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HomeMy WebLinkAbout112025 RegCommMtgSUMMARY MINUTES Regular City Commission Meeting Thursday, November 20, 2025, 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, COMM ITTEES OR THE CITY COMMISSION. PLEASE CONTACTTHE CITY CLERK FOR FORMS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Lama at 6:30 p.m. with the following officials present: Mayor Larisa Svechin - (absent) City Manager Stan Morris Vice Mayor Alex Lama City Clerk Mauricio Betancur, CIVIC Commissioner Jerry Joseph City Attorney Alain Boileau Commissioner Fabiola Stuyvesant Commissioner Jeniffer Viscarra 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3A. Regular City Commission Meeting — October 16, 2025. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title and reported. Commissioner Viscarra moved, and Commissioner Joseph seconded a motion approve the minutes, and approved by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor. 4. ORDER OF BUSINESS (Additions/Deletions/Amendments) *[City Clerk's Notes for the Record:] Deferred: Zoning Hearings: PZ2025-08 — Site Plan Approval for Miami Beach Club/MB RE Investments, LLC 19051 Collins Ave; PZ2025-12 — The Mansions at Acqualina Balcony Enclosures for Combined Unit 4301 & 4302/MIA 43 Inc; Item 9M. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving an Agreement With the Watts Group, LLC, for Citywide Paver Repairs, in an Amount Not to Exceed $114,633.14, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate This Resolution; Providing foran Effective Date; Changer of Order (to be heard before Item 9A, Resolutions): Item 9N. (A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate an Art Donation Agreement With Joseph Milton for the Sculpture Known as "Mariposas Azules" by Manolo Valdes;. Authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate This Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. Commissioner Joseph moved, and Commissioner Stuyvesant seconded a motion the changes to the Agenda and was approved by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor. Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting November 20, 2025 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 5. ZONING 6. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING 6A. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amendingthe Text of the Future Land Use Element of the Adopted Comprehensive Plan; Providing for Repealer; Providing for Severability; Providing for Transmittal to the State Land Planning Agency; and Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and Planning & Zoning Director Amy Canales reported. Public Speakers: Slavens, Tracy, LSN Partners. Commissioner Viscarra moved, and Commissioner Stuyvesant seconded a motion to adoptthe Ordinance on first reading Second reading will be scheduled in January and was approved by a roll call vote of 4-0 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Joseph yes Commissioner Stuyvesant ryes Commissioner Viscarra eyes Vice Mayor Lama ves Mayor Svechin absent 6B. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending Chapter 265, Article VII, Section 265-44 of the Land Development Regulations, Entitled "Specific Use Regulations," by Establishing Procedures for the Review and Approval of Certified Recovery Residences and Creating a Process for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation from any Land Use Regulation that Serves to Prohibit the Establishment of a Certified Recovery Residence in Accordance with Section 397.487(15)(A), Florida Statutes; Providing for Repealer; Providing for Severability; Providing for Transmittal to the State Land Planning Agency; and 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 Commissioner Stuyvesant seconded a motion to adopt the Ordinance on first reading Second reading will be scheduled in January and was approved by roll call vote of 4-0 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Joseph ryes Commissioner Stuyvesant ryes Commissioner Viscarra ryes PA Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting November 20, 2025 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Vice Mayor Lama ides Mayor Svechin absent 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Other than Ordinances for Second Reading) 8. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING (Public Hearings) 8A. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Repealing Chapter 150 of the Code Of Ordinances, Entitled "Exterior Walls and Awnings," Amending Chapter 265, Article II of the Land Development Regulations, Entitled "Definitions And Rules of Construction," to Define the City Color Palette, Creating Article XIII of the Land Development Regulations, Entitled "Architectural and Design Standards," to Establish Citywide Design Regulations Including Exterior Color and Material Requirements; Providing for Repealer; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and Planning & Zoning Director Amy Canales reported. Public Speakers: none. Commissioner Joseph moved, and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion to adopt the Ordinance on second and final reading. Ordinance No. 2025-640 was approved by a roll call vote of 4-0 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Joseph eyes Commissioner Stuyvesant ryes Commissioner Viscarra yes Vice Mayor Lama ides Mayor Svechin absent 8B. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending Section 26-3 of the City's Code of Ordinances, Titled "City Commission Resolution to Provide Election Information; Change of Polling Places"; Amending Section 26-5, Titled "Canvass of Election Returns; Certificate of Election"; Amending Section 26-6, Titled "Qualifying as Candidate for Mayor or City Commissioner; Fee"; Amending Section 26-7, Title "Supplemental Qualifying Period"; Amending Section 26-8, Titled "Contents, Filing and Form of Oath"; Amending Section 26-9, Title "Names of Qualified Candidates to Be Printed on Ballot"; Amending Section 26-10, Title "Installation of New Officers"; Amending Section 26-13, Title "Elections"; Amending Section 26-14, Title "Terms of Office; Residential Areas; Term Limits"; Amending Section 26-16, Title "vacancies; Forfeiture of Office; Filling of Vacancies"; Repealing Section 26-11, Title "Repealer"; Repealing Section 26-15, Titled "Qualifications"; Providing for Severability; Providing for Repealer; Providing for Inclusion in the City Code; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and reported. Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting November 20, 2025 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Public Speakers: none. Commissioner Joseph moved, and Commissioner Stuyvesant seconded a motion to adopt the Ordinance on second and final reading. Ordinance No. 2025-641 was approved by a roll call vote of 4-0 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Joseph eyes Commissioner Stuyvesant ryes Commissioner Viscarra ryes Vice Mayor Lama ryes Mayor Svechin absent 8C. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Creating Chapter 187 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Entitled, "Vessels and Waterways," to Establish Regulations for the Anchoring of Certain Vessels Upon the City's Jurisdictional Waters; Providing for Implementation, Repealer, Severability, Codification, and an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and City Attorney Alain Boileau reported. Public Speakers: none. Commissioner Joseph moved, and Commissioner Stuyvesant seconded a motion to adopt the Ordinance on second and final reading. Ordinance No. 2025-642 was approved by a roll call vote of 4-0 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Joseph yes Commissioner Stuyvesant ryes Commissioner Viscarra ryes Vice Mayor Lama ryes Mayor Svechin absent 8D. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending Ordinance No. 2024-618; Approving Budget Amendment No. BA2425-07 to the City's Operating and Capital Improvement Budget for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year; Authorizingthe 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, and City Manager Stan Morris reported. Public Speakers: none. Commissioner Joseph moved, and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion to adopt the Ordinance on second and final reading. Ordinance No. 2025-643 was approved by a roll call vote of 4-0 in favor. 4 Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting November 20, 2025 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Vote: Commissioner Joseph ryes Commissioner Stuyvesant eyes Commissioner Viscarra ves Vice Mayor Lama yes Mayor Svechin absent 9. RESOLUTIONS *[City Clerk's Notes: Item 9N was heard before Item 9A] 9A. A Resolution of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Updating the Official City Color Palette for Exterior Walls of Structures; 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. 2025-3921 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor. *[City Clerk's Notes: Item 98 & Item 9C were combined] 9B. A Resolution of the City Commission of the Cityof Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizingthe Chief of Police, in Accordance With the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984, to Expend Forfeiture Funds From the Department of Justice ("DOJ") Federal Forfeiture Account to Purchase Field Force and Riot Control Gear and Equipment, in an Amount Not to Exceed $279,674.43, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A"; 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. 2025-3922 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor. 9C. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing the Expenditure of Budgeted Funds for the Purchase of Field Force and Riot Control Gear and Equipment From Tactical Edge Consulting, LLC, in an Amount Not to Exceed $279,674.43, 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. W Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting November 20, 2025 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Commissioner Joseph moved, and Commissioner Stuyvesant seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2025-3923 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor. *[City Clerk's Notes: Item 9D & Item 9E were combined] 9D. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving an Agreement With Millenium Products, Inc. to Install Surveillance and Security Equipment at The Spot, in an Amount Not to Exceed $64,751.99, 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 Viscarra moved, and Commissioner Joseph seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2025-3924 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor. 9E. 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 and Approving an Agreement With Millenium Products, Inc. to Install Surveillance and Security Equipment at the Intracoastal Sports Park, in an Amount Not to Exceed $186,954.56, 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 Viscarra moved, and Commissioner Joseph seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2025-3925 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor. 9F. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Rescinding Resolution No. 2025-3851; Awarding Invitation to Bid No. 25-06-01 to, and Approving an Agreement With, Jorda Enterprises, Inc. as the Primary Awardee for Preventative Maintenance Services of HVAC Management Systems Located at the Government Center, the Fleet Building, and the Building Department Modular, in an Amount Not to Exceed $145,472.00; 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. 6 Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting November 20, 2025 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Commissioner Joseph moved, and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2025-3926 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor. 9G. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing the Issuance of a Purchase Order to Granicus LLC for Software Services for Various Departments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, in an Amount Not to Exceed $90,000.00; 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 Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2025-3927 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor. 9H. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate a Lease Agreement with Toshiba Business Solutions for Five (5) Copiers, in an Amount Not to Exceed $139,000.00, 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 Commissioner Stuyvesant seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2025-3928 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor. 91. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving an Agreement With UKG Kronos Systems, LLC, to Provide Timekeeping and Scheduling Software and Hardware, in an Amount Not to Exceed $127,858.00, 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. 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. 2025-3929 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor. 9.1. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing the Expenditure of Budgeted Funds for the Purchase of Two (2) 2026 Ford F-150 Trucks From Duval Ford, in an Amount Not to Exceed $102,474.00, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate This 7 Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting November 20, 2025 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 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. 2025-3930 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor. 9K. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a Second 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 $13,000.00, 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. Commissioner Joseph moved, and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2025-3931 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor. 9L. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving an Agreement With MBR Construction, Inc. to Provide Drain Repair Services at the Heritage Park Parking Garage, in an Amount Not to Exceed $289,209.00, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the Mayorto Execute Said Agreement; Authorizingthe 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. 2025-3932 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor. 9M. Deferred: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving an Agreement With the Watts Group, LLC, for Citywide Paver Repairs, in an Amount Not to Exceed $114,633.14, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the City Managerto Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate This Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. *[Clerk's Note]: Item 9N was heard before Item 9A] 9N. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizingthe City Manager to Negotiate an Art Donation Agreement With Joseph Milton for the Sculpture Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting November 20, 2025 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Known as "Mariposas Azules" by Manolo Valdes; 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 Stuyvesant seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2025-3933 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor. 90. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Awarding Invitation to Bid ("Bid") No. 25-09-01 to, and Approving an Agreement With, AUM Construction, Inc. forthe 183rd Street and Collins Avenue Left Turn Conversion Project, in an Amount Not to Exceed $109,450.00, 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 Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2025-3934 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor. 9P. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a Parking License Agreement With Chabad Lubavitch Russian Center of South Florida, Inc., for Use of a Portion of the Property Located at 500 Sunny Isles Boulevard, 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. Commissioner Joseph moved, and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2025-3935 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor. 9.Q A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Establishing the Schedule of Regular City Commission Meetings for Calendar Year 2026; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and City Manager Stan Morris reported. Public Speakers: none. 9 Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting November 20, 2025 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Commissioner Joseph moved, and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2025-3936 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor. 9.R A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Appointing Alex Lama as the City's Delegate to the National League of Cities, and Jeniffer Viscarra as the Alternate, to Attend Meetings From November 2025 Through October 2026; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and City Manager Stan Morris reported. Public Speakers: none. CommissionerViscarra moved, and Commissioner Stuyvesant seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2025-3937 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor. 9.S A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving Appointments to the Historic Preservation Board for Calendar Years 2026 and 2027; 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. 2025-3938 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor. 9.T A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving the Nomination of Jeniffer Viscarra as Vice Mayor; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and Mayor Svechin reported. Public Speakers: none. Action: Commissioner Stuyvesant made a Motion to appoint herself as Vice Mayor, City Attorney read our Code, re -iterating that only the Mayor can appoint a Vice Mayor, then Commissioner Joseph made another Motion to appoint Commissioner Stuyvesant as Vice Mayor, there was no second. Vice Mayor passed the Gavel and seconded Commissioner Viscarra's Motion and there is a tie 2-2, this item will be on January's Agenda. Commissioner Viscarra moved, and Vice Mayor seconded a motion for approval. Resolution was tied by a roll call vote of 2-2 in favor, so it Failed. Vote: Commissioner Joseph no Commissioner Stuyvesant no Commissioner Viscarra ryes 10 Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting November 20, 2025 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Vice Mayor Lama ides Mayor Svechin absent 9.0 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizingthe City Manager to Sign or Renew All Required Contracts, Agreements, and Purchase Orders During the Recess Period From the Last City Commission Meeting in November 2025 Through the First Regular Commission Meeting in January 2026, Subject to After -the -fact Ratification at the January 2024 City Commission Meeting; Requiring Legal Review by the City Attorney for Said Contracts, Agreements, and Purchase Orders; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and City Clerk Mauricio Betancur reported. Public Speakers: none. Commissioner Viscarra moved, and Commissioner Joseph seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2025-3939 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor. 10. MOTIONS 11. CITIZENS' FORUM: REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER COMMUNICATIONS Public Speakers: none. ilp�_1-93I9111N01►J1GkI Mayor Svechin adjourned the meeting at 7:13 p.m. n 11y su itte y: Approved by the Cit Co mission on January 2 6 Mauricio-Betan fur, CIVIC City Clerk 11 Larisa Svechi Mayor