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Regular City Commission Meeting
Thursday, September 21, 2023, 6:30 p.m.
City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
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AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Svechin at 6:30 p.m. with the following officials
present:
Mayor Larisa Svechin
Vice Mayor Jerry Joseph
Commissioner Alex Lama
Commissioner Fabiola Stuyvesant
Commissioner Jeniffer Viscarra
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
City Manager Stan Morris
City Clerk Mauricio Betancur, CMC
City Attorney Alain Boileau
Regular City Commission Meeting — Summary Minutes — August 17, 2023.
Special City Commission Meeting-11 Budget Hearing Summary Minutes —September 5, 2023.
Special City Commission Meeting — 2"d Budget Hearing Summary Minutes — September 14,
2023.
Action: Commissioner Lama moved, and Vice Mayor Joseph seconded. The motion to
approve the minutes was approved by a voice vote of 5-0.
4. ORDER OF BUSINESS (Additions/Deletions/Amendments)
Deferred: 10S. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,
Directing the City Manager to Provide the City Commission with a Comprehensive List of
Proposed City Events and Their Associated Costs During the Budgetary Process for the
Succeeding Fiscal Year; Add On: 10V. A Resolution of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,
Authorizing the Expenditure of Budgeted Funds with Central Square Technologies, LLC. for
Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for Software Maintenance and Subscriptions;10W. A Resolution of the
City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Adopting Guidelines for the
Submission of Commissioner Items for Meetings of the City Commission; Add On (to be heard
after item 6A): 10X. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,
Florida, Approving the Inventory List of City Owned Property Appropriate for Use as
Affordable Housing Pursuant to Section 166.0451, Florida Statutes; Additional Info:.10N. A
Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a
Charitable Contribution to the SIB K-8 Community School Fund, Inc., a/k/a Sunny Isles Beach
Children's Fund, a 501(C)(3) Charitable Organization; 100. A Resolution of the City
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Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a Charitable Contribution to
War Against Violence Corporation, D/b/a Youthalert! (Ya!) U.S.A, a 501(C)(3) Charitable
Organization; 10R. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,
Florida, Approving a Letter Agreement Between La Playa Beach Associates, LLC and the City of
Sunny Isles Beach for Consent to, and Approval of, an Application for a Coastal Construction
Control Line Permit for Sand Placement and Other Related Activities.
4A. Request to Hear Items.
Action: Vice Mayor Joseph moved, and Commissioner Lama seconded. The motion to
approve the changes to the agenda was approved by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6. ZONING
6A. A Request of La Playa Beach Associates, LLC ("Applicant"), for a Site Plan Modification for
Signage at the Property Located at 18801 Collins Avenue (Hearing #PZ2023-10).
Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and Planning & Zoning Director Amy
Canales presented.
Summary: Planning & Zoning Director, Amy Canales reported. Commissioner Lama and
Commissioner Stuyvesant had Ex-Parte communications with the Applicant.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Stuyvesant moved and Vice Mayor Joseph seconded a motion to approve the
Variance application, Resolution No 2023-3547 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
The motion passed by a voice vote of 5-0, in favor.
Commissioner Lama moved and Vice Mayor Joseph seconded a motion to approve the Site
Plan Modification application, Zoning Resolution No 23-Z-203 was adopted by a voice vote
of 5-0 in favor. The motion passed by a voice vote of 5-0, in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Lama
yes
Commissioner Stuyvesant
yes
Commissioner Viscarra
yes
Vice Mayor Joseph
yes
Mayor Svechin
yes
(Clerk Notes: Add On: 10X (to be heard after item 6A]
7. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Other than Ordinances for Second Reading)
9. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING (Public Hearings)
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10. RESOLUTIONS
10A. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving the
Renewal of the Commercial Package Policy (Property, Liability, Automobile), Workers
Compensation, and Miscellaneous Insurances with Brown & Brown/Preferred Government
Insurance Trust (PGIT) for the Period of October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, in an
Amount Not to Exceed $1,900,000.00, as Outlined in 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 City Manager Stan Morris reported.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Viscarra moved, and Vice Mayor Joseph seconded a motion for approval.
Resolution No. 2023-3548 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
[Clerk's notes: Combined 10B —10F]
10B. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving
Blanket Purchase Orders for the Purchase of Necessary Office and Other Supplies and
Services from Various Vendors for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Under $50,000.00, 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 Mauricio Betancur read the title, and City Manager Stan Morris reported.
