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Regular City Commission Meeting
Thursday, December 20, 2018, 6:30 p.m.
City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
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AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Scholl at 6:30 p.m. with the following officials
present:
Mayor George "Bud" Scholl City Manager Christopher J. Russo
Vice Mayor Dana Goldman City Clerk Mauricio Betancur, CMC
Commissioner Jeanette Gatto Deputy City Manager Stan Morris
Commissioner Larisa Svechin Assistant City Attorney Julia Grachova
Commissioner Jeniffer Viscarra
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE /INVOCATION
Action: Sunny Isles Beach Resident Joe Gatto gave the pledge of Allegiance and Police Chief
Dwight Snyder gave the invocation.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3A. Regular City Commission Meeting—November 15, 2018.
Action: Vice Mayor Goldman moved and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion to
approve the above-mentioned Summary Minutes. The motion was approved by a voice
vote of 5-0 in favor.
4. ORDER OF BUSINESS (Additions/Deletions/Amendments)
Deferred: Item 5A. Certificates of Achievement presented to Sunny Isles Beach Soccer
Teams was deferred. Add On: Item 10F. Resolution Expressing Support for Long-Term
Infrastructure for the Rehabilitation of the Golden Shores Pump Station.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
5A. Certificates of Appreciation presented to the Sunny Isles Beach Soccer Teams.
Action: This is item was deferred.
5B. Acknowledgement of the Recipients of the City Manager's 2018 Employees of the
Year Award: Sandra Block, Makia Curry, Brenda Long, and Humberto Martinez, Jr.
Action: City Manager Christopher Russo presented the awards.
Summary Minutes:Regular City Commission Meeting December 20,2018 City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida
6. ZONING
6A. Request of D.P. Monaco,LLC. ("Applicant") for the property located at 17501 Collins
Avenue, Site Plan Approval for the following: (Hearing#PZ2018-10):
Requests:
1. Pursuant to Section 265-35 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land Development Regulations,
the Applicant is requesting site plan approval for 113 hotel units with a proposed total of
50,408 square feet of floor area ratio. In addition, amenities such as a restaurant, a game
room, and a pool are within the proposed hotel project.
2. Pursuant to Section 265-14 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land Development Regulations,
the Applicant is requesting the use of graphics and murals on a temporary construction
fencing.
Action: Mayor Scholl gave opening remarks on zoning procedures/decorum. City Clerk
Betancur read a disclaimer for the Zoning hearing and administered the oath to witnesses.
City Clerk Mauricio Betancur asked if there were any Ex Parte disclosures to which all five
(5) Commissioners stated they had not met with the developer.
Planning and Zoning Director Claudia Hasbun reported that the applicant is seeking a site
plan approval for 113 hotel units with a proposed total of 50,408 square feet of floor area
ratio. In addition, amenities such as a restaurant, a game room, and a pool are within the
proposed hotel project. The applicant also requested the use of graphics and murals on a
temporary construction fencing. The application is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
and generally consistent with the City's Land Development Regulations.
Public Speakers: Luis D'Agostino.
Commissioner Gatto moved and Commissioner Svechin seconded a motion for approval.
Resolution No. 17-Z-169 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0, in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Gatto yes
Commissioner Svechin yes
Commissioner Viscarra yes
Vice Mayor Goldman yes
Mayor Scholl yes
6B. Request of GPI Sunny Isles,LLC ("Applicant")for the property located at 16700-16750
Collins Avenue, Site Plan Approval for the following: (Hearing #PZ2018-02):
Requests:
1. Pursuant to Section 265-37 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land Development Regulations,
the Applicant is requesting site plan approval for 120 residential condominium units and 220
hotel units, with a total proposed 330,875 square feet of floor area ratio. In addition, located
on the ground level, the project will include 22,560 square feet of retail space and 5,413
square feet of restaurant space. The project's parking will be within an enclosed 5-story
parking garage with approximately 679 parking spaces.
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2. Pursuant to Section 265-11(N)(3) of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land Development
Regulations,the Applicant is requesting an extension of time to pull a building permit for an
additional 24-months from the 24-months timeframe allowed by the under the City Code,for
a total of 48 months from the date of site plan approval.
3. Pursuant to Section 265-14 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land Development Regulations,
the Applicant is requesting the use of'graphics and murals on a temporary construction
fencing.
4. Pursuant to Section 265-18 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach LDRs, the Applicant is
requesting approval for the conceptual design,for a pedestrian bridge across and over Collins
Avenue. The"final"design and exact locations of the pedestrian bridge is subject to approval
of the City.
Action: Mayor Scholl gave opening remarks on zoning procedures/decorum. City Clerk
Betancur read a disclaimer for the Zoning hearing and administered the oath to witnesses.
City Clerk Mauricio Betancur asked if there were any Ex Parte disclosures to which the
Mayor, Commissioner Gatto, and Commissioner Viscarra stated they had met with the
developer.
Planning and Zoning Director Claudia Hasbun reported that the applicant is seeking a site
plan approval for a proposed fifteen (15) story project located at 16700 and 16750 Collins
Avenue called"Infinity". The project consists of 120 residential condominium units and 220
hotel units, with a total proposed 330,875 square feet of floor area ratio. In addition, located
on the ground level, the project will include 22,560 square feet of retail space and 5,413
square feet of restaurant space. The project's parking will be within an enclosed 5-story
parking garage with approximately 679 parking spaces.
