HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-0716 Regular City Commission Meeting SUMMARY MINUTES
City of Sunny Isles Beach
City Commission Meeting — Thursday, July 16, 1998
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Samson at 7:02 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: Ben and Matt Berkman, sons of City Building Official Michael Berkman, led the
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion
to approve the minutes of the June 25, 1998, Commission Meeting. Commissioner Iglesias
noted that the Agenda was incorrect as to the date of the minutes, since it indicated
approval of the Minutes from "June 11", when it should have been "June 25, 1998".
Commissioner Kauffman pointed out that the Minutes had the correct date.The motion was
approved 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
4. AGENDA/ORDER OF BUSINESS (ADDITIONS/DELETIONS)
ACTION: [Clerk's Note: A package of memos from City Manager DiPietro was submitted
at the meeting: providing additional documentation for agenda items 9-A, and 9-B; adding
New agenda items 9-G, 10-F, and 10-G; and substituting Revised agenda items 7-A and
8-B). Later in the meeting, City Manager DiPietro announced that Agenda item 9-E was
being tabled [withdrawn]. {Clerk's note: see each agenda item for details]
Commissioner Morrow moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to add-on
new agenda item 9-G. The motion was approved by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
See also items 11-C, 11-D, 11-E, 11-F and 12.
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After the vote on agenda item 6-D, City Manager DiPietro noted that two consultants were
waiting in the audience for items 9-A and 9-B. Commissioner Kauffman moved and
Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to move items 9-A,and 9-B out of sequence,
and hear them next. The motion was approved 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
After the vote on agenda item 9-B, the City Manager noted that to reduce the City's
expense of having the Court Reporter stay later, perhaps the Commission could hear item
8-A next. Vice Mayor Turetsky moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to
take item 8-A out of sequence, and hear it next. The motion was approved by a roll
call vote of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias y
Commissioner Kauffman yes
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None
6. ZONING Public Hearings:
A. Hearing No. Z980008
REQUEST OF RESIDENCES OF SUNNY ISLES INC, OWNER OF PROPERTY AT
THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF 192ND STREET AND COLLINS AVENUE FOR THE
FOLLOWING:
1. Unusual Use to permit a home for the aged.
2. Special Exception for site plan approval to permit a proposed home for the aged.
3. Non-Use Variance of setback and spacing requirements to permit proposed
garage to setback 10'-3" (20' required) from the front (south) property line and
be spaced 15' (20' required) from the principal building.
4. Non-Use Variance of parking requirements to permit 603 parking spaces (718
parking spaces required).
5. Non-Use Variance of parking requirements to permit 95 of the 603 parking
spaces to be tandem spaces (not permitted).
Ex-parte disclosures 0 Protests 3 Waivers 0
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the applicant's name, City Attorney
Dannheisser said the applicant had requested a deferral until September 17, 1998.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Kauffman moved, and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to
defer the item until the September 17, 1998, City Commission meeting at 7:00
p.m. The motion was approved by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
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Commissioner Kauffman yes
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson yes
6- B. Hearing No. Z97000480a[C]
REQUEST OF MARINA BAY CLUB, INC, PROPERTY OWNER SOUTH OF 183RD
STREET BETWEEN NORTH BAY ROAD AND ATLANTIC BOULEVARD FOR THE
FOLLOWING:
1. Modification of Condition #2 of Resolution 4-ZAB-235-92 passed and adopted
by the Zoning Appeals Board on the 15th day of July, 1992 reading as follows:
From: #2 - That in the approval of the plan, the same be substantially in
accordance with that submitted for the hearing entitled "Belle Vere
Condominium," as prepared by Tomas Ortiz and Associates, Inc., dated 4/6/92,
except as herein modified to require that the 8' high garden wall be placed 2' in
from the abutting property and that landscaping be provided between the
property line and said wall.
To: #2 -That in the approval of the plan the same be substantially in accordance
with that submitted for the hearing entitled "Golden View Apartments," prepared
by Kobi Karp Architects dated 11/10/97 consisting of 14 sheets.
The purpose of this request is to allow the applicant to submit new plans showing
additional floors and units than previously approved.
2. Non-use variance of setback requirements to permit proposed building to
setback 28.00'(43.94'required)from the side street(north& northwest)property
line and setback 28.75' (43.94' required) interior side (south) property line.
Ex-parte disclosures 0 Protests 0 Waivers 4
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the applicant's name, hearing number, and
location, and *administered the oath to the witnesses for all of the evening's Zoning
hearings. City Attorney Dannheisser read a disclaimer for all**of the evening's Zoning
hearings.
