HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-1217 Regular City Commission Meeting SUMMARY MINUTES
City of Sunny Isles Beach
City Commission Meeting — Thursday, December 17, 1998
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Samson at 7:04 p.m.with the following officials 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:
ACTION: Commissioner Kauffman led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to
approve the minutes of the November 12, 1998, Commission Meeting. The motion was approved
by a roll call vote of 4-0-1 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Kauffman ves
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice Mayor Turetsky absent
Commissioner Iglesias ves
Mayor Samson yes
4. AGENDA/ORDER OF BUSINESS (ADDITIONS/DELETIONS)
ACTION: [Clerk's Note: A package of memos from City Manager DiPietro was submitted at the
meeting: letter of protest to 6-A; a revisions to agenda items 8-C, and 9-M; and add-on item 9-N].
[Clerk's note: see each agenda item for details]
Commissioner Morrow moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to consider 9-A
prior to 8-D. The motion was approved by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Kauffman yes
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice Mayor Turetsky ves
Commissioner Iglesias
Mayor Samson ves
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Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to add-on agenda
item 9-N, which was approved by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Kauffman yes
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice Mayor Turetsky ves
Commissioner Iglesias y
Mayor Samson y
See also item 11-A.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. ED PICKERING - OFFICER OF THE MONTH (NOVEMBER)
ACTION: Police Chief Richard Harrison presented Officer Ed Pickering, and announced his
receipt of a Commendation, and selection as the Police Officer of the month for November,
1998. Mayor David Samson presented Officer Pickering with a certificate as Officer of the
Month/Life Saving Award and a check from the Police Citizens Advisory Committee.
B. DETECTIVE BUREAU UNIT COMMENDATION
ACTION: Police Chief Richard Harrison presented the Detective Bureau with a Unit
Commendation: Captain Fred Maas, Sgt. William Craig, Detective Ray Atesiano, Detective
Paul Manzella, Crime Scene Technician Tiffany Barton. Mayor Samson mentioned a recent
incident where a female resident was beaten and robbed, but with the help of our Police
Department the perpetrator was caught. He then presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the
Police Department from the family and friends of Carole Alter Truly.
C. RICHARD C. SCHULMAN - CITY HISTORIAN & PHOTOGRAPHER
ACTION: Mayor Samson read a Proclamation declaring Richard C. Schulman to be City
Historian & Photographer, and declaring December 17, 1998, as Richard C. Schulman Day in
the City of Sunny Isles Beach. Mayor Samson thanked Mr. Schulman for his many hours of
volunteer assistance helping City Officials as well as creating a history book of news clippings
and photographs. Mr.Schulman expressed his gratitude and praised the Mayor,Commissioners
and City staff for all their rapid accomplishments.
6. ZONING:
A. Hearing No. Z 97000126[C]
REQUEST OF CASTELITA INVESTMENT CORP/ M & N PROPERTIES L.L.C./D.P.
CARAVAN L.L.0 OWNER OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 19101 - 19111 - 19115
COLLINS AVENUE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
1. Special Exception for site plan approval to permit an apartment development.
2. Non Use Variance of lot coverage requirements to permit proposed development with a lot
coverage of 49% (40% permitted).
3. Non Use Variance of floor area ratio (F.A.R.) requirements to permit a floor area ratio of
2.916 for the proposed development, provided request is made to the City to accept
dedication of an 80 ft easement to acquire F.A.R. bonus increase in accordance with Sec.
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33.222 to reduce F.A.R. requirement to 2.5 (2.0 F.A.R. permitted).
4. Non Use Variance of setback requirement to permit proposed building to setback 146 ft
(179ft required) from the rear(east) property line.
5. Non Use Variance of setback requirement to permit proposed building to setback 31.16 ft
(202 ft required) from the interior side (south) property line and setback 87.67 ft (131 ft
required) from the interior side (north) property line.
6. Non Use Variance of height requirements to permit proposed building with a height varying
from (24 floors) 256.33 ft to (39 floors) 396.33 ft (76.21 ft to 370 ft permitted height).
Ex-pane disclosures 0 Protests 1 Waivers 0
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the applicant's name,hearing number, and location.
