HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-0513 Regular City Commision Meeting SUMMARY MINUTES
City of Sunny Isles Beach
City Commission Meeting — Thursday, May 13, 1999
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Samson at 7:03 p.m. with the following officials
present: Mayor David Samson
Vice Mayor Irving Turetsky
Commissioner Danny Iglesias
Commissioner Connie Morrow
City Manager James DiPietro
City Attorney Lynn M. Dannheisser
City Clerk Richard Brown-Morilla
Commissioner Lila Kauffinan was absent from the meeting due to illness.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ACTION: Mayor Samson led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
3A. REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING - APRIL 15, 1999
ACTION: Vice Mayor Turetsky moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion
to approve the minutes of the April 15, 1999, regular City Commission Meeting. The
motion was approved by a unanimous voice vote of 4-0-1 in favor.
4. AGENDA/ORDER OF BUSINESS (ADDITIONS/DELETIONS/AMENDMENTS)
4A. REQUEST TO MOVE AGENDA ITEMS 10A AND IOB AND 10C OUT OF ORDER
(TO FOLLOW ITEM 6) [City Clerk's note: item 4-A was corrected by a revised memo
that was distributed at the meeting.]
ACTION: Commissioner Morrow moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion
to approve the agenda changes per the City Manager's memo of recommended
additions/amendments that was submitted at the meeting: to substitute a revised
memo for 4-A to hear items 10-B and 10-C out of order, after agenda item 6; to add-on
agenda item 7-D and delete item 9-B on the same subject matter; to substitute a revised
resolution for 9-C; to add-on agenda item 11-A, a request of Commissioner Kauffman for
discussion related to Golden Shores repaving project, [City Clerk's note: 11-A was
deleted from the agenda by the City Manager due to the absence of Commissioner
Kauffman]; to add-on agenda item 11-B designation of voting member and alternate
voting member to the Miami-Dade League of Cities. The motion was approved by a
unanimous voice vote of 4-0-1 in favor.
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5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
5A. MARCH/APRIL OFFICER OF THE MONTH - ROBERT RANDAZZO
ACTION: Police Chief Richard Harrison and Mayor Samson presented a commendation
to Police Officer Robert Randazzo as Officer of the Month for March/April, 1999, and a
check from the Citizens Advisory Committee. Officer Randazzo introduced his mother,
Louise Randazzo and his wife, Suzzi.
6. ZONING: (NONE)
7. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING:
7A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING SECTION 33-311(A)(4)(a) AND (A)(4)(b) TO DELETE ANY
SEPARATE REFERENCE AND CRITERIA FOR THE GRANTING OF NON-
USE VARIANCES WHICH INVOLVE A REQUEST IN THE CHANGE IN THE
CRITERIA FOR SETBACKS, FRONTAGE REQUIREMENTS, HEIGHT
LIMITATIONS, LOT SIZE RESTRICTIONS, YARD REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER
VARIANCES WHICH HAVE NO RELATIONSHIP TO A CHANGE IN THE USE OF
A PROPERTY IN QUESTION; TO RENDER ANY REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE
FROM THE TERMS OF ZONING REGULATIONS, INCLUDING USE VARIANCES
AND THOSE PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS NON-USE VARIANCES, TO BE
GRANTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION IF THEY ARE NOT CONTRARY TO THE
PUBLIC INTEREST AND WHERE, OWING TO SPECIAL CONDITIONS A
LITERAL ENFORCEMENT OF THE PROVISIONS THEREFORE WILL RESULT IN
AN EXCEPTIONAL, UNDUE AND UNNECESSARY HARDSHIP SUCH THAT THE
LANDOWNER CANNOT EARN A REASONABLE RETURN IF USED AS ZONED
AND SO THE SPIRIT OF REGULATION SHALL BE OBSERVED AND
SUBSTANTIAL JUSTICE BE DONE PROVIDED THAT ANY VARIANCE WILL BE
HARMONY WITH THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND INTENT OF THE
REGULATION AND THAT THE SAME IS THE MINIMUM VARIANCE THAT
WILL PERMIT THE REASONABLE USE OF THE PREMISES; PROVIDING FOR
EXCEPTIONS FOR CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCES AND RETAINING
THE CATEGORY AND STANDARDS FOR NON-USE VARIANCES SOLELY WITH
RESPECT TO SINGLE FAMILY HOMES AND DUPLEXES; PROVIDING FOR A
REPEALER;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
ACTION: Mayor Samson asked for a motion to delay consideration of the proposal for
six months to see how the Interim RU-4A Zoning Ordinance does. Commissioner
Morrow moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to defer consideration
of this proposal for six months. The motion was approved by a roll call vote of 4-0-1
in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias ves
Commissioner Kauffman absent
Commissioner Morrow y
Vice Mayor Turetsky
Mayor Samson }_es
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7B. 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
NORTH BAY ROAD AND 181ST AND 182ND 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.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title of the proposed ordinance and City
Finance Director Jack Neustadt introduced the item.