Public Speakers: Stanley Price, Esq.; Zoning and Code Administrator Jorge Vera; City
Building Official Michael Berkman; Frank LoPresti; Ada Valiente Garcia; Kathleen
Kennedy; Claire Fuchs
Mr. Price submitted five letters of waiver. [Clerk's note:The letter of waiver from Martin
Eisen was withdrawn during the meeting by Mr. Eisen,who expressed the opinion that
some facts about the project had not been accurately presented to him.] Zoning and
Code Administrator Vera presented a favorable Zoning recommendation. City Building
Official Berkman presented his report, explaining why there were differing Zoning and
Planning recommendations, with his Planning recommendation being negative.
Mayor Samson questioned the "apartment/hotel" category and how it could be
enforced in the future.
Commissioner Kauffman moved to deny the application, however the motion failed
for lack of a second.
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Commissioner Iglesias asked if the proposed project would be required to collect the
bed tax for any occupancies less than six months. Mr. Price agreed to include in a
covenant the requirement of a regular reporting of tax collections.
Vice Mayor Turetsky moved to approve the request with the conditions of the
Zoning recommendation, and with a covenant, however the motion failed for lack
of a second.
Commissioner Morrow moved to defer until September 17, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. in
order to do a traffic study regarding the impact on the area; however the motion
failed for lack of a second. Mr. Price stated that a traffic study was a part of the
application. [He submitted a copy to be made a part of the record.]
Commissioner Kauffman moved to deny the application based on Mr. Berkman's
negative recommendation; however the motion failed for lack of a second.
Vice Mayor Turetsky moved to approve the request with the conditions
recommended by Mr. Vera, and with a strong covenant regarding the
apartment/hotel use. Mayor Samson passed the gavel, and said he was going to
second the Vice Mayor's motion, but before he completed the second, he then asked
the City Attorney what would happen if the Commission continued to be stalemated.
City Attorney Dannheisser said the closest analogy would be to a tie vote, and in that
case the item would be carried over to the next regularly scheduled Commission
meeting for consideration, unless the Commission designates a different time.
Commissioner Morrow moved and Mayor Samson seconded a motion to defer the
request until the September 17, 1998, City Commission meeting at 7:00 p.m. The
motion to defer was approved by a roll call vote of 3-2 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Kauffman no
Commissioner Morrow ves
Vice-Mayor Turetsky no
Mayor Samson yes
6- C. Hearing No. Z96000556
REQUEST OF SHOPPING CENTER, LTD, PROPERTY OWNER OF 17070 COLLINS
AVENUE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
1. Modification of plans approved pursuant to Resolution 4-ZAB-89-92,passed and
adopted by the Zoning Appeals Board on the 261h Day of February, 1992 reading
as follows:
From: Plans entitled "R.K. Apartments #1 ," as prepared by Norman M. Giller &
Associates, Inc., consisting of 3 sheets, dated received 9-6-91; and
survey as prepared by Zurwelle Whittaker, Inc. dated last revised 4-8-91.
To: Plans entitled "Aventura Beach Marina Apartments" prepared by Kobi
Karp Architect dated 11/18/97 and a survey by Fortin, Leavy, Skiles, Inc.
dated 7/23/97 and landscape plan by Witkin Design Group sealed
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12/13/97.
2. Modification of Condition #2 of Resolution 4-ZAB-308-92, passed and adopted
by the Zoning Appeals Board on the 14th day of October, 1992 reading as
follows:
From #2: That in the approval of the plan, the same be substantially in
accordance with that submitted for the hearing entitled "R.K."
Apartments North Bay Rd., Sunny Isles," as prepared by Giller &
Giller, Inc., consisting of 7 sheets, dated received 6-1'7-92;
landscape plan as prepared by O'Leary Design Associates, dated
last revised 6-5-92; and survey as prepared by Zurwelle Whittaker,
Inc., dated last revised 4-8-91.
From #2: That in the approval of the plan, the same be substantially in
accordance with that submitted for the hearing entitled "Aventura
Beach Marina Apartments," prepared by Kobi Karp Architect dated
11/18/97 and a survey by Fortin, Leavy, Skiles, Inc. dated 7/23/97
and landscape plan by Witkin Design Group sealed 12/13/97.
The purpose of these requests is to allow the applicant to submit new plans for a
proposed apartment development.
3. Special Exception for site plan approval to permit an apartment development.
4. Use variance to permit a density of 75 units per acres (50 units per acre
permitted).
5. Non-use variance of floor area ratio to permit proposed development with an
F.A.R. of 2.67 (2.0. F.A.R. permitted).
6. Non-use variance of lot coverage requirements to permit a lot coverage of 56%
(40% permitted).