*The City Clerk administered the oath to the witnesses for all of the evening's Zoning hearings.
City Attorney Dannheisser read a disclaimer for all** of the evening's Zoning hearings.
Public Speakers: Michael Dezer; Tom Daily; Kobi Karp; Building Official Michael Berkman;
Zoning & Code Administrator Jorge Vera; Stella Halpern; Dominick Penn; Bill Lone; Cecille
Sippin; George San Jose
Mr.Berkman submitted for the record an executed written Declaration ofRestrictive Covenants
proffered by the applicant, which was subsequently amended, with the change being initialed
by Peter Weiner. Kobi Karp showed a diagram of the project. Mr. Berkman read his
Commission memo on the subject of this application. City staff recommended approval of the
request with conditions noted in their memos.
Mayor Samson questioned why there were restricted hours being proposed for beach access.
Peter Weiner proffered an agreement to change to 24 hour access easement. Zoning & Code
Administrator Jorge Vera mentioned that the beach access easement would tie-into a future City
boardwalk.
George San Jose objected to only receiving 15 day written notice, pointing out that many
owners live out of town and so extra time is needed for the forwarding of mail.
Commissioner Iglesias expressed the desire that the landscaping plans be approved by the City.
Vice Mayor Turetsky moved and Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to approve the
request in accordance with City staff conditions. The motion was approved as Resolution
No. 98-Z-28, by a roll call vote of 5-0
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias
Commissioner Kauffman y
Commissioner Morrow
Vice Mayor Turetsky des
Mayor Samson ves
Following the vote, Mr. Tom Daily said he had made a proffer to the Radisson that he would
agree to bury the utilities underground, but they wanted money for a gym instead. He verbally
proffered to pay for under-grounding the utilities in front of the Radisson anyway, and also
suggested he might work a private parking garage like was done for Ocean One.
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7. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 98-40 WHICH PROVIDES FOR A MORATORIUM ON THE FILING
AND CONSIDERATION OF ZONING APPLICATIONS AND A MORATORIUM ON
THE ISSUANCE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMITS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE
MORATORIUM BE EXTENDED UNTIL MARCH 11, 1999; PROVIDING THAT ALL
OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 98-40 SHALL REMAIN IN
FULL FORCE AND EFFECT UNTIL SUCH TIME; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: [City Clerk's note: this item was a public hearing] City Clerk Brown-Morilla read
the title and City Attorney Lynn Dannheisser introduced the proposed ordinance.
Public Speakers: Gerald Goodman
Commissioner Kauffman 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 January 21, 1999, at 7:00 p.m.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Kauffman yes
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson yes
7. B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 98-45 WHICH ADOPTED AN
OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE TAX PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 205, FLORIDA
STATUTES (1997); AMENDING SECTION 12, ENTITLED APPROVAL OF BUSINESS
LOCATION TO ELIMINATE SAME AND PROVIDE INSTEAD FOR SPECIFIC
APPLICATION PROCEDURES; AMENDING SECTION 13, ENTITLED DENIAL OF
LICENSE APPLICATION TO PROVIDE FOR SPECIFIC GROUNDS FOR DENIAL AND
SET FORTH APPEAL PROCESS; PROVIDING FOR A LIMITATION AND RENEWAL
PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER,SEVERABILITY,CODIFICATION AND
EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and City Attorney Lynn Dannheisser
introduced the proposed ordinance.
Public Speakers: none
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 January 21, 1999, at 7:00 p.m.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias ves
Commissioner Kauffman yes
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky ves
Mayor Samson yes
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8. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING (PUBLIC HEARINGS)
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 33, ZONING ARTICLE VI, *SIGNS,* WITH RESPECT TO FURTHER
PROHIBITED SIGNS AND ENFORCEMENT REGULATIONS AMENDING SECTION
33-95 TO INCLUDE THE ISSUANCE OF CITATIONS BY THE CITY; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title, and City Manager Jim DiPietro introduced
the proposal which provides for the removal of signs in public rights of way..
