2009-0319 Regular City Commission Meeting

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Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting March 19,2009 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida violations for trash on the beach; traffic coming northbound have to turn in front of that traffic island in front ofLe Meridian, and there is no signal there which causes dangerous traffic; and there is an impact on parking. Ms. Burke responded that there are ongoing problems with these two buildings, this is a public beach, and as for the chair set-up, any City regulations that are in effect will be respected by Le Meridian. She said when they initially had 1,000 memberships in effect they only had 10-12 people there, and the parking situation has been resolved with the parking agreement. Mayor Edelcup said one of the other comments was the policing of the beach, and Ms. Burke said she will make sure her client is aware ofthat and they will step up any cleanup activities that are needed. Commissioner Goodman asked who monitors the 240 memberships, and Ms. Burke said they would give quarterly or semi-annual reports of how many memberships have been sold. City Attorney Ottinot noted that there are 19 memberships at this time. Vice Mayor Thaler said the limit of 240 memberships should be in writing, and this area is continually dirty until after the chairs are put out at 8:00 a.m., 50% of the space is being used instead of the 25% for the chairs. Community Development Director Robert Solera said there is only one Code Enforcement Officer assigned to the area of Collins A venue and the beach from north to south, and sporadic checks at least four times a day at different times, and the Corporation is aware of the chair situation, as well as the cleanup. Commissioner Scholl said the issue is that the Applicant has been remiss in adhering to our laws, and that is what these people are upset with. Mr. Solera said warnings have been issued as well as a ticket for $500, and the next time, will be a repeat violation of $750, and we have the potential to do the cleanup ourselves and charge the owner. Vice Mayor Thaler said additional garbage cans were put out there and the situation is better, and to see if additional cans are needed. Mayor Edelcup said the City Manager needs to determine operations, the Commission shouldn't get involved in the day-to-day cleaning of the beach, only at the policy issues. Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Brezin seconded a motion for approval, subject to staff conditions, and the additional conditions oflimiting memberships to 240, and entering into the Parking Agreement. Resolution No. 09-Z-117 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor. V ote: Commissioner Brezin yes Commissioner Goodman ~ Commissioner Scholl ~ Vice Mayor Thaler yes Mayor Edelcup ~ 6B. Request of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Owner of the Property Located at 19250 Collins Avenue (Heritage Park), for the following: (Hearing #Z2009-03) The Applicant is seeking a district boundary change from B-1 (Neighborhood Business) to CF (Community Facility). 1. Pursuant to Section 265-18 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land Development Regulations, the Applicant is requesting a district boundary change from B-1 (Neighborhood Business) to CF (Community Facility). Protests 0 Waivers 0 Ex Parte 0 3