7. Non-use variance of setback requirements to permit the proposed structure to
setback varying from 24.75 ft to 28.33 ft (50 ft required) from the font (east)
property line, setback varying from 55.93 ft to 64.25 ft (131.93 ft. required)from
the rear (west) property line, setback 59ft from the (north) property line and
setback 120 ft from the (south) property line (156.08 ft required) from both
property lines.
8. Non-use variance of Zoning Regulation to permit all accessory buildings and
uses (tennis court, basketball court, shallow pool and club house) on a site
without a principal building (not permitted).
Ex-parte disclosures 0 Protests 5 Waivers 4
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the applicant's name, hearing number, and
location, and *administered the oath to the witnesses for the Zoning hearing. **City
Attorney Dannheisser read a disclaimer for the record.
Public Speakers: Stanley Price, Esq.; Kobi Karp, AIA; City Building Official Michael
Berkman; Zoning and Code Administrator Jorge Vera; Nancy Landy; Ira Kukafka;
Kathleen Kennedy; Cecile Sippin, Sunny Isles Beach Citizens Coalition; Bill Lone,
Director of the Sunny Isles Beach Resort Association; Roy Mechanic; Frank LoPresti;
Martin Eisen, president of the Winston Towers 700 Building; Phillip Chernoff
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Mayor Samson reacted to a statement which the Miami Herald had attributed to Amold
Shevlin, of the applicant's management staff. The Mayor said the City did not owe the
applicant any special favors, since the City had leased a significant amount of vacant
retail space in his shopping center and was paying a fair market rate.
Mr. Price said the County wanted a unity of title on the property, and the Shoreline
Review Committee had recommended protecting the mangroves. He explained that
the applicant sought to move North Bay Road three to four feet, and he submitted a
letter from DERM for the record. He noted that the applicant had submitted new plans
that scaled back the two buildings on the Intracoastal Waterway to 20 stories of
residential units on top of three stories of parking, and siting the buildings on an angle
to improve the view corridors. A third building would be 15 stories. The project would
include a park area for City use along the northern boundary. He also said the only
variance being requested was a side setback due to turning the angle of the two taller
buildings. Mr. Price submitted four letters of support [waivers] for the record.
Kobi Karp, the architect for the proposed project, showed a video of a computer model
showing the sight lines from the Winston Towers buildings, and two posters of
composite photos.
City Building Official Berkman noted that the staff written recommendations in the
agenda did not apply to the new proposal which had only been received by the City
within the last 24 hours. He explained that the new proposal sought to take all the
density from across the street (transfer of development rights) to build the tall
buildings. Mr. Berkman noted that neither the County nor the City have a transfer of
development rights provision, and to allow the transfer would create a problematic
precedent.
Mayor Samson asked who had jurisdiction over North Bay Road, and who would own
the park. Mr. Price said the City could own the park if it wanted.
Martin Eisen read a Resolution prepared by Judge Manuel Ramos, and also presented
signed petitions for the record opposing the original request.
Mayor Samson said if the development is approved, the developer would be
responsible for the sea wall. He also said he would like a foot bridge from the southern
end of 174th Street across the canal. Mr. Price offered a commitment to make good
faith efforts to obtain the approvals for a foot bridge.
Vice Mayor Turetsky moved and Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to
approve the new request as related by Mr. Price with staff conditions and
recommendations including that: 1)a site plan be submitted to and meet with the
approval of the City Director of Building, Planning and Zoning upon the
submittal of an application for a building permit (said plan to include among
other things, but not be limited to location of structure,types,sizes, and location
of signs, light standards, off street parking areas, exits and entrances, etc.; 2)
the approval of the plan be substantially in accordance with those plans that
were submitted at this meeting and are on the record; 3) that the use be
established and maintained in accordance with those plans; 4)that the applicant
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submit to the Department for review and approval a Landscaping plan that
indicates the type and size of plant material prior to the issuance of a building
permit; 5) a recordable agreement be submitted to meet with the approval of the
Director of the Department for permanent safe access for pedestrian and
vehicular traffic, and those things related to fire hydrants and public works;
6) the Developer submit an easement for a park to be designated approximately
100' by 1,345'; 7)the Developer maintain a sea wall; 8)the Developer perpetually
maintain all improvements in the aforementioned park; and 9) the Developer
utilize its best efforts to pursue permits in good faith to secure a foot bridge at
the south end of 174th Street across the canal to the Winston Towers area. [City
Clerk's note: City Attorney Dannheisser provided a detailed list of conditions of
approval which were incorporated into the motion; and Commissioner Iglesias
also refined the condition that the landscape plan for the park area be submitted
for approval by the City's landscape architect; all of which was agreed to by Vice
Mayor Turetsky and seconded by Commissioner Morrow.]The City Attorney noted
that the City Clerk sought clarification as to whether the"park"would be a "public park".