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Morrow moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to adopt the
ordinance on second reading. Ordinance No. 98-55 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0
in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias
Commissioner Kauffrnan yes
Commissioner Morrow Les
Vice-Mayor Turetsky ves
Mayor Samson ves
8. B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
SECTION 33-13 TO DELETE ANY REFERENCE TO OUTDOOR PATIO AND TABLE
SERVICE IN CONNECTION WITH RESTAURANT AND PROVIDING NSTEAD AN
AMENDMENT TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY TO PROVIDE FOR A
NEW SECTION ENTITLED OPEN-AIR CAFE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF
CONFLICTNG PROVISIONS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CODE;PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, NCLUSION IN THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title, and Zoning & Code Administrator Jorge
Vera introduced the item designed to speed the zoning approval process for open-air cafes.
Public Speakers: none
Vice Mayor Turetsky moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to adopt the
ordinance on second reading. Ordinance No. 98-56 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0
in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias Les
Commissioner Kauffman Les
Commissioner Morrow Les
Vice-Mayor Turetsky Les
Mayor Samson
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8. C. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 98-21 ESTABLISHING A CODE ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE;
PROVIDING DEFINITIONS;PROVIDING FOR CIVIL INFRACTIONS AND PENALTIES;
QUALIFICATIONS,APPOINTMENT,REMOVAL AND COMPENSATION OF SPECIAL
MASTERS;SETTING FORTH THE POWERS OF SPECIAL MASTERS;AUTHORITY TO
INITIATE ENFORCEMENT AND SETTLE CASES*;PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT
PROCEDURES INCLUDING THE CONTENTS AND METHOD OF SERVICE OF CIVIL
VIOLATION NOTICES; PROVIDING FOR CIVIL PENALTIES AND RELATED TERMS
CONSTRUED;PROVIDING FOR RIGHTS OF VIOLATORS;PAYMENT OF FINE;RIGHT
TO APPEAL; FAILURE TO PAY AND CORRECT OR TO APPEAL; WILFUL REFUSAL
TO ACCEPT CIVIL VIOLATION NOTICE; SCHEDULING AND CONDUCT OF
HEARING; PROVIDING REMEDIES TO RECOVER UNPAID CIVIL PENALTIES;
UNPAID PENALTIES TO CONSTITUTE A LIEN AND PROVIDING FOR
FORECLOSURE; PROVIDING FOR APPEALS OF ORDERS OF SPECIAL MASTERS;
PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL ENFORCEMENT POWERS; ESTABLISHING A
SCHEDULE OF CIVIL PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR REHEARING;PROVIDING FOR
REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,
INCLUSION IN THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.*
ACTION: [*City Clerk's note: a revised ordinance was distributed at the meeting] City
Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title, and City Attorney Lynn Dannheisser introduced the item,
noting that the reason for the revised handout was that recent negotiations with the City's
Special Master had resulted in the deletion ofproposed language relating to City staff being able
to compromise and settle cases.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Morrow moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to adopt the
ordinance on second reading. Ordinance No. 98-57 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 yes
Mayor Samson yes
8. D. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE NO.98-40 WHICH PROVIDES FOR A MORATORIUM ON
THE FILING AND CONSIDERATION OF ZONING APPLICATIONS AND A
MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMITS TO PROVIDE
AN ADDITIONAL WAIVER(OR EXCEPTION)FROM SAID ORDINANCE;PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. [City Clerk's note: amnesty]
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title, and City Attorney Lynn Dannheisser
introduced the item.
Public Speakers: Stella Halpern
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City Attorney Dannheisser read the proposed wording for the ordinance following Ms.
Halpem's remarks.
Commissioner Morrow moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to adopt the
ordinance on second reading. Ordinance No. 98-58 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0
in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias }_es
Commissioner Kauffinan y
Commissioner Morrow des
Vice-Mayor Turetsky ves
Mayor Samson ves
9. RESOLUTIONS: (Items 9B and 9C are Public Hearings)
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA,AMENDING 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
ZONE G 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 5100 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 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 Code and Licensing Enforcement
Officer Christopher Steers introduced the proposal.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to approve
the proposal. Resolution No. 98-99 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias ves
Commissioner Kauffman ves
Commissioner Morrow }_es
Vice-Mayor Turetsky ves
Mayor Samson des
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9. B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, GRANTING A
WAIVER FROM ORDINANCE NO. 98-40 IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2
THEREOF,TO CLUB 1 REALTY INC., LOCATED AT 17141 COLLINS AVENUE,TO
ALLOW CONSIDERATION OF A ZONING APPLICATION TO PERMIT BUSINESS USE
OF AN EXISTING GIFT SHOP AND REAL ESTATE OFFICE; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: [City Clerk's note: this was a public hearing]City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title,
and Zoning & Code Administrator Jorge Vera introduced the item.
