HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-1209 Regular City Commission Meeting SUMMARY MINUTES
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Regular City Commission Meeting - Thursday, December 9, 1999, 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Samson at 7:09 p.m., with the following officials
present: Mayor David Samson
Vice Mayor Irving Turetsky
Commissioner Danny Iglesias
Commissioner Lila Kauffinan
Commissioner Connie Morrow
City Manager Jack Neustadt
City Attorney Lynn Dannheisser
City Clerk Richard Brown-Morilla
2. INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ACTION: Mayor David Samson led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and Richard
Schulman gave the invocation.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
3A. REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING - JULY 15, 1999
3B. SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING - AUGUST 6, 1999
3C. SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING - SEPTEMBER 9, 1999
3D. SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING - SEPTEMBER 16, 1999
ACTION: Vice Mayor Morrow moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to
approve the Summary Minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting of July 15, 1999;
Special Commission Meeting of August 6, 1999; Special Commission Meeting of September
9, 1999; and the Special Commission Meeting of September 16, 1999. The motion was
approved by a unanimous voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
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4. AGENDA/ORDER OF BUSINESS (ADDITIONS/DELETIONS/AMENDMENTS)
4A. REQUEST TO HEAR ITEM 8D OUT OF ORDER (AFTER 5A)
[City Clerk's note:Multiple documents were distributed with agenda amendments,add-ons
and withdrawals:
Withdraw: item 8-D (amended and re-listed on agenda as first reading
ordinance/ add-on item 7-C))
Withdraw: item 9-E;
Amended handout: item 7-B
Add-on: item 7-C
Add-on: item 10-A
Hear 7-C and 8-E out of order, (following 5-A)
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Turetsky seconded a motion to
withdraw item 8-D (amended and re-listed on agenda as first reading ordinance/add-
on item 7-C);withdraw item 9-E; substitute the amended handout for item 7-B; add-on
items 7-C, and 10-A; and to hear items 7-C and 8-E out of order,(following 5-A). The
motion was approved by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
5A. DECEMBER OFFICER OF THE MONTH - CORPORAL DAN GNAGI
ACTION: The City Clerk read the title and Chief Fred Maas presented a certificate and
check to Corporal Dan Gnagi as Police Officer of the month.
6. ZONING:
6A. REQUEST OF TANGIERS BEACH ASSOCIATES OWNER OF PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 18695 COLLINS AVENUE FOR THE FOLLOWING: (Public Hearing
#Z99-17)
1. Non Use Variance of Lot Coverage requirements to permit proposed development with
a lot coverage of 41% (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 4.52 (maximum 2.5 F.A.R. and possible F.A.R.bonuses
for a total F.A.R. of 3.41 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
25.67 ft(37.24 ft required) from the interior side south property line and setback 31.33
ft (37.24 ft required) from the interior side north property line.
4. Non Use Variance of Setback requirements to permit the proposed roof deck of parking
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garage to setback 3.67 ft (20 ft. required) from the interior side (south) property line.
5. Non Use Variance of Zoning Regulations to permit a 20 ft wide view corridor (25 ft
required).
6. Non Use Variance of Zoning Regulations to permit the minimum floor area for
dwelling units varying from 556 sq ft to 613 sq ft (750 sq ft minimum required).
7. Non Use Variance of Parking Regulations to permit 250 parking spaces (304 parking
spaces required).
8. Non Use Variance of Parking Regulations to permit 70 parking spaces to be tandem
(non permitted).
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 Zoning hearings,and City Attorney Dannheisser
read a disclaimer for the Zoning hearings. City Clerk Brown-Morilla asked if there had been
any ex-parte communications and none were disclosed.
Jeffrey Bercow asked to have the public hearing heard after Agenda item 8-C, so that, if it
were adopted the new ordinance would apply. City Clerk Brown-Morilla said that the new
ordinance, even if adopted, would not become effective until 10 days after adoption.
Commissioner Kauffrnan moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to hear the
zoning application after item 8-C. The motion was approved by a voice vote of 5-0.
