCEEDINGS, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD
OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON
WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.
LOBBYIST REGISTRATION REQUIRED - REGISTRATION AS A LOBBYIST IN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH
IS REQUIRED IF ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION IS BEING PAID TO LOBBY THE COMMISSION
ON ANY PETITION OR ISSUE PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 01-93. REGISTRATION FORMS ARE
AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE IN THE ADMINISTRATION CENTER.
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IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PERSONS NEEDING ASSISTANCE
TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY OF THESE PROCEEDINGS SHOULD CONTACT CHARLENE JOHNSON, CITY
CLERK, 100 W. DANIA BEACH BLVD, DANIA BEACH, FL 33004, (954) 924-3622, AT LEAST 48 HOURS
PRIOR TO MEETING.
1.
CALL TO ORDER:
2.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
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Pastor Torrey Phillips, Gospel of Christ Ministries.
3.
ROLL CALL:
4.
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL EVENT APPROVALS:
4.1
Employee Recognition Program “General Employee of the Month” Award
for December, 2003:
*FLOYD KENON*
5.
PROCLAMATIONS:
Continued from 01/13/04 Commission Meeting
5.1
Proclamation declaring the month of January 2004, as “Broward County
Multi-Ethnic Community Month”.
5.2
Proclamation declaring January 24, 2004, “Dania Jai-Alai’s 50th Birthday
Celebration”.
6.
CITIZENS’ COMMENTS:
Addressing the Commission: Comments by Dania Beach citizens or interested parties that are not part of the regular agenda may be made
during each Commission meeting during the period set aside for “citizen comments.” A thirty (30) minute “citizen comments” period shall be
designated on the agenda for citizens and interested persons to speak on matters not scheduled on that day’s agenda. The citizen
comments period shall begin promptly at 7:00 PM. Each speaker shall be limited to 3 minutes for his or her comments. Persons desiring to
speak during the citizen comment period shall inform the City Clerk immediately prior to the beginning of the meeting of their intention to
speak. If more than 10 speakers express a desire to speak, the Commission shall determine on a meeting by meeting basis whether to (a)
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extend the time allotted for citizen comments to accommodate all speakers, or (b) whether to limit the number of speakers or amount of time
per speaker. A speaker’s time shall not be transferable to another speaker.
7.
CONSENT AGENDA (INCLUDING EXPENDITURES):
7.1
Minutes:
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Approval of minutes for Special Budget Meeting of September 11, 2003
Approval of minutes for Regular Meeting of January 13, 2004.
7.2
Travel Expenditures: NONE
7.3
Bills: NONE
Resolutions –
Continued from 01/13/04 Commission Meeting
7.4
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE REAL ESTATE LEASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY, L.L.C.
AND THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH FOR 430-FOOT PARALLEL
ENCROACHMENT OF SEWER MAIN; AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL
OF THE ANNUAL RENTAL FEE OF $1,505.00; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS, FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7.5
7.6
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THAT CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE
AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS EAST
ONE-HALF OF LOT 6, BLOCK 2, SUN GARDENS, A SUBDIVISION
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 26, PAGE 37, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BROWARD
COUNTY, FLORIDA; BY BETWEEN DOUBLE D REALTY HOLDINGS,
INC., AS BUYER, AND THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, AS SELLER, FOR
A SALES PRICE OF $16,500; PROVIDING A CONTRACTUAL
CONTINGENCY THAT THE CITY COMMISSION APPROVE A
VARIANCE OR VARIANCES TO BUILD A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE
WITH LOT DIMENSIONS LESS THAN REQUIRED BY CITY CODE;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CLOSE THE TRANSACTION
FOR SALE WITH A RESTRICTIVE COVENANT LIMITING THE USE OF
THE REAL PROPERTY TO A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE;
PROVIDING THAT ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH BE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH
CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 151-93 AND
EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED TO IT, TO ADJUST THE FEES TO BE
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CHARGED FOR USE OF THE I.T. PARKER COMMUNITY CENTER;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
7.7
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES
ACT SELF-EVALUATION AND TRANSITION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF
DANIA BEACH; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7.8
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSIONERS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7.9
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA
APPROVING THE SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN
FREDENSBORG-HUMLEBAEK, DENMARK AND THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA (UNITED STATES OF AMERICA); PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ORDINANCES – TITLE TO BE READ BY CITY ATTORNEY – NONE
8.
