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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJan 15, 2026 Comm MinSUMMARY MINUTES Regular City Commission Meeting Thursday, January 15, 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. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS The meeting was called to order by Mayor Svechin at 6:34 p.m. with the following officials present: Mayor Larisa Svechin City Manager Stan Morris Vice Mayor Alex Lama City Clerk Mauricio Betancur, CIVIC Commissioner Jerry Joseph City Attorney Alain Boileau Commissioner Fabiola Stuyvesant (left early) Commissioner Jeniffer Viscarra 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3A. Regular City Commission Meeting — November 20, 2025. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title and reported. Commissioner Joseph moved, and Vice Mayor Lama seconded a motion to approve the minutes and approved by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 4. ORDER OF BUSINESS (Additions/Deletions/Amendments) Out of Order: Item: 8A. An Ordinance ofthe City Commission ofthe CityofSunny 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; Item 8B. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending the 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; Item 5C. Request of St. Tropez Beach Developers, LLC ("Applicant"), for Site Plan Modification for the Property Located at 16990 Collins Avenue (Hearing #PZ2025-16); Add Ons: Item 9Q. Community Association Management— SB 822 / HB 465; 9R. Land Use Regulations— SB 218/ HB 217; 9S. Local Government Affected by Natural Disasters — SB 840; 9T. Nature -Based Coastal Resiliency Solutions —SB 302 / HB 1035; 9U. Claims / Suits Against the Government— Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting January 15, 2026 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida r SB 1366 / HB 145; 9V. Expenditure of Public Funds by Local Government — HB 1251; 9W. Homestead Ballot Initiatives and Ad Valorem Taxation — HJR 201, HJR 203, HJR 205; 9X. Land Development Regulations — SB 208 / HB 399; 9Y. Local Business Tax — SB 122 / HB 103 / SB 650; 9Z. Prohibited Uses of Public Funds by Political Subdivisions — HB 605; 9AA. ASPA — South Florida Chapter 201h Anniversary Best Practices Conference. Commissioner Joseph moved, and Vice Mayor Lama seconded a motion to approve the change of order and approved by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. S. ZONING *[City Clerk's Notes: Item 5A was heard w/ its companion Item RESO 9A] 5A. Request of MIA 43 INC. ("Applicant"), for Site Plan Modification - Balcony Enclosure - for the Property Located at 17749 Collins Avenue, Unit 4301 & 4302 (Hearing #PZ2025-12). Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and asked if there were any Ex-Parte Communications with the Applicant? There were no Ex-Parte communications to be disclosed. Public Speakers: none. Commissioner Joseph moved, and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion to approve and grant the application. Zoning Resolution No. 26-Z-219 was adopted by roll call vote 5-0 in favor. Resolution No. 2026-3940 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Joseph ides Commissioner Stuyvesant ryes Commissioner Viscarra eyes Vice Mayor Lama eyes Mayor Svechin ryes *[City Clerk's Notes: Item 58 was heard w/it's companion Item RESOs 98 & 9C] Deferred: 51B. Request of MB RE Investments, LLC ("Applicant"), for Site Plan Approval for the Property Located at 19051 Collins Avenue (Hearing #PZ2025-08). Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and asked if there were any Ex-Parte Communications with the Applicant that needs to be disclosed? Commissioner Stuyvesant, the nature of the project; Commissioner Joseph regarding the project and questions he might have; Mayor Svechin, Vice Mayor Lama and Commissioner Viscarra also had the same conversation with the Applicant. Public Speakers: Ave ndano, Juan; Brecker, Andrea; Cohen, Esther; Drabkin, Diane; Drabkin, Oliver; Dunn, Patrick; Fanni, Nayanza; Hamul Deborah; Levine, Joel; Sheffer, Sonya; Silverman, Alexandra; Simon, Joel; Sklash, Haim; Williams, Darren. 2 Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting January 15, 2026 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Summary: Commissioner Joseph made a Motion to Defer to March or April giving buildings enough time to settle issues and get answers regarding this project and there was no Second vote, the Motion Failed. Vice Mayor made a Motion to defer to next month with the specific date of February 19th @ 6:30pm and Commissioner Joseph Seconded the Motion to approve and Defer the Application and was approved by roll call vote 3-2 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Joseph eyes Commissioner Stuyvesant no Commissioner Viscarra eyes Vice Mayor Lama eyes Mayor Svechin no *[City Clerk's Notes: Item 5C was heard after Item 8B] SC. Request of St. Tropez Beach Developers, LLC ("Applicant"), for Site Plan Modification for the Property Located at 16990 Collins Avenue (Hearing #PZ2025-16). Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and asked if there were any Ex-Parte Communications with the Applicant that needs to be disclosed? Commissioner Stuyvesant spoke with Applicant via phone to explain the requirements; Commissioner Joseph received a call re: hardship relevant to the restaurant; Mayor Svechin, Vice Mayor Lama and Commissioner Viscarra also had the same conversation with the Applicant. Public Speakers: none. Vice Mayor Lama moved, and Commissioner Stuyvesant seconded a motion to approve and grant the application. Zoning Resolution No. 26-Z-220 was adopted by roll call vote 4-1 in favor. Resolution No. 2026-3962 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-1 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Joseph yes Commissioner Stuyvesant ryes Commissioner Viscarra no Vice Mayor Lama ryes Mayor Svechin yes 6. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING *[City Clerk's Notes: Item 6A was heard after Item 5B] 6A. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending Chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, §14-18, Entitled "Settlement Procedures," to Amend and Clarify Procedures for the Reduction of Fines, Liens, and Penalties; Providing for Repealer, Severability, Codification, and an Effective Date. Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting January 15, 2026 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and Deputy City Manager Susan Simpson reported. Public Speakers: none. Commissioner Viscarra moved, and Commissioner Joseph seconded a motion to adopt the Ordinance on first reading. Second reading will be scheduled in February and was approved by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Joseph yes Commissioner Stuyvesant yes Commissioner Viscarra yes Vice Mayor Lama yes Mayor Svechin yes 6B. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending Ordinance No. 2025-635; Approving Budget Amendment No. BA2526-01 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 Joseph moved, and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion to adopt the Ordinance on first reading. Second reading will be scheduled in February and was approved by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Joseph yes Commissioner Stuyvesant yes Commissioner Viscarra yes Vice Mayor Lama yes Mayor Svechin yes 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Other than Ordinances for Second Reading) 8. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING (Public Hearings) *[City Clerk's Notes: Item 8A was heard First] 8A. 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 Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting January 15, 2026 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 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 Joseph moved, and Commissioner Stuyvesant seconded a motion to adoptthe Ordinance on second and final reading. Ordinance No. 2026-644 was approved by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Joseph eyes Commissioner Stuyvesant ryes Commissioner Viscarra ryes Vice Mayor Lama ryes Mayor Svechin ryes *[City Clerk's Notes: Item 8B was heard Second, Item 5C was heard next] 8B. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the Cityof 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 City Manager Stan Morris reported. Public Speakers: none. Commissioner Joseph moved, and Commissioner Stuyvesant seconded a motion to-adoptthe Ordinance on second and final reading. Ordinance No. 2026-645 was approved by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Joseph ryes Commissioner Stuyvesant yes Commissioner Viscarra yes Vice Mayor Lama ryes Mayor Svechin yes 9. RESOLUTIONS *[City Clerk's Notes: Item 9A was heard w/it's companion Item 5A] 9A. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approvingthe Purchase and Assignment of Transfer of Development Rights ("TDRs") in the Amount 5 Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting January 15, 2026 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida of 305 Square Feet of Floor Area Ratio ("FAR") and Zero (0) Dwelling Units From the City's Public TDR Bank Account to MIA 43 INC; Authorizing the Planning and Zoning Director to withdraw 305 Square Feet of FAR and Zero (0) Dwelling Units From City's Public TDR Bank Account and Assigning the 305 Square Feet of FAR to the Property Located at 17749 Collins Avenue, Unit 4301/4302; Authorizing the Adjustment and Modification of the City's TDR Bank Account; Providing the City Manager and the City Attorney With the Authority to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate This Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and City Manager Stan Morris reported. Public Speakers: none. Commissioner Joseph moved, and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2026-3940 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. *[City Clerk's Notes: Item 9B was heard w/it's companion Reso Item 9C & Zoning Item 5B] Deferred: 9B. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approvingthe Purchase and Assignment of Transfer of Development Rights ("TDRs") in the Amount of 120,972.2 Square Feet of Floor Area and Forty Eight (48) Dwelling Units From the City's Public TDR Bank Account to MB RE Investments, LLC; Authorizing the Planning and Zoning Director to withdraw 120,972.2 Square Feet of Floor Area and Forty Eight (48) Dwelling Units From City's Public TDR Bank Account and Assigning the 120,972.2 Square Feet of Floor Area to the Property Located at 19051 Collins Avenue; Authorizing the Adjustment and Modification of the City's TDR Bank Account; Providing the City Manager and the City Attorney With the Authority to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate This Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. *[City Clerk's Notes: Item 9C was heard w/it's companion Reso Item 9B & Zoning Item 5B] Deferred: 9C. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approvingthe Terms and Conditions of a Promissory Note for the Payment of Approved Bonuses and Transferable Development Rights (TDRs) in the Amount of $26,649,849.59 for the Approved Site Plan Application (PZ2025-08) Submitted by MB Re Investments, LLC, forthe 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; Providingthe 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. *[City Clerk's Notes: Item 9D was heard after 6B] 9D. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Ratifying the Fourth and Fifth Amendments, and Approving a Sixth Amendment to the Agreement with Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting January 15, 2026 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida the Corradino Group, Inc. For Planning and Zoning Services, in an Amount Not to Exceed $20,000.000, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Said Amendment; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate This Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and City Manager Stan Morris reported. Public Speakers: none. Commissioner Viscarra moved, and Commissioner Joseph seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2026-3941 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 9E. A Resolution of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a Community Aesthetic Feature Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for the Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Three Local Identification Markers Known as the Entry Signage on SR 856/William Lehman Causeway and on SR A1A/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: none. Commissioner Viscarra moved, and Commissioner Joseph seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2026-3942 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 9F. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Green Facilities, Inc. to Provide Carpet and Floor Maintenance Services, in an Amount Not to Exceed $190,000.00, 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: none. Commissioner Viscarra moved, and Commissioner Joseph seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2026-3943 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 9G. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a Project Agreement with Keith and Associates, Inc., d/b/a Keith, to Provide Construction Administration Services for the Construction of the Intracoastal Sports Park, in an Amount Not to Exceed $49,500.00, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting January 15, 2026 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 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 Lama moved, and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2026-3944 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, Approving a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Exquisite Catering by Robert, Inc., to Provide Catering Services for the City's 29th Anniversary Event, in an Amount Not to Exceed $84,128.00, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Said Amendment; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate This Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and City Manager Stan Morris reported. Public Speakers: none. Vice Mayor Lama moved, and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2026-3945 was adopted by a roll call vote of 3-2 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Joseph no Commissioner Stuyvesant no Commissioner Viscarra yes Vice Mayor Lama ryes Mayor Svechin yes 91. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Terminating the Existing Agreement with Bettoli Trading Corporation for Vending Machine Services; Approving an Agreement with Compass Group USA, Inc. to Provide Vending Machine Services; 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. 2026-3946 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 9J. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approvingthe Selection of United Healthcare as the Provider of Employee Health Insurance; United Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting January 15, 2026 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Healthcare Dental as the Provider of Dental Insurance; Eyemed as the Provider of Vision Care; Mutual of Omaha as the Provider of Life Insurance, Accidental, Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance, for a One -Year Period; Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into Agreements with These Providers, Provided Said Agreements are Approved as to Form and Legal Sufficiency by the City Attorney; Further 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. 2026-3947 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 9K. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Correcting a Scrivener's Error in Resolution No. 2025-3782 to Reflect the Correct Not -to -Exceed Amount of $3,834,503.00 for Payment of the Insurance Premiums for Employee Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Care, Life Insurance, Accidental, Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Long Term Disability Insurance; 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 Lama moved, and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2026-3948 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 9L. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Ratifying a Lease Agreement with Toshiba Business Solutions for Five (5) Copiers, in an Amount Not to Exceed $139,000.00, Authorizing City Managerto Execute Said Lease Agreement and 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. Vice Mayor Lama moved, and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2026-3949 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 9 Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting January 15, 2026 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 9M. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approvingthe Issuance of a Proclamation Recognizing January 27, 2026, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, Mayor Svechin reported, and for the record Commissioner Joseph was added as a Co -Sponsor. Public Speakers: none. Vice Mayor Lama moved, and Commissioner Joseph seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2026-3950 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 9N. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving the Issuance of a Proclamation Recognizing March 8, 2026, as International Women's Day; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and Mayor Svechin reported. Public Speakers: none. Commissioner Joseph moved, and Vice Mayor Lama seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2026-3951 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 90. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approvingthe Issuance of a Proclamation Requested by City Administration; 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. 2026-3952 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 9P. 