HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-0326 Regular City Commission Meeting SUMMARY MINUTES
City of Sunny Isles Beach
City Commission Meeting — Thursday, March 26, 1998
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Samson at 7:04 p.m. The following officials
were present:
Mayor David Samson
Vice-Mayor Irving Turetsky
Commissioner Danny Iglesias
Commissioner Lila Kauffman
Commissioner Connie Morrow
City Manager James DiPietro
City Attorney Lynn M. Dannheisser
City Clerk Richard Brown-Morilla
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ACTION: Samantha Reininger led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Commissioner Morrow moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion
to approve the minutes of the March 12, 1998, Commission Meeting. The motion was
approved by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
4. AGENDA/ORDER OF BUSINESS (ADDITIONS/DELETIONS)
See Agenda item 6-C for add-on item; Agenda item 11-C, and items 12-A through
12- E.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
None
6. ZONING Public Hearings:
A. HAL INVESTMENT SYSTEM, INC. & BILKE ENTERPRISES, INC.(Hearing deferred
from 03/12/98 meeting, and before that the item was deferred from 01/22/98 meeting.)
HEARING NO. 98-1-CZ-SUN-1 (97-97)
LOCATION: 17200-17276 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach
REQUEST: (1) BU-1 to BU-1A
(2) Special Exception to permit site plan approval for an existing
commercial development.
(3) Non-use variance of zoning regulations requiring a 5' ;sigh
decorative masonry wall where a business lot abuts residentially
zoned property; to waive same to omit the wall along the west
property line where it abuts residentially zoned property.
(4) Non-use variance of parking regulations requiring a continuous,
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extensively planted greenbelt of not less than 5' be placed along all
property lines abutting right-of-way lines when there exists parking
between the required setback line and the official right-of-way line; to
waive same.
(5) Non-use variance of zoning regulations to permit a one-way drive
with a width of 9.91' (14' required).
(6) Non-use variance of sign regulations to permit two detached signs
(one permitted) and to permit the N/ly sign setback 4' (7' required)
from the right-of-way line of Collins Avenue and setback 2' (3.5'
required) from the interior side (north) property line and to permit the
southerly sign setback 5' (7' required) from the right-of-way line of
Collins Avenue.
(7) BU-1 to BU-1A
(8) Special Exception to permit site plan approval for an existing
commercial development.
(9) Non-use variance of zoning regulations requiring a 5' high
decorative masonry wall where a business lot abuts residentially
zoned property; to waive same to omit the wall along the west
property line where it abuts residentially zoned property.
(10) Non-use variance of sign regulations to permit a detached sign
setback 4' (7' required) from the right-of-way line of Collins Avenue
and 172nd Street.
Plans are on file and may be examined in the Zoning Department entitled "Proposed
Property Rezoning for Hal Investments Systems, Inc., as prepared by Felix Pardo &
Associates, Inc., dated 6-13-97, consisting of 3 sheets, along with plans entitled
"Proposed Property Rezoning for Bilke Enterprises, Inc.," as prepared by Felix Pardo
&Associates, Inc., dated 6-12-97, consisting of 3 sheets, for a total of 6 sheets. Plans
may be modified at public hearing.
SUBJECT PROPERTY: EXHIBIT "A": The south 100' of the east 600' of that portion
of Tract 3, of TATUM'S SUBDIVISION; Plat Book 10, Page 64, which lies west of the
Wily right-of-way of State Road A-1-A.
EXHIBIT "B": Lot 29, 30 & 31, SOUTH SHORE ESTATES, Plat Boo 52, Page 69.
ALSO: The north 100' of Lot 2, lying Wily of State Road A-1-A (a/k/a: Collins Avenue
and State road No. 140), TATUM'S SUBDIVISION, Plat Book 10, Page 64; said north
100' of Lot 2 described as follows:
Begin (P.O.B) at the Northeast corner of said Lot 31 of said SOUTH SHORE
ESTATES on the Wily line of said State road A-1-A and run due west along the N/ly
line of said Lot 31, also being the south line of the north 100' of Lot 2, a distance of
401.94' to the Northwest corner of said Lot 31; thence run due north along the
extension N/ly of the Wily line of said Lot 31, a distance of 100'to the north line of said
Lot 2; thence run due east along the N/ly line of said Lot 2, a distance of 401.94'to the
Wily line of State Road A-1-A; thence run S5°38'10°W along the Wily line of State
Road A-1-A a distance of 100.48' to the Point of Beginning.
