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Regular City Commission Meeting
Thursday, October 19, 2023, 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 Svechin at 6:30 p.m. with the following officials
present:
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3A.
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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, CIVIC
City Attorney Alain Boileau
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Action: Vice Mayor Joseph moved, and Commissioner Viscarra seconded. The motion to
approve the minutes was approved by a voice vote of 5-0.
ORDER OF BUSINESS (Additions/Deletions/Amendments)
REMOVED: 5A. Proclamation Presented to Former Miami -Dade County Commissioner Sally
A. Heyman; 5B: Police Department Accreditation Presentation; ADD ON: 7C. An Ordinance
Repealing Article VI of the Code of Ordinances of the City Of Sunny Isles Beach, Entitled
"Restrictions On Skateboards, Nonmotorized and Motorized Devices," and Creating A New
article VI, Entitled "Motorized Scooters, Coasters, Skateboards, and other Wheeled Devices";
REVISED: 10A. A Resolution Supporting the State of Israel and Condemning the Unprovoked
and Unjustified War Launched by Hamas Terrorists Against the State of Israel; 10F. A
Resolution Authorizing the Expenditure of Budgeted Funds for the Purchase of Ten (10) 2023
Ford Vehicles From Bartow Ford; DEFERRED: 10L. A Resolution Approving an Agreement with
BCREMIN Holdings, LLC, d/b/a Foreverlawn, forthe Installation of Artificial Turf at Various City
Parks.
Action: Commissioner Stuyvesant moved, and Vice Mayor Joseph seconded. The motion for
Revisions was approved by a voice vote of 5-0.
Clerk's Note: Commissioner Stuyvesant requested waive the Commissioner Agenda Item
Guidelines and add two (2) additional items. Mayor Svechin asked for a motion from the City
Commission. Commissioner Stuyvesant moved, however, the motion failed as it did not
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receive a second. Commissioner Stuyvesant's items were not added to the agenda.
4A. Request. to Hear Items.
S. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
5A. REMOVED
Proclamation Presented to Former Miami -Dade County Commissioner Sally A. Heyman.
5B. REMOVED
Police Department Accreditation Presentation.
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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
Ordinance No. 2022-595; Approving Budget Amendment No. BA2223-03 to the City's
Operating and Capital Improvement Budget for the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year - General Fund,
Street Maintenance & Construction Fund, Special Revenue Fund, and Capital Projects Fund;
Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Implement the Terms and
Conditions of this Ordinance; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title into the record, and City Manager Stan
Morris reported.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Lama moved, and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion to adopt the
Ordinance on first reading. Second and final reading will be scheduled for November 16, 2023.
The motion was approved by a roll call vote of 4-1 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Lama
yes
Commissioner Stuyvesant
no
Commissioner Viscarra
yes
Vice Mayor Joseph
yes
Mayor Svechin
ryes
7B. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending
Section 62-7 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Entitled
"Competitive Bidding Procedure," Allowing the Use and Submission of Electronic Bids
Whenever Competitive Bidding is Required; Providing for Repealer; Providing for Severability;
Providing for Codification; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title into the record, and City Manager Stan
Morris reported.
Public Speakers: none
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Vice Mayor Joseph moved, and Commissioner Stuyvesant seconded a motion to adopt the
Ordinance on first reading. Second and final reading will be scheduled for November 16, 2023.
The motion was approved by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Lama
ryes
Commissioner Stuyvesant
yes
Commissioner Viscarra
ryes
Vice Mayor Joseph
yes
Mayor Svechin
yes
7C. ADD ON
An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City Of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Repealing
Article VI of the Code of Ordinances of the City Of Sunny Isles Beach, Entitled "Restrictions
On Skateboards, Nonmotorized and Motorized Devices," and Creating a New article VI,
Entitled "Motorized Scooters, Coasters, Skateboards, and other Wheeled Devices," thereby
Establishing regulations Governing the Use and Operation of motorized Scooters and other
Wheeled Devices Upon the City's Streets and Sidewalks; Requiring the Registration of
Motorized Scooters; Establishing a Fee; Providing for Repealer, Providing for Severability;
Providing for Codification; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title into the record, and City Manager Stan
Morris reported.