Public Speakers none
Commissioner Lama moved and Vice Mayor Joseph seconded a motion for approval.
Resolution No. 2023-3549 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, Authorizing the
City Manager or Designee to Purchase Necessary Office and Other Supplies from Staples for
Fiscal Year 2023-2024, in an Amount Not to Exceed $65,000.00, 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 City Manager Stan Morris reported.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Lama moved, and Vice Mayor Joseph seconded a motion for approval.
Resolution No. 2023-3550 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, Authorizingthe
City Manager or Designee to Purchase Necessary Office and Other Supplies from Amazon
Business for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, in an Amount Not to Exceed $150,000.00, Subject to
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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 City Manager Stan Morris reported.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Lama moved, and Vice Mayor Joseph seconded a motion for approval.
Resolution No. 2023-3551 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 or Designee to Purchase Necessary Supplies and Equipment from Home Depot
for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, in an Amount Not to Exceed $110,000.00, 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 City Manager Stan Morris reported.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Lama moved, and Vice Mayor Joseph seconded a motion for approval.
Resolution No. 2023-3552 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, Authorizingthe
City Manager or Designee to Purchase Parts and Supplies from W.W. Grainger, Inc. for Fiscal
Year 2023-2024, in an Amount Not to Exceed $70,000.00; 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 Manager Stan Morris reported.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Lama moved, and Vice Mayor Joseph seconded a motion for approval.
Resolution No. 2023-3553 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, Approving a
First Amendment to the Agreement with Martin & Sons Residential Services, Inc. for
Pressure Cleaning Services, in an Amount Not to Exceed $143,939.78, 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 Mauricio Betancur read the title, and City Manager Stan Morris reported.
Public Speakers: none
Vice Mayor Joseph moved, and Commissioner Lama seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2023-3554 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
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10H. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a
Second Amendment to the Agreement with VisualScape, Inc. for Landscaping Services for
City Parks and Recreational Facilities - Option "A", in an Amount Not to Exceed $387,660.00,
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 Mauricio Betancur read the title, and City Manager Stan Morris reported.
Public Speakers: none
Vice Mayor Joseph moved, and Commissioner Lama seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2023-3555 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
101. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Waiving the
Bidding Requirements Set Forth in Chapter 62 of the Code of Ordinances; Approving an
Agreement with Brightview Landscaping, Inc. to Provide Landscaping Maintenance Services
for City Right -of -Ways and Facilities, in an Amount Not to Exceed $900,000.00; 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 Mauricio Betancur read the title, and City Manager Stan Morris reported.
Public Speakers: Joseph, Jodie.
Commissioner Viscarra moved, and Commissioner Lama seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2023-3556 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor
(Commissioner Stuyvesant voted no).
10J. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Awarding
Invitation to Bid No. 23-05-02 to, and Approving an Agreement with, Comtech Engineering,
Inc. for the Golden Shores Pump Station Rehabilitation Project, in an Amount Not to
$4,580,142.60, 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 Mauricio Betancur read the title, and City Manager Stan Morris reported.
Public Speakers: none
Vice Mayor Joseph moved, and Commissioner Lama seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2023-3557 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10K. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving an
Agreement with Team Contracting, Inc. to Replace the Storm Drainage at Pier Park, in an
Amount Not to Exceed $104,718.91, 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.
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Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and City Manager Stan Morris reported.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Stuyvesant moved, and Vice Mayor Joseph seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2023-3558 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10L. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving an
Agreement with Team Contracting, Inc. to Repair Shade Structure and Restroom Facility
Roof Located at Samson Oceanfront Park, in an Amount Not to Exceed $80,349.87, 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 Mauricio Betancur read the title, and City Manager Stan Morris reported.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Lama moved, and Commissioner Stuyvesant seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2023-3559 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10M. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a
Charitable Contribution to the Sunny Isles Beach Social Seniors, Inc., a 501(C)(3) Charitable
Organization; Providing the City Manager 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 City Manager Stan Morris reported.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Stuyvesant moved, and Vice Mayor Joseph seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. The Resolution failed by a voice vote of 3-2 in favor (Commissioner Viscarra and
Commissioner Lama voted no). Pursuant to s. C-7.6 of the City's Charter, this item required a
supermajority, at least 4 affirmative votes.