Mr. Price said the Developer would either dedicate the site to the City, or if the City did
not want to accept the dedication, the Developer would file a "scenic easement"
under the Dade County Chapter 24 so the Developer would maintain the area in
perpetuity, and give a non-exclusive easement for the right of enjoyment of the citizens
of Sunny Isles Beach and their guests to use the park. City Manager DiPietro
recommended that the City accept the easement, rather than the dedication. The
motion was approved as Resolution No. 98-Z-15, by a roll call vote of 4-1 in
favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Kauffman yes
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson no
[Clerk's note: after the vote on this item the Mayor announced a ten minutes recess]
6- D. Hearing No. Z980007
REQUEST OF SHOPPING CENTER, LTD., PROPERTY OWNER OF 17070
COLLINS AVENUE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
1. Modification of Condition #2 of Resolution 5-ZAB-200-94 as further modified by
Resolution 5-ZAB-354-95 passed and adopted by the Zoning Appeals Board on
the 6th of September 1995, reading as follows:
From: That in the approval of the plan, the same be substantially in accordance
with that submitted for the hearing entitled "Proposed Tenant
Improvements at R.K. Commercial Center" as prepared by Roger Piper
Architecture, consisting of 4 sheets, dated 12-15-94, a "Sketch As-Built
Survey" as prepared by Zurvelle Whittaker, Inc. dated stamp received
April 6, 1995, a"Liquor Survey"as prepared by Fortin, Leavy, Skiles, Inc.,
consisting of 5 sheets: "Store No. T17032, T17082, T250A, T111 (T266
& T267), plans dated 2-8-95: Christine Lee's Restaurant at R.K.
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Commercial Center" as prepared by Roger Piper Architecture dated 5-8-
95, except as herein modified to exclude the parking variance and to
comply with the previously approved plans as it pertains to the parking.
To: That in the approval of the plan the same be substantially in accordance
with that submitted for the hearing entitled "R.K. Centre at Aventura
Beach" prepared by Kobi Karp Associates dated stamp received 4-7-98
and plans entitled "detached sign"prepared by unknown dated stamp
received 4/7/98, only as it applies to the site plan.
The purpose of this request is to allow the applicant to revise the site plan to
show dedicated parking for the City of Sunny Isles Beach Police Department and
to show an additional sign for the shopping center and reduce the amount of
parking spaces.
2. Modification of Plans approved pursuant to resolution 4-ZAB-2-91, passed and
adopted by the Zoning Appeals Board on the 16th of January, 1991 reading as
follows:
From: Plans entitled "General Site Plan for R.K. Commercial Center," as
prepared by Norman M. Giller and Associates, Inc., dated revised 12-7-90;
revised parking for Coffee House @201, 202, & 203; and to add 54 sq. ft. wall
sign and replace pylon sign: and revised 10-24-90 to add curve cuts, show
patron areas, correct Taco Bell Layout; plans for "Partial 1st & @2nd floor plans
(east)for Coffee House Layout,"as prepared by Norman M. Giller&Assoc., Inc.
dated revised 12-7-90; plans for"Liquor Survey," as prepared by Fortin, Leavy,
Skiles, Inc., dated 12-19-90 and "Pantry Pride," illuminated sign reading "Food
Emporium," dated 11-26-90 and "Pantry Pride Super Markets," as prepared by
Mc Neal Signs, Inc., dated 1-31-90.
To: That in the approval of the plan the same be substantially in accordance
with that submitted for the hearing entitled "R.K. Centre at Aventura
Beach" prepared by Kobi Karp Associates dated stamped received 4-7-
98 and plans entitled "detached sign" prepared by unknown dated
stamped received 4-7-98, only as it applies to the site plan.
The purpose of this request is to allow the applicant to revise the site plan to show
dedicated parking for the City of Sunny Isles Beach Police Department and to show
an additional sign for the shopping center and reduce the amount of parking spaces.
3. Non-use variance of parking requirements to permit 600 parking spaces (1,108
spaces required) (1,052 spaces previously approved.)
4. Non-use variance of sign requirements to permit a 4th detach sign (not permitted)
32 sq.ft. in size(3 detach signs previously approved)(2 detach signs permitted).
5. Non-use variance of fence height requirements to permit a 12 ft. high chain link
fence (8 ft. high permitted).
Ex-parte disclosures 0 Protests 0 Waivers 0
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the applicant's name, hearing number, and
location, and *administered the oath to the witnesses. **City Attorney Dannheisser
read a disclaimer for the record.