Public Speakers: none
Vice Mayor Joseph moved, and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion to adopt the
Ordinance on first reading as Amended. Second and final reading will be scheduled for
November 16, 2023. The motion was approved by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Lama
yes
Commissioner Stuyvesant
yes
Commissioner Viscarra
ryes
Vice Mayor Joseph
yes
Mayor Svechin
ryes
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Other than Ordinances for Second Reading)
9. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING (Public Hearings)
10. RESOLUTIONS
10A. REVISED
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Supporting the
State of Israel and Condemning the Unprovoked and Unjustified War Launched by Hamas
Terrorists Against the State of Israel; Directing the City Clerk to Transmit
Certified Copies of this Resolution; 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 Mayor Svechin reported. Vice Mayor
Joseph and Commissioner Stuyvesant expressed their desire to co-sponsor this Resolution.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Viscarra moved and Commissioner Stuyvesant seconded a motion for approval.
Resolution No. 2023-3567 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, Approving a
Donation to the Intracoastal Police Athletic League, in an Amount Not to Exceed $25,000.00
From the Local Law Enforcement Trust Funds; Authorizing the City Manager and the Chief of
Police 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. City
Clerk requested a roll call since approval of this item requires a super majority. Resolution
No. 2023-3568 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
[Clerk's Notes: Items 10C, 10D, 10E, 10F, and 10G were heard together.]
10C. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing the
Chief of Police, in Accordance with Section 932.7055, F.S., to Expend $408,273.81 from the
Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF) for the Purchase of a New Police Dispatch Software,
Replacement of License Plate Readers, New Police Vehicle, and a Donation to the Intracoastal
Police Athletic League; 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 for approval.
Resolution No. 2023-3569 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10D. A Resolution of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a Combined Voluntary
Cooperation and Operational Assistance Mutual Aid Agreement Between the City of Sunny
Isles Beach and the City of Sweetwater, 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 City Manager Stan Morris reported.
Public Speakers: none
Vice Mayor Joseph moved, and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion for approval.
Resolution No. 2023-3570 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, Approving an
Agreement with Millenium Products, Inc. for Upgrades to Ten (10) Existing Automated
License Plate Readers, in an Amount Not to Exceed $299,979.77, 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 Viscarra seconded a motion for approval.
Resolution No. 2023-3571 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10F. REVISED: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,
Authorizing the Expenditure of Budgeted Funds for the Purchase of Ten (10) 2023 Ford
Vehicles From Bartow Ford, in an Amount Not to Exceed $567,084.32, Amached 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
Vice Mayor Joseph moved, and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion for approval.
Resolution No. 2023-3572 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, Rescinding
Resolution No. 2022-3415; Authorizing the Expenditure of Budgeted Funds for the Purchase
of Five (5) Toyota RAV4 LE Hybrid Vehicles From Seminole Toyota for Use by the Building
Department, in an Amount Not to Exceed $149,130.00; 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
Vice Mayor Joseph moved, and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2023-3573 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 a
First Amendment to the Agreement with Contour Marine Incorporated for the Turnkey
Design and Installation of Boat Lifts at Bella Vista Park, in an Amount Not to Exceed
$8,000.00, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "a"; Authorizing the City Manager and the City Attorney
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
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Vice Mayor Joseph moved, and Commissioner Stuyvesant seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2023-3574 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, Approving an In -
Kind Donation to Chabad Lubavitch of Sunny Isles Beach for Use of the Government Center
Parking Garage for a Free Community Event; 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. 2023-3575 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10J. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a
Parking License Agreement Between the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, and Ocean
Reserve Condominium Association, Inc., for Parking Spaces at Heritage Park Parking Garage,
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 Stuyvesant seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2023-3576 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 a
Parking License Agreement Between the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, and the
Tropicana Condominium Association, Inc., for Parking Spaces at Gateway Center Parking
Garage, 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: Portal, Guy (Building Manager for Tropicana)
Vice Mayor Joseph moved, and Commissioner Stuyvesant' seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2023-3577 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10L. DEFERRED
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving an
Agreement With BCREMIN Holdings, LLC, d/b/a Foreverlawn, for the Installation of Artificial
Turf at Various City Parks, in an Amount Not to Exceed $104,477.12; Authorizing the Mayor
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to Execute Said Agreement; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to
Effectuate This Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
11. MOTIONS
12. DISCUSSION ITEM
13. CITIZENS' FORUM: REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
Public Speakers: Oliver, Keith; Rabbi Alex Kaller; Shapashnakov, Javor; Vergel, David
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor 5�echin asked for a motion to adjourn, Vice Mayor Joseph moved the motion to
adjo,grn ';The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
R pec Ily s bmitted by: Approved by the ity Co mission on
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P�lauricio ttancur, CMC Larisa SvechinCiClerk Mayor
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