Further, the Applicant is requesting approval for the conceptual design, for a pedestrian
bridge across and over Collins Avenue. The "final" design and exact locations of the
pedestrian bridge is subject to approval of the City. Also, the Applicant is requesting an
extension of time to pull a building permit for an additional 24-months from the 24-months
timeframe allowed under the City Code,for a total of 48 months. In addition,the Applicant is
requesting approval for the graphics on the temporary construction fence shown within the
submitted plans.
Public Speakers: Robert Tacher, Ranaan Katz, Courtney Crush, Andrew Zidor, Gregg
Grossmanlgor Vassiliev.
After comments from the City Commission and the public,Commissioner Svechin moved to
defer the item to the Regular City Commission meeting in January and Vice Mayor Goldman
seconded. The motion passed by a roll call vote of 5-0, in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Gatto yes
Commissioner Svechin yes
Commissioner Viscarrayes
Vice Mayor Goldman yes
Mayor Scholl yes
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7. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING
7A. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Amending
Section 201-8(H) of the City Code of Ordinances to Prohibit the Use of Dangerous
Objects and the Unauthorized Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in City Parks and
Recreation Areas; Providing for Repealer; Providing for Severability; Providing for
Inclusion in the City Code; Providing for an Effective Date.
City Clerk Betancur read the title, and Deputy City Manager Stan Morris reported.
Public Speakers: None.
Vice Mayor Goldman moved and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion to approve the
Ordinance on first reading by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor.A second and final reading
was scheduled for Thursday, January'17, 2019.
Vote: Commissioner Gatto yes
Commissioner Svechin yes
Commissioner Viscarra yes
Vice Mayor Goldman yes
Mayor Scholl yes
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Other than Ordinances for Second Reading)
9. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING (Public Hearings)
9A. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,Amending
Section 265-69 of the Landscape Code "Maintenance" to Designate the Public Works
Department and the Cultural & Community Services Department as Responsible for
Tree Care in the Public Rights-of-Way and in the Parks; Providing for Severability;
Providing for Inclusion in the Code;Providing for Repealer;Providing for an Effective Date.
City Clerk Betancur read the title,and Assistant to the City Manager Kathryn Matos reported.
Public Speakers: None.
Vice Mayor Goldman moved and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion to approve the
Ordinance on second reading. Ordinance No. 2018-534 was adopted by a roll call vote
of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Aelion yes
Commissioner Gatto yes
Commissioner Svechin yes
Vice Mayor Goldman yes
Mayor Scholl yes
10. RESOLUTIONS
10A. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Confirming
the Balance of Transfer of Development Rights ("TDRs") Currently Held in the TDR
Bank Accounts by the City of Sunny Isles Beach and Private Owners,attached Hereto as
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Exhibit "A"; Requiring Yearly Updates for the TDR Bank Accounts; Providing the City
Manager with the Authority to Do All Things to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an
Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title, and Planning and Zoning Director Claudia
Hasbun reported.
Public Speakers: None
Commissioner Svechin moved and Vice Mayor Goldman seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2018-2893;was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10B. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Authorizing
the Chief of Police,in Accordance with the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984,and
in Accordance with Section 932.7055,F.S.,to Expend Partial Forfeiture Funds from the
Department of Justice(DOJ)for Subscription Services for the Automatic License Plate
Readers,and a Fleet Key Management System, in an Amount Not to Exceed$65,000.00;
Providing for an Effective Date
Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title, and Police Sergeant Luke Plesa reported.
Public Speakers: None
Vice Mayor Goldman moved and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2018-2894 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10C. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Condemning
Airbnb's Decision to Remove Listings of Rentals in Israeli Settlements in the West Bank;
Direct the City Clerk to Distribute Copies of this Resolution;Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title, and Vice Mayor Goldman reported.
Public Speakers: None
Commissioner Gatto moved and Vice Mayor Goldman seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2018-2895 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10D. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Declaring
Larisa Svechin as Vice Mayor; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title, and Mayor Scholl reported.
Public Speakers: None
Commissioner Gatto moved and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2018-2896 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
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10E. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,Accepting
the Results of the Run-Off Election Which was Held on Tuesday, December 4, 2018,
and Declaring Alex Lama to be Elected as Commissioner, Seat 2; Discharging the I
Canvassing Board for Said Run-Off Election; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title and reported.
Public Speakers: None
Vice Mayor Goldman moved and Commissioner Svechin seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2018-2897 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10F. Add On:
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Expressing
Support for Long-Term Infrastructure Planning for Rehabilitation of the Golden
Shores Pump Station and Stormwater Retention Facility Expansion Study;Authorizing
the City Manager and City Attorney ;to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this
Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title,and City Manager Christopher J. Russo reported.
Public Speakers: None
Commissioner Gatto moved and Vice Mayor Goldman seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2018-2898 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
11. MOTIONS
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12A. Update on the Gateway Park Interior Buildout Project.
Action: Assistant City Manager Susan S. Simpson gave an update on the interior buildout
project at Gateway Park.
13. CITIZENS' FORUM: REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
14. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner t.tto moved to adjourn the meeting; Mayor Scholl adjourned it at 8:33 p.m.
Res, ct . y s •t itted by: Approved by the City Commission on
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