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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSept. 19, 2024 - Reg City Comm Meeting MinutesSUMMARY MINUTES Regular City Commission Meeting Thursday, September 19, 2024, 6:30 p.m. City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida ATTENTION ALL LOBBYISTS: CITY LAW REQUIRES YOUR REGISTRATION PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES BEFORE CITY STAFF, BOARDS, COMMITTEES ORTHE CITY COMMISSION. PLEASE CONTACTTHE CITY CLERK FOR FORMS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. 1. 2. 3. 3A. 3B. 3C. 4. S. 6. 6A. 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 Alex Lama Commissioner Jerry Joseph Commissioner Fabiola Stuyvesant Commissioner Jeniffer Viscarra City Manager Stan Morris City Clerk Mauricio Betancur, CIVIC City Attorney Alain Boileau PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION (Skipped) APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular City Commission Meeting —August 15, 2024. Special City Commission Meeting — First Budget Hearing — September 3, 2024. Special City Commission Meeting — Second Budget Hearing — September 12, 2024. Action: Commissioner Joseph moved, and Commissioner Viscarra seconded the motion to approve the minutes and was approved by a voice vote of 5-0. ORDER OF BUSINESS (Additions/Deletions/Amendments) SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS ZONING Request of RT Advisory Team, LLC ("Applicant"), for a Variance for Single -Family Home Located at 329 Atlantic Avenue (Hearing #PZ2024-05). Summary: City Clerk asked if there were any ex-parte communications with the applicant that needs to be disclosed and Commissioner Viscarra said yes regarding her position on the variance; Vice Mayor Lama spoke with Javon regarding same subject matter; Mayor Svechin said likewise; and Commissioner Joseph said he was given a cursory overview of the project; and Commissioner Stuyvesant mentioned that she did receive an e-mail, but I didn't speak with him, but I received another e-mail from former Mayor Edelcup. Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting September 19, 2024 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida VIM 8. 9. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and Planning and Zoning Director Amy Canales reported that staff finds that the application is not consistent with the Land Development regulations and the applicant will now provide you with their presentation. City Clerk noted before the meeting, the applicant's representative did provide the City with some additional information, which is comprised of the Property Appraiser's information list of the Atlantic Isles Board of Directors. The letter as Javon read into the record, letter of intent by Samuel Shamaev and the 14 letters of support for the application and also received one letter in opposition. Public Speakers: Pinchuck, Vitaly; Shamaev, Samuel Commissioner Joseph moved, and Vice Mayor Lama seconded a motion to approve Amended Motion and grant the application for variance. Zoning Resolution No. 24-Z-208 was adopted by roll call vote 3-2 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Joseph ryes Commissioner Stuyvesant ryes Commissioner Viscarra no Vice Mayor Lama yes Mayor Svechin no ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING PUBLIC HEARINGS (Other than Ordinances for Second Reading) ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING (Public Hearings) 9A. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending Chapter 74 of the Code of Ordinances, Titled "Rules of Procedure"; Providing for Severability; Providing for Repealer; Providing for Inclusion in the Code; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title into the record, and City Attorney Alain Boileau reported. Mayor Svechin stated they are passing the (30) minute mark on this item and they may need to have a workshop to discuss further. Public Speakers: none Commissioner Stuyvesant moved, and Commissioner Joseph seconded a motion to adopt the Ordinance on second and final reading as Amended removing Section 74-24. The Motion to approve the Ordinance as Amended failed by a roll call vote of 2-3 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Joseph ryes Commissioner Stuyvesant yes Commissioner Viscarra no Vice Mayor Lama no Mayor Svechin no For the record, Mayor Svechin noted that the Ambulance item was not removed by her it was the amount that was removed because it was going to be vague. Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting September 19, 2024 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Mayor Svechin and City Clerk now needs a motion to approve this item as is. Commissioner Viscarra moved, and Vice Mayor Lama seconded to approve the original motion as is. Ordinance No. 2024-619 was approved by a roll call vote of 3-2 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Joseph no Commissioner Stuyvesant no Commissioner Viscarra ryes Vice Mayor Lama ryes Mayor Svechin ryes 9B. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending the City of Sunny Isles Beach Code of Ordinances Sections 26-3 and 26-13 of Chapter 26 Entitled "Elections", Section 62-7 of Chapter 62 Entitled "Purchasing", Section 104-4.2 of Chapter 104 Entitled "Art in Public Places", Sections 250-14 and 250-15 of Chapter 250 Entitled " Ptilities", and Sections 265-11 and 265-62 of Chapter 265 Entitled "Zoning", to Remove All References to Advertisement and Publication of Notices in Newspapers of General Circulation and to Provide for Advertisement of Notices on Miami -Dade County's Publically Accessible Website, as Permitted by Chapter 50, Florida Statutes; Providing for Severability; Providing for Repealer; Providing for Inclusion in the Code; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title into the record, and reported. Public Speakers: none Commissioner Joseph moved, and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion to adopt the Ordinance on second and final reading. Ordinance No. 2024-620 was approved by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Joseph yes Commissioner Stuyvesant yes Commissioner Viscarra eyes Vice Mayor Lama ryes Mayor Svechin eyes 10. RESOLUTIONS 10A. 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 $50,000.00 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF) to Fund the Creation of a New Police Drone Unit and for the Purchase of a New Drone; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and City Manager Stan Morris reported. Public Speakers: none Commissioner Joseph moved and Commissioner Stuyvesant seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2024-3702 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 3 Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting September 19, 2024 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 10B. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Awarding Request for Proposals No. 24-06-01 to, and Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Agreement with, TD Bank, N.A. For Banking Services, Provided Said Agreement is First Approved as to Form and Legal Sufficiency by the City Attorney; Authorizing the City Manager and 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 Commissioner Joseph moved and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2024-3703 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. *[Clerk's Note: Items 10C through 10H were combined and heard together] 10C. 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 Joseph moved and Vice Mayor Lama seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2024-3704 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, Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Purchase Necessary Supplies and Equipment from Home Depot for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, in an Amount Not to Exceed $170,000.00, 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 Joseph moved and Vice Mayor Lama seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2024-3705 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 Office and Other Supplies from Staples for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, in an Amount Not to Exceed $75,000.00, 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. 4 Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting September 19, 2024 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Public Speakers: none Commissioner Joseph moved and Vice Mayor Lama seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2024-3706 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, Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Purchase Necessary Office and Other Supplies from Amazon Business for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, in an Amount Not to Exceed $150,000.00, 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 Joseph moved and Vice Mayor Lama seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2024-3707 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 Blanket Purchase Orders for the Purchase of Necessary Office and Other Supplies and Services from Various Vendors for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 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 Joseph moved and Vice Mayor Lama seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2024-3708 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, Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Purchase It Computer Hardware and Software From SHI International Corp. For Fiscal Year 2024-2025, in an Amount Not to Exceed $275,000.00; 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 Joseph moved and Vice Mayor Lama seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2024-3709 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, Authorizing the Expenditure of Budgeted Funds with CentralSquare Technologies, LLC., for Maintenance and Subscription Services for Certain Information Technology Services, in an Amount Not to Exceed $20,000.00; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate This Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. 5 Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting September 19, 2024 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and City Manager Stan Morris reported. Public Speakers: none Commissioner Joseph moved and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2024-3710 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, Authorizing the Expenditure of Budgeted Funds for the Purchase of Computer Workstations and Related Equipment, in an Amount Not to Exceed $60,000.00; 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 Joseph moved and Vice Mayor Lama seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2024-3711 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 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, 2024, Through September 30, 2025, in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,975,000.00, 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 Joseph moved and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2024-3712 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, Awarding Invitation to Bid No. 24-06-02 to, and Approving an Agreement with, Visualscape Inc. to Provide Citywide Landscaping Services as the Primary Awardee, in an Amount Not to Exceed $5,200,000.00, 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 Mauricio Betancur read the title, and City Manager Stan Morris reported. Public Speakers: Capra, Greg Commissioner Joseph moved and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2024-3713 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. Summai y Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting September 19, 2024 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 10M. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Awarding Invitation to Bid No. 24-06-02 to, and Approving an Agreement with, Brightview Landscape Services, Inc. To Provide Citywide Landscaping Services as the Secondary Awardee, in an Amount Not to Exceed $500,000.00, 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 Mauricio Betancur read the title, and City Manager Stan Morris reported. Public Speakers: none Commissioner Joseph moved and Vice Mayor Lama seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2024-3714 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 10N. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving the Expenditure of Budgeted Funds With Pat's Pump & Blower for the Purchase of a Street Sweeper, in an Amount Not to $455,581.00; 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 Stan Morris reported. Public Speakers: none Commissioner Joseph moved and Vice Mayor Lama seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2024-3715 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 100. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving an Agreement With Schindler Elevator Corporation, for the Replacement of the Elevators Located at the Pedestrian Overpass Bridge at Gateway Park, in an Amount Not to Exceed $817,319.80, 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. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and City Manager Stan Morris reported. Commissioner Joseph added re: Elevators and crossover bridges, how much moneyspent for maintenance on the elevator and crossover bridges and what negative it is. Commissioner Viscarra added this will also help with policing the area, since the kids also use the elevator and will not have a surprise when elevator door opens, it's an excellent idea and worth it. Public Speakers: Vergil, David Commissioner Joseph moved and Commissioner Stuyvesant seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2024-3716 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 10P. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving an Agreement With Team Contracting, Inc., for the Installation of a New, Pre -Engineered Metal Building, in an Amount Not to Exceed $290,000.00, 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. Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting September 19, 2024 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and City Manager Stan Morris reported. Commissioner Joseph made the comment that we should put cameras around this building to secure expensive equipment. Commissioner Stuyvesant added that it will not affect under the causeway, and tennis courts that will be built there. Public Speakers: none Vice Mayor Lama moved and Commissioner Joseph seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2024-3717 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 10Q. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving an Agreement with MBR Construction, Inc. To Repair, Remediate, and Resurface the City's Pedestrian Bridge Located at North Bay Road, in an Amount Not to Exceed $912,930.70, 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 Joseph moved and Vice Mayor Lama seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2024-3718 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, Requesting Waiver of the Bidding Requirements Set Forth in Chapter 62 of the City's Code of Ordinances; Approving an Agreement With General Caulking & Coatings, Co., Inc., to Replace and Install Exterior Windows at the Government Center, in an Amount Not to Exceed $75,508.40, 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 Joseph moved and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2024-3719 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 105. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving the Appointments of Rene E. Lamar, Oliver J. Langstadt, and Myra Perez as Special Magistrates to Preside Over Red Light Camera Hearings; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and City Manager Stan Morris reported. Public Speakers: none Commissioner Joseph moved and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2024-3720 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 8 Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting September 19, 2024 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 10T. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Rescinding Resolution No. 2024-3642; Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into Negotiations with Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar to Design, Build, Operate, and Lease Restaurant Space at the Property Located at 18050 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 City Manager Stan Morris reported. Public Speakers: Joseph, Jodie Commissioner Viscarra moved and Vice Mayor Lama seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2024-3721 was adopted by a voice vote of 3-2 in favor. 10U. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending Resolution No. 2024-3632, Approving the Appointments to the Historic Preservation Board; Accepting the Resignation of Uriel Rubinovich, and Approving the. Appointment of Robert Thatcher to Fill the Vacancy; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and reported. Public Speakers: none Vice Mayor Lama moved and Commissioner Stuyvesant seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2024-3722 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 10V. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending Resolution No. 2024-3698, Revising the Effective Date of Said Resolution; 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 Joseph moved and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2024-3723 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 10W. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving an Interlocal Agreement With Miami -Dade County for the Publication of Legal Advertisements and Public Notices on Miami -Dade County's Publicly Accessible Website; Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Said Agreement; Authorizing the City Manager 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 Joseph moved and Vice Mayor Lama seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2024-3724 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting September 19, 2024 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 10X. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Prohibiting the Establishment of Sister City Relationships with any Cities Whose Beliefs and Official Acts Do Not Align with the City's Well -established Support of Israel and Its Historical Territorial Boundaries, or with Cities Located within Countries that Support or Sponsor Terrorism or that Officially Recognize and thereby Legitimize Terrorist States and Territories Controlled by Terrorist Organizations; Directing the City Clerk to Transmit Certified Copies of This Resolution; 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 Mayor Svechin reported. City Clerk interrupted advising Mayor and Commissioners that we have exceeded the (30) minutes rule debate time and in order to move forward we need a motion. Commissioner Stuyvesant moved, and Commissioner Viscarra seconded the motion to exceed 30 min time limit. Public Speakers: Joseph, Jodie; Kaller, Alexander (Rabbi) Commissioner Joseph moved and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion to Amend the Reso removing Sister City. Resolution No. 2024-3725 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-1 in favor, Vice Mayor Lama voted no. 11. MOTIONS 12. DISCUSSION ITEMS 13. CITIZENS' FORUM: REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER COMMUNICATIONS Public Speakers: Bard messer, George (signed up but left the chambers) 14. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Svechin adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m. Respectful) submitted by: Mauricio ,etancur, CIVIC City Clerk Approv7Qcyober by he City Commission on 22, 2024 Larisa Svechin Mayor 10