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SUMMARY MINUTES
City of Sunny Isles Beach
City Commission Meeting — Thursday, July 15, 1999
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Samson at 7:02 p.m. with the following officials
being 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/INVOCATION
ACTION: Vice Mayor Irving Turetsky led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
3A. SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING - MAY 27, 1999
3B. REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING - JUNE 17, 1999
3C. SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING - JULY 1, 1999
ACTION: Commissioner Kauffman moved and Vice Mayor Turetsky seconded a motion to
approve the minutes of the May 27, 1999, Special City Commission Meeting, the June
17, 1999, Regular City Commission Meeting, and the July 1, 1999, Special City
Commission Meeting. The motion was approved by a unanimous voice vote of 5-0 in
favor.
4. AGENDA/ORDER OF BUSINESS (ADDITIONS/DELETIONS/AMENDMENTS)
ACTION: [City Clerk's Note: Documents relating to changes in the agenda were distributed
at the meeting relating to 6-B (correspondence), 9-C (correspondence); and new add-on items
10-D, 10-E, 11-A, 11-B, 11-C; 12-A request for deferral.]
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
5A. CITIZEN OF THE MONTH - LUIS RAMIREZ
ACTION: Police Captain Fred Maas presented a commendation to Luis Ramirez as Citizen
of the Month/Life Saving Award for July, 1999.
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6. ZONING:
6A. REQUEST OF D.P. COLONIAL L.L.C. OWNER OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 18101-
18145 COLLINS AVENUE FOR THE FOLLOWING (Public Hearing #Z99-05):
Non-Use Variance of sign regulations to permit a 105 sq. ft. detached (temporary) real estate
sign (24 sq. ft. permitted).
Ex-parte disclosures: 0 Protests: 0 Waivers: 0
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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: Peter Weiner [City Clerk's Note: Peter Weiner submitted a document at
the meeting showing the proposed sign]; Zoning & Code Administrator Jorge Vera;
Commissioner Kauffman noted that while the application was for permission to have the sign
for 18 months, the new legislation being proposed would only allow for 10 months plus two
months for pre-sale before issuance of permit. [City Clerk's Note: see agenda item 7-A].
Commissioner Morrow asked when the beach access would be available. Mr. Weiner said
it would be impracticable to build the access until the construction is completed.
Zoning & Code Administrator Jorge Vera recommends approval of the non-use variance to
permit a temporary real estate sign with conditions. Mr. Weiner offered to agree to amend
the request to a period of twelve (12) months with staff having the right to extend for another
six months. He also offered an unsigned beach access for patrons to walk-through the
Colonial Property.
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Vice Mayor Turetsky seconded a motion to approve
the request with the staff conditions. Mr. Weiner sought clarification that the approval
was for the revised condition number 7, in favor of the easement through the parking lot of
the Colonial. Ms. Dannheisser noted that condition 6 was also amended to read"12 months"
limit with administrative approval for a six months extension. The motion was approved
as Resolution No. 99-Z-33, 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
6B. REQUEST OF 17070 COLLINS AVENUE SHOPPING CENTER,LTD. OWNER OF
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 17070 - 17100 COLLINS AVENUE FOR THE
FOLLOWING (Public Hearing #Z99-07):
1. District Boundary Change from BU-1 A and BU-1 to BU-3. Request 1 on Exhibit A
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and B.
2. Unusual Use to permit a temporary commercial parking lot to serve a shopping center
for over flow parking. Request 2 on Exhibit C.
Protests 0 Waivers 0 Ex-Parte 1
ACTION: [City Clerk's Note: A letter/ex-pane communication from Arnold Shevlin to the
Mayor and City Commissioners was filed and disclosed as a public record] 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: Michael Larkin, Esq.; Arnold Shevlin; Raanan Katz; Zoning and Code
Administrator Jorge Vera; Jack Silverman; Eliyohn Sufrin; Mary Ann Eicke; Shirley
Silverman; Ed Anthony; Jeffrey Ehrich; Merry Wynne.