SIZE OF PROPERTY: 3.46 Acres
PRESENT ZONING: BU-1 (Business - Neighborhood)
BU-1A (Business - Limited)
RU-4A (Apartments 50 units/net acre, hotel/motel 75 units/net
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acre)
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the applicant's name,hearing number, location
and request, and the court reporter administered the oath to the witnesses for the
agenda's Zoning hearings.
Public Speaker. Stanley Price, Esq.
Mr. Price said he was representing a portion of the application, and had spoken with
City staff regarding the fact that this hearing had been mis-advertisement for this
hearing. He stated that the hearing would need to come back in May.
Commissioner Morrow moved, and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to
defer the item to the regular City Commission meeting in May [Clerk's Note: May
14, 1998, per Agenda item 9-D, rescheduling future meeting dates]. The motion was
approved by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias as
Commissioner Kauffman yes
Commissioner Morrow y
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson yes
B. DEZER PROPERTIES LLC and DEZER HOTEL.MANAGEMENT, LTD.. Thunderbird •
West. (Hearing deferred from 01/22/98 Commission Meeting.)
HEARING NO. (96-567) 97-12-CZ-SUN-3
LOCATION: 18445 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach
REQUEST: (1) Modification of plans approved pursuant to Resolution 4-ZAB-163-
91, passed and adopted by the Metropolitan Dade County Zoning
Appeals Board on June 26, 1991, reading as follows:
FROM: "That in the approval of the plan the same be substantially in
accordance with that submitted for hearing entitled "Site Plan"
consisting of nine sheets as prepared by the Sieger Architectural
Partnership; Sheet A-1 dated 3-25-91; Sheet L-1 dated 2-5-91 and
Sheets A-2 through A-6, L-2 and L-3 dated 1-31-91°
TO: "Plans entitled 'Thunderbird West' as prepared by Kobi Karp
consisting of Sheets T-1, Al-1, Al-2 through Al-4, A2-1 through A2-
5, A3-1, A3-2, A4-1 through A4-3, dated stamped received 7/9/97 and
plans entitled 'Thunderbird West' as prepared by Witkins Designs
Group, dated 11/7/96 on Sheets L1 & L2."
The purpose of this request is to allow the applicant to submit plans showing an
apartment/hotel.
(2) Unusual use to permit outdoor dining in conjunction with a
proposed restaurant.
(3) Non-use variance of lot coverage requirements to permit a
proposed apartment/hotel with a lot coverage of 54%(40%permitted).
(4) Non-use variance of zoning regulations requiring a 50.29' wide
visual passage area; to waive same to permit a 31' wide visual
passage area.
(5) Non-use variance of parking regulations to permit tandem parking
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(none permitted).
(6) Non-use variance of zoning regulations requiring all interior
subdivision streets to be 50' wide' to waive same to permit 0'
dedication for a portion of the south side of N.E. 185 Street.
(7) Non-use variance parking requirements to permit 250 parking
spaces (512 spaces required, 216 previously approved).
(8) Non-use variance of setback requirements to permit a proposed
building with a pedestrian bridge to setback 0' (20' required).
The aforementioned plans are on file and may be examined in the Zoning Department.
Plans may be modified at public hearing.
SUBJECT PROPERTY: Tract "N" less the south 300' thereof, AMENDED PLAT OF
NORTH BISCAYNE BEACH, Plat Book 44, Page 42.
LESS AND EXCEPT a 20' strip of land, adjacent to and contiguous with the north line
of said Tract "N" said strip of land being a roadway dedication, Official Records Book
54, Page 548.
SIZE OF PROPERTY: 251' x 600'
PRESENT ZONING: BU-1A (Business - Limited)
ACTION. City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the applicant's name, hearing number, location
and request, and the court reporter administered the oath to the witnesses for the
agenda's Zoning hearings. City Attorney Dannheisser read a disclaimer for the record.