Public Speaker: none
Vice Mayor Turetsky confirmed that the bonds would be tax-free, and he asked if a
member of the Commission could be permitted to purchase them. Mr. Neustadt said that
while the bonds would be tax-free, SunTrust Bank had elected not to sell them, and would
retain the bonds in their own portfolio.
Vice Mayor Turetsky 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 4-0-1 in favor. Second reading, public hearing will be June 17, 1999.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias Xes
Commissioner Kauffinan absent
Commissioner Morrow
Vice Mayor Turetsky y_es
Mayor Samson
7C. 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.
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ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title of the proposed ordinance and City
Attorney Dannheisser introduced the item noting that it adds to the City's code
enforcement remedies a judicial imposition of a civil penalty, not to exceed S5,000.
She noted a clerical error in section 1(a) of the proposal: "Ordinance 98-54" should be
corrected to read as "Ordinance Nos. 98-21 and 98-57."
Public Speaker: 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 4-0-1 in favor. Second reading, public hearing will be June 17, 1999.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias des
Commissioner Kauffman absent
Commissioner Morrow
Vice Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson }_es
7D. Add-On Item: 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.
Public Speaker: none
Commissioner Morrow moved, and Vice Mayor Turetsky seconded a motion to approve
the proposed ordinance as amended on first reading. The motion was approved by
a roll call vote of 4-0-1 in favor. Second reading, public hearing will be June 17,
1999.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias des
Commissioner Kauffman absent
Commissioner Morrow }_es
Vice Mayor Turetsky des
Mayor Samson des
8. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING (PUBLIC HEARINGS)
8A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER FIFTEEN OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AS
ADOPTED BY SECTION 8.3 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH, TO INCLUDE A SECTION ENTITLED "DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE";
PROVIDING FOR SPECIFICATIONS, MATERIALS, AND LOCATION RELATIVE
TO DUMPSTER ENCLOSURES; PROVIDING FOR RESIDENTIAL TRASH AND
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GARBAGE RECEPTACLE PICK UP AND REMOVAL PROVISIONS; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR DEFERRED ENFORCEMENT; 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 noting that the amended language
regarding enclosure materials had been incorporated from first reading. She said that
enforcement with citations would be delayed for six months after adoption.
Public Speakers: Don Stewart; Bob Geise; Code and Licensing Enforcement Officer
Christopher Steers
Vice Mayor Turetsky moved and Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to adopt the
ordinance on second reading. Ordinance No. 99-70 was adopted by a roll call vote
of 4-0-1 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Kauffman absent
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson yes
8B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA,ADOPTING
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PARKING REGULATIONS IN ALL RESIDENTIAL
ZONING DISTRICTS INCLUDING PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAYS WITHIN SAID
DISTRICTS; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR CATEGORIES OF
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES; PROVIDING FOR SPECIFIC PROHIBITIONS;
PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING FOR EXEMPTIONS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING
PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH CODE OF ORDINANCES AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title of the proposed ordinance, and City
Code and Licensing Enforcement Officer Christopher Steers introduced the item.
Public Speakers: City Attorney Dannheisser; City Code and Licensing Enforcement
Officer Christopher Steers; Joe Malkin; Don Stewart; Gerry Goodman; Judge Manuel
Ramos; City Manager DiPietro
Mayor Samson and Commissioner Morrow inquired about different aspects of
"commercial vehicles" and Mr. Steers responded. City Attorney Dannheisser stated that
Section 1(A)(1)(a) should be deleted from the proposed ordinance.
