HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-1118 Regular City Commision Meeting SUMMARY MINUTES
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Regular City Commission Meeting - Thursday, November 18, 1999, 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Samson at 7:10 p.m., with the following
officials present: Mayor David Samson
Vice Mayor Connie Morrow
Commissioner Danny Iglesias
Commissioner Lila Kauffman
Commissioner Irving Turetsky
City Manager Jack Neustadt
City Attorney Lynn Dannheisser
City Clerk Richard Brown-Morilla
2. INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ACTION: Mrs. Marion Samson led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and Commissioner
Irving Turetsky gave the invocation.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
None.
4. AGENDA/ORDER OF BUSINESS (ADDITIONS/DELETIONS/AMENDMENTS)
4A. POSSIBLE RECONSIDERATION OF S50,000 DONATION
ACTION: [City Clerk's note: a hand-out was submitted at the meeting and made a part of the
record.] The City Clerk read the title and City Attorney Dannheisser said the item was
withdrawn from the agenda.
4B. Vice Mayor Morrow moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to add-on item
9F[requested by Vice Mayor Morrow],and to add-on item 9-G[requested by Commissioner
Turetsky], and to hear item 9-A before 7-C. The motion was approved by a voice vote of
5-0 in favor.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
5A. NATIONAL EPILEPSY AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION
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ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and Mayor Samson read the
proclamation declaring November as National Epilepsy Awareness Month.
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5B. APPOINTMENT OF FATHER THOMAS G. HONOLD AS POLICE CHAPLAIN
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and Chief Fred Maas introduced Father
Honold.
5C. NOVEMBER OFFICER OF THE MONTH-EDDIE SANTIAGO& RAY ATESIANO
ACTION: The City Clerk read the title and Chief Maas presented a certificate and a check
to Officer Santiago and Officer Atesiano as Co-Officers of the month.
5D. NOVEMBER EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH - KEN VARONE
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and then Chief Maas presented a
certificate and a check to Ken Varone as employee of the month.
6. ZONING:
6A. REQUEST OF 18100 COLLINS AVENUE CENTER LTD, OWNER OF PROPERTY
LYING SOUTH OF 183RD STREET BETWEEN COLLINS AVENUE AND ATLANTIC
BOULEVARD. [Public Hearing#Z99-11]
1 Special Exception to permit the service and sale of alcoholic beverages in conjunction
with an existing dance ballroom.
2 Special Exception of Spacing Requirements as applied to alcoholic beverage uses, to
permit a dance ballroom serving alcoholic beverages spaced less than the required
1,500 ft from other alcoholic beverage uses and spaced less than the required 2,500 ft
from a religious facility.
3 Non Use Variance of Zoning Regulations as it applies to liquor package stores to
permit the sale of alcoholic beverages between the hours of 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. on
Sunday(no sale permitted on Sunday).
Protests 0 Waivers 0 Ex-Parte 0
ACTION: Mayor Samson read a statement regarding procedure and decorum. City Clerk
Brown-Morilla read the applicant's name, hearing number, and location. The City Clerk
administered the oath to the witnesses for the evening's Zoning hearings, and City Attorney
Dannheisser read a disclaimer for the Zoning hearings.
Public Speakers: Arnold Shevlin, representative of the applicant; Zoning and Code
Administrator Jorge Vera; Gerry Goodman
Zoning and Code Administrator Jorge Vera read from his report noting this was a situation of
two applications of independent businesses. He recommended approval with conditions.
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Commissioner Turetsky moved,and Vice Mayor Morrow seconded a motion to approve the
application with City staff conditions. The motion was approved as Resolution No.99-
Z-38, by a roll call vote of 5-0.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Kauffman y
Commissioner Turetsky yes
Vice Mayor Morrow yes
Mayor Samson yes
6B. REQUEST OF MANDALAY LLC,OWNER OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 16275
COLLINS AVENUE FOR THE FOLLOWING: [PUBLIC HEARING#Z99-16]
1. Non Use Variance of Lot Coverage requirements to permit proposed development with a
lot coverage of 50% (40% permitted).
