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Home My WebLink About2001-0417 Regular City Commission Meeting C SUMMARY MINUTES Tuesday, April 17, 2001, 7:00 p.m. CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA ATTENTION ALL LOBBYISTS: CITY LAW REQUIRES YOUR REGISTRATION PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES BEFORE CITY STAFF, BOARDS,COMMITTEES OR THE CITY COMMISSION. PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK FOR FORMS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. AGENDA 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 Lila Kauffman Commissioner Danny Iglesias Commissioner Connie Morrow Commissioner Irving Turetsky City Manager Christopher J. Russo City Attorney Lynn Dannheisser City Clerk Richard Brown-Morilla 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION Action: Vice Mayor Kauffman led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, and Richard Schulman gave an invocation. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3A. Regular City Commission Meeting—March 15, 2001. Action: Vice Mayor Kauffman moved and Commissioner Turetsky seconded a motion to approve the Summary Minutes. The motion was approved by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 4. ORDER OF BUSINESS (Additions/Deletions/Amendments) 4A. Request to Hear Items. 5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 5A. Police Officer of the Month for April, 2001 —Officer Andre Remy. Action: Police Chief Fred Maas introduced Police Public Information Officer,Sgt.Tom Hopkins, who then introduced Andre Remy as Police Officer of the Month for April, 2001 and presented him with a certificate, and a check. Regular City Commission Meeting April 17,2001 City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida 5B. A Proclamation Declaring April 2001 as"Fair Housing Month"in the City of Sunny Isles Beach. Action: Mayor Samson announced the Proclamation, and Ms. Dome Lurie, Board Member of the County's Equal Opportunity Board, accepted the Proclamation. 5C. A Proclamation to be Presented to James Watts, Public Works Director,Declaring May 20—26, 2001 as "National Public Works Week" in the City of Sunny Isles Beach. Action: Mayor Samson announced the Proclamation, and James Watts, Public Works Director, accepted it. 6. ZONING: No Zoning Hearings Scheduled 7. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING 7A. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Providing for a Policy on Utilization of the City Computer Network, Including Electronic Communications Via the Internet and Electronic Mail; Providing for Acceptable and Unacceptable Uses of Internet Services and Electronic Mail; Creating Exceptions; Providing for a Disclaimer of City Liability;Providing for Responsibility of Employees;Providing for Public Records;Providing for Right of Inspection;Authorizing the City Manager to Establish Security Policy; Providing for Severability and an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and City Attorney Lynn Dannheisser gave her report. Public Speakers: None Vice Mayor Kauffman moved and Commissioner Morrow 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 held on Thursday, May 17, 2001. Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes Commissioner Morrow yes Commissioner Turetsky yes Vice Mayor Kauffman yes Mayor Samson yes 8. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING (Public Hearings) 8A. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending Sections 8A-76& 8A-76.1 of the Code of Miami-Dade County as Adopted by Section 8.3 of the Charter of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Entitled"Notice of Penalties for Removal of Shopping Carts"&"Shopping Carts"Respectively,to Delete the Current 2 Regular City Commission Meeting April 17,2001 City of Sunny Isles Beath,Florida Sections and Create a New Section Entitled Shopping Cart Regulations Creating a Definition; Providing for Posting of Notice of Penalties for Removal of Shopping Carts; Providing for the Required Identification of Shopping Carts; Providing for a Procedure for Handling Identifiable Shopping Carts on the Right-of-Way;Providing for a Procedure for Handling Unidentifiable Shopping Carts on the Right-of-Way;Providing for General Penalties for Violations;Providing for Severability;Providing for Inclusion in the Code; Providing for Repeal of Conflicting Provisions; Providing for an Effective Date. (First Reading 3/15/01) Action: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and Code & Licensing Enforcement Officer Christopher Steers presented his report. Public Speakers: Phillip Chemoff; Cecile Sippen Commissioner Turetsky and Mayor Samson asked questions. Mr. Steers explained the obligations of storeowners to avoid the problem of having shopping carts being left throughout the City. Commissioner Morrow moved and Commissioner Turetsky seconded a motion to adopt the ordinance. Ordinance No. 2001-118 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes Commissioner Morrow yes Commissioner Turetsky yes Vice Mayor Kauffman yes Mayor Samson yes 8B. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Reducing the Speed Limit in Golden Shores Ocean Blvd Estates Subdivision From the Current Posted Speed Limit of 30 MPH to 20 MPH; Providing for the Posting of the New Reduced Speed Limit; Providing Penalties for Violations;Providing for a Warning Period; Providing for Severability; Providing for Inclusion in the Code; Providing for Repeal of Conflicting Provisions; Providing for an Effective Date. (First Reading 3/15/01) Action: [City Clerk's note: correspondence from Ron Valentine was distributed at the meeting.] City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and Code & Licensing Enforcement Officer Christopher Steers presented his report. Vice Mayor Kauffman asked if citizens could report speeders to the Police. Public Speakers: Sydney Server Commissioner Turetsky moved and Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to adopt the ordinance. Ordinance No. 2001-119 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes 3 Regular City Commission Meeting April 17,2001 City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida Commissioner Morrow yes Commissioner Turetsky yes Vice Mayor Kauffman yes Mayor Samson yes 9. RESOLUTIONS 9A. Public Hearing A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Providing for the Abandonment and Vacation of That Portion of North Bay Road From 170th Street to 172"d Street as More Fully Described in Exhibit "A" and Providing for the Dedication of That Portion of Property Immediately Adjacent to North Bay Road More Fully Described in Exhibit "B"; Providing That Vacation and Abandonment of the Portion of the Road Described in Exhibit "A" be Held in Escrow Until the Applicant Satisfies Certain Enumerated Conditions and Constructs and Dedicates That Certain