Public Speakers: Zoning and Code Administrator Jorge Vera; City Building Official
Michael Berkman
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Mr. Vera and Mr. Berkman recommended approval of the application which would
permit parking for City Police cars and equipment, and a non-use variance to permit
a detached sign, and a non-use variance for fence height around the parking area.
Mr.Vera noted that the approval would be subject to the relocation of the parking area,
which is currently a green space, meeting with DERM approval.
Commissioner Kauffman moved Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to
approve City staff recommendations and conditions . The motion was approved
as Resolution No. 98-Z-16, by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Kauffman yes
• Commissioner Morrow y
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson yes
7. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING:
A. [City Clerk's note: *a revised proposed Ordinance was handed-out and filed with the
meeting records.]
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH, FLORIDA, REPEALING CHAPTER 2 "ADMINISTRATION" OF THE CODE
OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AS ADOPTED BY CHARTER SECTION 8.03 OF THE
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF SUNNY IS LES BEACH, EXCEPT LEAVING INTACT
ARTICLE 1, SECTION 2-11.1 "CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND CODE OF ETHICS
ORDINANCE", SUBSTITUTING EVERY REFERENCE TO"COUNTY PERSONNEL"
WITH "CITY PERSONNEL", SUBSTITUTING EVERY REFERENCE TO "THE
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DADE COUNTY" WITH "THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH"; SUBSTITUTING EVERY
REFERENCE TO "THE CLERK OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS"
WITH "THE CITY CLERK"; SUBSTITUTING THE TERM "ETHICS COMMISSION"
WITH"SPECIAL MASTER AS DESIGNATED BY THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY
OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH"; LEAVING INTACT ARTICLE XV "PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT" SECTION 2-99 THROUGH SECTION 2-103.16; LEAVING INTACT
ARTICLE XV "DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND
REGULATION" SECTION 2-113 THROUGH 2-116 SOLELY AS IT RELATES TO
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN AS
ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH AND SUBSTITUTING EVERY
REFERENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND
REGULATION TO MEAN AND INCLUDE THE PLANNING, BUILDING AND ZONING
DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,AND SUBSTITUTING THE
TERM "BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DADE COUNTY FLORIDA,".
WITH "THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA," AND FURTHER SUBSTITUTING ANY REFERENCE TO "THE
DEVELOPMENTAL IMPACT COMMITTEE AND COUNTY BOARDS"TO MEAN"THE
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH CITY COMMISSION" UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH ADOPTS ITS OWN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN;
LEAVING INTACT ARTICLE XIII(A) "NUISANCE ABATEMENT" INCLUDING
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SECTIONS 2-98.4 THROUGH SECTIONS 2-98.10, SUBSTITUTING THE TERM
"METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT BOARD,"
WITH THE TERM "NUISANCE ABATEMENT BOARD AS DESIGNATED BY THE
CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH"AND SUBSTITUTING
EVERY REFERENCE TO "THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DADE
COUNTY" WITH "THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH"; AMENDING ARTICLE I, SECTION 2-11.1(s) "LOBBYING", BY
AMENDING SECTION (s)(2) TO INCREASE LOBBYIST REGISTRATION FEES,
AND AMENDING SECTIONS (s)(8) and (s)(10)TO PROVIDE THAT THE PERSONS
OR ENTITIES VIOLATING THE LOBBYING PROVISIONS OF CITY LAW BE
PROHIBITED FROM ENGAGING IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES FOR A SPECIFIED
TIME PERIOD, REVISING PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR A REPEAL OF
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and explained that the revisions to the
proposed ordinance primarily incorporated two recent County amendments to the
"Lobbying" provisions of Chapter 2, increasing Lobbyist registration fees, and revising
penalties. He noted a positive economic benefit from administering the mandatory
ordinance, with the current registration fee of $25.00 increasing to $125.00, and the
biennial fee (that must be paid by October 1 of even numbered years) being increased
from $125.00 to $500.00. Mayor Samson asked for a definition of a "lobbyist" and the
Clerk read the definition. There was general discussion about the Lobbyist
Registration Ordinance, and City Attorney Dannheisser suggested that we should
consider inviting Murray Greenberg from the County Attorney's Office to explain the
ordinance.
