1998-0813 Regular City Commission Meeting

Home Browse Search

PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT BOARD," WITH THE TERM "NUISANCE ABATEMENT BOARD AS DESIGNATED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH" AND SUBSTITUTING EVERY REFERENCE TO "THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DADE COUNTY" WITH "THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH"; AMENDING ARTICLE I, SECTION 2-11.1(s) "LOBBYING", BY AMENDING SECTION (s)(2)TO INCREASE LOBBYIST REGISTRATION FEES, AND AMENDING SECTIONS (s)(8) and (s)(10)TO PROVIDE THAT THE PERSONS OR ENTITIES VIOLATING THE LOBBYING PROVISIONS OF CITY LAW BE PROHIBITED FROM ENGAGING IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES FOR A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD,REVISING PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR A REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and explained that the proposal eliminates irrelevant County code provisions, and also incorporates two recent County amendments to the"Lobbying"provisions of Chapter 2, increasing Lobbyist registration fees, and revising penalties. Public Speakers: Tim Klune; Bobby Dean Phillips; Building Official Michael Berkman In response to a question, the City Clerk read the penalty provisions. City Attorney Dannheisser clarified that the County Code provisions of Lobbyist Registration apply to all Cities. Commissioner Kauffman moved and Vice Mayor Turetsky seconded a motion to adopt the ordinance on second reading. Ordinance No. 98-44 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes Commissioner Kauffman yes Commissioner Morrow ves Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes Mayor Samson yes 8. B. [City Clerk's note: *a revised proposed Exhibit A, Tax Schedule was handed-out and filed with the meeting records.] AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING AN OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE TAX PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 205, FLORIDA STATUTES (1995); PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title. City Manager DiPietro introduced the item and explained that the County rates will decrease since the City is adopting its own ordinance. Public Speakers: Bill Lone; W. Donald Stewart; Bobby Dean Phillips Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to adopt the ordinance on second reading. Ordinance No. 98-45 was adopted by a Summary Minutes of the August 13, 1998, City Commission Meeting - Page 8 of 14