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 and Nominated Commissioner Viscarra as Vice Mayor. Commissioner Joseph stated since they all had a chance for this position, it's only fair that Commissioner Stuyvesant should be nominated. Commissioner Stuyvesant wanted to put on the record that she's requesting an opinion and possible investigation from the State Attorney's Office, the Commission on Ethics and Public Trust and the Florida Bar, (which she lost the copies forthe Commission and so they will be receive those documents through the City Clerk's Office), in regards to violations of the 10 Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting January 15, 2026 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida City's Governing Documents and Florida Statutes. Public Speakers: none. Vice Mayor Lama moved, and Commissioner Viscarra seconded a motion for approval. Resolution No. 2026-3953 was adopted by a voice vote of 3-2 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Joseph no Commissioner Stuyvesant no Commissioner Viscarra ryes Vice Mayor Lama yes Mayor Svechin ryes *[City Clerk's Notes: Commissioner Stuyvesant left the Dais] Add Ons: 9Q. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Expressing Support of Florida House Bill 465 / SB 822 - Community Association Management; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and Commissioner Viscarra reported. The City Commission moved to support the Bill. Resolution No. 2026-3954 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor. Deferred: 9R. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny -Isles Beach, Florida, Expressing Support of Florida House Bill 217 / SB 218 - Land Use Regulations; Providing for an Effective Date. Deferred: 9S. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Expressing Support of Florida Senate Bill 840 - Local Government Affected by Natural Disasters; Providing'for an Effective Date. Action: City Attorney asked we defer 913 and 9S, because- these Bills are currently under litigation regarding SB 180. 9T. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Expressing Support of Florida House Bill 1035 / SB 302 - Nature -Based Coastal Resiliency Solutions; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and Commissioner Viscarra reported. The City Commission moved to support the Bill. Resolution No. 2026-3955 was adopted bya voice vote of 4-0 in favor. 11 Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting January 15, 2026 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 9U. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Opposing Florida House Bill 145 / SB 1366 — Claims and Suits Against the Government; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and Commissioner Viscarra reported. The City Commission moved to oppose the Bill. Resolution No. 2026-3956 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor. 9V. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Opposing Florida House Bill 1251- Expenditure of Public Funds by Local Government; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and Commissioner Viscarra reported. The City Commission moved to oppose the Bill. Resolution No. 2026-3957 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor. 9W. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Opposing Florida House Joint Resolutions HJR 201, HJR 203, and HJR 205 — Homestead Ballot Initiatives and Ad Valorem Taxation; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and Commissioner Viscarra reported. The City Commission moved to oppose the Bill, except for the one for 65 years and over if you are homesteaded and adopt the Opposition for the rest since we don't have the data yet. Resolution No. 2026-3958 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor. 9X. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Opposing Florida House Bill 399 / SB 208 — Land Development Regulations; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and Commissioner Viscarra reported. The City Commission moved to oppose the Bill. Resolution No. 2026-3959 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor. 9Y. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Opposing Florida House Bill 103 / SB 122 / SB 650 - Local Business Tax; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and Commissioner Viscarra reported. The City Commission moved to oppose the Bill. Resolution No. 2026-3960 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor. 9Z. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Opposing Florida House Bill 605 - Prohibited Uses of Public Funds by Political Subdivisions; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and Commissioner Viscarra reported. The City Commission moved to oppose the Bill. Resolution No. 2026-3961 was adopted by a 12 Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting January 15, 2026 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida voice vote of 4-0 in favor. Public Speakers: none. Commissioner Viscarra moved, and Vice Mayor Lama seconded a motion for approval to the above Items: 9Q, 9T, 9U, 9V, 9W, 9X, 9Y and 9Z and was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0 in favor; and Vice Mayor Lama moved, and Commissioner Joseph seconded a motion to defer Item 9R and 9S and was approved by a voice vote of 4-0. 9AA. A Proclamation for ASPA— South Florida Chapter 20th Anniversary Best Practices Conference. Action: City Clerk Mauricio Betancur read the title, and Commissioner Viscarra reported. Commissioner Viscarra moved and Commissioner Joseph seconded the motion to approve this Ad On item and was approved by a voice vote of 4-0. Public Speakers: none. Commissioner Joseph moved, and Vice Mayor Lama seconded a motion and was approved by a voice vote of 4-0. 10. MOTIONS 11. CITIZENS' FORUM: REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER COMMUNICATIONS Public Speakers: 12. fA1DJOJJRNMENT Alvarez, Patricia; Feldman, Isaac. Turned the meeting at 11:00 p.m. itted by: pproved by th City Commission on ary 19, 2026 M uricio B tancur, CMC City Clerk 13 Larisa Svechin Mayor