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SUMMARY MINUTES
Regular City Commission Meeting
Thursday,November 21, 2019, 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 Larisa Svechin City Clerk Mauricio Betancur, CMC
Commissioner Dana Goldman City Attorney Edward A. Dion
Commissioner Alex Lama Deputy City Manager Stan Morris
Commissioner Jeniffer Viscarra
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE /INVOCATION
Action: Developer Yosi Gil gave the pledge of Allegiance, and Rabbi Kaller gave the
invocation.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3A. Additional Information:
Regular City Commission Meeting—October 17, 2019.
Action: Vice Mayor Svechin moved, and Commissioner Viscarra 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)
Additional Information: 10B. Approval of a Consulting Proposal from Calvin, Giordano
and Associates, Inc. for Public Engagement Services Relating to the Town Center North
Area; Addon Item: 101. Approval of an Increase in the Registration for the Seasonal
Rentals;Addon Item: 10J. Approval of an Agreement with Atlantic Broadband(Miami)for
the Conversion of Overhead Wires to Underground Throughout the City;Addon Item: 10K.
Approval of an Agreement with Don Casino Productions, Inc. to Provide Talent and
Production Services for Various City Events Throughout the Year.
Action: Vice Mayor Svechin moved, and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion to
approve the above-mentioned changes to the agenda. The motion was approved by a
voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
5A. 2020 Desktop Calendar Photo Contest Winners.
Action: The winners of the 2020 Desktop Calendar Photo contest winners were announced
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and presented with a plaque.
6. ZONING
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.
6A. Request of Publix Super Market, Inc. ("Applicant") for the property located at 18320
Collins Avenue, Signage Variance for the following: (Hearing #PZ2019-06):
Requests:
1. Pursuant to Section 265.63.1 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land Development
Regulations,the Applicant is requesting a sign variance approval for an increase in the
maximum number of wall signs to allow three (3) walls signs, whereas two (2) is
allowed per Section 265-56(B)(2)(b).
Action: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 applicant.
Planning and Zoning Director Claudia Hasbun reported that the applicant is seeking a sign
variance pursuant to Section 265-63.1 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Code of Ordinance to
increase the number of wall signs to allow three (3) wall signs, whereas two (2) is allowed
per Section 265-56(B)(2)(b).The Applicant has provided two options for the location of the
proposed sign,requesting approval on one of the two proposed locations. The application is
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and generally consistent with the City's Land
Development Regulations.
Public Speakers (listed alphabetically): Ronneburger, Jennifer.
Commissioner Goldman moved, and Commissioner Lama seconded a motion for approval.
Resolution No. 19-Z-172 was adopted by a roll call vote of 4-1, in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Goldman yes
Commissioner Lama yes
Commissioner Viscarra
Vice Mayor Svechin no
Mayor Scholl yes
6B. Request of A3 Development, LLC ("Applicant") for the property located at 17901
Collins Avenue, Site Plan Modification for the following: (Hearing #PZ2019-08):
Requests:
1. Pursuant to Section 265-18 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land Development
Regulations, the Applicant is requesting a modification to an approved site plan for a
decrease of density from 248 residential units to 246 residential units.
2. Pursuant to Section 265-18 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land Development
Regulations, the Applicant is requesting the increase in height for the two tower
structures. The south tower request to the top of the aircraft light from 641 feet 9.5
inches NGVD to 646 feet 0.5 inches NGVD from the crown of the road. The north
tower request to the top of the aircraft from 641 feet 9.5 inches NGVD to 667 feet 3.5
inches NGVD from the crown of the road.
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Action: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 applicant.
Planning and Zoning Director Claudia Hasbun reported that the applicant is seeking a site
plan modification for the Estates at Acqualina project located at 17901 Collins Avenue.This
site plan modification requests a decrease in density of two (2) residential dwelling units
(decrease from 248 residential units to 246 residential units, 153 units in the south tower and
93 in the north tower.) Further, the Applicant is requesting a height increase for the two
towers,the south tower requests an increase of four feet and three inches(4'-3")bringing the
south tower to 646 feet and 9.5 inches. The north tower requests an increase of twenty-five
feet and six inches (25'-6") bringing the north tower to 667 feet and 3.5 inches. The
application is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and generally consistent with the
City's Land Development Regulations.
Public Speakers (listed alphabetically): Boutsis, Eve; Chitwood, Rick; Kasdin, Niesen;
Poliakoff, Ryan.
Vice Mayor Svechin moved, and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion for approval.
Resolution No. 19-Z-173 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0, in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Goldman yes
Commissioner Lama yes
Commissioner Viscarra yes
Vice Mayor Svechin yes
Mayor Scholl yes
6C. Request of St.Tropez Beach Developers,LLC("Applicant")for the property located at
16690 Collins Avenue, Moratorium Waiver Approval Request for the following:
(Hearing #W2019-01):
Requests:
1. Pursuant to the City of Sunny Isles Beach Ordinance No. 2019-541 passed and adopted
on September 19,2019,the Applicant is requesting the approval of a moratorium waiver
to allow the City to process and take action on a zoning application relating to the Project
located at 16690 Collins Avenue.