2. Non Use Variance of Floor Area Ratio(F.A.R.)to permit a proposed development with a
total F.A.R. and bonuses of 4.9(maximum 2.5 F.A.R. and possible F.A.R.bonuses for a
total F.A.R. of 3.13 permitted)(20%amenities bonus pursuant to Section 33-222(4)(b)(i)
is calculated in the total bonus and floor area ratio).
3. Non Use Variance of Setback requirements to permit the proposed tower to setback 25 ft
(39.6 ft required) from the interior side north and south property lines.
4. Non Use Variance of Setback requirements to permit the proposed roof deck of parking
garage to setback 0 ft. (20 ft. required) from the interior side (south) property line.
5. Non Use Variance of Parking Regulations to permit 94 parking spaces to be tandem
(none permitted).
Protests 0 Waivers 0 Ex-Parte 0
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the applicant's name,hearing number,and location.
Public Speakers: Stanley Price, Esq. for the applicant;
Mr.Price said negotiations were on going with City staff,and he requested that the hearing be
continued until a future date. The applicant will pay the cost of additional public notice.
Commissioner Kauffman moved, and Commissioner Turetsky seconded a motion to defer
the application until January 20,2000 at 7:00 p.m. The motion was approved by a voice
vote of 5-0.
7. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING:
7A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA AMENDING SECTIONS 2-11.1, 2-11.2 AND 2-11.3
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OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES AS ADOPTED BY
ARTICLE 8.3 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH BY
CREATING A SECTION ENTITLED "CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND CODE OF
ETHICS ORDINANCE;" TO PROVIDE FOR A MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE
REMEDY PRIOR TO FILING A COMPLAINT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ETHICS
COMMISSION;PROVIDING FOR A PROCEDURE ON A COMPLAINT OF VIOLATION
AND PROVIDING FOR PROCEDURES WITH RESPECT TO BIDS AND PROPOSALS
TO THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
ACTION: [City Clerk's note: see handout that was distributed at the meeting for
substantive amendment to the proposal] City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title of the
proposed ordinance and City Attorney Dannheisser read her report on the item. She said there
was a recent amendment to the County Code section 2 that was handed-out at the meeting. She
asked that if the proposal were to be approved, that it be with the inclusion of this new
language.
Public Speakers: Don Stewart; Gerry Goodman
Commissioner Kauffman moved the proposed ordinance and Commissioner Iglesias seconded
a motion to approve the amended proposal on first reading. The motion was approved
by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor. Second reading, public hearing will be December 9,
1999, at 7:00 p.m.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias des
Commissioner Kauffman y
Commissioner Turetsky
Mayor Morrow Les
Mayor Samson Les
7B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 2-11.15 ENTITLED "WORKS OF ART IN
PUBLIC PLACES"TO CREATE A NEW ORDINANCE ALSO ENTITLED"WORKS OF
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM AND FUND ESTABLISHED;" PROVIDING
FOR DEFINITIONS;PROVIDING FOR A WAIVER OF REQUIREMENTS;PROVIDING
FOR COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION PARTICIPATION; PROVIDING FOR
OWNERSHIP AND M AINTENANCE; PROVIDING FOR A WORKS OF ART IN
PUBLIC PLACES ADVISORY COMMITTEE, INCLUDING ITS COMPOSITION,
COMPENSATION, CONDUCT OF MEETINGS; PROVIDING FOR POWERS AND
DUTIES AND LIABILITIES FOR OBLIGATIONS; PROVIDING PROCEDURES FOR
SITE SELECTION; PROVIDING FOR CRITERIA FOR SELECTION AND APPROVAL
OF WORKS OF ART; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION INTO THE CODE;PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title of the proposed ordinance and City Attorney
Dannheisser read her report on the item. City Manager Neustadt objected to the wording in the
proposal regarding insurance and maintenance, stating that these issues were within the
jurisdiction of the City Manager. After discussion it was agreed that no change in the language
was required.
