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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-0917 Regular City Commission Meeting SUMMARY MINUTES City of Sunny Isles Beach City Commission Meeting — Thursday, September 17, 1998 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS The meeting was called to order by Mayor Samson at 7:01 p.m. with the following officials 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: Kaitlyn Fried, daughter of Police Commander Nannette Murray, led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ACTION: Commissioner Kauffman moved and Vice Mayor Turetsky seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the August 13, 1998,Commission Meeting. The motion was approved by a hand vote of 5-0 in favor. 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 a revision to agenda item 8-A, adding on 10-B,which was approve by motion]. [Clerk's note: see each agenda item for details] Commissioner Morrow moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to add item 10-B to the agenda, which was approved by a hand vote of 5-0 in favor. See also items 10-C, 11-A, 11-B, 11-C, 11-D, 11-E, and 12. 5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: A. Police Sgt. Barry Noe,Police Officer Dan Gnagi presented Police Chief Richard Harrison with a framed collection of Police insignia representing the former Police departments from which our new Police Officers came. B. Mayor Samson read a Proclamation declaring September 17 through 23, 1998, as Constitution Week in the City of Sunny Isles Beach. C. Proclamation declaring September 17, 1998, as Alexandra Shepherd Day in the City of Sunny Isles Beach. Ms. Shepherd, daughter of John Shepherd, thanked Mayor Samson for the Proclamation and for his assistance with her being able to serve as a Page to U.S.Representative Summary Minutes of the September 17, 1998. City Commission Meeting - Page 1 of 12 Clay Shaw in the U.S.House of Representatives. She presented Mayor Samson with a beautiful Congressional clock. 6. ZONING: 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-pane disclosures 0 Protests 3 Waivers 0 ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the applicant's name, hearing number. [City Attorney Dannheisser announced that the applicant had requested a deferral of this item . No Public Hearing was held] Commissioner Kauffman moved and Vice Mayor Turetsky seconded a motion to defer the hearing on this application until October 8, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. The motion was approved by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Iglesias ves Commissioner Kauffman yes Commissioner Morrow ves Vice-Mayor Turetsky ves Mayor Samson ves 6. B) Hearing No. Z97000480a[C] REQUEST OF MARINA BAY CLUB, INC., OWNER OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF 183RD STREET BETWEEN NORTH BAY ROAD AND ATLAiNTIC 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.,date 04/06/92,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 revised 07/20/98 consisting of 10 sheets. Summary Minutes of the September 17, 1998, City Commission Meeting - Paee 2 of 12 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 setback 28.00' (40' required) from the side street (north & northwest) property line and setback 28.75' (40' required) interior side (south) property line. 3. Non Use Variance of setback requirements to permit proposed building setback 34.67' (42.46' required) from the rear (east) property line. Ex-parte disclosures 0 Protests 3 Waivers 0 ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the applicant's name,hearing number, location,and request. *The City Clerk 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.; Kobi Karp, AIA ; Jorge Vera, Zoning City Building Official Michael Berkman; Arnold Klein; Leib Kamishov [Clerk's note: Mr. Price submitted two documents into the record during the hearing.] Mr.Price asserted that an apartment/hotel was an appropriate and permitted use for the property. Commissioner Morrow expressed concern regarding possible future change in the nature of the use of the building. Vice Mayor Turetsky suggested including a covenant that the use will not change,and Mr.Price agreed. Commissioner Kauffman noted that the area density was already high, and did not have sidewalks. Mr. Price acknowledged that during the tourist season there would be some increase in vehicular traffic. Jorge Vera presented a favorable Zoning recommendation for approval. Mr.Berkman objected to the location, noting that the project was not on a major roadway, and was therefore not a permitted use. He also stated that the category "apartment/hotel" as a use, did not exist at the time that the Comprehensive Plan was created. Mayor Samson asked that for a minimum of seven years, there be a restriction to prevent the project from undergoing conversion into condominium use, and that they have a front desk, maid service, and concierge. Mr. Price agreed and suggested to have the City Attorney write the covenant. Commissioner Kauffman moved, and Mayor Samson seconded a motion to deny the request, since it did not meet the compatibility test. The motion failed by a roll call vote of 2-3 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Iglesias no Commissioner Kauffman ves Commissioner Morrow no Vice-Mayor Turetsky no Mayor Samson ves Commissioner Iglesias moved and Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to approve the request with Zoning staff conditions, and a covenant that apartments will never be sold as condominiums, and that the parking requirements will stay at 77 spaces, and that no Summary Minutes of the September 17, 1998, City Commission Meeting - Page 3 of 12 units may be sold individually. The motion was approved as Resolution No. 98-Z-20, by a roll call vote of 3-2 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Iglesias ves Commissioner Kauffman no Commissioner Morrow ves Vice-Mayor Turetsky ves Mayor Samson no 6. C) Hearing No. Z97000480b[CI REQUEST OF MARINA BAY CLUB,INC., OWNER OF PROPERTY WEST OF NORTH BAY ROAD BETWEEN 180TH DRIVE AND 181ST DRIVE FOR THE FOLLOWING: 1. Non Use Variance of lot coverage requirements to permit a proposed building with a lot coverage of 48% (40% permitted). 