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Regular City Commission Meeting
Thursday, July 15, 2021, 6:30 p.m.
City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Svechin at 6:30 p.m. with the following officials
present:
Vice Mayor Larisa Svechin
Commissioner Dana Goldman
Commissioner Alex Lama
Commissioner Jeniffer Viscarra
City Manager Christopher J. Russo
City Clerk Mauricio Betancur, CMC
Deputy City Manager Stan Morris
City Attorney Edward A. Dion
Assistant City Attorney Valerie Vicente
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / INVOCATION
Action: Resident Michael Gates gave the Pledge of Allegiance, and Rabbi Barron gave the
invocation.
3. SUMMARY MINUTES
4. ORDER OF BUSINESS (Additions/Deletions/Amendments):
Revised: 10G. Resolution Requesting the Relocation of its Police Department to the Outparcel
Building Located at 18070 Collins Avenue; Add On: 10I. Resolution Approving an Agreement
with Perkins+Will for Architectural and Engineering Design Services for the Pedestrian
Overpass Bridge at 18080 Collins Avenue; Add On: 10J. Resolution Awarding RFP No. 21-03-01
to Light ‘Er Up Mia LLC to Install Holiday Lights and Decorations at Various Locations in the
City; Add On: 10K. Resolution Approving Mutual Aid with City of Aventura; Add On: 10L.
Resolution Adopting New City Brand; Add On: 10M. Resolution Approving an Agreement with
C.T. Mechanical for Inspection and Preventative Maintenance Services for Air Conditioning
System at Gateway Park; Request to Hear Out of Order Item 12B. Status Update on Hiring of
Police Chief
Action: Commissioner Goldman moved, and Commission Viscarra seconded a motion to
approve the above changes to the agenda. The motion was approved 4-0 (Mayor Scholl
absent) in favor.
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5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
5A. Status Update on Inspections of Buildings 40 Years and Over, and Methodology of High-Rise
Construction.
Action: Building Department Manager Paola Villa-Moreno reported. John Pistorino, of
Pistorino and Alam, also gave a brief presentation.
Public Speakers: Joseph, Jerry.
6. ZONING
6A. Request of 43 SIB LLC (“Applicant”) for the Property Located at 17749 Collins Avenue, Unit
4301, for Balcony Enclosure: (Hearing #PZ2021-08).
Summary:
The Applicant has submitted applications for a Site Plan Modification and Transfer
Development Rights (TDRs) for the Mansion at Acqualina located at 17749 Collins Avenue. The
Site Plan Modification is requesting to increase the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of Unit 4301 by 283
square feet of FAR, through the City’s TDRs program, by enclosing a section of the unit’s
western balcony. The Site Plan Modification will increase the approved overall square footage
of FAR for Mansions at Acqualina project from 432,684 square feet of FAR to 432,967 square
feet of FAR. Further, pursuant to Resolution No. 2018-2840, the Applicant is requesting
approval for the purchase and assignment of TDRs in the amount of 283 square feet of FAR
and 0 dwelling units from the private TDRs account owned by NDPRE#14, LLC.
Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and Development Services Director
Claudia Hasbun reported.
Public Speakers: None.
Commissioner Viscarra moved, and Commissioner Lama seconded motion to approve the
application. The motion passed by a voice vote of 4-0, in favor [Mayor Scholl was absent].
Vote: Commissioner Goldman yes
Commissioner Lama yes
Commissioner Viscarra yes
Vice Mayor Svechin yes
Mayor Scholl absent
7. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING
7A. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending
Ordinance No. 2021-567, Providing for a Revised Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, City Manager Christopher Russo reported.
Public Speakers: None.
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Commission Goldman moved, and Commissioner Lama seconded motion to adopt the
ordinance on first reading. Second and final reading was scheduled for Thursday, September
16, 2021. The motion was adopted by a roll call vote of 4-0 in favor [Mayor Scholl was
absent].