Commissioner Morrow moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to defer
the item. The motion failed by a roll call vote of 2-2-1.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
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Commissioner Kauffman absent
Commissioner Morrow
Vice-Mayor Turetsky no
Mayor Samson no
City Attorney Dannheisser said that another motion was necessary.
Vice-Mayor Turetsky moved and Mayor Samson seconded a motion to approve the
proposed ordinance, 8-B. The motion was approved by a roll call vote of 3-1-1 in
favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias
Commissioner Kauffman absent
Commissioner Morrow no
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson yes
Commissioner Morrow stated that she was not prepared to make the decision yet to vote
in favor of the proposal because it posed a dilemma: either upgrading and maintaining
values through strong standards, or perhaps inconveniencing the working community who
may be in the habit of driving their commercial vehicles home.
Judge Ramos objected that the vote of approval had occurred without deleting Section
1(A)(1)(a). He noted that the effect of approving the ordinance, was to still have Section
1(A)(1)(a) intact, since it had not been excluded, and the section was vague and
unconstitutional.
Commissioner Iglesias moved and Vice-Mayor Turetsky seconded a motion to
reconsider the motion to approve. The motion was approved by a roll call vote of
4-0-1 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Kauffman absent
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson
Vice Mayor Turetsky moved and Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to approve
the amended proposed ordinance, with the deletion of section 1(A)(1)(a). After
discussion, Vice Mayor Turetsky withdrew his motion.
Commissioner Iglesias moved and Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to defer
the proposed ordinance until after review at a workshop regarding vehicles in
private driveways. The motion was approved by a roll call vote of 4-0-1 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias Les
Commissioner Kauffman absent
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson yes
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8C. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 98-21 & 98-57 ESTABLISHING A CODE
ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE; PROVIDING FOR AMENDED DEFINITIONS TO
INCLUDE RECURRING VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO
SECTION 3 RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS OF SPECIAL MASTERS;
APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL; COMPENSATION; PROVIDING FOR
AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 6 RELATING TO WARNING NOTICES OF
VIOLATION; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 8 RELATING TO
CIVIL PENALTIES AND RELATED TERMS CONSTRUED; PROVIDING FOR
AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 9 RELATING TO CIVIL VIOLATION NOTICES;
PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 10 RELATING TO SCHEDULING
AND CONDUCT OF HEARING; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING
PROVISIONS; 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
Code and Licensing Enforcement Officer Christopher Steers introduced the item.
Public Speakers: none
Vice Mayor Turetsky moved and Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to adopt the
ordinance on second reading. Ordinance No. 99-71 was adopted by a roll call vote
of 4-0-1 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias Les
Commissioner Kauffman absent
Commissioner Morrow des
Vice-Mayor Turetsky des
Mayor Samson yes
9. RESOLUTIONS:
9A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH, FLORIDA, RE-ADOPTING FOR AN ADDITIONAL TIME PERIOD
RESOLUTION NO. 98-99, WHICH AMENDED RESOLUTION NO. 98-94,
ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE TO ASSIST CITIZENS IN BRINGING EXISTING
STRUCTURES AND USES WHICH HAVE HERETOFORE NOT RECEIVED
PERMITS OR CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY INTO COMPLIANCE WITH BOTH
CHAPTER 33 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (AS ADOPTED BY THE
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH) AND/OR THE SOUTH FLORIDA BUILDING
CODE DURING AN AMNESTY PERIOD; PROVIDING FOR THE REDUCTION OF
COSTS OF ANY APPLICATIONS FOR A ZONING HEARING WHICH WILL BE
REDUCED DURING THE AMNESTY PERIOD BY 50% OF THE NORMAL COST
OF ZONING HEARINGS; PROVIDING THE APPLICANT SHALL BEAR THE COST
FOR ADVERTISING; PROVIDING THE COST OF THE BUILDING PERMITS PLUS
8100 IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 305.1 OF THE SOUTH FLORIDA
BUILDING CODE SHALL BE BORNE BY THE APPLICANT; PROVIDING FOR
CONSENT AGREEMENTS; MANDATING LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS OF
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THE SOUTH FLORIDA BUILDING CODE; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title, and City Manager DiPietro introduced
the item.