Public Speakers: Peter N. Weiner, Loretta Mufson, Ellen Wynne
(Clerk's Note: The following items were submitted at the meeting and filed with the
records: page 3 of revised City staff recommendations; Declaration of Restrictive
Covenants; diagram of the Golden Shores neighborhood prepared by Ellen Wynne]
In addition to the written proffers contained in the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants,
Mr. Weiner, the applicant's representative, stated the applicant was withdrawing
requests #'s: (5) Non-use variance of parking regulations to permit tandem parking
(none permitted), (6) Non-use variance of zoning regulations requiring all interior
subdivision streets to be 50' wide' to waive same to permit 0' dedication for a portion
of the south side of N.E. 185 Street, and (7) Non-use variance parking requirements
to permit 250 parking spaces (512 spaces required, 216 previously approved). Per
Mayor Samson's request the applicant agreed to withdraw request #(8) Non-use
variance of setback requirements to permit a proposed building with a pedestrian
bridge to setback 0' (20' required). With regard to request#6, the applicant will enter
into an agreement with the County and the City to use 25' of 185th Street, in the
northwest corner, in the event that either the County or the City wants to widen 185th
Street in the future the landscaping would be removed at the applicant's expense and
the Street would be paved. City Attorney Dannheisser noted that City Commission
approval would be conditioned on the applicant receiving and submitting to the
City Building Official the approval of the Shoreline Review Committee, and if the
Shoreline Review Committee requires a substantial change on the approved
plans, the applicant shall return to the City Commission through the public
hearing process for approval on the modifications. Mr. Weiner proffered the
additional condition regarding the elimination of the bathrooms on the plans that are
not in bedrooms. Mr. Weiner proffered additional conditions, subject to the
determination of the Building Official, as to a limitation on the hours of operation/
closing time of the restaurant, and to limit the amount of amplification of music , if any,
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emanating from the restaurant so that such sound does not impact on the residential
neighborhood to the north.
Commissioner Morrow moved, and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to
approve the request in accordance with the conditions imposed by City staff
written and verbal recommendations, and as modified by the applicant through
withdrawals, and written and verbal proffers. [A corrected Declaration of
Restrictive Covenants to be executed] The motion was approved as
Resolution No. 98-Z-7, by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Kauffman yes
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson yes
C. ADD-ON ITEM: B.C.L.C., INC. (Contract purchaser — Michael Dezer) Colonial
Palace Apartment/Hotel. [Clerk's Note: Hearing deferred from 1/22/98, (and from
12/11/97 Commission Meetings) however it was not listed on this agenda since the
applicant had withdrawn the application.]
HEARING NO. (97-122) 97-12-CZ-SUN-1
LOCATION: 18101 - 18145 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach
ACTION: City Attorney Dannheisser noted that the City Commission would take
"judicial notice"of the withdrawal of.the application due.to the filing of an alternate plan .
for the site. [The following documents were submitted at the meeting and filed with the
records: letter of 3/19/98 from Clifford Schulman to Jorge Vera; letter of 3/18/98 from
Clifford Schulman to Jorge Vera;.letter of 1/14/98 from Clifford Schulman to.James
DiPietro; and application package with Miami-Dade County staff recommendation.]
7. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 28, CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ENTITLED "SUBDIVISIONS"
MAKING LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND SETTING FORTH PURPOSE; REQUIRING
UNDERGROUND UTILITY SERVICE FACILITIES FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION AND
EXISTING STRUCTURES UNDERGOING SUBSTANTIAL REHABILITATION AND
REQUIRING PROPERTY OWNERS IN AREAS WHERE UNDERGROUND
DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES ARE INSTALLED TO PROVIDE FOR NECESSARY
CONVERSION OF THE SERVICE FACILITIES FOR THEIR PROPERTIES FOR USE
OF THE UNDERGROUND DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES WITHIN NINETY (90) DAYS
OF COMPLETION OF THE NEW FACILITIES; REQUIRING EXISTING
UNDERGROUND SERVICES TO REMAIN UNDERGROUND; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY TO PROVIDE FOR CONVERSION OF SERVICE FACILITIES WHEN
PROPERTY OWNERS FAIL TO DO SO TIMELY AND PROVIDING THAT ALL
COSTS INCURRED BY THE CITY IN CONVERTING SERVICE FACILITIES FOR A
PRIVATE PROPERTY SHALL CONSTITUTE A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LIEN UPON
THE PROPERTY, WHICH MAY BE FORECLOSED OR OTHERWISE COLLECTED
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BY THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE
. CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title of the proposed ordinance, and City
Attorney Dannheisser introduced the item.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Morrow moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to
approve the proposed ordinance on first reading. The motion was approved by
a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor. Second reading, public hearing will be April 9,
1998.