Vote: Commissioner Goldman yes
Commissioner Lama yes
Commissioner Viscarra yes
Vice Mayor Svechin yes
Mayor Scholl absent
The City Commission recessed at 7:14 p.m., and convened as the Local Planning Agency to
consider the following Resolution:
7B. A Resolution of the Local Planning Agency for the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving
a Proposed Extension to the Term of the Moratorium Established by Ordinance No. 2019-
541, as Extended by Ordinance No. 2020-555 and Ordinance No. 2021-563, for an Additional
Six (6) months from September 19, 2021; Providing for Severability; Providing for Conflicts;
and Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title.
Public Speakers: None.
Commissioner Goldman moved, and Commissioner Lama seconded a motion to approve the
Resolution.
Vote: Commissioner Goldman yes
Commissioner Lama yes
Commissioner Viscarra yes
Vice Mayor Svechin yes
Mayor Scholl absent
The Local Planning Agency adjourned at 7:16 p.m., and the City Commission reconvened at
7:16 p.m. to consider the following Ordinance:
7B1. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Extending the
Term of the Moratorium Established by Ordinance No. 2019-541, as Extended by Ordinance
No. 2020-555 and Ordinance No. 2021-563, for an Additional Six (6) Months from
September 19, 2021; Providing for Severability; Providing for Conflicts; and Providing for an
Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title.
Public Speakers: None.
Commission Goldman moved, and Commissioner Lama seconded motion to adopt the
Ordinance on first reading. Second and final reading was scheduled for Thursday, September
16, 2021. The motion was adopted by a roll call vote of 4-0 in favor [Mayor Scholl was
absent].
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Vote: Commissioner Goldman yes
Commissioner Lama yes
Commissioner Viscarra yes
Vice Mayor Svechin yes
Mayor Scholl absent
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, Creating Article
IV “Camping Prohibited” of Chapter 99 “Public Health and Safety” of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Sunny Isles Beach; Providing for Legislative Intent; Providing for Definitions;
Providing that Camping is Prohibited on any Public Place Within the City Unless Otherwise
Authorized; Providing for Evidence of Camping; Providing for Enforcement and Penalties;
Providing for Severability; Providing for Conflicts; and Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and Deputy City Manager Stan Morris,
reported.
Public Speakers: None.
Commissioner Goldman moved, and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion to adopt the
Ordinance on second and final reading. Ordinance 2021-569 was adopted by a roll call vote
of 4-0 in favor [Mayor Scholl was absent].
Vote: Commissioner Goldman yes
Commissioner Lama yes
Commissioner Viscarra yes
Vice Mayor Svechin yes
Mayor Scholl absent
9B. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending
Chapter 14 of the City’s Code of Ordinances, Titled “Code Enforcement” to Amend Section
14-17, Titled “Abatement by the City; Recovery of Costs and Expenses; Lien” to Provide that
the Presence of Yard Waste or Miscellaneous Debris on Private Property that is Capable of
Becoming Airborne Shall Constitute an Immediate Threat to Public Health, Safety, and
Welfare Upon the Issuance of a Severe Weather Advisory, Which Condition Will be Subject
to Summary Abatement; Providing for Definitions; Providing for Repealer; Providing for
Severability; Providing for Inclusion in the City Code; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and Deputy City Manager Stan Morris,
reported.
Public Speakers: None.
Commissioner Lama moved, and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion to adopt the
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Ordinance on second and final reading. Ordinance 2021-570 was adopted by a roll call vote
of 4-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Goldman yes
Commissioner Lama yes
Commissioner Viscarra yes
Vice Mayor Svechin yes
Mayor Scholl absent
10. RESOLUTIONS
10A. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Establishing the
City of Sunny Isles Beach Proposed Ad Valorem Tax Millage Levy Rate at 2.200 Mills per
$1,000.00 of Taxable Assessed Value Which is 1.60% Less than the "Rolled Back" Rate of
2.2357 Mills, for Fiscal Year 2021/2022; Setting the Date, Time and Place for the First and
Second Public Budget Hearings as Required by Law; Directing the City Clerk and City Manager
to File this Resolution with the Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County Pursuant to the
Requirements of Florida Statutes and the Rules and Regulations of the Department of
Revenue of the State of Florida; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and Finance Director Tiffany Neely
reported.
Public Speakers: Edelcup, Norman.
Commissioner Goldman moved, and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion to approve
the resolution. Resolution No. 2021-3209 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor
[Mayor Scholl was absent].