Zoning and Code Administrator Vera read from his report recommending denial without
prejudice of the requested district boundary change, but recommending approval of the
unusual use for the temporary parking. Each specific item of permitted uses were reviewed
in detail, with the Commission deciding which would be included: 1, 4, 10, 18, 20, (with
public hearing), 21, 23, 24, 27, 28, and other similar uses as approved by the Director; or
excluded: 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 22, 25, 26, and no adult
pornographic entertainment. Commissioner Kauffman asked why the request was being
made in light of all the restrictions. Mayor Samson asked to remove massage parlors.
Commissioner Iglesias asked to delete pawn brokers (item 20).
Commissioner Morrow moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to approve
the requested item 1 with the conditions as modified during the hearing, and with the
applicant to provide a written covenant restricting the uses made on the record.
The motion 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 ves
Mayor Samson yes
As to requested item 2, (request for temporary parking), Mayor Samson suggested that the
approval be conditional and would cease once the new building construction begins, and
approval be conditioned on the elimination of the temporary parking once City Hall moves
out. Commissioner Morrow moved and Vice-Mayor Turetsky seconded a motion to
approve the requested item 2 with the conditions as modified during the hearing. 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
The two motions were approved as Resolution No. 99-Z-34.
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7. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING:
7A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
SECTION 33-103, "PERMANENT POINT OF SALES SIGNS IN THE RU-4 AND RU-4A
DISTRICTS" OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CODE AS ADOPTED BY SECTION 8.3
OF THE CITY CHARTER, TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR "DETACHED"
SIGNS AND TO INCLUDE A SEPARATE CATEGORY TO BE ENTITLED
"TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION SIGNS"; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title of the proposed ordinance and City Zoning
and Code Administrator Jorge Vera introduced the item.
Public Speakers: none
Vice Mayor Turetsky 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 September 9, 1999. [City
Clerk's note: subsequently, the meeting was administratively rescheduled to September
30, 1999]
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias ves
Commissioner Kauffman ves
Commissioner Morrow ves
Vice Mayor Turetsky ves
Mayor Samson ves
8. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING (PUBLIC HEARINGS)
8A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING
A NEW CODE SECTION ENTITLED FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION; PROVIDING
STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION, FINDINGS OF FACT. PURPOSE AND
OBJECTIVES; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR GENERAL
PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRATION; PROVIDING FOR FLOOD
HAZARDS REDUCTION; PROVIDING FOR VARIANCE PROCEDURES; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title of the proposed ordinance and City
Attorney Dannheisser introduced the proposal. Commissioner Iglesias noted this was a
prerequisite for obtaining FEMA funds.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to adopt
the ordinance on second reading. Ordinance No. 99-75 was adopted by a roll call vote
of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias ves
Commissioner Kauffman y
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Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson yes
8B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 33-36 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY AS ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH AS ITS
ZONING CODE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 8.3 OF THE CHARTER OF
THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, TO ADD A SECTION 33-36.2 TO BE
ENTITLED "SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE FOR HEARING APPROVED
DRAWINGS AND SITE PLANS AND ADMINISTRATIVELY APPROVED SITE
PLANS"; TO PROVIDE FOR THE AUTHORITY OF THE BUILDING, PLANNING
AND ZONING DIRECTOR TO MAKE SUCH A DETERMINATION BASED ON
DEVELOPMENT INTENSITY AND DEVELOPMENT SIMILARITY; PROVIDING
FOR A REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY 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.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Morrow moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to
adopt the ordinance on second reading. Ordinance No. 99-76 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
Mayor Samson yes
8C. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH, FLORIDA, CREATING A CITYWIDE STORMWATER UTILITY
AND ADOPTING STORMWATER UTILITY FEES TO PLAN, CONSTRUCT,
OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
AS ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH PURSUANT TO
ARTICLE 8.3 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH AND
UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH ADOPTS ITS OWN
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR
A FEE STRUCTURE FOR STORMWATER UTILITY SERVICES AND METHODS
OF BILLING, COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL,
SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title of the proposed ordinance and City
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Attorney Dannheisser read her report. Vice Mayor Turetsky asked if the County had
approved the City's request to opt-out, and the City Attorney said she thought it had
been on the County Commission's agenda. He also asked who would be billing for the
fees, and City Manager DiPietro said he that had not yet been determined. The bills
will go to every property owner.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Morrow moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to
adopt the ordinance on second reading. Ordinance No. 99-77 was adopted 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 yes
8D. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A UTILITIES TAX REVENUE BOND,
SERIES 1999B, OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA IN A
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED S1,400,000 FOR THE PURPOSES OF
FINANCING ALL OR A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF ACQUISITION OF