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 August 13,
1998, at 7:00 p.m.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Kauffman yes
Commissioner Morrow yes
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, PROVIDING
FOR A MORATORIUM ON THE FILING AND CONSIDERATION OF ZONING
APPLICATIONS WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR A BUILDING
MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF DEVELOPMENT ORDERS AND
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS AS DEFINED BY SECTION 163.3164, FLORIDA
STATUTES (1995) WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR WAIVERS;
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PROVIDING A TERM; PROVIDING FOR VESTED RIGHTS; PROVIDING FOR
APPEAL; PROVIDING FOR MODIFICATION TO EXEMPT DEVELOPMENT;
PROVIDING FOR EXHAUSTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES; PROVIDING
FOR REPLACEMENT OF MORATORIUM PROVISIONS OF SECTION 33-319, ET
SEQ., OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY WITH THE SPECIFIC MATTERS
ADDRESSED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR 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 Iglesias seconded a motion to
adopt the ordinance on second reading. Ordinance No. 98-40 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
8- B. [City Clerk's note: *a revised proposed Ordinance was handed-out and filed with the
meeting records, therefor the ordinance was considered as a first reading.]
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING
AN OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE TAX PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 205, FLORIDA
STATUTES (1995); PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title of the proposed ordinance, and City
City Manager DiPietro introduced the item noting that due to changes in the proposed
occupational license tax schedule, the ordinance was back to a first reading.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to
approve the proposed ordinance on first reading, which was approved by a roll
call vote of 5-0 in favor. Second reading, public hearing will be August 13, 1998,
at 7:00 p.m.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Kauffman yes
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson yes
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8- C. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING
FOR LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR THE DEFENSE OF CITY INTERESTS IN
ANY CIVIL ACTIONS FILED AGAINST ITS ELECTED OFFICIALS, OFFICERS,
EMPLOYEES,APPOINTEES,OR AGENTS;GUARANTEEING PAYMENT OF LEGAL
FEES AND COSTS; PROVIDING FOR RECOVERY OF LEGAL FEES AND COSTS;
PROVIDING FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF LEGAL FEES AND COSTS; PROVIDING
FOR MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED PAYMENT; PROVIDING FOR APPLICATION;
REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CITY CODE; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title, and City Attorney Dannheisser
introduced the proposed ordinance.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Vice Mayor Turetsky seconded a motion to
adopt the ordinance on second reading. Ordinance No. 98-41 was adopted by a
roll call vote of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias ves
Commissioner Kauffman yes
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson ves
8- D. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
SECTION 33-36.1 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, ADMINISTRATIVE
VARIANCE; REPEALING CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION INTO THE CODE;AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title of the proposed ordinance, and City
Building Official Berkman introduced the item.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Morrow moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to
adopt the ordinance on second reading. Ordinance No. 98-42 was adopted by a
roll call vote of 4-1 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Kauffman ves
Commissioner Morrow ves
Vice-Mayor Turetsky no
Mayor Samson yes
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8- E. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENT OF SECTION 8.10 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CHARTER, CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1998, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE
ELECTORATE OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH A PROPOSED
AMENDMENT TO THE SUNNY ISLES BEACH MUNICIPAL CHARTER CHANGING
THE NAME OF THE CITY TO "AVENTURA BEACH."
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and explained that the City Charter
required approving the proposed ordinance to call a Special Election.
Public Speakers: none
Vice Mayor Turetsky moved and Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to adopt
the ordinance on second reading. Ordinance No.98-43 was adopted by a roll call
vote of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Kauffman ves
Commissioner Morrow ves
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson yes
9. RESOLUTIONS:
A. [City Clerk's note: a revised draft agreement was handed-out and filed with the
meeting records.] A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA SELECTING THE FIRM OF WALTER H. KELLER, INC., IN JOINT
VENTURE WITH BEISWENGER, HOCK&ASSOCIATES, INC., TO SERVE AS THE
CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN CONSULTANT; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title of the proposed resolution. City
Manager DiPietro introduced the item and Mr. Keller. He also noted that the first staff
meeting with the consultants would occur the following Tuesday, July 21, and the
process of adopting our own Comprehensive Master Plan would include community
input.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to
adopt the resolution. Resolution No. 98-61 was adopted by a roll call vote of 4-
0-1 in favor. Commissioner Iglesias announced he abstained since both he and Mr.
Keller are retained by FDOT.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias Abstain
Commissioner Kauffman des
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yn
Mayor Samson
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9- B. [City Clerk's note: a revised draft agreement was handed-out and filed with the
meeting records.] A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA, SELECTING THE FIRM OF ROSENBERG DESIGN GROUP, INC. TO
SERVE AS THE CITY'S LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ATTACHED AS
EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title of the proposed resolution, and City
Manager DiPietro presented the item.