10B. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Establishing a
Late Fee for Failure to Renew a Short-Term Rental License of Multi-Family Dwelling Units
Prior to the Expiration of the License; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things
Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; and Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and Development Services Director
Claudia Hasbun reported.
Public Speakers: None.
Commissioner Viscarra moved, and Commissioner Goldman seconded a motion to approve
the resolution. Resolution No. 2021-3210 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor
[Mayor Scholl was absent].
10C. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving the
Request Submitted by A3 Development, LLC (“Applicant”) to Place Two (2) Temporary
Banners at the Estates at Acqualina Project Located at 17901 Collins Avenue, Subject to
Certain Conditions; Providing the City Manager with the Authority to Do All Things Necessary
to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
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Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and Development Services Director
Claudia Hasbun reported.
Public Speakers: None.
Commissioner Goldman moved, and Commissioner Lama seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2021-3211 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor [Mayor
Scholl was absent].
10D. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving the
Request Submitted by 18401 Developers, LLC. for a Temporary Sales Center Structure
Located at 18325 Collins Ave for the Project Known as the Bentley Residences, Subject to
Certain Conditions; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this
Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and Development Services Director
Claudia Hasbun reported.
Public Speakers: None.
Commissioner Viscarra moved, and Commissioner Lama seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2021-3212 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor [Mayor
Scholl was absent].
10E. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving an
Interlocal Agreement with Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts for Continued Participation in
the Uniform Digital Parking Citation Issuing System; Providing for Authorization; and
Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and Development Services Director
Claudia Hasbun reported.
Public Speakers: None.
Commissioner Goldman moved, and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion to approve
the resolution. Resolution No. 2021-3213 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor
[Mayor Scholl was absent].
10F. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Ratifying the
“Declaration of Local Emergency” Imposed by the City Manager on July 3, 2021, and the
“Termination of a Local Emergency” Issued on July 6, 2021, Due to Hurricane Elsa;
Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate the Terms of this
Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and City Manager Christopher Russo
reported.
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Public Speakers: None.
Commissioner Viscarra moved, and Commissioner Goldman seconded a motion to approve
the resolution. Resolution No. 2021-3214 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor
[Mayor Scholl was absent].
10G. Revised Memorandum:
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Requesting the
Relocation of its Police Department to the Outparcel Building Located at 18070 Collins
Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, 33160 and Formerly Known as Tony Roma’s (“Tony
Roma’s Space”); Providing for Conflicts; and Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and Commissioner Goldman &
Commissioner Lama reported. After discussions, it was the consensus of the Commission to
amend the Resolution to direct the City Manager to solicit proposals from qualified
architectural and engineering firms specializing in public safety facilities to conduct a study,
building analysis, and site assessment for the purpose of evaluating the feasibility of
maintaining the police department in the existing building, or constructing a new stand-alone
police department on other available city property based upon the Police Department’s
current and future needs.
Public Speakers: Edelcup, Norman; Gates, Michael; Grozdanova, Rumania.
Commissioner Goldman moved, and Commissioner Lama seconded a motion to approve the
resolution, as amended. Resolution No. 2021-3215 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in
favor [Mayor Scholl was absent].
10H. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing the
City Manager to Sign or Renew All Required Contracts, Agreements, and Purchase Orders
that Affect the Health, Safety, or Welfare of the City, During the Summer Recess Period from
the Last City Commission Meeting in July 2021 through the First Regular Commission
Meeting in September 2021, Subject to After-the-Fact Ratification at the September 16,
2021, City Commission Meeting; Requiring Legal Review by the City Attorney for Said
Contracts and Agreements; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, City Manager Christopher Russo reported.
Public Speakers: None.
Commissioner Goldman moved, and Commissioner Lama seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2021-3216 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor [Mayor
Scholl was absent].
10I. Add On:
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving an
Agreement with Perkins +Will for Architectural and Engineering Design Services for the
Pedestrian Overpass Bridge to be Located at 18080 Collins Avenue, in an Amount Not to
Exceed $55,000.00, Attached Hereto as Exhibit “A”; Authorizing the Mayor to Execute
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Agreement; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this
Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and City Engineer Rick Labinsky reported.