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED 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 IN THE CITY FOR USE AS A PARK AND
RECREATION AREA 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 SUCH 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. [City Clerk's Note: 2.8 acre passive park]
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title of the proposed ordinance and
Finance Director Jack Neustadt read his report.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to
adopt the ordinance on second reading. Ordinance No. 99-78 was adopted by a
roll call vote of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias ves
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Commissioner Kauffman yes
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky
Mayor Samson
9. RESOLUTIONS:
9A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH, FLORIDA, CONSENTING TO THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF THE
CATV FRANCHISE FROM INTERLINK PARTNERS, LLLP TO CHARTER
COMMUNICATIONS,INC., INCLUDING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A CONSENT
TO CHARTER'S PLEDGE AND GRANT A SECURITY INTEREST TO CHARTER'S
LENDERS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title, and City Attorney Dannheisser
introduced the item.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Morrow moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to approve
the proposal. Resolution No. 99-146 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Kauffman yes
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson yes
9B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR COMPLETION OF THE DESIGN OF A DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT LOCATED BETWEEN 183RD STREET AND 1741-11
STREET AND NORTH BAY ROAD; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title, and City Attorney Dannheisser
introduced the item, noting that it was being required by the County since the City was
opting-out of the County's Storm Water Utility. She noted that the fees to pay for the
design plans had already been collected, might result in conflict. Commissioner Iglesias
asked if the plans would be completed by December, 1999, since the report said completion
in December, 2000. Ms. Dannheisser said "2000" was an error, completion would be
December, 1999. Commissioner Iglesias asked the City Manager to look at design plans,
construction fees and timetable for other areas of the City, (especially for the south side of
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North Bay Road). Commissioner Kauffman asked if we had prioritized the next projects
and City Manager DiPietro answered affirmatively saying that the central area would be
next, then North Bay Road (he would put some money in the budget for next year). In
response to Vice Mayor Turetsky's question the City Manager said the City would begin
getting money in October/November.
Public Speakers: Kathleen Kennedy
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to
approve the proposal. Resolution No. 99-147 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0-1
in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias y
Commissioner Kauffman yes
Commissioner Morrow absent
Vice-Mayor Turetsky ves
Mayor Samson ves
9C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING
IN CONCEPT ITEMS SET FORTH IN THE LETTER FROM SPILLIS, CANDELA &
PARTNERS,INC., AS THE ARCHITECTURAL FIRM RETAINED FOR THE DESIGN
OF THE NEW GOVERNMENT CENTER FACILITY ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT"A"
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT IN
SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME FORMAT AS THE CONTRACT ATTACHED HERETO
AS EXHIBIT "B" WHICH, WHEN COMPLETED, WILL REFLECT SUBSTANTIALLY
THE SAME BUSINESS TERMS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDNG FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title, and City Manager Jim DiPietro
introduced Richard Arcuri from the State Department of Management Services, and Paul
Reinerman.
Public Speakers: none
Mayor Samson passed the gavel, and moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion
to approve the proposal. Resolution No. 99-148 was adopted by a roll call vote of
5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias ves
Commissioner Kauffman ves
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky ves
Mayor Samson
9D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH, FLORIDA,AWARDING BEACH FRONT PARK BID AWARD TO COAST
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TO COAST CONSTRUCTION AND RESTORATION, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF
$609,885.00 SUBJECT, HOWEVER. TO THE PROCUREMENT OF A PERMIT FROM
THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: [City Clerk Note: item 10-A was heard in conjunction with item 9-D] City Clerk
Brown-Morilla read the title, and Bill Rosenberg recommended the low bid.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Iglesias moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to
approve the proposal. Resolution No. 99-149 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0-1
in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias ves
Commissioner Kauffman ves
Commissioner Morrow absent
Vice-Mayor Turetsky ves
Mayor Samson ves
9E. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH, FLORIDA. AMENDING RESOLUTIONS NO. 98-80 AND NO. 98-107,
WHICH ESTABLISHED THE CITIZENS' PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE,
TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINUATION OF EXISTENCE FOR ONE YEAR FROM
THE ORIGINAL CREATION AND EACH YEAR THEREAFTER AT THE
DISCRETION OF THE MAYOR; TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF
FIFTEEN MEMBERS TO THE COMMITTEE AND THE APPOINTMENT OF THE
CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR; PROVIDING FOR ITS SPECIFIC ADVISORY
CAPACITY; RENDERING THE COMMITTEE SUBJECT TO THE SUNSHINE LAWS;
PROVIDING FOR APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO BE MADE IN
WRITING EFFECTIVE UPON THE ONE YEAR EXPIRATION OF THE COMMITTEE
FORMATION DATE AND UPON SUBMISSION TO THE CITY CLERK OF HIS/HER
ACCEPTANCE AND FILING OF A FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE FORM 1; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title, and City Attorney Dannheisser
introduced the item, noting that Commissioner Iglesias had requested the changes. Each
member of the Commission is to appoint three members, with the Mayor designating the
Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.