Action: Planning and Zoning Director Claudia Hasbun reported that the applicant is
requesting approval of a waiver of the moratorium created by City of Sunny Isles Beach
Ordinance No. 2019-542 for the Project located at 16690 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles
Beach,FL 33160. The Applicant is requesting to propose a variance affecting the size of 25
parking spaces at the Project.
Public Speakers (listed alphabetically): Milton, Joe; Schulman, Cliff.
Commissioner Goldman moved, and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion for
approval. Resolution No. 19-Z-174 was adopted by a roll call vote of 4-1, in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Goldman yes
Commissioner Lama yes
Commissioner Viscarra yes
Vice Mayor Svechin no
Mayor Scholl yes
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6D. Request of St.Tropez Beach Developers,LLC("Applicant")for the property located at
16690 Collins Avenue, Site Plan Modification for the following: (Hearing#PZ2019-10):
Requests:
1. Pursuant to Section 265-18 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land Development
Regulations,the Applicant is requesting a site plan modification to reduce the width size
of 25 parking spaces.
2. Pursuant to Section 265-15 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land Development
Regulations (LDRs), the Applicant is requesting a variance of the parking space size
requirements. According to Section 265-46 A. (7) (a) of the City's LDRs, a parking
space within a commercial development is required to provide no less than 9 feet in
width, whereas this application is requesting approval of 25 parking spaces at no less
than 8 feet and 6 inches.
Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur asked if there were any Ex Parte disclosures to which
Mayor Scholl and Commissioners Goldman, Lama, and Viscarra all stated they had
previously met with the applicant; Vice Mayor Svechin stated she had not had any previous
communication with the applicant.
Planning and Zoning Director Claudia Hasbun reported that the applicant is seeking approval
of a site plan modification to reduce the width of 25 parking spaces within the Project. The
Applicant is proposing a variance of the width size of 25 parking spaces for a minimum of 8
feet and 6 inches whereas 9 feet is required. The application is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan and generally consistent with the City's Land Development Regulations.
Public Speakers (listed alphabetically): Castaneda, Ed; Kizhner, Felix; Milton, Joe;
Schulman, Cliff.
Commissioner Goldman moved, and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion for
approval. Resolution No. 19-Z-175 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0, in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Goldman yes
Commissioner Lama yes
Commissioner Viscarra yes
Vice Mayor Svechin yes
Mayor Scholl yes
7. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING
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
Chapter 217 Entitled"Rental Property,"of the Code of Ordinance of the City of Sunny
Isles Beach, to Amend Section 217-9 to Modify the Manner in Which Fees for
Registration Shall be Adopted; Providing for Revocation of Registration;Providing for
Penalties and Enforcement;Providing for Severability;Providing for Conflicts;Providing for
Inclusion in the Code; and Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title,and Deputy City Manager Stan Morris reported.
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Public Speakers: None.
Vice Mayor Svechin moved,and Commissioner Goldman seconded a motion to adopt the
ordinance on second and final reading. Ordinance No.2019-547 was adopted by a roll
call vote of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Goldman yes
Commissioner Lama yes
Commissioner Viscarra yes
Vice Mayor Svechin yes
Mayor Scholl yes
9B. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Amending
Chapter 193 Entitled "Noise," of the Code of Ordinances of Sunny Isles Beach to
Modify Section 193-4 to Require that Landscaping Debris be Maintained on the
Property from Which it Originated; Providing for Violations;Providing for Severability;
Providing for Repealer;Providing for Inclusion in the Code;Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title,and Deputy City Manager Stan Morris reported.
Public Speakers: None
Vice Mayor Svechin moved,and Commissioner Goldman seconded a motion to adopt the
ordinance on second and final reading. Ordinance No.2019-544 was adopted by a roll
call vote of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Goldman yes
Commissioner Lama yes
Commissioner Viscarra yes
Vice Mayor Svechin des
Mayor Scholl yes
10. RESOLUTIONS
10A. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Approving a
Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with Calvin, Giordano and Associates, Inc. for
Professional Planning and Zoning Consulting Services, in an Amount not to Exceed
$198.700.80, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Said
Agreement; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this
Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
[Clerk's Note: Additional information was presented to the City Commission prior to the
commencement of the meeting.]
Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title, and Planning and Zoning Director Claudia
Hasbun reported.
Public Speakers: Gordo, Maggie.
Commissioner Viscarra moved,and Commissioner Lama seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2019-3011 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-1 in favor
(Commissioner Goldman opposed).