Public Speakers: Victor Zepka; Zoning & Code Administrator Jorge Vera; Cecile Sippin;
Gerry Goodman; Don Stewart
Victor Zepka suggested that the City should lower the fees more than 50%, if not waive
them entirely, since in his case, his zoning application cost $4,000. After discussion, City
Manager DiPietro said that the City could perhaps reduce the fees further and still cover
City expenses, but he requested an opportunity to review costs to make a
recommendation. Zoning & Code Administrator Jorge Vera said that only five or six
zoning applications had been made under the amnesty program, and perhaps 100 or 200
building permits were requested.
Commissioner Morrow expressed the desire to resolve the bad feelings being created by
this issue. Commissioner Iglesias asked what the break-even point might be for the City.
City Manager DiPietro said that the City could perhaps reduce the fees to 33%, but
beyond that he would like more time to study the issue.
Commissioner Iglesias moved and Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to defer
the proposal, which was approved by a roll call vote of 4-0-1 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Kauffman absent
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson yes
City Manager DiPietro emphasized that the amnesty period was scheduled to expire at the
end of May, and then fees would go back-up to 100%of the original rates. He requested
that the Commission approve the proposed extension of the amnesty period with the
proposed fee structure of 50% for another 60 days, during which time staff would review
expenses and make a new recommendation.
Commissioner Morrow moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to
reconsider the motion to defer. The motion was approved by a roll call vote of 4-0-1
in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Kauffman absent
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson yes
Mayor Samson moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to approve a
revised resolution extending the amnesty for a period of 60 days [until July 31, 1999]
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pending the conduct of a workshop within said timeframe. Resolution No. 99-136
was adopted by a roll call vote of 4-0-1 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias y_es
Commissioner Kauffman absent
Commissioner Morrow �s
Vice-Mayor Turetsky des
Mayor Samson y_es
9B. A RESOLUTION 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's note: During agenda item 4 above this item was deleted from the
agenda and replaced with a first reading ordinance of the same subject matter, see 7-D]
9C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH,FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 98 92, WHICH ESTABLISHED
THE 1999 SCHEDULE OF CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS, CIIANGINC ME
DATE OF THE JUNE MEETING TO JUNE 17, 1999, AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
[City Clerk's note: a revised resolution was distributed at the meeting with a new title:]
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 98-92, WHICH
ESTABLISHED THE 1999 SCHEDULE OF CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS,
CHANGING THE DATES OF THE JUNE AND JULY MEETINGS TO JUNE 17,
1999, AND TO JULY 15, 1999, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title noting that the revised proposal also
contained an additional change of date for the July City Commission meeting. City
Manager DiPietro asked the Commission to approve dates for:
• a Special City Commission meeting on two zoning applications on May 27, 1999;
• two Informal Town Meetings on June 8, 1999, and June 15, 1999;
• a regular City Commission meeting on June 17, 1999;
• a Special City Commission meeting on June 22, 1999; and
• a change of the July City Commission meeting date to July 15, 1999.
Due to a schedule conflict, the first Informal Town Meeting was changed to June 7ih.
Mayor Samson asked Commissioner Kauffman to arrange a location for the Informal
Town meeting in the north-end, and for Commissioner Morrow to arrange a location for
the Informal Town meeting in the south-end.
Mayor Samson introduced the proposed resolution, and Peter Weiner said that the zoning
application time frame should be adjusted if the regular July City Commission meeting
is advanced by two weeks earlier. City Manager DiPietro said that if the City
Commission approved, he would agree, in this instance, to waive fourteen days from the
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zoning application timeframe to accommodate the change in the July meeting date.
Public Speakers: Peter Weiner; Phillip Chemoff; Gerry Goodman
Commissioner Morrow moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to approve
the proposed schedule of extra meetings, which was approved by a roll call vote of
4-0-1 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Kauffman absent
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky }es
Mayor Samson yes
Commissioner Morrow moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to approve
the proposed resolution. Resolution No. 99-137 was adopted by a roll call vote of
4-0-1 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias Les
Commissioner Kauffman absent
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson yes
9D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE FINAL PLAT OF THE SUNNY ISLES
TRACT, THE SAME BEING A REPLAT OF LOTS 1, 2, 3, 7, 8,9, 10 AND 11,BLOCK
8, OF SUNNY ISLES SHORES SECTION B, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 65 AT PAGE 47 OF THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, LOCATED AT 178TH STREET AND
NORTH BAY ROAD; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title, and City Attorney Dannheisser
introduced the item.