2. Non Use Variance of setback requirements to permit a proposed building to setback 31 ft (48 ft to 50 ft required) from the front (east) property line, setback 46 ft (48 ft to 58.5 ft required) from the rear(west) property line and setback 43 ft (47.13 ft required) from the interior side (north) property line. 3. Non Use Variance of setback requirements to permit a porte cochere for a proposed building to setback 9 ft (25 ft required) from the front (east) property line. Ex-parte disclosures 0 Protests 1 Waivers 0 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 Mr. Price offered the same covenants made on agenda item 6-B above. On behalf of his client, Mr. Price requested a deferral until November 12, 1998. Commissioner Morrow moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to defer the item until November 12, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. The motion was approved, by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Iglesias ves Commissioner Kauffman ves Commissioner Morrow ves Vice-Mayor Turetsky ves Mayor Samson ves 6. D) Hearing No. Z98-12 REQUEST OF FIVE SEAS INVESTORS,INC.OWNER OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 16701 COLLINS AVENUE FOR THE FOLLOWING: 1. Special Exception for site plan approval to permit a condominium hotel in the BU-2 district. Ex-parte disclosures 0 Protests 0 Waivers 0 Summary Minutes of the September 17, 1998. City Commission Meeting - Page 4 of 12 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.; Kobi Karp, MA; Building Official Michael Berkman; Zoning and Code Administrator Jorge Vera;Cecile Sippin;Mary Ann Eicke;Mercedes Cantrell Mr. Karp showed a scale model, and an artist rendering of the proposed 40 story building. He addressed the issue of shadow, and noted that the existing hotel is being remodeled. Mr. Berkman noted the land is zoned for Business Office and that the site plan is consistent, therefore he recommended site plan approval. City Attorney Dannheisser said a traffic study was submitted. Ms.Cantrell expressed concerns that the project would increase traffic problems for residents of Sands Pointe. Vice Mayor Turetsky moved and Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to approve the request with staff conditions and recommendations. The motion was approved as Resolution No. 98-Z-21, by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Iglesias Les Commissioner Kauffman yes • Commissioner Morrow yes Vice-Mayor Turetsky y Mayor Samson des 7. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING: A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 5.5 OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CODE PERTAINING TO THE REMOVAL OF CANINE DEFECATIONS TO REQUIRE PERSONS IN CUSTODY OF ANIMAL TO DISPOSE OF ANIMAL'S FECAL MATTER DEPOSITED ON PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY;AMENDING SECTION 5.6(a)TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CANINES TO BE LEASHED; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and City Attorney Lynn Dannheisser introduced the proposed ordinance, which includes leashing requirements for dogs, however the ordinance does not apply to blind persons. Public Speakers: none 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 October 8, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Vote: Commissioner Iglesias ves Commissioner Kauffman ves Commissioner Morrow ves Vice-Mayor Turetsky ves Mayor Samson ves Summary Minutes of the September 17, 1998, City Commission Meeting - Page 5 of 12 7. B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 33-317, OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AS ADOPTED BY SECTION 8.3 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH TO PROVIDE FOR A TIME LIMIT OF ONE (1) YEAR WITHIN WHICH A BUILDING PERMIT MUST ISSUE FOR ANY VARIANCE, SPECIAL EXCEPTION, NEW USE, SPECIAL PERMIT OR UNUSUAL USE, HERETOFORE OR HEREAFTER GRANTED A ONE YEAR PERIOD;PROVIDING FOR THE AMORTIZATION OF ALL PRIOR APPROVALS FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR QUARTERLY NOTICE IN A NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS FOR THE TWO-YEAR TIME PERIOD; PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE,RELIEF FROM THIS ORDINANCE, APPEAL TO THE CITY COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and City Attorney Dannheisser introduced the proposed ordinance. Public Speakers: none Vice Mayor Turetsky moved and Commissioner Morrow 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 October 8, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Vote: Commissioner Iglesias ves Commissioner Kauffman y Commissioner Morrow Turetsky y Mayor Samson Les 7. C. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR TEMPORARY SALES STRUCTURE OR TRAILERS WITH CERTAIN CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and Jorge Vera introduced the proposed ordinance. Public Speakers: none Commissioner Iglesias moved and Commissioner Morrow 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 October 8, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. Vote: Commissioner Iglesias ves Commissioner Kauffman ves Commissioner Morrow yes Vice-Mayor Turetsky Samson ves Summary Minutes of the September 17, 1998, City Commission Meeting - Page 6 of 12 8. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING (PUBLIC HEARINGS) A. [City Clerk's note: *a revised proposed ordinance was handed-out and filed with the meeting records.] AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE GENERAL FUND OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 1997 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1998; AMENDING ORDINANCE 98-30 AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ESTABLISHED BY THE BUDGET; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and City Manager DiPietro introduced the ordinance which relates to the fiscal year just ending, involving moving money from the contingency fund into two departments. Public Speakers: none Commissioner Morrow moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to adopt the ordinance on second reading. Ordinance No. 98-46 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Iglesias }es Commissioner Kauffman Morrow yes Vice-Mayor Turetsky y Mayor Samson ves 8. B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING STANDARDS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS ON MATERIALS AND COLORS FOR EXTERIOR WALLS OF BUILDINGS; PROVIDING FOR FACING MATERIALS; PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AS REQUIRED; PROVIDING FOR SAMPLES OF COLOR AND PAINTING AND AWNING WORKS; PROVIDING FOR FEES FOR EXAMINATION OF PLANS AND SPECS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION INTO THE CODE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Mori lla read the title. Public Speakers: none Commissioner Morrow moved and Vice Mayor Turetsky seconded a motion to adopt the ordinance on second reading. Ordinance No. 98-47 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor. • Vote: Commissioner Iglesias ves Commissioner Kauffman y Commissioner Morrow yes Vice-Mayor Turetsky y Mayor Samson ves Summary Minutes of the September 17. 1998, City Commission Meeting - Page 7 of 12 8. C. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 96-12 AMENDING SECTION 33-255.1 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI- DADE COUNTY PERTAINING TO ADULT ENTERTAINMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND 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. 98-48 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. RESOLUTIONS: A. [Public Hearing item] A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA,GRANTING A WAIVER FROM ORDINANCE NO.98-40 IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2 THEREOF, TO BUILD A DUPLEX ON LOT 1, BLOCK 3, OCEAN BOULEVARD ESTATE SECTION "A" ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 48 AT PAGE 39 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI- DADE COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ACTION:City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title of the proposed resolution,and City Attorney Dannheisser announced that the item was being deferred. Commissioner Iglesias moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to defer Agenda items 9-A & 9-B. The motion was approved 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 yes 9. B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA,APPROVING FLOOR AREA RATIO BONUS FOR PROJECT APPROVED BY RESOLUTION NO. 98-Z-9, LOCATED AT 18101-18145 COLLINS AVENUE AND ACCEPTING THE AGREEMENT ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A" AND THE BEACH ACCESS AGREEMENT ATTACHED THERETO AS EXHIBIT "B" IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 33-222 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Summary Minutes of the September 17, 1998, City Commission Meeting - Page 8 of 12 ACTION:City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title of the proposed resolution,and City Attorney Dannheisser announced that the item was being deferred. [City Clerk's note: see Agenda item 9-A for vote to defer.] 9. C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AN APPROVE THE ATTACHED FLORIDA STATEWIDE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT AND THE ATTACHED MODIFICATION#1 TO AGREEMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ACTION:City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title of the proposed resolution,and City Attorney Dannheisser introduced the item Public Speakers: none Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to adopt the resolution. Resolution No. 98-83-A was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Iglesias Commissioner Kauffman y Commissioner Morrow ves Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes Mayor Samson ves 9. D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A STREET LIGHTING AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY AND FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT FOR, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE INSTALLATION AND MODIFICATION OF STREET LIGHTING FACILITIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AGREEMENT ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title of the proposed resolution, and City Public Works Superintendent Bob Pushkin introduced the item Public Speakers: none Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to adopt the resolution. Resolution No. 98-84 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Iglesias ves Commissioner Kauffman ves Commissioner Morrow y Vice-Mayor Turetsky ves Mayor Samson ves 9. E. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR, RECEIVE AND EXPEND FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF S6,956.00 FROM THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Summary Minutes of the September 17, 1998, City Commission Meeting - Page 9 of 12 ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title of the proposed resolution, and City Police Chief Richard Harrison introduced the item Public Speakers: none Commissioner Iglesias moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to adopt the resolution. Resolution No. 98-85 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Iglesias Kauffman Les Commissioner Morrow yes Vice-Mayor Turetsky ves Mayor Samson ves 9. F. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA, FOR POLICE MUTUAL AID; AND AUTHORIZING THE POLICE CHIEF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A JOINT DECLARATION AS NECESSARY FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE CITY;PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title of the proposed resolution, and City Police Chief Richard Harrison introduced the item Public Speakers: none Commissioner Morrow moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to adopt the resolution. Resolution No. 98-86 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes Commissioner Kauffman yes Commissioner Morrow ves Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes Mayor Samson ves 10. MOTIONS: A. JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT (6 2/3 MONTH AGREEMENT). Action:City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and City Manager DiPietro introduced the item. Commissioner Morrow moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to approve the item, 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 ves Mayor Samson Les 10. B. Add-On: BEACHFRONT PARK CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN Action: [City Clerk's note: see Agenda item 4 above, adding this to the agenda] City Manager DiPietro introduced an agreement to have the Rosenberg Design Group create a conceptual Master Plan of the beachfront parks, at a cost of S14,100. [Clerk's note: Rosenberg Design Group is currently doing landscape architectural consulting for the City.] He noted the Summary Minutes of the September 17, 1998, City Commission Meeting - Page 10 of 12 conceptual plan will be completed by November 2, and will be placed on the November 12, 1998, City Commission agenda. Vice Mayor Turetsky moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to approve the agreement, which 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. C. Add-On: CHANGE OF DATE FOR CITY COMMISSION MEETING IN DECEMBER, 1998 FROM DECEMBER 10 TO DECEMBER 17, 1998. Action: Mayor Samson requested a motion to change the date of the Commission meeting in December from December 10 to December 17, 1998. Commissioner Morrow moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to approve the change of date, which was approved by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 11. DISCUSSION ITEMS: A. City Attorney Lynn Dannheisser announced that a public Orientation Workshop on the Sunshine Law and Public Records Law had been scheduled for the members of the Citizens Planning Advisory Committee to occur on Monday, September 28 at 5:00 p.m. [City Clerk's note: due to the threat of Hurricane Georges, the meeting was later rescheduled for Monday, October 5, 1998, at 4:30 p.m.] 11. B. Mayor Samson wished everyone a happy and healthy New Year. 12. REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER COMMUNICATIONS: A. Phillip Chemoff inquired about construction noise occurring this morning. Public Works Superintendent Bob Pushkin explained that N. Miami Beach is replacing a water main at 172 Street and North Bay Road. There should not be a noise problem. Building Official Berkman noted that the Construction Noise Ordinance does not regulate a governmental utility. 12. B. Phillip Chemoff inquired about better informing residents as to the location of beach access points. City Manager DiPietro said we could, at the City's expense, put larger signs for beach access, the ones we have now come from Dade County. Commissioner Iglesias agreed that posting notices in the area buildings, listing the beach access areas would be preferable? 12. C. Phillip Chernoff inquired if the "Adult Entertainment Ordinance," also applied to the new casino store, close to the Rascal House? Summary Minutes of the September 17, 1998, City Commission Meeting - Page 11 of 12 12. D. Phillip Chemoff inquired when the Police Citizen's Advisory Committee will be formed. Mayor David Samson replied that the City was in the process of appointing members. 13. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting which was approved by a unanimous voice vote at 9:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted by: Approved by the City Commission this 1261 day of • ... 4.„ * `. " November, 1 "8. .. I 1 \ /f Mail V`h Lii /. c t Richard Biown-Moi-illa, City Clerk David Samson, .ayor ,. .. ATTENTION ALL LOBBYISTS: CITY LAW REQUIRES YOUR REGISTRATION PRIOR TO LOBBYING. PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK FOR REGISTRATION FORMS. Summary Minutes of the September 17, 1998, City Commission Meeting - Page 12 of 12