Public Speakers: None.
Commissioner Goldman moved, and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion to approve
the resolution. Resolution No. 2021-3217 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor
[Mayor Scholl was absent].
10J. Add On:
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Awarding
Request for Proposal No. 21-03-01 to, and Approving an Agreement with, Light ‘Er Up Mia
LLC to Install Holiday Lights and Decorations at Various Locations Throughout the City, in a
Total Amount Not to Exceed $407,000.00 for a Three (3) Year Term, 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 Mauricio Betancur read the title, and Assistant City Manager Susan Simpson
reported.
Public Speakers: None.
Commissioner Lama moved, and Commissioner Goldman seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2021-3218 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor [Mayor
Scholl was absent].
10K. Add On:
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a
Mutual Aid and Joint Declaration Agreement Between the City and the City of Aventura,
Florida, 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 Mauricio Betancur read the title, and Police Captain Michael Grandinetti
reported.
Public Speakers: None.
Commissioner Lama moved, and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2021-3219 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor [Mayor
Scholl was absent].
10L. Add On:
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Adopting the
New City Brand, as Presented by Jacober and Associates, Inc., Attached Hereto as Exhibit
“A”; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate the Terms of this
Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
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Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and Media Manager Kathy Fernandez
reported.
Public Speakers: None.
Commissioner Goldman moved, and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion to approve
the resolution. Resolution No. 2021-3220 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor
[Mayor Scholl was absent].
10M. Add On:
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Requesting
Waiver of the Bidding Requirements Set Forth in Chapter 62 of the City Code; Approving an
Agreement with C.T. Mechanical, Co. for Inspection and Preventative Maintenance Services
for the Air Conditioning System at Gateway Park, in an Amount Not to Exceed $48,526.21,
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 Mauricio Betancur read the title, and Assistant City Engineer Rick Labinsky
reported.
Public Speakers: None.
Commissioner Lama moved, and Goldman seconded a motion to approve the resolution.
Resolution No. 2021-3221 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor [Mayor Scholl was
absent].
10N. Add On:
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving the
Purchase and Assignment of Transfer of Development Rights (“TDRs”) in the Amount of
283 Square Feet of Floor Area Ratio (“FAR”) and Zero (0) Dwelling Units from a Private TDR
Bank Account of NDPRE #14, LLC (“Assignor”) to 43 SIB LLC.; Authorizing the Development
Services Director to Withdraw 283 Square Feet of FAR and Zero (0) Dwelling Units From the
Aforementioned Private TDR Bank Account and Assigning Solely the 283 Square Feet of FAR
to the Property Located at 17749 Collins Avenue, Unit 4301, Sunny Isles Beach; Authorizing
the Adjustment and Modification of the Private TDR Bank Accounts; Providing the City
Manager and the City Attorney with the Authority to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate
this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and Development Services Director
Claudia Hasbun reported.
Public Speakers: None.
[Clerk’s Note: This item was heard in conjunction with item 6A.]
Resolution No. 2021-3222 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor [Mayor Scholl was
absent].
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11. MOTIONS
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12A. Discussion Regarding Update on Red Light Cameras.
Action: Commissioner Viscarra led the discussion, and Police Captain Michael Grandinetti
provided background information.
Public Speakers: Dunn, Patrick.
12B. Discussion Regarding Status Update on Hiring of Police Chief.
Action: Commissioner Viscarra led the discussion. Colin Baenzinger, of Baenzinger &
Associates, provided a status update.
[Clerk’s Note: This item was heard after item 4A.]
Public Speakers: Dunn, Patrick; Joseph, Jodie.
12C. Discussion Regarding Experiential Activation at Gateway Park.
Action: Cultural and Community Services Director Sylvia Flores reported.
Public Speakers: None.
13. CITIZENS’ FORUM: REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
Public Speakers: Dunn, Jonathan; Fairfoot, Jamie; Stubbolo, Dennis; Weismann, Art.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Goldman moved for adjournment, and Vice Mayor Svechin adjourned the
meeting at 9:14 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by: Approved by the City Commission on
September 14th, 2021
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Mauricio Betancur, CMC
City Clerk
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Larisa Svechin
Mayor