Public Speakers: none
Vice-Mayor Turetsky moved and Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to approve
the proposal. Resolution No. 99-138 was adopted by a roll call vote of 4-0-1 in
favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias Les
Commissioner Kauffman absent
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson yes
9E. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER IN ACCORDANCE
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WITH ORDINANCE 97-10 TO PURCHASE A STREET SWEEPER IN THE
AMOUNT OF $73,000.00, ACCORDING TO THE SPECIFICATIONS ATTACHED
HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title, and City Manager DiPietro introduced
the item, noting that the unit was outside City Hall.
Public Speakers: none
Vice-Mayor Turetsky moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to approve
the proposal. Resolution No. 99-139 was adopted by a roll call vote of 4-0-1 in
favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias Les
Commissioner Kauffman absent
Commissioner Morrow
Vice-Mayor Turetsky des
Mayor Samson Les
9F. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER IN ACCORDANCE
WITH ORDINANCE 97-10 TO PURCHASE COMPUTER NETWORK UPGRADE
EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE MAINTENANCE ACCORDING TO THE
SPECIFICATIONS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A", IN THE AMOUNT
OF ✓$2,�s1 Jrw$21,822.00FROM VML ENTERPRISES, INC.; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title, and City Manager DiPietro introduced
the item, noting that the amount of expenditure was increased by 1% to a new total of
S21,822.00, to purchase a second processor.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Morrow moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to approve
the proposal. Resolution No. 99-140 was adopted by a roll call vote of 4-0-1 in
favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias
Commissioner Kauffman absent
Commissioner Morrow des
Vice-Mayor Turetsky des
Mayor Samson Les
10. MOTIONS:
10A. RANKING OF GOVERNMENT CENTER, POLICE FACILITY, AND LIBRARY
DESIGN ARCHITECTURAL FIRMS.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title, and City Manager DiPietro introduced
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the item, recommending the rank ordering of the City staff selection committee: Spillis
Candela & Partners; Swanke Hayden Connell Architects; and Architects Design Group,
Inc.
Public Speakers: Victor Zepka; Kathleen Kennedy; Cecile Sippin
Vice-Mayor Turetsky said he observed the meetings of the City staff selection committee
and found it to be educational.
Vice-Mayor Turetsky moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to approve
the proposal. The motion was approved by a roll call vote of 4-0-1 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Kauffman absent
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson yes
10B. PRELIMINARY CONCEPTUAL DESIGN APPROVAL FOR NORTH BAY ROAD
2.8 ACRE PARK.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title. City Manager DiPietro and Consulting
Architect Bill Rosenberg introduced the passive park item proposing to initially spend
approximately $200,000 for fill, irrigation, grass seeding, sod, trees, palms and hedges to
landscape the edges of the paik. This includes use of approximately S60,000 of free fill,
with additional future elements such as perimeter walkway, tot-lot, fence, lighting, etc.
to be determined/funded later.
Public Speakers: Consulting Architect Rosenberg; Gerry Goodman; Ada Valiente Garcia;
Phillip Chemoff
Commissioner Iglesias asked what types of trees were planned, and Mr. Rosenberg
responded "native trees." Mayor Samson asked about the timing of planting trees,
installing a sidewalk, fence, and water source. There was discussion about the appropriate
starting point in the design elements of the passive park. Mayor Samson explained that
the grant funds require that the park be a passive park, and that the County was unwilling
to allow the placement of children's recreational equipment.
There was discussion about whether the Citizens Planning Advisory Committee should
be asked to review the use of the parks, and if there would be restrictions such as, no dogs,
picnicking, ball playing.
Vice Mayor Turetsky moved and Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to approve
the written proposal, [spending S200,0001. The motion was approved by a roll call
vote of 4-0-1 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Kauffinan absent
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
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Mayor Samson yes
10C. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF AUDITOR'S REPORT FOR THE
PERIOD JUNE 16, 1997 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1998.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title. City Manager DiPietro and Michael
Futterman, CPA, of Rachlin Cohen & Holtz, Independent Auditors, introduced the item.