Vice Mayor Turetsky moved and Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to
approve the resolution. Resolution No. 98- 62 was adopted by a roll call vote
of 4-0-1 in favor. Commissioner Iglesias announced he abstained since both he and
Mr. Rosenberg are retained by FDOT.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias Abstain
Commissioner Kauffman yes
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson yes
9- C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING
IN CONCEPT THE TERMS TO BE INCLUDED IN A CONTRACT FOR THE SALE
AND PURCHASE OF VACANT PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS BLOCK 8, LOTS 1, 2,
3, 7,8,9,10, 11, SUNNY ISLES SHORES, SEC. B, PB 65-47, LOCATED AT NORTH
BAY ROAD AND 178Th DRIVE, ON THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS PROVIDED IN
THE LETTERS OF INTENT SET FORTH AS COMPOSITE EXHIBIT "A";
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DRAFT SUCH A CONTRACT;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title of the proposed resolution, and City
Manager DiPietro introduced the proposal relating to the purchase of approximately
2.84 acres for $1,435,000.
Commissioner Kauffman noted the proposed use of the land to provide additional
public park land, and she expressed the preference for a passive, open air park, not
a basketball court, etc. City Manager DiPietro said that the decision was up to the
Commission, and that we would ask the planner. It was also noted that an additional
possibility might be for use as a future site for a City Hall and Police Department
complex.
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to
approve the resolution. Resolution No. 98- 63 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
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9- D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 98-44, ADOPTING A PARKS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY, AND SPECIFICALLY DECLINING TO ENTER
INTO SUCH AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title of the proposed resolution, and City
Manager DiPietro explained that because of the issue of the cost of providing
lifeguards the Administration was in favor of repealing the previously approved Parks
Agreement. City Attorney Dannheisser noted that the City did not have to.
Vice Mayor Turetsky moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to adopt
the resolution. Resolution No. 98- 64 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
9- E. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA,
ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR THE PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title of the proposed resolution, and City
Manager DiPietro said the item was withdrawn.
9- F. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE Jsee list of entities below], FLORIDA, FOR POLICE MUTUAL AID; AND
AUTHORIZING THE POLICE CHIEF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A JOINT
DECLARATION AS NECESSARY TO THE PROTECTION OF THE CITY;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City of Aventura City of Miami
City of Miami Beach City of North Miami
City of North Miami Beach County of Miami-Dade
Town of Bay Harbor Islands Town of Golden Beach
Town of Surfside Village of Bal Harbour
Village of Indian Creek Village of Miami Shores
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title of the proposed resolutions, and City
Police Chief Richard Harrison introduced the item. Commissioner Kauffman asked
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about the City's obligation in the event there was a crisis in Miami and the Chief
confirmed that under a mutual aid agreement we would support each other.
Commissioner Iglesias moved and Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to
adopt the resolutions. Resolution Nos. 98- 65 through 98-76 were adopted by
a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Kauffman ves
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson ves
City of Aventura: Reso. No. 98-65; City of Miami: Reso. No. 98-66
City of Miami Beach: Reso. No. 98-67; City of North Miami: Reso. No. 98-68
City of North Miami Beach: Reso. No. 98-69; County of Miami-Dade: Reso. No. 98-70
Town of Bay Harbor Islands: Reso. No. 98-71; Town of Golden Beach: Reso. No. 98-72
Town of Surfside: Reso. No. 98-73; Village of Bal Harbour: Reso. No. 98-74
Village of Indian Creek: Reso. No. 98-75; Village of Miami Shores: Reso. No. 98-76
9- G. Add-on item: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO FUND
ROUND II OF THE FEDERAL EMPOWERMENT ZONE AND ENTERPRISE
COMMUNITIES PROGRAM.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title of the proposed resolution, and City
Manager DiPietro introduced the item that was requested by the Miami-Dade County
League of Cities.
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to
adopt the resolution. Resolution No. 98- 77 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
10. MOTIONS:
A. AWARD OF BID (SOLE SOURCE VENDOR) - DEFIBRILLATORS.
ACTION: [City Clerk's note: This item was read following agenda item 7-B; see also
related agenda item 7-C.]
The City Clerk read the title, and Commander Nannette Murray introduced the item.
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Commissioner Morrow moved and Vice Mayor Turetsky seconded a motion to
approve, which was approved by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias y
Commissioner Kauffman yes
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky )'eS
Mayor Samson yes
10. B. AWARD OF BID - 06-01-98 - LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE CONTRACT.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title, and City Public Works Superintendent
Robert Pushkin introduced the item, asking the Commission to approve the award to
Oasis Lawn, Inc. Mayor Samson asked to have the contract include a 30 day
cancellation clause. Commissioner Kauffman asked if the contractor would be
cleaning every street.