BIDS AND REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS: NONE
9.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SITE PLANS:
Continued from 01/13/04 Commission Meeting
9.1
SE-19-03 – Bonnie Miskel, Ruden, McClosky, representing Robert Fileni
(Inter-Pro Group Inc.) requests an extension of a previously approved
Special Exception assigning 300 flexibility units to construct up to a 300
Unit Multi-Family Mixed Use Development. Property located at the
northeast corner of US 1 and Dania Beach Boulevard along with the
property located between NE 1st Avenue and NE 1st Court on the north
side of Dania Beach Boulevard.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
APPROVING THE REQUEST SUBMITTED BY BONNIE MISKEL, OF
RUDEN-MCCLOSKY, REPRESENTING ROBERT FILENI (INTER-PRO
INVESTMENT GROUP INC.), REQUESTING A SIX MONTH
EXTENSION OF THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SPECIAL EXCEPTION
(SE-19-03 APPROVED BY RESOLUTION 2003-140) ASSIGNING UP TO
300 FLEXIBILITY UNITS TO CONSTRUCT A 300 UNIT MULTI-FAMILY
MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF US 1
AND DANIA BEACH BOULEVARD ALONG WITH THE PROPERTY
LOCATED BETWEEN NE 1ST AVENUE AND NE 1ST COURT ON THE
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NORTH SIDE OF DANIA BEACH BOULEVARD; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
9.2
VA-88-03 – Request by Pastor Torrey Phillips for a variance to allow an
auditorium (chapel) and office use with five parking spaces (25 parking
spaces required).
Staff requests this item be continued to the February 24, 2004 City Commission
Meeting.
9.3
VA-82-03 – Request by Shelly Eichner, Calvin Giordano & Associates, for
a variance to allow an entry wall sign approximately 10 feet high (8 feet
allowed) for property located on the west side of Ravenswood Road at
Gulfstream Way (Griffin Lakes).
Staff requests this item be continued to the February 24, 2004 City Commission
Meeting.
10.
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
COMMISSION COMMENTS:
Commissioner ChunnCommissioner Flury Commissioner Mikes Vice-Mayor McElyea Mayor Anton –
11.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION:
11.1
Discussion of annexation promises with the Estates of Fort Lauderdale
and Ravenswood Estates Community Associations.
11.2
Discussion on re-scheduling the May 11th Commission meeting to May
12th, due to City Officials visit to our sister city in Denmark. (City Manager)
11.3
Discussion of pledged funding for Main Street (Commissioner Chunn)
12.
APPOINTMENTS:
12.1
Appointment of 1 Citizen Alternate member to the Civil Service Board.
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND AFFIRMING
THE APPOINTMENT OF ONE (1) CITIZEN ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE CIVIL SERVICE
BOARD; PROVIDING THAT SAID MEMBER SHALL COMPLETE A FOUR (4) YEAR TERM
EXPIRING APRIL 1, 2004; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.”
12.2
Appointment of 1 Alternate member to the Code Enforcement Board.
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND AFFIRMING
THE APPOINTMENT OF ONE (1) ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT
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BOARD; PROVIDING THAT SAID MEMBER SHALL COMPLETE A THREE (3) YEAR TERM
EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 7, 2004; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.”
12.3
Appointment of 1 member to the Marine Advisory Board.
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND AFFIRMING
THE APPOINTMENT OF ONE (1) MEMBER TO THE “MARINE ADVISORY BOARD”;
PROVIDING THAT SAID MEMBER SHALL SERVE A TWO (2) YEAR TERM EXPIRING 12:00
NOON, MARCH 15, 2005; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE”.
12.4
Appointment of 1 member to the Parks, Recreation & Community Advisory
Board.
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND AFFIRMING
THE APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER TO THE “PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY
ADVISORY BOARD”; PROVIDING THAT SAID MEMBER SHALL SERVE A TWO (2) YEAR TERM
EXPIRING 12:00 NOON, MARCH 15, 2005; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE”.
12.5
Appointment of 1 member to the Police & Fire Pension Board.
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND AFFIRMING
THE APPOINTMENT OF ONE (1) MEMBER TO THE “POLICE & FIRE PENSION BOARD”;
PROVIDING THAT SAID MEMBER SHALL COMPLETE A TWO (2) YEAR TERM EXPIRING
12:00 NOON, MARCH 15, 2005; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE”.
12.6
Appointment by Commission of a member for R/E Property Manager
position on the Unsafe Structures Board.
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND AFFIRMING
THE APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER TO THE REAL ESTATE PROPERTY MANAGER POSITION
TO THE UNSAFE STRUCTURES BOARD; PROVIDING THAT THIS MEMBER SHALL SERVE A
THREE (3) YEAR TERM BEGINNING MARCH 12, 2003, AND ENDING MARCH 11, 2006;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.”
13.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
13.1
13.2
13.3
City Manager –
City AttorneyCity Clerk – Meeting Reminder:
February 5, 2004 @ 7:30 p.m.– Charter Review Board Special
Meeting
February 10, 2004 @ 7:00 p.m. –Regular City Commission Meeting
February 24, 2004 @ 7:00 p.m.– Regular City Commission Meeting
14.
ADJOURNMENT
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