Public Speakers: Michael Futterman, CPA; Ellen Wynne
In response to Ellen Wynne's question, City Manager DiPietro explained the financial
arrangement with the County to fund the storm water drainage projects in the Golden
Shores area.
Commissioner Morrow moved and Vice Mayor Turetsky seconded a motion to
acknowledge receipt of the audit report. The motion was approved by a roll call vote
of 4-0-1 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Kaufman absent
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson yes
1OD. DESIGNATION OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX
FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998-99 (OCTOBER- SEPTEMBER).
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title, and City Manager DiPietro and
Independent Architect introduced the item detailing storm water drainage work for the
new year(S72,000 anticipated gas tax funds).
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Iglesias moved and Vice Mayor Turetsky seconded a motion to approve
the recommendation. The motion was approved by a roll call vote of 4-0-1 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Kauffman absent
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson yes
11. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
HA. Add-On item: GOLDEN SHORES STREET PAVING PROJECT
ACTION: [City Clerk's note: this item, a request of Commissioner Kauffman for
discussion related to Golden Shores repaving project, was deleted from the agenda by the
City Manager due to the absence of Commissioner Kauffman.]
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During discussion of agenda item 10-C above, Ellen Wynne complimented the work
being done on the storm drainage, and asked for the street resurfacing to be done
expeditiously also.
11B. Add-On item: DESIGNATION OF VOTING MEMBER AND ALTERNATE
VOTING MEMBER TO THE MIAMI-DADE LEAGUE OF CITIES
ACTION: Mayor Samson and City Manager DiPietro introduced the item.
Vice-Mayor Turetsky moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded the nomination of
Commissioner Kauffman to be the voting designee to attend the Miami-Dade League
of Cities meetings. The motion was approved by a roll call vote of 3-1-1 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Kauffman absent
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky no
Mayor Samson yes
Mayor Samson moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded the nomination of
Commissioner Morrow to be the alternate voting designee to attend the Miami-Dade
League of Cities meetings. The motion was approved by a roll call vote of 4-0-1 in
favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Kauffman absent
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson yes
12. REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Donna Tarsitano and Donna Bock,residents of Oceania Tower One presented a request that
dogs be allowed to exercise/walk on the beach, if their owners had registered them with the
City and paid an annual registration fee of S175.00, with proof of up-to-date medical
records required. Ms. Tarsitano said that County Parks Supervisor Hoover had allegedly
claimed that in October 1999, the City would be taking over the beach park. Mayor Samson
said there are no current intentions for the City to take over the beach. He said he had asked
City staff to research the issue of whether the City could have the right to set our own rules
for the beach, without taking formal control of the beach. City Attorney Dannheisser said
she would report to the Commission on this issue at the next City Commission meeting.
B. Hurricane Evacuation: During discussion of agenda item 10-C above, Ellen Wynne noted
that the evacuation points listed in the Sunny Isles Beach Sun for hurricane season, did not
include a pick-up stop in Golden Shores.
C. Don Stewart suggested televising the City Commission meetings, and Mayor Samson
suggested that the main reason for not doing so was that no one would attend the meetings
if they could stay home to watch on TV.
D. Victor Zepka complained about mounds of dirt being stored on the beach-side of Collins
Avenue where buildings have been demolished, and asked why we didn't require a
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fence/wall to screen the construction areas, and why property owners were allowed to have
weeds overgrown on those sites (Oceania site). City Manager DiPietro said the City could
do something about the weeds, and Jorge Vera said that Oceania was using the site for
storage of soil while doing construction elsewhere. City Manager DiPietro said he would
report back to the City Commission at the next City Commission meeting with suggestions
about how to address the issues of beautification (e.g. placing sod or fencing for vacant
sites).
13. ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Morrow moved and Vice Mayor Turetsky seconded a motion to adjourn the
meeting. The motion was approved by a unanimous voice vote of 4-0-1 at 10:03 p.m.
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Respectfiilly'submitted by: Approved • I e City Commission on June17,1999.
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