Public Speakers: Jeffrey Bercow, Esq., representative of the applicant; Kobi Karp; Steve
Nostrand [he submitted several documents into evidence]; Zoning and Code Administrator
Jorge Vera; Community Planning and Development Director Marla Dumas; Kathleen
Kennedy, Gerry Goodman; Bill Lone
Zoning and Code Administrator Jorge Vera read from his report. Community Planning and
Development Director Dumas suggested reducing the FAR to 3.8,granting a variance to allow
the garage as not counting, subject to the submission of plans, subject to valet parking 24
hours, beach access and other staff conditions. Jorge Vera said an FAR of 3.8 would be
compatible with neighboring property.
Commissioner Iglesias moved, and Commissioner Turetsky seconded a motion to approve
the application with City staff conditions and reducing the FAR to 3.8. The motion to
approve was approved as Resolution No. 99-Z-39, by a roll call vote of 5-0.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias Les
Commissioner Kauffman y
Commissioner Turetsky }_es
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Vice Mayor Morrow eses
Mayor Samson Les
7. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING:
7A AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 33-4.2 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY AS ADOPTED BY SECTION 8.3 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, TO IMPOSE MORE STRINGENT STANDARDS FOR
MAINTENANCE OF PROPERTY,BUILDINGS,STRUCTURES,WALLS,FENCES,
SIGNS, PAVEMENT AND LANDSCAPE; 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 presented her report.
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 January 20, 2000, at 7:00 p.m.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias y
Commissioner Kauffman y
Commissioner Turetsky yes
Vice Mayor Morrow
Mayor Samson y_es
7B AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 97-7 ESTABLISHING THE
OPERATING DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY.
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.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Kauffman suggested including"Parks"with the name of Recreation,but the
City Manager said he did not believe it was necessary to make that change.
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Commissioner Kauffman moved and Vice Mayor Morrow 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 January 20, 2000, at 7:00 p.m.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias y
Commissioner Kauffman y—es
Commissioner Turetsky yes
Vice Mayor Morrow yes
Mayor Samson >—es
7C ADD-ON[City Clerk's note: see agenda item 4 above, adding this item to the agenda]
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;
PROVIDING FOR THE TERMS AND PAYMENT OF SUCH BOND AND FOR
THE RIGHTS, REMEDIES AND SECURITY OF THE OWNERS THEREOF;
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE IN THE
MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF 55,000,000 TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY
FINANCING IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF THE BOND AND
SETTING FORTH THE TERMS OF SUCH BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE;
AUTHORIZING THE NEGOTIATED SALE OF SUCH BOND ANTICIPATION
NOTE TO SUNTRUST BANK, MIAMI, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; MAKING
CERTAIN COVENANTS RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BOND
ANTICIPATION NOTE;DESIGNATING THE INITIAL ADVANCE UNDER SUCH
BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE 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
BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE;AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: [City Clerk's note: see handout that was distributed at the meeting for the
add-on proposal] City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title of the proposed ordinance and
City Manager Neustadt read his report.
Public Speakers: Gerry Goodman; Kathleen Kennedy
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Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Iglesias 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 at a Special City Commission meeting on
December 20, 1999, at 6:00 p.m.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias +Les
Commissioner Kauffman yes
Commissioner Turetsky y
Vice Mayor Morrow
Mayor Samson Les
8. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING (PUBLIC HEARINGS)
8A 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
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 Brown-Morilla read the title of the proposed ordinance and announced
the item was a public hearing. City Attorney Dannheisser presented her report.
