HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-0617 Regular City Commision Meeting (2) SUMMARY MINUTES
City of Sunny Isles Beach
City Commission Meeting — Thursday, June 17, 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
present: Mayor David Samson
Vice Mayor Irving Turetsky
Commissioner Danny Iglesias (arrived at 7:03)
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: Vice Mayor Irving Turetsky led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A. REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING - May 13, 1999
ACTION: Commissioner Kauffman moved and Vice Mayor Turetsky seconded a motion to
approve the minutes of the May 13, 1999, regular 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: Commissioner Kauffman moved, and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to
take agenda item 9-C out of order, and consider it before item 7-C. The motion was
approved by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
5A. POLICE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH - DISPATCHER SANDRA BLOCK
ACTION:Police Chief Richard Harrison presented a commendation to Police Dispatcher Sandra
Block as Officer of the Month for May, 1999, and Mayor Samson presented her with a check
from the Citizens Advisory Committee.
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5B. LIFE SAVING AWARD - JAMES ANDERSON
ACTION: Mayor Samson announced that the award had been previously presented to Mr.
Anderson.
6. ZONING:
6A. Public Hearing Number Z99-04
REQUEST OF CABANAS SERVICES, INC. PROPERTY OWNER AT 18655 NORTH
BAY ROAD FOR A NON-USE VARIANCE OF SETBACK REQUIREMENTS TO PERMIT
AN EXISTING GAZEBO AND METAL SHED TO SETBACK 1.6 FT. FROM THE REAR
EAST PROPERTY LINE (5 FT REQUIRED).
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 hearing. City Attorney
Dannheisser read a disclaimer for the Zoning hearing.
Ex-parte disclosures: 0 Protests: 0 Waivers: 0
Public Speakers: Zoning & Code Administrator Jorge Vera; Ada Valiente Garcia; Code and
Licensing Enforcement Officer Christopher Steers.
Mr. Vera said the neighbors had submitted waivers of no objection. Ms. Valiente Garcia
expressed concern about the history of illegally subdividing single family homes. Mayor
Samson asked Mr. Vera to investigate. Commissioner Kauffman asked what could be done
about illegal multifamily uses in single family home areas, and Chris Steers explained about
the code enforcement efforts.
Vice-Mayor Turetsky moved and Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to approve the
request with conditions 2-6. The motion was approved as Resolution No. 99-Z-32, by
a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias y
Commissioner Kauffman yes
Commissioner Morrow y
Vice-Mayor Turetsky
Samson Yes
7. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING:
7A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A
NEW CODE SECTION ENTITLED FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION; PROVIDING
STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION, FINDING OF FACT, PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES;
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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 Lynn Dannheisser introduced the item.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Iglesias noted the importance of approving the legislation in order to be able
to recover money from FEMA following any flood disaster.
Commissioner Morrow 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 July 15, 1999.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias ves
Commissioner Kauffman y
Commissioner Morrow Les
Vice Mayor Turetsky
Mayor Samson
7B. AN ORDINANCE 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 Lynn Dannheisser introduced the item.
Public Speakers: Joe Malkin
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 July 15, 1999.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias y
Commissioner Kauffman Les
Commissioner Morrow y
Vice Mayor Turetsky y
Mayor Samson y
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7C. AN ORDINANCE 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's Note: agenda item 9-C was approved prior to this item being
discussed. See also item 4 above.] City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title of the proposed
ordinance and City Attorney Lynn Dannheisser introduced the item,noting that Commissioner
Iglesias had found an error that necessitated a revision to page 3, ERU: "the estimated average
equals 1,548 square feet."
Public Speakers: Gerry Goodman
Commissioner Iglesias proposed amendments to page 2, section B: "The Manager is
authorized to determine and prescribe the requirements of the stormwater utility system
including all components of the infrastructure and all necessary or desirable alterations repairs
and extensions to manage and control stormwater run-off provided such action serves a public
purpose, based on recommendations by a licensed professional engineer, as deemed
necessary." and section C: "The organization and operating procedures of the utility shall be
prescribed by administrative orders and regulations of the City Manager, subject to City
Commission approval. The City Manager whe may appoint employees as may be necessary
to operate the utility."
Mayor Samson said the utility fee would come on a separate bill from the County, as they
would continue to collect the utility fee on our behalf($2.50 for single family residences)and
charge the City for that service. He asked if there were restrictions on use of the funds. It was
clarified that the money could not be used for repaving unless the street is torn-up related to
stormwater work. Commissioner Iglesias also explained that DERM requires the first inch of
storm water runoff be treated before it is released into the bay.
Commissioner Iglesias moved, and Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to approve
the proposed ordinance, as amended on first reading. The motion was approved by a
roll call vote of 5-0 in favor. Second reading, public hearing will be July 15, 1999.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Kauffman y
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson yes
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8. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING (PUBLIC HEARINGS)
8A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,FLORIDA,AUTHORIZING
THE ISSUANCE OF A UTILITIES TAX REVENUE BOND, SERIES 1999, OF THE
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $1,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSES OF FINANCING ALL OR A PORTION OF
THE COSTS OF ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS
TRACT A OF THE PERU TOWERS SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 99,PAGE 66 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND
LOCATED BETWEEN-ON NORTH BAY ROAD AND BETWEEN 181n AND 182°°
STREETS 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: the title was corrected during the meeting]
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title of the proposed ordinance and City Finance
Director Jack Neustadt introduced the item.