Public Speakers: Mary Ann Eicke
Vice Mayor Morrow suggested a possibility of obtaining additional funding available from
grant sources such as Dade County Arts and Sciences. Commissioner Iglesias said that State
Highway Beautification grants also provide funding for structures if done on State property.
Commissioner Iglesias moved the proposed,amended ordinance and Commissioner Kauffman
seconded a motion to approve the proposal on first reading. The motion was approved by
a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor. Second reading,public hearing will be December 9, 1999,
at 7:00 p.m.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias
Commissioner Kauffman y
Commissioner Turetsky �es
Vice Mayor Morrow
Samson }_es
7C. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE 99-93 AMENDING ARTICLE XIX,
RU-4A, HOTEL APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT, SECTIONS 33-217 THROUGH
SECTION 33-223, OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AMENDING USES
PERMITTED TO ALLOW COOKING FACILITIES; AMENDING THE CRITERIA
FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW; SPECIFICALLY RELATING TO WALLS, FENCES, SITE
LIGHTING; AMENDING LOT COVERAGE AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS AS
THEY RELATE TO BOTH EAST SIDE AND WEST SIDE OF COLLINS AVENUE
AND AS TO THE MINIMUM SEPARATION OF THE BUILDINGS; AMENDING
VIEW CORRIDORS TO THE BAY OR OCEAN AND MAXIMUM BUILDING
OBSTRUCTION OF VIEWS OF THE BAY OF THE OCEAN; AMENDING HEIGHT
REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING FLOOR AREA RATIO AS DEFINED INCLUDING
FLOOR AREA RATIO BONUSES, BEACH AND BAY ACCESS BONUS, BUILDING
AMENITIES BONUS FOR HOTELS; COLLINS AVENUE BUILDING SETBACK
BONUS; ADDITIONAL SITE SETBACK BONUS; PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
IMPROVEMENT FUND; MEDIAN LANDSCAPING BONUS AND BEACHWALK
BONUS; PROVIDING FOR EVIDENCE OF BONUS PERFORMANCE; AMENDING
THE MAXIMUM NUMBER AND MINIMUM FLOOR AREA OF UNITS INCLUDING
MIXED USES; AMENDING DENSITY BONUSES; AMENDING BEACHWALK
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DENSITY BONUS; BEACH RE-NOURISHMENT DENSITY BONUS AND
PROVIDING FOR EVIDENCE OF BONUS PERFORMANCE; AMENDING
SUBDIVISION OF HOTELS AND MOTELS; AMENDING MAXIMUM NUMBER
AND MINIMUM FLOOR AREA OF UNITS; AMENDING PARKING PROVISIONS;
AMENDING OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING ACCESSORY USES TO
INCLUDE CABANAS; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER, PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION INTO THE CODE, AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title of the proposed ordinance and City Attorney
Dannheisser read her report on the item.
Public Speakers: Zoning & Code Administrator Jorge Vera; Planning & Development
Director Marla Dumas; John Shepherd; Ellen Wynne; Bill Lone; Gerry Goodman; Herbert
Abramson; Kathleen Kennedy; Mary Ann Eicke
Commissioner Iglesias expressed appreciation to John Shepherd and Bill Lone. There was
debate regarding whether to allow kitchens in hotel rooms,with staff and the Citizens Planning
Advisory Committee taking differing positions.
