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HomeMy WebLinkAbout031926 - Reg Comm Mins-executedSUMMARY MINUTES Regular City Commission Meeting Thursday, March 19, 2026, 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 OR THE CITY COMMISSION. PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK FOR FORMS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. 1. 2. 3. 3A. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS The meeting was called to order by Mayor Svechin at 6:51p.m. with the following officials present: Mayor Larisa Svechin Vice Mayor Jeniffer Viscarra Commissioner Jerry Joseph Commissioner Alex Lama Commissioner Fabiola Stuyvesant PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES City Manager Stan Morris City Clerk Mauricio Betancur, CIVIC City Attorney Alain Boileau Regular City Commission Meeting — February 19, 2026. 4. ORDER OF BUSINESS (Additions/Deletions/Amendments) Additional Information: 9J. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Appointing the City's Delegate and their Alternate to the Miami -Dade League of Cities to Attend Meetings from May 2026 Through May 2027; Providing for an Effective Date; Deferred: 9T. A Resolution of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Establishing that the Waiver, Discounting, or Revocation of Adopted Municipal Parking Fees for Private Entities or Events Constitutes an In -Kind Donation of Public Assets; Requiring that All Such Waivers Receive Prior Majority Approval from the City Commission; Prohibiting the Unilateral Subsidization of Private Events by the City Administration; and Providing for an Effective Date; Add Ons: Proclamation — Education and Sharing Day USA 2026 [moved from 3pm Workshop]; 9Y. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving the Issuance of a Proclamation Recognizing April 2026, as National Poetry Month; Providing for an Effective Date. [City Clerk's Notes: Commission will first vote on the Additional Information and the Deferment, then a second vote for Vice Mayor's Add Ons.] Vice Mayor Viscarra moved, and Commissioner Lama seconded a motion to approve Additional Information and the Deferment of Item 9T and approved by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. Commissioner Lama moved, and Commissioner Joseph seconded a motion to approve Vice Mayor's Add Ons and approved by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting March 19, 2026 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida S. ZONING 6. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING 6A. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending Chapter 265, Article IX, Section 265-53, Entitled "Required Signs; No Permit Required," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Sunny Isles Beach; Requiring the Posting of Certain Signs at Community and Commercial Swimming Pools; Providing for Repealer, Severability, Codification, and an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and Planning and Zoning Director Amy Canales reported. Public Speakers: Hirsch, Steven. Commissioner Joseph moved, and Vice Mayor Viscarra seconded a motion to adopt the Ordinance on first reading. Second reading will be scheduled in April and was -approved by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Joseph eyes Commissioner Stuyvesant ryes Vice Mayor Viscarra eyes Commissioner Lama eyes Mayor Svechin eyes 6B. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending Ordinance No. 2025-635; Approving Budget Amendment No. BA2526-02 to the City's Operating and Capital Improvement Budget for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year; 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, and City Manager Stan Morris reported. Public Speakers: none. Commissioner Stuyvesant made a motion to Amend and approve B, C and D only and Commissioner Joseph seconded. Motion Failed by a roll call vote of 2-3 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Joseph ryes Commissioner Stuyvesant yes Vice Mayor Viscarra no Commissioner Lama no Mayor Svechin no 2 Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting March 19, 2026 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Vice Mayor Viscarra made a motion as presented , and Commissioner Lama seconded a motion to adopt the Ordinance on first reading. Second reading will be scheduled in April and was approved by a roll call vote of 3-2 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Joseph no Commissioner Stuyvesant no Vice Mayor Viscarra ryes Commissioner Lama ryes Mayor Svechin eyes 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7A. A Resolution of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a Vision Document Inclusive of the Geographic Area Known as Town Center North and the Neighborhood Business Zoning Districts; Providing for Repealer; Providing for Severability; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and Planning and Zoning Director Amy Canales reported. Public Speakers: Derica, Aldo; Hirsch, Steven; Slavens, Tracey. [Clerk's Notes: Needed a Motion to continue over the 30 minutes limit] Commissioner Lama moved, and Vice Mayor Viscarra seconded a motion for approval. LPA Resolution No. 2026-114 and Resolution No. 2026-3989 were adopted by a voice vote of 4-1 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Joseph eyes Commissioner Stuyvesant no Vice Mayor Viscarra yes Commissioner Lama yes Mayor Svechin ryes 8. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING 8A. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending Chapter 256, Article VI, Entitled "Motorized Scooters, Coasters, Skateboards, and Other Similar Wheeled Devices," §256-47, Entitled "Requirements and Restrictions," §256-48, Entitled "Penalties and Enforcement," and §256-49, Entitled "Effective Date of Enforcement," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Sunny Isles Beach; Establishing an Age Restriction for the Operation of Motorized Scooters; Requiring Government -Issued Photographic Identification for the Operation of Motorized Scooters; and Enhancing Penalties and Enforcement; Providing for Repealer, Severability, Codification, and an Effective Date. 3 Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting March 19, 2026 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and City Manager Stan Morris reported. Public Speakers: Steiger, Arie. Commissioner Joseph made a motion to Amend to start training immediately, inform the school, City postings and at the school asking Principal to put out notices and sent to parents have Ordinance take effect in May, and there was no second, the motion Failed. Vice Mayor Viscarra moved, and Commissioner Lama seconded a motion to adopt the Ordinance on second and final reading. Ordinance No. 2026-648 was approved by a roll call vote of 4-1 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Joseph no Commissioner Stuyvesant yes . Vice Mayor Viscarra yes Commissioner Lama eyes Mayor Svechin eyes 8B. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending Chapter 265, Article V, Section 265-11, Entitled "Procedures of General Applicability," and Section 265-18, Entitled "Administrative Site Plan Review," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, to Clarify, Update, and Streamline Development Application Procedures; 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 Lama moved, and Vice Mayor Viscarra seconded a motion to adopt the Ordinance on second and final reading. Ordinance No. 2026-649 and LPA Resolution No. 2026- 115was approved by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Joseph yes Commissioner Stuyvesant ryes Vice Mayor Viscarra yes Commissioner Lama yes Mayor Svechin ves 9. RESOLUTIONS [City Clerk's Notes: Items 9A and 98 were combined] 9A. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving the Terms and Conditions of a Promissory Note for the Payment of Approved Floor Area 4 Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting March 19, 2026 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Ration FAR Bonuses in the Amount of $13,040,479.34 for the Approved Site Plan Application (PZ2025-08) Submitted by MB RE Investments, LLC, for the Project Entitled "Miami Beach Club" Consisting of a Sixty -Two (62) Story Residential Condominium Tower With 524,212.8 Square Feet of Floor Area, Including a 2,390 Square Foot Private Restaurant, and 145 Residential Dwelling Units; 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 Planning and Zoning Director Amy Canales reported. Public Speakers: none. Commissioner Lama moved, and Vice Mayor Viscarra seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2026-3990 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor, Commissioner Joseph Opposed. 9B. A Resolution of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving the Terms and Conditions of a Promissory Note for the Payment of Transferable Development Rights (TDRs) in the Amount of $13,609,370.25 for the Approved Site Plan Application (PZ2025-08) Submitted by MB RE Investments, LLC, for the Project Entitled "Miami Beach Club" Consisting of a Sixty - Two (62) Story Residential Condominium Tower With 524,212.8 Square Feet of Floor Area, Including a 2,390 Square Foot Private Restaurant, and 145 Residential Dwelling Units; Providing the City Manager With the Authority to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate This Resolution; Providing forSeverability; Providing for Repealer; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and Planning and Zoning Director Amy Canales reported. Public Speakers: none. Commissioner Lama moved, and Vice Mayor Viscarra seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2026-3991 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor, Commissioner Joseph Opposed. 9C. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing the Transfer of Transferable Development Rights TDRs From La Playa Beach Associates, LLC to La Playa 2, LLC, in the Amount of 137,977.26 Square Feet of Floor Area and 58 Dwelling Units, Representing a TDR Value of $17,247,158.00, for the Phase II/North Tower Portion of the Approved Project on the Property Located at 18801 and 18805 Collins Avenue; Providing the City Manager With the Authority to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate This Resolution; Providing for Severability; Providing for Repealer; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and City Manager Stan Morris reported. 5 Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting March 19, 2026 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Public Speakers: none. Commissioner Lama moved, and Commissioner Joseph seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2026-3992 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. [City Clerk's Notes: Items 9D, 9E, 9F, and 9G were combined] 9D. A Resolution of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving the Terms and Conditions of a Promissory Note for the Payment of Approved Floor Area Ratio FAR Bonuses in the Amount of $5,051,904.00 for the Phase I South Tower Portion of the Approved Site Plan Application (PZ2015-16) Submitted by La Playa Beach Associates, LLC for the Phased Project Entitled "La Playa Beach" for the Property Located at 18801 and 18805 Collins Avenue; Providing the City Manager With the Authority to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate This Resolution; Providing forSeverability; ProvidingforRepealer; Providingforan Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and Planning and Zoning Director Amy Canales reported. Public Speakers: none. Commissioner Joseph moved, and Vice Mayor Viscarra seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2026-3993 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 9E. A Resolution of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving the Terms and Conditions of a Promissory Note for the Payment of Transferable Development Rights (TDRs) in the Amount of $5,269,907.00 for the Phase I South Tower Portion of the Approved Site Plan Application (PZ2015-16) Submitted by La Playa Beach Associates, LLC for the Phased Project Entitled "La Playa Beach" for the Property Located at 18801 and 18805 Collins Avenue; Providing the City Manager With the Authority to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate This Resolution; Providing for Severability; Providing for Repealer; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and Planning and Zoning Director Amy Canales reported. Public Speakers: none. Commissioner Joseph moved, and Vice Mayor Viscarra seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2026-3994 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 9F. A Resolution of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving the Terms and Conditions of a Promissory Note for the Payment of Approved Floor Area Ratio FAR Bonuses in the Amount of $5,949,579.00 for the Phase II North Tower Portion of the Approved Site Plan Application (PZ2015-16) Submitted by La Playa Beach Associates, LLC for the Phased Project Entitled "La Playa Beach" for the Property Located at 18801 and 18805 Collins Avenue; Providing the City Manager With the Authority to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate This Resolution; Providing forSeverability; Providing for Repealer; Providing for an Effective Date. Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting March 19, 2026 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and Planning and Zoning Director Amy Canales reported. Public Speakers: none. Commissioner Joseph moved, and Vice Mayor Viscarra seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2026-3995 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 9G. A Resolution of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving the Terms and Conditions of a Promissory Note for the Payment of Transferable Development Rights (TDRs) in the Amount of $17,247,158.00 for the Phase II North Tower Portion of the Approved Site Plan Application (PZ2015-16) Submitted by La Playa Beach Associates, LLCfor the Phased Project Entitled "La Playa Beach" for the Property Located at 18801 and 18805 Collins Avenue; Providing the City Manager With the Authority to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate This Resolution; Providing for Severability; Providing for Repealer; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and Planning and Zoning Director Amy Canales reported. Public Speakers: none. Commissioner Joseph moved, and Vice Mayor Viscarra seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2026-3996 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 9H. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Confirming the Balance of Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) Currently Held in the TDR Bank Accounts by the City of Sunny Isles Beach and Private Owners, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A"; Requiring Yearly Updates for TDRs Bank Accounts; 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 Planning and Zoning Director Amy Canales reported. Public Speakers: none. Commissioner Joseph moved, and Commissioner Lama seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2026-3997 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor. 91. A Resolution of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving an Agreement With Full Moon Creative LLC for Audio -Visual Maintenance and Production Services by Piggybacking the Town of Davie's RFP No. JA-21-50 Audio Visual Services Contract, in an Amount Not to Exceed $45,000.00; Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Agreement; Authorizing the City Manager to Take Any and All Action Necessary to Implement the Terms of the Agreement; Providing for an Effective Date. 7 Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting March 19, 2026 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 Lama seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2026-3998 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 9J. A Resolution of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a Second Amendment to the Agreement With CBIZ CPAs P.C. for Professional Auditing Services, in an Amount Not to Exceed $69,382.00, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Amendment; Further 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 Lama seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2026-3999 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 9K. A Resolution of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving an Agreement With Governmentjobs.com, Inc., d/b/a NEOGOV to Provide Workforce Management Solutions, in an Amount Not to Exceed $140,705.52, 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 Viscarra seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2026-4000 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 9L. A Resolution of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving an Agreement with Shiff Construction & Development, Inc. for the Gateway Pedestrian Bridge Elevator Enclosures Project, in an Amount Not to Exceed $238,625.00; Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Said Agreement; Authorizing the City Manager to Administer the Agreement and Approve a Project Contingency; 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 Lama seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2026-4001 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting March 19,2026 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 9M. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a First Amendment to the Agreement With Concrete Works & Paving, Inc. to Provide Repair Services for Pavers, Concrete, and Asphalt, Citywide, on an As -Needed Basis, in an Amount Not to Exceed $240,000.00, 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. Vice Mayor Viscarra moved, and Commissioner Joseph seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2026-4002 was adopted by a roll call vote of 4-1 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Joseph Les Commissioner Stuyvesant no Vice Mayor Viscarra ryes Commissioner Lama eyes Mayor Svechin yes 9N. A Resolution of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a First Amendment to the Agreement With MBR Construction, Inc. to Provide Additional Time for Final Completion of Construction Services for the Intracoastal Sports Park, and for Additional Compensation in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,000.00, 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: Steiger, Arie. Vice Mayor Viscarra moved, and Commissioner Lama seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2026-4003 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor, Commissioner Stuyvesant left the room. 90. A Resolution of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving the Purchase of an ARBOC Low -Floor Shuttle Bus from Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $190,833.00, 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 Mayor Svechin reported. Public Speakers: none. 9 Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting March 19, 2026 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Commissioner Joseph moved, and Vice Mayor Viscarra seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2026-4004 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor, Commissioner Lama left the room. 9P. A Resolution of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a