Vice Mayor Turetsky moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to
approve the item. The motion was approved 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
10. C. CHANGE ORDER P.O. TRASH RECEPTACLES
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title, and City Public Works Superintendent
Pushkin introduced the item. Commissioner Kauffman asked if this had originally been
a public bid, and City Manager DiPietro said yes.
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to
approve the item. The motion was approved 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
10. D. CHANGE ORDER P.O. #063 - BANNERS
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title, and City Public Works Superintendent
Pushkin introduced the item. Mayor Samson asked to table the item, and questioned
the price of an 8' banner.
Commissioner Morrow moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to
defer the item. The motion was approved by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
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Commissioner Kauffman yes
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson yes
10. E. FORMATION OF CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SUNNY ISLES BEACH
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title, and City Police Captain Fred Maas
introduced the item.
Commissioner Morrow moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to
approve the item. The motion was approved 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
10. F. Add-on item: SCHEDULE OF SEPTEMBER CITY COMMISSION MEETING DATES,
INCLUDING THE TWO PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE BUDGET
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title, and City Manager DiPietro introduced
the item, requesting the Commission approve the following schedule of Commission
meetings for September:
September 10, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Budget Hearing
September 17, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Regular City Commission Meeting
September 24, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Final Budget Hearing
Commissioner Iglesias moved and Vice Mayor Turetsky seconded a motion to adopt
the schedule of meeting dates for September. The motion was approved by a
roll call vote of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Kauffman yes
Commissioner Morrow y
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson yes
10. G. Add-on item: CITY MANAGER'S PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title, and City Manager DiPietro introduced
the item, requesting the Commission to confirm the proposed Millage Rate of 2.399 per
$1,000 of assessed valuation.
Commissioner Morrow moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to
approve the proposed millage rate. The motion was approved by a roll call vote
of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
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Commissioner Kauffman yes
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson yes
10. H. Add-on item: EXTENSION OF THE MEETING TIME BEYOND MIDNIGHT
ACTION: At approximately 11:57 p.m., City Clerk Brown-Morilla notified the
Commission that the City Charter required a vote to extend the meeting beyond
midnight.
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to
extend the meeting beyond midnight, which was approved by a roll call vote of
5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Kauffman ves
Commissioner Morrow ves
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson ves
11. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. DELEGATION OF COMMISSION AUTHORITY TO AWARD BIDS, FOR THE
DEMOLITION OF TWO BEACHFRONT ABANDONED BUILDINGS (CITY PARK
SITE).
ACTION:City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title. City Manager DiPietro recommended
approval.
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded approval of
the item, which was approved by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Kauffman yes
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky ves
Mayor Samson yes
11. B. DELEGATION OF COMMISSION AUTHORITY TO AWARD BID FOR COMMISSION
CHAMBERS SOUND AND RECORDING SYSTEM.
ACTION:City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title. City Manager DiPietro recommended
the item.
Commissioner Iglesias moved and Vice Mayor Turetsky seconded approval of the
item, which was approved 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
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11. C. Add-on item: Mayor Samson asked that signs be posted regarding decorum during
City Commission meetings. He said that in the future there would be a Police Officer
present during meetings. The Officer would be asked to remove anyone engaging in
actions that were disrupting the public meeting.
11. D. Add-on item: Mayor Samson read a statement entitled "Goals Accomplished!"which
identified many of the promises which have been already achieved in the recent
months of the City's existence.
11. E. Add-on item: Commissioner Kauffman complimented City Public Works
Superintendent Pushkin for the fine job that was done installing flags in the City.
Mayor Samson also expressed that both Bob Pushkin and his assistant, Anthony
Payne, are doing an excellent job.
11. F. Add-on item: During discussion of agenda item 10-D,Commissioner Kauffman asked
if an American flag had been obtained yet for the exterior of City Hall, as she had
previously requested.
12. REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Kathleen Kennedy thanked Mayor Samson for the rapid response in having North Bay
Road cleaned up.
12. B. Phillip Chernoff addressed the problem of shopping carts being removed from stores
such as Publix, and being left throughout the community. City Manager DiPietro said
that the City would be addressing the issue in a future Commission agenda with a
proposed ordinance relating to abandoned shopping carts.
12. C. Lillian Ramos expressed public safety concerns about the rapid timing of traffic lights,
(particularly on Collins Avenue in front of the Publix store)which make it very difficult
for pedestrians to cross the street safely. Mayor Samson asked the City Manager to
have the timing of the lights adjusted.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
At 12:06 a.m. Friday, Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Iglesias
seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting,which was approved by a unanimous voice
vote.
Respectfully submitted by: Approved by the City Commission this 13th day
of August, 19'8.
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Richard Brown-Morilla, City Clerk David Samson, ayor
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