Mayor Samson passed the gavel, thanked the Planning Advisory Committee for their efforts,
then moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to approve the proposal as
recommended by staff on first reading. The motion was approved by a roll call vote of 5-
0 in favor. Second reading, public hearing will be December 9, 1999, at 7:00 p.m.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Kauffman yes
Commissioner Turetsky yes
Vice Mayor Morrow yes
Mayor Samson yes
7D. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,FLORIDA,AUTHORIZING
THE ISSUANCE OF A REVENUE BOND, GOVERNMENT CENTER SERIES, OF
THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,FLORIDA IN A MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $23,300,000 FOR THE PURPOSES OF FINANCING ALL
OR A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND
EQUIPPING OF THE SUNNY ISLES BEACH GOVERNMENT CENTER AND AN
ADJACENT PARKING GARAGE AND OF PAYING CERTAIN COSTS RELATED
THERETO; DETERMINING THE NEED FOR A NEGOTIATED SALE OF SUCH BOND
TO SUNTRUST BANK,MIAMI,N.A.;PROVIDING FOR THE TERMS AND PAYMENT
OF SUCH BOND AND FOR THE RIGHTS, REMEDIES AND SECURITY OF THE
OWNERS THEREOF; MAKING CERTAIN COVENANTS RELATING TO THE
ISSUANCE OF SUCH BOND;DESIGNATING THE INITIAL ADVANCE UNDER SUCH
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BOND AS A"QUALIFIED TAX-EXEMPT OBLIGATION" WITHIN THE MEANING OF
SECTION 265(B)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED;
AUTHORIZING THE PROPER OFFICERS OF THE CITY TO DO ALL OTHER THINGS
DEEMED NECESSARY OR ADVISABLE IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF
SUCH BOND; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title of the proposed ordinance and City Manager
Neustadt read his report on the item.
Public Speakers: none
Vice Mayor Morrow moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to approve the
proposal on first reading. The motion was approved by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor.
Second reading, public hearing will be December 9, 1999, at 7:00 p.m.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias
Commissioner Kauffman yes
Commissioner Turetsky y
Vice Mayor Morrow
Mayor Samson yes
7E. ADD-ON item [City Clerk's note: see topic in agenda item 9-E below: in order to comply
with the City Charter, the proposal was treated as an ordinance on first reading, rather
than as a resolution.]
8. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING (PUBLIC HEARINGS)
8A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 98-45 & 99-60 WHICH ADOPTED AN OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE
TAX PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 205, FLORIDA STATUTES (1997); AMENDING
SECTION 5, ENTITLED TERM OF LICENSE AND TRANSFER;AMENDING SECTION
11, ENTITLED OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE TAX SCHEDULE TO AMEND SAME
PROVIDING FOR TAX REDUCTIONS, REVISIONS, AND CATEGORY
ADDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE, FOR SEVERABILITY,
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title of the proposed ordinance and announced
the item was a public hearing. Code & Licensing Officer Chris Steers introduced the topic,
noting that the section that Commissioner Turetsky had objected to during first reading, had
been deleted from the proposal on second reading.
Public Speakers: none
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Commissioner Kauffman moved and Vice Mayor Morrow seconded a motion to adopt the
ordinance on second reading. Ordinance No.99-81 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0
in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias y
Commissioner Kauffman }_es
Commissioner Turetsky }_es
Vice-Mayor Morrow }es
Mayor Samson yes
9. RESOLUTIONS:
9A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH,FLORIDA,WAIVING CERTAIN POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
IN CONNECTION WITH THE ENGAGEMENT BY THE CITY MANAGER OF THE
FIRM OF GREENBERG TRAURIG TO RENDER A TAX OPINION WITH RESPECT
TO ORDINANCE NO. 99-* FOR THE ISSUANCE OF TAX REVENUE
CERTIFICATES;PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTVE DATE. *[City Clerk's note:Sic.See
agenda item 7-D above. No ordinance number exists, since item 7-D was only heard as a first
reading.]
ACTION:City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and City Attorney Dannheisser introduced
the item.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Turetsky seconded a motion to approve
the resolution. Resolution No. 99-173 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
9B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,FLORIDA,AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROPRIATE A MAXIMUM OF $325,000 FOR THE
ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTANTS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A
CITYWIDE STREETSCAPE CONCEPT PLAN,A REVITALIZATION STRATEGY
PROCESS, A VISIONING STUDIES FOR THE AREAS IDENTIFIED AS SUNNY
ISLES BOULEVARD,THE WEST SIDE OF COLLINS AVENUE AND NORTH BAY
ROAD; A PARK AND BEACHFRONT MASTER PLAN AND AN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT STUDY; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING MARLA DUMAS* CITY-
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENGAGE IN NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE
ASSISTANCE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY* WITH THOSE CONSULTANTS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. *[City Clerk's note:Revisions to the proposed
resolution were read into the record at the meeting by Mayor Samson]
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ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and City Manager Jack Neustadt
introduced the item. Commissioner Kauffman asked to hear from City Community Planning
and Development Director Marla Dumas, who then explained the proposal regarding the
multiple studies. Mayor Samson amended the proposal to provide that "Marla Dumas with
the assistance of the City Attorney"would negotiate the agreements. City Manager Neustadt
noted that his normal role in the process was being eliminated by the proposed amendment.