Public Speakers: Gerry Goodman
Commissioner Morrow moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to
approve the proposal. Resolution No. 99-150 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in
favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias ves
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Commissioner Kauffman ves
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky ves
Mayor Samson ves
9F. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE TWO
SHUTTLE BUSES FROM METROTRANS CORPORATION, FOR A TOTAL COST
OF $131,302.00;PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title, and City Manager Jim DiPietro
introduced the item with a cost of $65,651 each. He also noted that the buses would
operate on both gasoline and compressed natural gas. He asked for authority to purchase
a third bus, provided the funding is available for the purchase for a total price of$196,953.
Public Speakers: none
Mayor Samson passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Turetsky. Mayor Samson moved and
Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to authorize the City Manager to purchase
three (3) buses, provided the funding is available for the purchase of the third bus.
Resolution No. 99-151 was adopted by a unanimous voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
In response to Commissioner Kauffman's question regarding additional buses, Mayor
Samson expressed the desire to have City buses operating seven (7) days a week.
10. MOTIONS:
10A. CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL OF CITY ENTRANCE SIGN.
ACTION: [City Clerk Note: item 9-D was heard in conjunction with item 10-A] City Clerk
Brown-Morilla read the title, and Bill Rosenberg introduced the item noting that based on
previous comments from the City Commission the proposed signage had been changed.
Commissioner Kauffman questioned the size and the composition of the sign.
Commissioner Morrow requested that the logo be larger, and she agreed with
Commissioner Kauffntan regarding the composition of the material. Commissioner Iglesias
noted that the Florida Department of Transportation(FDOT) would have final approval on
what would be permitted to be installed at the entrance ways, based on safety factors due
to the proximity to the roadways. Commissioner Morrow requested that the font style of
the lettering be changed and Mr. Rosenberg agreed to work with her on such modifications.
Commissioner Iglesias asked about having lighting for the Medjool Date Palms at the
entrance ways. City staff is to attempt to obtain a power source from FPL. Mr. Rosenberg
said that lighting for the signs was planned to be from solar energy.
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to
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approve the item. The motion was approved by a unanimous voice vote of 5-0 in
favor.
Mr. Rosenberg also showed a diagram of the type of playground equipment that would be
installed in the oceanfront park(measuring approximately 40' in length by 6' in height, and
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10B. FORMATION OF CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SUNNY ISLES
BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT [dissolution]
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title. City Manager DiPietro read the report
recommending that the City Committee be dissolved and that it be a private group. Mayor
Samson said he did not want taxpayer money to be used in any way such as honoring a
citizen [see agenda item 5-A above]. Commissioner Kauffman asked how the private
group would get their money. Mayor Samson said we would make a motion to dissolve
the Committee and then make a motion to accept. City Attorney said the City would not
be forming the private group. City Clerk Brown-Morilla asked if the private group would
be allowed to meet in City Hall. Mayor Samson suggested that it would still have
something to do with the citizenry.
Public Speakers: Gerry Goodman
Vice Mayor Irving Turetsky moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to
dissolve the Citizen's Advisory Committee for the Police Department. The motion
was approved by a unanimous voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
IOC. PURCHASE OF TWO POLICE MOTORCYCLES.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and City Manager DiPietro explained
that the low cost was $28,600, from Ft. Lauderdale Harley Davidson. The additional
vehicles would bring the new total to four (4), with the first two vehicles being leased.
