HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2026-4060RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - "Q
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5.1 OF THE MUNICIPAL CHARTER, CALLING
FOR A GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORATE OF THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH THE NAMES OF ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION TO THE
POSITIONS OF MAYOR, CITY COMMISSIONER SEAT 02 (NORTHERN AREA) AND
CITY COMMISSIONER SEAT 04 (SOUTHERN AREA); PROVIDING FOR A RUN-OFF
ELECTION, IF NECESSARY, TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2026;
DESIGNATING ONE REGISTERED VOTER WHO SHALL SERVE WITH THE CITY
MANAGER AND THE CITY CLERK AS THE CANVASSING BOARD FOR SAID RUN-
OFF ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR CONDUCTING THE ELECTIONS, POLLING
PLACES, FORM OF BALLOT, VOTER REGISTRATION, NOTICE OF ELECTIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 5.1 of the Municipal Charter of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,
provides that a general election shall be held in even -numbered years in November, a run-
off election, if necessary, shall be held in December, and in conjunction with elections held
by Miami -Dade County; and
WHEREAS, the Miami -Dade County Supervisor of Elections and her staff of officials shall
serve as Canvassing Board for the November 3, 2026, General Election; and
WHEREAS, if a Run -Off Election is needed on December 1, 2026, the City Commission
designates a registered voter to serve with the City Manager and the City Clerk as the City of
Sunny Isles Beach's Canvassing Board for the Run -Off Election.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Calling a General Election. In accordance with the Municipal Charter of the
City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, and the general laws of the State of Florida, a General
Election is hereby called and directed to be held in the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,
from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the purpose of submitting
to the electorate the names of all qualified candidates for election to the positions of
Mayor, City Commissioner Seat 02 (Northern Area) and City Commissioner Seat 04
(Southern Area).
Section 2. Designation of One Registered Voter to Serve on the Canvassing Board. The
City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach hereby designates
as the registered voter to serve with the City Manager and the City Clerk as the City of
Sunny Isles Beach's Canvassing Board for the Run -Off Election, if needed, on December 1,
2026.
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Section 3. Conducting the Elections. The City Clerk is authorized to utilize the services
of the Miami -Dade County Supervisor of Elections and her staff of officials in the conduct of
said General Election. The Miami -Dade County Election Officials shall furnish the official
returns for each precinct to the City Clerk of the City of Sunny Isles Beach as soon as the
ballots from all precincts have been tabulated, and the Miami -Dade County Election's
Department Canvassing Board's certification of the duly accepted results of said election
shall be accepted by the City Commission.
Section 4. Polling Places. That said polling places in the City of Sunny Isles Beach for
said General Election shall be as established by the Miami -Dade County Supervisor of
Elections and her staff of officials. All electors shall vote at the polling places and the voting
precincts in which the OFFICIAL REGISTRATION BOOKS show that the said electors reside. A
list of the voting precincts and the polling places therein (subject to change by the
Miami -Dade County Supervisor of Election, in accordance with the laws of Florida) is
attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
Section 5. Form of Ballot. The ballot for said General Election shall be printed in
compliance with State law as prepared by the Miami -Dade County Supervisor of Elections,
and as approved by the City Clerk as the Supervisor of Election for the City.
Section 6. Voter Registration. Registration of persons desiring to vote in said General
Election shall be in accordance with the general laws of the State of Florida governing voter
registration. Qualified persons may obtain registration forms to vote at the Office of the City
Clerk, Government Center, 18070 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, 33160, Monday
through Friday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and at
such other voter registration centers and during such times as may be provided by the
Miami -Dade County Supervisor of Elections. Each person desiring to become a registered
voter shall be responsible for properly filling out the registration form and returning it to the
Miami -Dade County Elections Office. All completed registration forms must be received by
the Miami -Dade County Elections Office and clocked in no later than Monday, October 5,
2026, at 5:00 p.m., for the General Election (and no later than Monday, November 2, 2026,
at 5:00 p.m. for a run-off election, if necessary) in order for a person to vote in said
elections. All questions concerning voter registration should be directed to the Miami -Dade
County Elections Office, 2700 N.W. 87th Avenue, Doral, Florida, 33172; telephone: (305)
499-8502.
Section 7. Notice of Elections. The City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice by
publication of an appropriate advertisement in accordance with the provisions set forth in
Chapter 50, Florida Statutes, of said General Election and polling locations once a week for
two (2) consecutive weeks preceding November 3, 2026.
Section 8. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of August, 2026.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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Alain E. Boileau, City Attorney
Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson, P.A.,
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Vote:
Mayor Svechin ✓ (Yes) (No)
Vice Mayor Viscarra ✓ (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Joseph ���(Yes) (No)
Commissioner Lama ✓/ (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Stuyvesant - (Yes) (No)
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Exhibit "A"
GENERAL ELECTION POLLING PLACES IN
SUNNY ISLES BEACH
Location
Gateway Center
Winston Towers — Bldg. 100
Gateway Center
Arlen House Condo West/Auditorium
Sunny Isles Beach Government Center
Address
151 Sunny Isles Boulevard
250 —174 Street
151 Sunny Isles Boulevard
350 Bayview Drive
18070 Collins Avenue
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
(305) 947-0606 City Hall
(305) 949-3113 Fax
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM: Mauricio Betancur, CIVIC, City Clerk
DATE: August 20, 2026
RE: Calling for a General Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this Resolution.
REASONS:
This Resolution provides the required details regarding the conduct of the upcoming General Election
on November 3, 2026, and if necessary, a Run -Off on December 1, 2026, for the purpose of submitting
to the electorate the names of all qualified candidates for election to the positions of Mayor, City
Commissioner Seat 2 (Central Area) and City Commissioner Seat 4 (Mid -Southern Area).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The Official Qualifying Period for this election commenced at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 3, 2026, and
concluded at 4:00 p.m. on August 7, 2026. Below are the candidates who duly qualified:
Mayor
Commission Seat 2
Commission Seat 4
Larisa Svechin
Steven Hirsch
Carolina Cruz Gonzales
Dana Goldman
David Vergel
Magaly "Maggie" Gordo
RobertJ. Spence II I
Robertas Balciunas
Alex Brisk
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
Item Number: 9.N
626