City Attorney Dannheisser said that after the contracts were negotiated, they would be
presented for City Commission approval.
Public Speakers: City Manager Jack Neustadt; Marla Dumas; Bill Lone; Kathleen Kennedy;
Gerry Goodman
Mayor Samson passed the gavel,then moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion
to approve the resolution as amended. Resolution No. 99-174 was adopted by a voice
vote of 5-0 in favor.
9C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH,FLORIDA,AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EMPLOY KPMG PEAT
MARWICK TO DO AN ANALYSIS ON THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
INSPECTION ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTE SECTION
125.56 AND THE BUILDING CODE ADOPTED BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. [Building Department)
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and City Manager Jack Neustadt
introduced the item.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Turetsky seconded a motion to approve
the resolution. Resolution No. 99-175 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
9D. A RESOLUTION OF CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA,AUTHORIZING THE SELECTION OF MARLIN ENGINEERS,INC.,BHA
BEISWENGER,HOCH&ASSOCIATES AND CIVIL WORKS,INC.,AS GENERAL
ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS TO THE CITY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO RETAIN SAID FIRMS FOR QUICK RESPONSE AND SPECIALIZED
SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS AND UPDATING
AND MODIFICATION OF PREVIOUSLY DESIGNED PROJECTS PURSUANT TO
SECTION 287.055 FLORIDA STATUTES (1997); PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and City Manager Jack Neustadt
introduced the item.
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Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Kauffman asked the City Manager how he had selected these firms.He said he
had experience with some of them, and others were recommended. Commissioner Iglesias
said he had worked with all three firms and they were excellent.
Commissioner Turetsky moved and Vice Mayor Morrow seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 99-176 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
9E. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH,FLORIDA, APPROVING THE TERMS OF A LINE OF CREDIT WITH EAGLE
NATIONAL BANK IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION (51,000,000) DOLLARS,
ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT"A,"TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
STORM WATER DRAINAGE SYSTEM FOR THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
*[City Clerk's note: Revised item: City Clerk Brown-Morilla noted that in order to comply
with the City Charter, this proposal must be an ordinance.]
*AN ORDINANCE RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SUNNY ISLES BEACH,FLORIDA,APPROVING THE TERMS OF A LINE OF CREDIT
WITH EAGLE NATIONAL BANK IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION
(S1,000,000)DOLLARS,ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT"A,"TO FACILITATE THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A STORM WATER DRAINAGE SYSTEM FOR THE CITY;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Mori lla read the title of the proposed ordinance and City Manager
Neustadt read his report. City Clerk Brown-Morilla questioned if the proposed"line of credit"
was a borrowing, and if it was it must be an ordinance. The City Attorney and Manager
agreed. The City Clerk said the proposal would be treated as an ordinance on first reading,
rather than as a resolution.
Public Speakers: none
Vice Mayor Morrow moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to approve the
proposal as an ordinance on first reading. The motion was approved by a roll call vote of
5-0 in favor. Second reading, public hearing will be December 9, 1999, at 7:00 p.m.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Kauffman yes
Commissioner Turetsky yes
Vice Mayor Morrow yes
Mayor Samson yes
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9F. *ADD-ON ITEM:
A RESOLUTION OF CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA, INSTRUCTING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE CLERICAL SUPPORT
AVAILABLE TO CITY COMMISSIONERS FOR WORK RELATED TO CITY
BUSINESS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: *[City Clerk's note: This item was added to the agenda,see agenda item 4,above.]
City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and City Manager Jack Neustadt introduced the item.