Vice Mayor Irving Turetsky moved and Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to
approve. The motion was approved by a unanimous voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10D. Add-On/ New Item: REQUEST OF WINSTON TOWERS COMPLEX FOR
CONCEPTUAL AGREEMENT APPROVAL CONCERNING PAVING OF 174Th
STREET, WEST OF NORTH BAY ROAD AND DEDICATION OF THE PRIVATE
STREET TO THE CITY.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and City Manager DiPietro explained
that Winston Towers Complex had agreed to fix the private portion of 174th Street, and
dedicate the street to the City. Commissioner Kauffman asked why this was being
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requested after all these years. Mayor Samson explained that the Police were not able to
issue parking tickets, or tow cars on the private street. Commissioner Kauffman asked
about removing the gate from behind Walgreen's onto 174th Street. Mayor Samson said
the owner of the private property was unwilling to do so due to increased liability.
Commissioner Morrow moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to
approve the item, which was approved by a unanimous voice vote of 4-0-1 in favor,
with Vice Mayor Turetsky saying he was abstaining since he is the President of the
Winston Towers Complex.
10E. Add-On/ New Item: PURCHASE OF ONE KAWASAKI MULE, 250 UTILITY
VEHICLE
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and Public Works Superintendent Bob
Pushkin explained that the vehicle was necessary to collect the trash from the beach.
11. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
11A. Add-on item: NEW RESIDENT WELCOME PROGRAM (requested by
Commissioner Kauffman)
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and Commissioner Kauffman explained
that she felt the City should welcome new residents with information.
Commissioner Morrow moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to
approve the item,which was approved by a unanimous voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
11B. Add-on item: REPORT CONCERNING OCEAN ONE EASEMENT (192 Street and
Collins Avenue) (requested by Commissioner Morrow)
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and Commissioner Morrow explained
that, at the request of Ellen Wynne, she had discussions with Tom Daly regarding the
Ocean One easement. At the request of Commissioner Morrow, City Clerk Brown-Morilla
began to read a letter dated July 14, 1999 from Joe Goldstein, Esq. of Greenberg Traurig.
Ms. Wynne began speaking.
Public Speakers: Ellen Wynne
Mayor Samson finished reading the letter. He asked Police Captain Maas whether the City
Police could issue citations for illegal parking or deliveries that are occurring across the
easement. Captain Maas said that Police could only issue citations on public streets. Ellen
W}mne questioned whether the developer had obtained a permit from the State to allow
their activities. Mayor Samson suggested that City staff have more conversations with Mr.
Daly. Ms. Dannheisser said that prior to the City's incorporation,the County had approved
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a service entrance off of the public easement.
Ms. Wynne expressed the desire to have the 75' easement restored, as donated by the
Chatter's family.
11C. Add-on item: RESCHEDULING OCTOBER MEETING
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title, and City Attorney Dannheisser said the
proposal was to change from October 21, the third Thursday, and changing to the second
Thursday, October 14, 1999.
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to
approve the item, which was approved by a unanimous voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
11D. Add-on item: Mayor Samson introduced his son and daughter-in-law Stuart and Shirley,
visiting from Chicago.
11E. Add-on item: Gerry Goodman raised a concern regarding the short notice/timing of when
the City Commission agenda is published. He also said he had come to City Hall
attempting to see Mr. Vera on three occasions regarding the detail of agenda items but Mr.
Vera was unavailable. City Attorney Dannheisser explained there is no legal requirement
to publish the City Commission's agenda, which was done as a courtesy. City Manager
DiPietro explained that multiple copies of the agenda are distributed one week before a
meeting. City Clerk Brown-Morilla explained that Mr. Goodman had come to City Hall
asking to see the documents after he had seen the advertised Zoning Notice, but before the
agenda had been completed, and so no one else on staff had the documents (only Mr. Vera
had them).
12. REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER COMMUNICATIONS:
12A. CITIZEN REQUEST FOR FUNDING OF MARINE ANIMAL RESCUE SOCIETY.
ACTION: [City Clerk's Note: Correspondence was submitted at the beginning of the
meeting requesting a deferral of the item, see agenda item 4 above.]
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 10:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by:in, Approved b 4 City Co ion on Nov. 18, 1999.
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