Vote: Commissioner.Iglesias yes
Commissioner Kauffman yes
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson yes
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
THE GENERAL FUND OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL
YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 1997 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
THEREBY AMENDING ORDINANCE 97-6; PROVIDING FOR PROCEDURES FOR
MINOR AMENDMENTS WITHIN THE BUDGET; PROVIDING AN ADDITION OF
OPERATING DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 97-7;
PROVIDING FOR ENCUMBRANCES;.PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF CHECKS.
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title of the proposed ordinance, and City
Manager DiPietro introduced the item..[Clerk's Note:The following item was submitted
at the meeting and filed with the records: revised page 2 of the proposed ordinance]
Public Speakers: Rocco DeSangro, Arnold Belkin
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner-Iglesias seconded a motion to
- approve the proposed ordinance on first reading: The motion was approved by
a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor. Second reading, public hearing will be April 9,
1998.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Kauffman yes
Commissioner Morrow des
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson yes
8. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING (PUBLIC HEARINGS)
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA
ESTABLISHING A POLICE DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. [Clerk's note: re-enacting Emergency
Ordinance No. 98-19]
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title of the proposed ordinance, and City
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Manager DiPietro introduced the item, noting this was re-enactment of an emergency
ordinance and the City will receive traffic citation revenues from the ordinance.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to
discuss and adopt the ordinance on second reading. Ordinance No. 98-27 was
adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Kauffman des
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH, FLORIDA, RE-ENACTING EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 98-20 WHICH
AMENDED ORDINANCE 97-1 OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH TO
FURTHER AMEND CHAPTER 33 "ZONING" OF THE CODE OF MIAMI DADE
COUNTY TO SUBSTITUTE JURISDICTION AND CERTAIN DEFINED TERMS;
PROVIDING FOR POSTING OF NOTICES; AMENDING NOTICE AND ZONING
HEARING REQUISITES AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 33-310 OF- THE CODE,
INCLUDING SUBSTITUTE PROVISION FOR MAILED NOTICES, STAFF
RECOMMENDATIONS, AND PUBLISHED NOTICES; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION
OF COUNTY ZONING APPLICATION FEE SCHEDULE BY THE CITY; PROVIDING
FOR CONTINUED APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER 33 OF THE CODE EXCEPT AS
OTHERWISE MODIFIED HEREIN • OR HEREAFTER; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title of the proposed ordinance, and City
Attorney Dannheisser introduced the item.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to
adopt the ordinance on second reading. Ordinance No. 98-28 was adopted by
a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Kauffman y
Commissioner Morrow y
Vice-Mayor Turetsky
Mayor Samson yes
9. RESOLUTIONS:
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR A GRANT FROM THE SAFE
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS BOND PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE GRANT AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: The City Clerk read the title and City Attorney Dannheisser introduced the
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item, explaining that the County had a challenge grant fund of $8 million available to
assist in purchasing natural areas and open space.
Commissioner Morrow moved, and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to
approve the resolution. Resolution No. 98- 37 was adopted by a roll call vote of
5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Kauffman yes
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson yes
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA,AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR A GRANT FROM THE
FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE GRANT AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
ACTON: The City Clerk read the title and City Manager DiPietro introduced the item.
Commissioner Kauffman moved, and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to
approve the resolution. Resolution No. 98- 38 was adopted by a roll call vote of
5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Kauffman yes
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson yes
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING
A CONTRACT FOR THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF 17425 COLLINS AVENUE,
.. _ KNOWN AS BEACH COVE RESORT, TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH ON
EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT AND
ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE TRANSFER;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO TAKE
WHATEVER ACTIONS ARE NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE TRANSFER.
ACT/ON: The City Clerk read the title and City Attorney Dannheisser introduced the
item, noting that the documents had been executed.[Clerk's Note: The following item
was submitted at the meeting and filed with the records: copy of executed documents
for sale and purchase.]
Public Speakers: Ray Brown, Arnold Belkin, Don Stewart, Hassida Gabor, Joe
Rosenzveig, Ellen Wynne, Loretta Mufson, Chris Shelter
Commissioner Kauffman suggested amending the resolution to include the possibility
of recreational use and/or a community center building.