Public Speakers: Jeffrey Erick; Gerry Goodman
Commissioner Iglesias moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to adopt the
ordinance on second reading. Ordinance No. 99-72 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0
in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias y
Commissioner Kauffman
Morrow y
Vice-Mayor Turetsky y
Mayor Samson yes
8B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A
GENERAL PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF THE CODE OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA; ESTABLISHING CODE COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITY, CIVIL
LIABILITY AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR A REPEAL OF
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title of the proposed ordinance and City
Attorney Dannheisser introduced the item.
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Public Speakers: Gerry Goodman; Code&Licensing Enforcement Officer Christopher Steers;
Virginia Wolnowicz; Iry Diamond; Joe Malkin; Acting Building&Zoning Director Bob Ruiz
Commissioner Kaufman moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to adopt the
ordinance on second reading. Ordinance No. 99-73 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0
in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias }es
Commissioner Kauffman Les
Commissioner Morrow y
Vice-Mayor Turetsky
Mayor Samson des
8C. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A REVISED FEE SCHEDULE FOR ZONING
HEARINGS AND CERTIFICATES OF USE AND OCCUPANCY ATTACHED AS
EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title of the proposed ordinance and City Zoning
& Code Administrator Jorge Vera introduced the item, noting that the County had raised their
fees approximately 10% and requested a similar increase in fees.
Public Speakers: none
Vice-Mayor Turetsky moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to adopt the
ordinance on second reading. Ordinance No. 99-74 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0
in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias }es
Commissioner Kauffman y
Commissioner Morrow ves
Vice-Mayor Turetsky L
Mayor Samson
9. RESOLUTIONS:
9A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING STREET PAVING FOR GOLDEN SHORES
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE AND ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY WITH H&R PAVING, BASED UPON A
COUNTY BID ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A", IN THE AMOUNT OF SIXTY-
ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY-THREE AND 56/100 ($61,643.56)
DOLLARS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title, and City Manager DiPietro introduced
the item, saying that the Golden Shores storm water work is being done expeditiously.
Public Speakers: none
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Commissioner Morrow moved and Vice-Mayor Turetsky seconded a motion to approve
the proposal. Resolution No. 99-142 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias leS
Commissioner Kauffman y
Commissioner Morrow 1'eS
Vice-Mayor Turetsky des
Mayor Samson des
9B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5.1 OF THE MUNICIPAL CHARTER,
CALLING FOR A GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 14, 1999, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE
ELECTORATE OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH THE NAMES OF ALL
QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION TO THE POSITION OF CITY
COMMISSIONER, SEAT 01 (NORTHERN RESIDENTIAL AREA), AND OF CITY
COMMISSIONER, SEAT 03 (SOUTHERN RESIDENTIAL AREA); PROVIDING FOR
A RUN-OFF ELECTION, IF NECESSARY, TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER
12, 1999; PROVIDING FOR CITY COMMISSION DESIGNATION OF TWO
REGISTERED VOTERS WHO SHALL SERVE WITH THE CITY CLERK, CITY
MANAGER,AND THE CITY ATTORNEY AS THE CANVASSING BOARD FOR SAID
GENERAL ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR CONDUCTING THE ELECTIONS,VOTING
PRECINCTS, VOTER REGIS I RATION,NOTICE OF ELECTIONS; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and introduced the item, requesting that
the City Commission designate two registered voters to serve on the Canvassing Board.
Public Speakers: Judge Manuel Ramos
Nominations for the two registered voters to serve on the Canvassing Board were made as
follows:
Mayor Samson: Manny Pine; Judge Manuel Ramos [declined]; Gene Sweed [unable to
serve]
Commissioner Kauffman: Norman Edelcup
Vice-Mayor Turetsky: Jack Waters [unable to serve]
Commissioner Iglesias: Iry Diamond [unable to serve]
Commissioner Morrow: Manny Pine and Norman Edelcup
Commissioner Morrow moved and Commissioner Kauffinan seconded a motion to approve
the names of Manny Pine and Norman Edelcup to serve on the Canvassing Board,
which was approved by a unanimous voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
Commissioner Morrow moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to approve
the proposed resolution, including the names of Manny Pine and Norman Edelcup.
Resolution No. 99-143 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. [City Clerk's note:
After the meeting, it was learned that Mr. Edelcup was unable to serve.]
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9C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 98-49 AND NOTIFYING THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE DIRECTOR OF THE
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
MANAGEMENT THAT THE CITY WISHES TO EXERCISE ITS OPTION TO
EXEMPT THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH FROM THE PROVISIONS OF
91-66 (CHAPTER 24 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY); PROVIDING FOR
TRANSMISSION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE [stormwater utility]
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title, and City Attorney Dannheisser
introduced the item, noting that the City Clerk would be required to send certified copies
to DERM and to the Board of County Commissioners. City Manager DiPietro said that the
center part of the City needed stormwater improvements, with a projected cost of
$1,300,000, and there was anticipated revenue of $490,000 per year, which would be
bonded out to pay for the project. The funds would also be used to pay for the street
sweeping program.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Morrow clarified that no additional funds would be sought from the property
owners.