Public Speakers: none
Vice Mayor Turetsky moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to approve the
proposal. Resolution No. 98-100 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias ves
Commissioner Kauffman yes
Commissioner Morrow yn
Vice-Mayor Turetsky ves
Mayor Samson des
9. C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, GRANTING A
WAIVER FROM ORDINANCE NO. 98-40 IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2
THEREOF,TO WINSTON YACHT CLUB,INC.,LOCATED AT 270174TH STREET,TO
ALLOW CONSIDERATION OF A ZONING APPLICATION TO PERMIT AN UNUSUAL
USE OF AN EXISTING MARINA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: [public hearing] City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title, and Zoning & Code
Administrator Jorge Vera introduced the item.
Public Speakers: Stella Halpern
Vice Mayor Turetsky moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to approve the
proposal. Resolution No. 98-101 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias }_es
Commissioner Kauffman y
Commissioner Morrow y
Vice-Mayor Turetsky tees.
Mayor Samson ves
9. D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA, APPROVING A STORISIWATER UTILITY INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH AND THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
STORMWATER UTILITY; REPEALING RESOLUTIONS 98-52 AND 98-49;
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 Kauffman seconded a motion to approve
the proposal. Resolution No. 98-102 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor.
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Vote: Commissioner Iglesias ves
Commissioner Kauffman ves
Commissioner Morrow ves
Vice-Mayor Turetsky y
Mayor Samson yes
9. E. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND APPROVE THE
ATTACHED DISASTER RELIEF FUNDING AGREEMENTS BY AND BETWEEN
STATE OF FLORIDA,DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND THE CITY
OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title, and City Manager DiPietro introduced the
item
Public Speakers: none
Vice Mayor Turetsky moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to approve the
proposal. Resolution No. 98-103 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias Les
Commissioner Kauffman y
Commissioner Morrow ves
Vice-Mayor Turetsky
Mayor Samson
9. F. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR A GRANT FROM THE SAFE
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS BOND PROGRAM;AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO; AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS BOND FUNDS RECEIVED;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title, and City Finance Director Jack Neustadt
introduced the item
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Vice Mayor Turetsky seconded a motion to approve the
proposal. Resolution No. 98-104 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias
Kauffman ves
Commissioner Morrow Les
Vice-Mayor Turetsky }_es
Mayor Samson des
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9. G. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA, APPROVING A VEHICLE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID LEASE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: [City Clerk's note: this item was heard and voted on together with agenda item 9-H].
City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title, and City Manager DiPietro introduced the item
Public Speakers: David Fialkoff, MTA
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to approve
the proposal. Resolution No. 98-105 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Kauffman yes
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson yes
9. H. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA,ADOPTING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY AND THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH FOR THE PROVISION OF
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A";
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT;PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: [City Clerk's note: this item was heard and voted on with agenda item 9-G] City
Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title, and City Manager DiPietro introduced the item
Public Speakers: David Fialkoff, MTA
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to approve
the proposal. Resolution No. 98-106 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Kauffman yes
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson yes
9. I. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 98-80, WHICH ESTABLISHED A
CITIZENS PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TO INCREASE THE NUMBER
OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS FROM FIFTEEN TO TWENTY-ONE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title, and City Manager DiPietro introduced the
item
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Morrow moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to approve
the proposal. Resolution No. 98-107 was adopted by a roll call vote of 4-1 in favor.
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Vote: Commissioner Iglesias ves
Commissioner Kauffinan y
Commissioner Morrow ves
Vice-Mayor Turetsky no
Mayor Samson Les
In response to Commissioner Morrow's question, Vice Mayor Turetsky explained his
opposition was based on his opinion that 15 members was adequate.
