2012-0419 Regular City Commission Meeting

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Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting April 19, 2012 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida from Abraham Weintraub indicating he is no longer a partner in this deal. Public Speakers: Warren Stamm, Esq. Commissioner Aelion asked what the City would receive when they close on May 11, 2012, and City Attorney Ottinot said the City would receive $7 Million, and that the City has already received through an Escrow Agreement $1 Million deposit minus whatever credit the City may give to Dezer Development which would give the City about $5.8 Million at closing. Commissioner Scholl said he wanted to make sure it was going to be a Deed Restriction and recorded, and City Attorney Ottinot said yes that he would amend the Contract to that effect. Vice Mayor Thaler said on the site plan approval by 2014, what happens if they come in and they want an extension, and City Attorney Ottinot said that is within the Commission's discretion to hold them to the commitment or grant an extension. City Manager Cohen noted for the record that he and City Attorney Ottinot spoke earlier today about the disposition of the western part of the property which is currently being used by Ocean Rescue and Transportation. The City Attorney has assured him that we will come to some cooperative arrangement to continue to use the property for a limited period of time. Once the Pier is completed by no later than January, we will be moving Ocean Rescue over there, and Transportation will eventually move to the new Public Works compound. Warren Stamm, Esq. representing Dezer Development said the City Manager is correct that they did speak today and they will be able to work out some type of a cooperative resolution with respect to the automobiles that are currently placed on the site next door. Commissioner Aelion asked if the intent of the east side of the property will continue to be used by Alamo for the next two years, and Mr. Stamm said they are feeling that out at the moment as to what they plan on doing post closing in May. Commissioner Aelion asked if they would come before the Commission when they decide and City Attorney Ottinot said the only thing that will come before the Commission is a site plan. With respect to Alamo that would be Dezer's responsibility if they accept an arrangement. Commissioner Scholl moved and Commissioner Oatto seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2012 -1901 was adopted by a voice vote of 5 -0 in favor. 11. MOTIONS None 12. DISCUSSION ITEMS 12A. Discussion/Update to the 2010 Florida Building Code (FBC) Change and its Impact to Development in our City. Action: Assistant City Manager /Community Development Director Sharon Ragoonan reported that the updated 2010 Florida Building Code was adopted March 15, 2012 with over 450 changes and she gave highlights most relevant to our City. There is a new wind map that anticipates what the maximum wind speed would be and there was an increase for us from 146 MPH to 185 MPH. With this change there are different calculations related to that for 13