Public Speakers: Don Stewart; Kathleen Kennedy
Commissioner Turetsky moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to adopt the
ordinance on second reading. Ordinance No.99-82 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0
in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias Les
Commissioner Kauffman Les
Commissioner Turetsky yes
Vice-Mayor Morrow Les
Mayor Samson Les
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8B 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 MAINTENANCE; 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.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title of the proposed ordinance and announced
the item was a public hearing. City Attorney Dannheisser read her report on the item.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Vice Mayor Morrow seconded a motion to adopt the
ordinance on second reading. Ordinance No.99-83 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0
in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias y
Commissioner Kauffman Les
Commissioner Turetsky y
Vice-Mayor Morrow Yes
Mayor Samson
8C AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE 99-63 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
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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 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; 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 announced
the item was a public hearing. Zoning & Code Administrator Jorge Vera read his report on
the proposal.
Public Speakers: Jorge Vera, Zoning & Code Administrator; Marla Dumas, Planning &
Development Director; Jeffrey Bercow, Esq.; Cliff Schulman, Esq.; Christopher Steers,
Licensing and Code Enforcement Officer; Cecille Sippin; Gerry Goodman; Kathleen
Kennedy; Bill Lone
Jorge Vera detatiled changes to page 20 of the proposed ordinance. Commissioner Iglesias
proposed changes regarding kitchens. City Attorney Dannheisser clarified the various
proposals.
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Turetsky seconded a motion to adopt
the ordinance based on staff's proposals on second reading. Ordinance No. 99-84 was
adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Kauffman yes
Commissioner Turetsky yes
Vice-Mayor Morrow yes
Mayor Samson yes
After the vote, the City Attorney asked for direction from the City Commission regarding
work on additional future amendments. Vice Mayor Morrow moved and Commissioner
Kauffman seconded a motion to give direction to the City Attorney to continue work on
additional amendments. The motion was approved by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
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8D 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 S23,300,000 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 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: See agenda item 4 above,when a vote was taken to withdraw this item
from the agenda; see also new add-on item 7-C.]
8E AN ORDINANCE 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 ($1,000,000)
DOLLARS,HERETO AS EXHIBIT"A,"TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
STORM WATER DRAINAGE SYSTEM FOR THE CITY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DRAW DOWN ON A LINE OF CREDIT IF NECESSARY;PROVIDING
FOR A REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR SEVER--ABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title of the proposed ordinance and announced
the item was a public hearing. City Manager Neustadt gave his report.
Public Speakers: Kathleen Kennedy
Commissioner Iglesias explained about the details of the work that may be required to deal
with storm water runoff. Vice Mayor Morrow asked if the City was prepared to handle the
project and the Manager said yes.
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Commissioner Turetsky moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to adopt the
ordinance on second reading. Ordinance No.99-85 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0
in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias y
Commissioner Kauffman y
Commissioner Turetsky y
Vice-Mayor Morrow eses
Mayor Samson
9. RESOLUTIONS:
9A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH,FLORIDA, ADOPTING A POLICY FOR THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN
DIGNITY AND THE PREVENTION OF HATE CRIMES; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and Commissioner Lila Kauffman
introduced her proposed resolution.
Public Speakers: Chief Maas; Mary Ann Eicke
Commissioner Turetsky moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to approve
the resolution. Resolution No. 99-178 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
9B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE, IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SECTION 932.7055 FLORIDA STATUTES(1998)TO EXPEND $62,712.17 FOR
THE PURPOSES SET FORTH HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and Police Chief Fred Maas introduced
the proposed resolution.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Kauffman asked about having cameras at intersections and using public safety
officers. City Manager Neustadt said these funds couldn't be used for salaries,only for capital
expenditures.
Vice Mayor Morrow moved and Commissioner Turetsky seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 99-179 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
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9C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE
APPLICATION FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA BLOCK GRANT FROM THE
BUREAU OF COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE LAW ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION:City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and Police Chief Fred Maas presented the
report explaining that the funds would be used for creation of a Policy and Procedures
Manual.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to approve
the resolution. Resolution No. 99-180 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
9D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A" FOR JANITORIAL SERVICE BETWEEN THE CITY
OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH AND S.E.S, INC.; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
ACTION: The City Clerk read the title and City Manager Neustadt read the report for new
janitorial services for the Police Department.