9. J. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING ROSENBERG DESIGN GROUP TO RETAIN AND BILL
SEPARATELY FOR SERVICES RENDERED BY PISTORINO & ALAM
CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR THE PROVISION OF ENGINEERING SERVICES IN
CONNECTION WITH THE DESIGN OF CITY ENTRANCE SIGNS BASED ON THE
AGREEMENT ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title, and City Manager DiPietro introduced the
item
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to approve
the proposal. Resolution No. 98-108 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias Les
Commissioner Kauffman s
Commissioner Morrow Les
Vice-Mayor Turetsky Les
Mayor Samson ves
9. K. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA MUNICIPAL
INSURANCE TRUST, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title, and City Manager DiPietro introduced the
item relating to health insurance.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to approve the
proposal. Resolution No. 98-109 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias
Commissioner Kauffman +Les
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky
Mayor Samson yes
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9. L. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH STANDARD INSURANCE
COMPANY FOR EMPLOYEE LIFE AND ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISABILITY
INSURANCE,ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT"A";AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SAME; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title, and City Finance Director Jack Neustadt
introduced the item
Public Speakers: none
Vice Mayor Turetsky moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to approve the
proposal. Resolution No. 98-110 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Kauffman yes
Commissioner Morrow yes
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson des
9. M. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH TOTAL DATA SOLUTIONS,
RELATING TO COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT
SOFTWARE SYSTEM, ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: [*City Clerk's note: a revised agreement was distributed at the meeting] The
City Clerk read the title, and Chief Harrison introduced the item costing S43,414.
Public Speakers: Kevin Whitman, Total Data Solutions
Mayor Samson expressed the strong desire that the contract include the provision of updates for
more than just three years. Mr. Whitman said they were confident that their SQL and SMS
products were state of the art but that five years was more difficult to foretell. Mayor Samson
asked Mr. Whitman to agree in writing that unless there is a radical change in the technology
in the next five years,that Total Data Solutions would agree to extend the provisions of updates
to a total of five years. *Mr. Whitman agreed to put in writing the agreement that if SQL and
SMS are still state of the art in the 36 month period, they would extend it for five years.
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to approve
the proposal *as amended. Resolution No. 98-111 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0
in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias Les
Commissioner Kauffman Les
Commissioner Morrow ves
Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes
Mayor Samson yes
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9. N. Add-On Item: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA,
APPROVING IN CONCEPT THE TERMS TO BE INCLUDED IN A CONTRACT FOR
THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF VACANT PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOT 14,
BLOCK 5, OF GOLDEN SHORES OCEAN BOULEVARD ESTATE, SECTION C,PLAT
BOOK 51, PAGE 93 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
LOCATED AT 201 19151 TERRACE,ON THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS PROVIDED IN
THE LETTERS OF INTENT SET FORTH AS COMPOSITE EXHIBIT"A"; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DRAFT SUCH A CONTRACT; EXEMPTING PROPERTY
FROM APPRAISAL PURSUANT TO SECTION 166.045(B), FLORIDA STATUTES;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title, and City Manager DiPietro introduced the
item, noting that the mini-park site is 100 feet by 100 feet in the northeast corner of Golden
Shores at a price of$85,000.
Public Speakers: none
Vice Mayor Turetsky moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to approve the
proposal. Resolution No. 98-112 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias eses
Commissioner Kauffman Les
Commissioner Morrow Les
Vice-Mayor Turetsky ves
Mayor Samson ves
10. MOTIONS: None
11. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. Commissioner Morrow asked City Attorney Dannheisser to provide copies of the proposed
Interlocal Agreement with Miami-Dade County(regarding the issuance of film permits)to the
members of the City Fashion, Film, Entertainment and Production Council for their review.
12. REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER COMMUNICATIONS: None
13. ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to adjourn the
meeting which was approved by a unanimous voice vote at 9:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by: Approved the City Commission this 21"
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ATTENTION ALL LOBBYISTS: CITY4L4\V REQUIRES YOUR REGISTRATION PRIOR TO LOBBYING. PLEASE CONTACT
THE CITY CLERK FOR REGISTRATION-FLORINS. - •
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