Commissioner Iglesias moved, and Vice Mayor Turetsky seconded a motion to
approve the resolution. Resolution No. 98-39 was adopted by a roll call vote of
5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Kauffman yes
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Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky rimes_
Mayor Samson
D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH, FLORIDA REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 97-15, ESTABLISHING A
REVISED SCHEDULE FOR CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS FOR 1998 AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION. The City Clerk read the title and City Manager DiPietro introduced the item.
Commissioner Kauffman moved, and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to
approve a revised schedule that beginning in the month of May, City Commission
meetings will be held on the second Thursday of each month, except in the
month of July,when the meeting shall be held on the third Thursday. Resolution
No. 98-40 was adopted by a roll call vote of 4-1 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias y
Commissioner Kauffman yes
Commissioner Morrow no
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson yn
10. MOTIONS:
A. AWARD OF BID- POLICE VEHICLES. [Clerk's Note: Bid#03-01-98 for the purchase
of eight (8) police vehicles, for $165,658 from Mike Shad Ford. The price includes a
five (5) year, seventy-five thousand (75,000) mile power train warranty.]
ACTION The City Clerk read the title and Public Works Superintendent Robert
Pushkin introduced the item.
Vice-Mayor Turetsky moved, and.Commissioner.Morrowseconded a motion to award
the bid to purchase eight Police vehicles.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias Lee
Commissioner Kauffman y
Commissioner Morrow y
Vice-Mayor Turetsky
Mayor Samson yes
11. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. APPOINTMENT OF DEPARTMENT HEAD (POLICE CHIEF)
ACTION The City Clerk read the title and City Manager DiPietro introduced Richard
Harrison, our new Police Chief.
B. CONCEPTUAL REVIEW-SELECTION OF A DATE FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION TO
DECIDE WHETHER THE NAME OF THE CITY SHALL BE CHANGED TO
AVENTURA BEACH.
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ACTION: The City Clerk read the title and explained that the City Charter requires that
the City Clerk schedule the election not later than August 151. He also noted that the
City would save approximately$7,000 if the Special Election were held in the fall at the
same time that Miami-Dade County will be conducting countywide elections (either
September 1, or October 1, 1998). He reported that an ordinance would be presented
to the Commission during the summer to formally call the Special Election. Mayor
Samson mentioned a possibility of having a mailed ballot.
Commissioner Morrow moved, and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to
have the Special Election occur on October 1, 1998, which was approved by a roll call
vote of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias Les
Commissioner Kauffman yes
Commissioner Morrow y
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson
C. As a community service, Commissioner Kauffman reported that she had arranged for
free bus rides for Sunny Isles Beach senior citizens to and from the Michael-Ann
Russell Jewish Community Center, providing there are a minimum of five people. The
service is available twice a day.
12. REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
A. During discussion of Agenda item 6-B, Ellen Wynne noted there was no traffic iight
at 186th Street and Collins Avenue, which forces most of the local traffic to rely on 185'"
Street.
B. During discussion of Agenda item 7-B,two members of the public requested a change
form the date of the April 9, 1998 for the next City Commission meeting, and City Hall
Grand Opening, due to it also being Holy Thursday. It was noted that there would be
inadequate time to advertise notice of the public hearings at a sooner date; invitations
had already been mailed, and contracts had already been signed for the Grand
Opening. Mayor Samson expressed regret for the staff oversight in scheduling.
C. Mayor Samson reported that we are negotiating with Aventura and North Miami Beach
to have a circuit bus service running between our communities.
D. Mayor Samson said the public is invited to the Grand Opening of City Hall on
Thursday, April 9'h, 1998 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
E. Mayor Samson announced that we are negotiating for the possible lease of space for
the City's Police Department next to City Hall.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
At 9:25 p.m., Commissioner Morrow moved, and Commissioner Kauffman seconded
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a motion to adjourn which was approved by a unanimous voice vote.
Respectfully submitted: Approved b the City C/ mission this 9th day
of April, 17.. /
Richard Brown-Morilla, City Clerk David Samson, ayor
ANYONE WISHING TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT SUCH MEETING OR HEARING
WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND, FOR SUCH PURPOSE, MAY NEED TO
ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD
INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.
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