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10B. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Approving a
Consulting Proposal from Calvin,Giordano and Associates,Inc.for Public Engagement
Services Relating to the Town Center North Area, in an Amount not to Exceed
$68,480.00,Attached Hereto as Exhibit"A";Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things
Necessary 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: Gordo, Maggie.
Vice Mayor Svechin moved,and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2019-3012 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-1 in favor
(Commissioner Goldman opposed).
10C. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,Awarding
Bid No. 19-08-01 to and Entering into an Agreement with Enviro Waste Services Group,
Inc. for Storm Water Management System Preventative Maintenance Services, in an
Amount Not to Exceed $400,000.00, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the
Mayor to Execute Said Agreement; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things
Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title, and Assistant City Manager Susan Simpson
reported.
Public Speakers: None
Commissioner Goldman moved,and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion to approve
the resolution. Resolution No. 2019-3013 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,Approving
a First Amendment to the Agreement with The Celebration Source for Event Rides
Rental,Extending the Term of the Agreement for a Period of One(1)Year;Authorizing
the Expenditure of Budgeted Funds, in an Amount not to Exceed$100,000.00;Authorizing
the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution:Providing for an
Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title, and Cultural and Community Services Director
Sylvia Flores reported.
Public Speakers: None
Vice Mayor Svechin moved, and Commissioner Goldman seconded a motion to approve
the resolution. Resolution No. 2019-3014 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10E. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,
Authorizing the City Manager to Expend Budgeted Funds in an Amount not to Exceed
$90,000.00 with the City of Hialeah to Provide Maintenance, Repair, and Storage
Services for the City's Shuttle Buses, Vehicles and Equipment for Fiscal Year 2019-
2020; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this
Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
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Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title, and Cultural and Community Services Director
Sylvia Flores reported.
Public Speakers: None
Commissioner Goldman moved, and Commissioner Lama seconded a motion to approve
the resolution,as amended. Resolution No.2019-3015 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-
0 in favor.
10F. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Approving
a Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for the
Construction of the 174th Street Pedestrian Overpass Bridge,in an Amount not to Exceed
$425,000.00,Attached Hereto as Exhibit"A";Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said
Agreement and to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an
Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title, and Assistant to the City Manager for Special
Projects Kathryn Matos reported.
Public Speakers: None
Vice Mayor Svechin moved, and Commissioner Goldman seconded a motion to approve
the resolution. Resolution No. 2019-3016 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10G. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Expressing
Support for Florida Senate Bill 670 Which Would Ban Smoking on Public Beaches and
Public Parks; Urging the Florida Legislature and Governor Ron DeSantis to Support and
Approve the Legislation; Directing the City Clerk to Distribute Copies of this Resolution;
Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title, and Vice Mayor Svechin reported.
Public Speakers: None
Vice Mayor Svechin moved, and Commissioner Goldman seconded a motion to approve
the resolution. Resolution No. 2019-3017 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10H. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Approving
the Sixth Amendment to the Agreement with HPF Associates, Inc. to Provide
Professional Consulting Services,in a Total Amount Not to Exceed$330,000.00,Attached
Hereto as Exhibit"A";Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Said Amendment;Authorizing the
City Manager 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 Goldman moved, and Vice Mayor Svechin seconded a motion to approve
the resolution. Resolution No. 2019-3018 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-1 in favor
(Commissioner Goldman opposed).
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10I. Addon:
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Approving
an Increase in the Registration for the Seasonal Rentals;Authorizing the City Manager to
Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title,and Deputy City Manager Stan Morris reported.
Public Speakers: None.
Commissioner Goldman moved, and Vice Mayor Svechin seconded a motion to approve
the resolution. Resolution No. 2019-3019 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10J. Addon:
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Approving
an Agreement with Atlantic Broadband(Miami)for the Conversion of Overhead Wires
to Underground Throughout the City,in an Amount Not to Exceed$139,269.94,Attached
Hereto as Exhibit"A";Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Said Agreement;Authorizing the
City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an
Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title, and Christopher J. Russo reported.
Public Speakers: None.
Vice Mayor Svechin moved, and Commissioner Goldman seconded a motion to approve
the resolution. Resolution No. 2019-3020 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10K. Addon:
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Approving
an Agreement with Don Casino Productions, Inc. to Provide Talent and Production
Services for Various City Events Throughout the Year, in an Amount Not to Exceed
$125,000.00, Attached Hereto As Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the City Manager to Execute
Said Agreement and to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution;Providing for
an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Betancur read the title, and Cultural and Community Services Director
Sylvia Flores reported.
Public Speakers: None.
Commissioner Goldman moved,and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion to approve
the resolution. Resolution No. 2019-3021 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
11. MOTIONS
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
13. CITIZENS' FORUM: REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
Speakers (listed alphabetically): Joseph, Jodie; Marinoff, Yehvdit; Oliver, Keith.
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