Property Described in Exhibit `B" in Accordance with Said Conditions for Public Use as a Public Right-of-Way; Providing for the City Manager and City Attorney to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Transaction; and Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and City Attorney Dannheisser presented her report, and indicated that she had given a copy of an agreement to Brain Adler, Esq., representing the applicant. She said the applicant must agree to execute the agreement, and Mr.Adler said that the applicant will execute the agreement in substantially the same form. [City Clerk's note: the agreement was submitted into the record.] Public Speakers: Brian Adler, Esq.; Gerry Goodman; Phillip Chemoff Commissioner Iglesias moved and Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to approve the resolution as amended, with the requirement that the applicant must sign the agreement in substantially the same form. Resolution No. 2001-321 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 City Manager to Apply For and Accept a Grant from the Department of Community Affairs Waterfronts Florida Program to,Among Other Things,Assist in the Revitalization Effort for the Sunny Isles Boulevard Waterfront Area;Authorizing the City Manager or His Designee to Take Any Action Necessary with Respect to the Obtaining and Distribution of Grant Monies as Appropriate Without Further Approval of This Commission; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and Community Planning & Development Director Marla Dumas presented her report. Public Speakers: none 4 Regular City Commission Meeting April 17,2001 City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida Vice Mayor Kauffman moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2001-322 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 9C. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a Contract By and Between the City of Sunny Isles Beach and Beiswenger, Hoch and Associates, Inc. for Drainage Systems and Street Improvements for the Golden Shores Area, in an Amount Not to Exceed 5119,685, Attached Hereto as Exhibit"A"; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to the Terms of the Contract; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and City Manager Russo presented his report. Public Speakers: none Commissioner Morrow moved and Vice Mayor Kauffman seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2001-323 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 9D. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Awarding Bid No. 01-03-02 to Professional Welding, Inc., for the Installation of Fencing in the Collins Avenue Medians; Approving a Contract By and Between Professional Welding, Inc. and the City in an Amount Not to Exceed 598,000,Attached Hereto as Exhibit"A"; Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Contract and Do All Other Things Necessary to Effectuate the Terms of the Contract; Providing for an Effective Date. (After the Fact) Action: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and Public Works Director James Watts presented his report. Public Speakers: none Vice Mayor Kauffman moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2001-324 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, Awarding Bid No. 01-03-03 to Bright Maintenance, Inc., for Janitorial Services; Approving a Contract By and Between Bright Maintenance, Inc. and the City of Sunny Isles Beach in an Amount Not to Exceed S61,435, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Contract and Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate the Terms of the Contract; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and Public Works Director James Watts presented his report. It was clarified that this agreement is for the City Hall space,Police Department and the new Building Department space. Public Speakers: none 5 Regular City Commission Meeting April 17,2001 City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida Commissioner Morrow moved and Commissioner Turetsky seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2001-325 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 9F. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Awarding Bid No. 01-03-04 to Stroyne Bros. South,Inc.,for Purchase, Installation, and Maintenance of Parking Meters; Approving a Contract By and Between Stroyne Bros. South, Inc. and the City of Sunny Isles Beach in an Amount Not to Exceed a Purchase Installation Price of$26,590.50, and a Monthly Maintenance Cost of$660, Attached Hereto as Exhibit"A";Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Contract and Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate the Terms of the Contract; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and Public Works Director James Watts presented his report. Mayor Samson recommended also putting 31 additional parking meters under the William Lehman Causeway. [City Clerk's note: amended for a total of 81 new meters and maintenance of 119 meters. Approximately $40,700.] Public Speakers: none Commissioner Morrow moved and Vice Mayor Kauffman seconded a motion to approve the amended resolution. Resolution No.2001-326 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. • 9G. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, • Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Contract Renewal, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A", for the Continuing Maintenance and Landscaping of SR-A1A (Collins Avenue) and SR-826 (Sunny Isles Boulevard); Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and City Manager Russo presented his report. Public Speakers: none Commissioner Turetsky moved and Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2001-327 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-0- 1 in favor, with Commissioner Iglesias abstaining since he is employed by FDOT. 10. MOTIONS None 6 Regular City Commission Meeting April 17,2001 City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida 11. DISCUSSION ITEMS 11A. Discussion regarding Pictures Published in the Park Structure's 2001 Playground and Park Equipment Catalog, of the City's Playground Equipment at Oceanfront Park. Anion: The City Commission complimented Recreation Director Ed Smith who reported. Public Speakers: none 12. CITIZENS' FORUM: REQUESTS,PETITIONS&OTHER COMMUNICATIONS . 12A. Cecile Sippen noted that there is no parking for the Gilbert Samson Memorial Park at 174th Street and Collins Avenue. She suggested putting some parking spaces at the entrance of the park. 13. ADJOURNMENT Vice Mayor Kauffman moved and Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was approved by a unanimous voice vote of 5-0 at 8:27 p.m. . . Re 'necffully submitted by: Approved b t e City Co sion on May 17, 2001 • iro �,o l •c• .. 1.S ��^, 'R. 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