Public Speakers: none
Vice Mayor Morrow moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 99-181 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, ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL FOR A CITY-WIDE MASTER
STREET FEASIBILITY STUDY TO BE PERFORMED BY KIMLEY-HORN AND
ASSOCIATES, INC., IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROPOSAL SET FORTH IN
EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE LETTER
AGREEMENT ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
[City Clerk's note.: See agenda item 4 above,when a vote was taken to withdraw this item
from the agenda.During discussion of item 11-A,Bill Lone objected that item 9-E had been
withdrawn.]
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9F. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL FOR AN ECONOMIC
REDEVELOPMENT STUDY TO BE PERFORMED BY THE CHESAPEAKE
GROUP,INC., IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROPOSAL SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT
"A"; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE LETTER
AGREEMENT ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and City Community Planning &
Development Marla Dumas presented her report.
Public Speakers: none
Vice Mayor Morrow moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 99-182 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
9G. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,FLORIDA,APPROVING A
LIBRARY INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN M1A111I-DADE
COUNTY AND THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME
FORM AS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT"A"; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND PROVIDING
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and City Manager Neustadt presented his
report.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Iglesias questioned if the matter should be deferred since the Mayor had
requested town meetings to discuss what would be included in the proposed government
center. City Attorney Dannheisser suggested it be approved anyway. City Clerk Brown-
Morilla asked what he should do since the legislation directed him to transmit the agreement
to the County, and the Attorney said he should just hold the documents pending a later
decision.
Vice Mayor Morrow moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 99-183 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10. MOTIONS:
10A ADD-ON ITEM: MOTION FOR APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE AN EMPLOYEES
SECTION 125 CAFETERIA
ACTION: [City Clerk's note: see handout that was distributed at the meeting for the
add-on proposal] City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and City Manager Neustadt read
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his report, noting there was no cost to the City of Sunny Isles Beach, to implement this
benefit for the employees.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to approve
the proposal. The motion was approved by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
11. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
11A. ANNUAL JAZZ FESTIVAL ON THE BEACH SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and City Commissioner Iglesias explained
his recommendation to host an annual jazz festival.
Mayor Samson wanted to know the cost to the City, and Commissioner Iglesias said that
perhaps corporate sponsors and grant money could pay some of the expenses. Mayor
Samson asked that the proposal be refined and then brought back for discussion.
Vice Mayor Morrow said the Fashion, Film, Entertainment and Production Council had
discussed the proposal without knowing the details. She said the Council members were in
favor of it, and she suggested that the proposal come before the Council. Commissioner
Kauffinan asked where the public could park,and she suggested the park on North Bay Road
might be a venue, but he said he was thinking more of a beachside concert.
Public Speakers: Kathleen Kennedy; Bill Lone
No decision was made.
11B STATUS OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and in response to the request of Vice
Mayor Morrow, Marla Dumas presented an udate.
11C ADD-ON ITEM Mayor Samson said that the cost of the proposed new city hall/govetnment
center was$15,000,000,but additional costs related to water drainage problems increase the
total project cost. He asked the City Manager to schedule two informal "town hall
meetings," saying he wanted to hear from the citizens as to what they want included in the
project.
Vice Mayor Morrow moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to hold public
hearings to hear from the community. The motion was approved by a voice vote of 5-0,
in favor.
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11-D ADD-ON ITEM:Mayor Samson directed City Clerk Brown-Morilla to send take-off letters
to any advisory committee members who have missed three consecutive absences from
scheduled committee meetings.
12. REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER COMMUNICATIONS:
12A Phillip Chemoff encouraged the need for more cultural/arts shows/special events.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Turetsky moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to adjourn
the meeting. The motion was approved by a unanimous voice vote of 5-0 at 10:58 p.m.
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ATTENTION ALL LOBBYISTS: CITY LAW REQUIRES YOUR REGISTRATION PRIOR TO LOBBYING. PLEASE
CONTACT THE CITY CLERK FOR FORMS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Summary Minutes of the December 9, 1999, Regular City Commission Meeting - Page 14 of 14