Public Speakers: none
In response to Vice Mayor Morrow's request that Commissioners be provided with clerical
support, City Manager Neustadt suggested amending the budget to provide funding to hire a
temporary,part-time clerical person to work on an"as needed"basis to meet the clerical needs
of the City Commission. He noted that the expense would be charged to the Commissioner's
budget. Vice Mayor Morrow reminded that the City Commission had unanimously voted to
create the Fashion, Film, Entertainment and Production Council (the Council), and she was
asking for the staff support that was necessary as a Commissioner as well as to give the
Council a chance to succeed.
Commissioner Iglesias and Mayor Samson said they did not need support staff. Vice Mayor
Morrow noted that Mayor Samson had a paid aide. Mayor Samson said that a friend,Richard
Schulman, City Photographer and Historian, did volunteer work for him and for Concerned
Citizens, but not as a paid City employee.
There was discussion about the hiring and evolving duties of Susan Simpson. Vice Mayor
Morrow asked if Commissioner Kauffinan was the Chairman of a Cultural Arts Committee.
Mayor Samson said yes, but the City Manager said no. The City Manager asked the City
Clerk to find where in the City Commission Minutes the Commission had approved of
Commissioner Kauffman's idea of having a cultural program run by a City employee.
Commissioner Kauffman said an employee did not run the program, she did it herself. The
City Manager noted that her volunteer idea never resulted in the formation of a committee,nor
her becoming a Chairperson. Vice Mayor Morrow asked why in one case an employee was
designated to work on Commissioner Kauffman's project,but no staff was made available to
help the Council. The City Manager said that hiring a person to work part-time on the
cultural affairs program was approved by the City Commission, and it was done without the
creation of a committee.
Commissioner Turetsky moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to approve a
resolution authorizing the City Manager to hire clerical help to work for the City
Commissioners two (2) days per week, if necessary. The motion was approved as
Resolution No. 99-177, by a roll call vote of 4-1 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias Les
Commissioner Kauffman no
Commissioner Turetsky yes
Vice-Mayor Morrow yes
Mayor Samson yes
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9G. *ADD-ON ITEM:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,FLORIDA,CLARIFYING
THE PROCESS TO BE FOLLOWED WHEN SCHEDULING A SPECIAL MASTER
TO HEAR ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS PURSUANT TO CITY ORDINANCE NOS.
98-21, 98-57, AND 98-71; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: *[City Clerk's note: This item was added to the agenda, see agenda item 4,above.]
City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and City Manager Jack Neustadt introduced the item.
Public Speakers: Special Master Manuel Ramos, retired Judge; Code & Licensing Officer
Chris Steers
City Attorney Dannheisser asked if the Code Enforcement Ordinance provided for the dual
Special Masters and City Clerk Brown-Morilla said it was not within the ordinance. He
clarified that the effective date of the proposed resolution was January 1, 2000.
After discussion,the City Attorney summarized the consensus view that effective January 1,
2000, Judge Ramos will become "the primary Special Master;" if he is unavailable for any
reason, the City would then call upon Judge Marshall Ader. City Clerk Brown-Morilla
suggested that the consensus could be approved by motion rather than as a resolution.
Vice Mayor Morrow moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to approve the
City Commission's expression of intent as stated by the City Attorney. The motion was
adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10. MOTIONS:
ACTION: See item 9-G above.
11. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
11A. PROMOTIONS AND NEW ASSIGNMENTS - POLICE DEPARTMENT
ACTION: Police Chief Maas introduced and congratulated the following Police Department
personnel for their promotions:
Lieutenant Don Reynolds
Corporal Mike Grandinetti
Detective William Howell
Lead Detective/Acting Sergeant Ray Atesiano
Lead Dispatcher Sandra Block
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12. REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER COMMUNICATIONS:
12A. Manny Pine asked for an explanation about how the Vice Mayor is selected. City Clerk
Brown-Morilla explained both the Charter requirement and the history of the selection
process thus far.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to adjourn
the meeting. The motion was approved by a unanimous voice vote of 5-0 at 11:05 p.m.
non:. by: Approved by the City Commission on February 24, 2000
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