10N. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a
Charitable Contribution to the SIB K-8 Community School Fund, Inc., a/k/a Sunny Isles Beach
Children's Fund, a 501(C)(3) Charitable Organization; Providing the City Manager 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 City Manager Stan Morris reported.
Public Speakers: Cuenca, David
After discussion amongst the City Commission, this item failed as it received no motion.
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[Clerk's Notes: Mayor Svechin serves on the board of this organization. Since this presented a
conflict of interest, Mayor Svechin passed the gavel to Vice MayorJoseph and recused herself
from discussion and action of this item.]
100. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a
Charitable Contribution to War Against Violence Corporation, D/b/a Youthalert! (Ya!) U.S.A,
a 501(C)(3) Charitable Organization; Providing the City Manager with the Authority to Do All
Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
Public Speakers: none
After discussion amongst the City Commission, this item failed as it received no motion.
10P. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving the
Assignment of $6,267,400.00 to the Fund Balance - Assigned Line Classified for Projects
Related to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan; Authorizing the City Manager and Finance
Director to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate This Resolution; Providing for an Effective
Date.
Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and City Manager Stan Morris reported.
Public Speakers: none
Vice Mayor Joseph moved, and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2023-3560 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
[Clerk's notes: Combined 10Q and 10V.1
10Q. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizingthe
Expenditure of Budgeted Funds for Maintenance and Subscription Services for Certain
Information Technology Services, in an Amount Not to Exceed $75,000.00; 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 Manager Stan Morris reported.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Lama moved, and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2023-3561 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10R. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a
Letter Agreement with La Playa Beach Associates, Inc., a/k/a St. Regis, to Replace Beach
Sand Located Eastward of the Coastal Construction Line Onto the Beach Within the City's
Limits; Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Letter Agreement; 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 City Manager Stan Morris reported.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Stuyvesant moved, and Commissioner Lama seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2023-3562 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10S. Deferred:
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Directing the
City Manager to Provide the City Commission with a Comprehensive List of Proposed City
Events and Their Associated Costs During the Budgetary Process for the Succeeding Fiscal
Year; Providing Reasons for the Necessity of This Action; and Providing an Effective Date.
10T. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Expressing
Support for a No -wake Zone in Dumbfoundling Bay; Directing the City Manager and City
Attorney to Begin the Process of Submitting an Application and an Ordinance for Review
and Approval by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission; Directing the City
Clerk to Distribute Copies of This Resolution; Authorizing the City Manager and the City
Attorney 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 Vice Mayor Joseph reported.
Public Speakers: none
Vice Mayor Joseph moved, and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2023-3563 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10U. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Expressing
Support for the Conceptual Design of an Elevated Public Park Along Collins Avenue;
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 Vice Mayor Joseph reported.
Public Speakers: Percy, Ken (presenter), Joseph, Jodie
Vice Mayor Joseph moved, and Commissioner Stuyvesant seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. The Resolution failed by a voice vote of 2-3 in favor (Mayor Svechin,
Commissioner Viscarra, and Commissioner Lama voted no).
[Clerk's notes: Combined 10Q and 10VI
10V. Add On:
A Resolution of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing the Expenditure of
Budgeted Funds with Central Square Technologies, LLC. for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for
Software Maintenance and Subscriptions, in an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000.00;
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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 Manager Stan Morris reported.
Public Speakers: none.
Commissioner Lama moved, and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2023-3564 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10W. Add On:
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Adopting
Guidelines for the Submission of Commissioner Items for Meetings of the City Commission;
Authorizing the City Manager, the City Attorney, and the City Clerk to Do All Things Necessary
to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title and reported.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Lama, and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2023-3565 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10X. Add On (heard after item 6A.):
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving the
Inventory List of City Owned Property Appropriate for Use as Affordable Housing Pursuant
to Section 166.0451, Florida Statutes; 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 Attorney Alain Boileau reported.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Viscarra moved, and Commissioner Lama seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2023-3566 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
11. MOTIONS
12. DISCUSSION ITEM
13. CITIZENS' FORUM: REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
Public Speakers: Virgil, David
14. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Lama moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
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City Cle k
Approved by he City Commission on
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arisa Svechin
Mayor
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