Second Amendment to the Agreement with M.T. Causley, LLC to Provide Non -Exclusive Structural Inspection and Plans Review Services on an As -Needed Basis, in an Amount Not to Exceed $250,000.00; 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 Viscarra moved, and Commissioner Joseph seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2026-4005 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor, Commissioner Lama left the room. 9Q. A Resolution of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a Project Agreement with Rodriguez Architects, Inc., to Provide Professional Architectural Services for the Exterior Renovations Project at Government Center, in an Amount Not to Exceed $70,400.00, 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. Vice Mayor Viscarra moved, and Commissioner Lama seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2026-4006 was adopted by a voice vote of 3-2 in favor, Both Commissioner Stuyvesant and Commissioner Joseph Opposed. 9R. A Resolution of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Purchase Necessary Telecommunication Services and Related Products from SUNCOM for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, in an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000.00; 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. Vice Mayor Viscarra moved, and Commissioner Stuyvesant seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2026-4007 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 10 Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting March 19, 2026 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 9S. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Appointing the City's Delegate and their Alternate to the Miami -Dade League of Cities to Attend Meetings from May 2026 Through May 2027; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title and reported that it's Commissioner Stuyvesant and Commissioner Joseph as the Alternate. Public Speakers: none. Commissioner Stuyvesant moved, and Commissioner Lama seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2026-4008 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. Deferred: 9T. A Resolution of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Establishing That the Waiver, Discounting, or Revocation of Adopted Municipal Parking Fees for Private Entities or Events Constitutes an In -Kind Donation of Public Assets; Requiring That All Such Waivers Receive Prior Majority Approval From the City Commission; Prohibiting the Unilateral Subsidization of Private Events by the City Administration; and Providing for an Effective Date. 9U. A Resolution of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Directing the City Manager and City Attorney to Draft a Municipal Ordinance to Eliminate the "Upland Property Owner" Requirement for Residents Seeking Public Beach Event Permits; Establishing a Direct -to - Resident Permitting Process to Ensure Equal Access to Public Beaches Regardless of Residential Location; Setting a Strict 30-Day Deadline for Legislative Drafting for Presentation at the Next Regular Commission Meeting; and Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and City Manager Stan Morris reported. Public Speakers: Zaratin,James. Commissioner Stuyvesant moved, and Commissioner Joseph seconded a motion for approval. Resolution Failed by a roll call vote of 1-4 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Joseph no Commissioner Stuyvesant yes Vice Mayor Viscarra no Commissioner Lama no Mayor Svechin no 9V. A Resolution of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Directing the City Manager and City Attorney to Draft the Necessary Legislation, Ordinances, and/or Ballot Referendum Language Required to Establish an Independent, In -House Office of the Inspector General; Clarifying That Said Office Can Be Established With a Single Independent Professional to Ensure Fiscal Efficiency; Directing the City Manager to Incorporate Preliminary Funding Into the FY 2026-2027 Municipal Budget; Setting a Strict 30-Day Deadline for Legislative Drafting for Presentation at the Next Regular Commission Meeting; and Providing for an Effective Date. 11 Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting March 19, 2026 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and Commissioner Stuyvesant reported. Public Speakers: none. Commissioner Stuyvesant moved, and no second the motion for approval Failed. 9W. A Resolution of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, _Directing the City Manager to Activate, Populate, and Publish the Public -Facing "Open Checkbook" and Transparency Portal of the City's Existing OpenGov Municipal Software; Requiring Said Portal to Be Accessible Via the City's Website Within 30 Days; Establishing a Policy of Proactive Financial Transparency to Reduce Public Records Burdens; and Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and Commissioner Stuyvesant reported. Public Speakers: none. Commissioner Stuyvesant moved, and no second a motion for approval Failed. 9X. A Resolution of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Formally Censuring the Mayor for an Ultra Vires Act, Abuse of Power, and the Unilateral Exclusion of Former Elected Officials from a Taxpayer -Funded Public Anniversary Celebration; Reaffirming that City Events Belong to the Residents; and Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and Commissioner Stuyvesant reported. Public Speakers: Feldman, Isaac; Toddima, Annabelle; Valkovich, Vitaly. Commissioner Stuyvesant moved, and no second the motion for approval Failed. Add On: 9Y. A Resolution of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving the Issuance of a Proclamation Recognizing April 2026, as National Poetry Month; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and Vice Mayor Viscarra reported. Public Speakers: Feldman, Isaac; Toddima, Annabelle; Valkovich, Vitaly. Commissioner Stuyvesant moved, and no second the motion for approval Failed. 10. MOTIONS 11. CITIZENS' FORUM: REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER COMMUNICATIONS 12 Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting March 19, 2026 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Public Speakers: VaIkovich, Vitaly; Virgil, David. 12. ^ADJO`UR1 MENT Mayor Svechin adjourned the meeting at 9:44p.m. Respectfully submitted by: t f'. Mau�icio Betancur, CIVIC City Clerk 13 Approved by t City Commission on ril 16, 2026 LariO Svechin Mayor