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to approve
the proposal. Resolution No. 99-144 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias y
Commissioner Kauffman yes
Commissioner Morrow y
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson
10. MOTIONS:
10A. POLICE DEPARTMENT WIRING MODIFICATION TO ACCOMMODATE
EMERGENCY POWER GENERATOR.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title, and City Manager DiPietro introduced
the item, noting that the lowest price quote for wiring be awarded to Edd Helms Electric for
$7,192.00.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Morrow moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to
approve the proposal. The motion was approved by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
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11. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
11A. Add-On item: Planning Advisory Committee Role: to City & Land Parks
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title, and City Manager DiPietro explained
that there had been a request for the Planning Advisory Committee to have a voice in
deciding the use of the City parks. He recommended that the City Commission alone
decide the use of the 2.84 acre park site at North Bay Road and 178th Drive, since under
the terms of the County funding it is designated as a passive park. He recommended that
the Planning Advisory Committee have a voice in recommending the use of the 2.0 acre
park site at North Bay Road and between 18151 and 182 Streets, since it was designated
as an active park. Mayor Samson suggested leaving the recommendation for use of the
2.0-acre site to professionals, with some advice from the Committee. Mayor Samson
suggested a tot lot for the passive park.
Commissioner Iglesias said several members of the Planning Advisory Committee have
requested the City to convene a meeting as soon as possible. He proposed legislation to
provide for a permanent Citizen Planning Advisory Committee, and he volunteered to be
the Chairperson, in a role similar to what Commissioner Morrow has as Chairperson for
the Fashion, Film, Entertainment Production Council. [City Clerk's Note: see agenda
item 9F, in the November 12, 1998, City Commission Summary Minutes, Resolution
No. 98-98.] He requested the City Attorney to draft such a resolution.
Commissioner Morrow moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to ask
the Planning Advisory Committee to make recommendations on the use of the 2.0
acre park site at North Bay Road and between 18151 and 182 Streets. The motion
was approved by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
11B. Add-On item: Florida League of Cities Annual Conference in Orlando, August 19-
21, 1999
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title, and Mayor Samson recommended
that the City Manager and he attended the Florida League of Cities Annual Conference
in Orlando. Vice Mayor Turetsky moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded the
motion to approve having the City Manager and Mayor attend the Florida League
of Cities Annual Conference in Orlando,which was approved by a voice vote of 5-0
in favor.
11C. Add-On item: Dade League of Cities
ACTION: Commissioner Kauffman announced that she declined the City Commission's
appointment of her as the City's voting delegate to the Dade League of Cities. [City
Clerk's note: see agenda item 11B in the May 13, 1999, City Commission Summary
Minutes.]
Commissioner Kauffman moved the nomination of Mayor Samson to be the voting
delegate to the Dade League of Cities. Mayor Samson nominated Commissioner
Kauffman to be the alternate delegate, but City Manager DiPietro explained that the City
Commission had already designated Commission Morrow as the alternate during the
May 13, 1999 City Commission meeting. Commissioner Iglesias seconded the motion
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nominating Mayor Samson to be the voting delegate to the Dade League of Cities,
which was approved by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
11D. Add-On item: "Welcome Book"/Code Enforcement
ACTION: During discussion of 8-B, City Manager DiPietro explained that the City had
issued a "Welcome Book," copies of which were distributed during the meeting. It was
suggested that the City publicize our Code Enforcement activities and better explain the
regulations. Acting Building & Zoning Director Bob Ruiz promised to prepare a booklet to
send to all condo Boards regarding compliance with City Codes.
12. REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER COMMUNICATIONS:
12A. During discussion of item 8A, Jeffrey Erick volunteered to help the City create a children's
Police Athletic League (PAL). Mayor Samson asked him to come speak with him. Later
in the meeting Mr. Erick asked if the City could have the street repaving work done faster
(he lives on 189 Street) in Golden Shores, since the dust is dangerous to his son who had
just had a liver transplant.
12B. Virginia Wolnowicz of Florida Ocean Club Condominium, 172 and Collins Avenue,
complained that she had been verbally threatened and abused by another condominium unit
owner in her building(condo association president) . She said she had sought Police advice.
She then asked for the City's help. Mayor Samson suggested she go to "Florida Land
Sales." Commissioner Kauffman suggested that the Police citizen liaison might be someone
who could speak with the individual to try to mediate.
Ms. Wolnowicz also asked if it was illegal to feed stray cats on the streets. Commissioner
Kauffman said there were citizen volunteers who were capturing wild cats to have them
neutered and released. Police Lt. Rick Feisthammel said it was not illegal to feed stray cats.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Morrow moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to adjourn the
meeting. The motion was approved by a unanimous voice vote of 5-0 at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by: Approved b I e City Col . 7n on July15, 1999.
Ric}laid Brown-Morilla, City Clerk Davi.Samson, Mayor
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