2006 0518 Regular City Commission Meeting

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Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting May 18, 2006 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Action: Commissioner Goodman reported that he would like to appoint Moshe Mann to the Long Range Planning and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee; and Commissioner Thaler reported that Joseph J. Ades has resigned from the Community Activities and Health Committee and that he would like to appoint Sylvia Busch to fill that vacancy. Commissioner Thaler noted that Loretta de Vries resigned from the Traffic and Safety Committee as well, which is Commissioner Iglesias' appointment. Commissioner Iglesias appointed Anh Kaul to the Committee. Commissioner Thaler moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to accept the resignations and appointments. The motion was approved by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 12. DISCUSSION ITEMS 12A. Discussion regarding the Board of Rules and Appeals Giving Discretionary Authority to Building Officials for Repair or Replacement of Glass Doors, Windows and Balconies. Action: City Manager Szerlag reported noting that Building Official Parker will give a power-point presentation which will explain what constitutes a repair or replacements for windows and doors, floor to ceiling glass curtain wall systems, and balcony railings and safeguard systems. City Manager Szerlag noted that a copy of the power-point presentation had been distributed to the Commission. Building Official Parker's presentation included a background of the 2005 tropical storm season. Mr. Parker noted that he had a meeting yesterday (May 17, 2006) with a group of his peers and engineers where he gave this presentation, and they filled out a survey to see if they agreed or disagreed with our conclusions, and 100% of them agreed. He said he is now going to take this presentation to the South Florida Building Officials Association and ask them if they agree or disagree so we can be uniform throughout the County. Public Speakers: Mercedes Cantrell; Andrew Tagleomonte; Judge Shore; Rafael Barrera; Iris Cornell; Allen Kaul Mayor Edelcup said it is a sober conclusion because it looks like rather then take the most safe way of handling a situation, the County has chosen to take some risks and perhaps gamble with lives. He said he had hoped that the County would have been more severe on the replacement requirements but we have to follow the law and accept their decision. Vice Mayor Brezin asked about a terrace or railings without glass and what the specification was to replace a railing and Building Official Parker said it depends on when the building was built, if they have to replace that railing with pickets it has to meet the current code, it does not have to go through the same rigorous test as glass has to go through. Commissioner Iglesias noted on page 45 of the presentation "The new glass and frames must pass the test required in Section 1618.4.6, but remaining undamaged glass and frames can 12