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Home My WebLink About2003-0220 Regular City Commission Meeting SUMMARY MINUTES Regular City Commission Meeting Thursday, February 20, 2003, 7:30 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 7:33 p.m., with the following officials present: Mayor David Samson Vice Mayor Norman S. Edelcup Commissioner Gerry Goodman Commissioner Danny Iglesias Commissioner Lila Kauffman City Manager Christopher J. Russo City Attorney Lynn M. Dannheisser Acting City Clerk Jane A. Hines 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Action: Commissioner Iglesias led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3A. Regular City Commission Meeting—January 16, 2003. 3B. Special City Commission Meeting—January 23, 2003. 3C. Special City Commission Meeting—February 11, 2003. Action: Commissioner Goodman moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to approve the above-mentioned 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. - Mayor Samson gave opening remarks of decorum. Summary Minutes:Regular City Commission Meeting February 20,2003 City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida 5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 5A. Presentation of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2001/2002. Action: City Manager Russo introduced Gerry Chioca from the City Auditors, Rachlin Cohen & Holtz, who then presented the City of Sunny Isles Beach Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2001/2002. Commissioner Kauffman moved and Vice Mayor Edelcup seconded a motion to accept the Audit Report. The motion was approved by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. City Manager Russo praised the considerable work efforts of Finance Director Jean Watson and her staff. Mayor Samson thanked the City Manager and also Vice Mayor Edelcup and the Finance Committee members for their efforts. 5B. Presentation of a Draft Sunny Isles Boulevard Transportation Study by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District-wide Multi-Modal Planning Studies. Action: [City Clerk's Note: The report was previously distributed to the City Commission.] Commissioner Iglesias presented the Report and introduced David Korras, Assistant Planning Manager for FDOT, District 6. Mr. Korras explained the three concept alternatives, and that City and FDOT representatives met in November 2002 and selected Concept Alternative 1 for refinement and traffic operational analysis for Sunny Isles Boulevard. He stated that this concept proposes removing one lane from Eastbound SR 826 by creating a merge from the inner Business Loop on-ramp and narrowing the remaining through-lanes to 11 feet, and the sidewalk widths are increased on each side from five feet to approximately 14 feet. Commissioner Kauffman moved and Vice Mayor Edelcup seconded a motion to approve the Resolution accepting the Sunny Isles Boulevard Transportation Study. Resolution No. 2003-509 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Goodman yes Commissioner Iglesias yes Commissioner Kauffman ves Vice Mayor Edelcup ves Mayor Samson ves 6. ZONING: ZONING HEARINGS ARE QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS. 6A. Request of S & G of Miami Beach, Inc., Owner of the Property Located on the Northeast Corner of Atlantic Boulevard and 175th Terrace, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, for the Following: [Hearing #Z2003-01] 7 Summary Minutes:Regular City Commission Meeting February 20,2003 City of Sunny Isles Beach.Florida 1. Pursuant to Section 515 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land Development Regulations the applicant is requesting to transfer 18,000 square feet of development rights from the City. 2. Pursuant to Section 508 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land Development Regulations the applicant is requesting a site plan approval for a 14-story, 88-unit condominium. 3. Conditional Use to permit temporary construction parking. Protests 0 Waivers 0 Ex-Pane 0 Action: City Attorney Dannheisser read a disclaimer for the Zoning hearing. Acting City Clerk Hines read the applicant's name, hearing number, location and then administered the oath to the witnesses for the Zoning hearing. Acting City Clerk Hines asked if there were any ex-pane disclosures, and there were none. Public Speakers: Joe Milton; Planning and Zoning Administrator Jorge Vera; Phillip Chemoff; Thomas Wahl; Bobbi Sweed; Dr. Elayne Mangad; Bill Lone;Mary Ann Eicke; Shelley Eichner Planning and Zoning Administrator Vera presented the report noting that this was ajoint report between him and Calvin, Giordano and Associates, the Planning Firm that works with the City. Mr. Vera recommended approval with staff conditions. Commissioner Iglesias noted that on the site plan, the developer has 31 Royal Palm trees in the small area of landscaping. He requested that Mr. Milton provide for the 31 Royal Palm trees not just in the plans, but in the actual landscaping, and he agreed. Mayor Samson asked that two conditions be added: 1) S & G of Miami Beach must maintain the Swale area; and 2) place "No Parking" signs in front of their property. Vice Mayor Edelcup also requested that the two parking spaces along 175th Terrace be eliminated, to allow complete landscaping. Vice Mayor Edelcup noted that Joe Milton had accepted all the recommendations from our consultant and agreed on the additional conditions above. Mr. Milton also stated that additional funds will be presented to the City to cover the shortage of parking as per the LDRs. Commissioner Goodman moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion for approval as amended with all staff conditions. The motion was approved as Resolution No. 03-Z-73, by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Goodman yes Commissioner Iglesias yes Commissioner Kauffman ves Vice Mayor Edelcup ves Mayor Samson yes 3 Summary Minutes:Regular City Commission Meeting February 20,2003 City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida 7. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING 7A. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending Section 508 of the Land Development Regulations Adopted by Ordinance No. 2002-165 to Provide for Additional Site Plan Submission Requirements; Providing for Review by the Planning and Zoning Director Staff and Consultants; Providing for Recommendations from Outside City Consultants for Site Plan Review as Deemed Necessary by the Director Planning and Zoning Staff; Providing for Final Review of, and Action on,All Site Plans by the City Commission as Well as the Establishment of Ob:ective Standards f_ of Such Review Criteria; Providing for Procedures for Site Plan Revision; Providing for Location as a Criteria for Major Modifications in Accordance with Section 508.8; Providing for a Repealer; Providing for Severability; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: Acting City Clerk Hines read the title and City Attorney Dannheisser gave her report. Public Speakers: None 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 held on Thursday,March 20, 2003. Vote: Commissioner Goodman yes Commissioner Iglesias ves Commissioner Kauffman yes Vice Mayor Edelcup ves Mayor Samson ves 8. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING (Public Hearings) None 9. RESOLUTIONS 9A. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Appointing Jane A. Hines, as Acting City Clerk, Until the City Commission Directs Otherwise; and Further Providing Jane A. Hines with the Ability to Return to Her Former Position as Deputy City Clerk at Such Time as a Permanent City Clerk is Appointed; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: Mayor Samson reported. 4 Summary Minutes:Regular City Commission Meeting February 20,2003 City of Sunny Isles Beach.Florida Public Speakers: none Commissioner Goodman moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2003-510 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 9B. Public Hearing A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending Resolution No. 2002-501,Providing for the Vacation of an Alley Running North and South from 185th Street to 191st Street, as More Fully Described in Exhibit "A"; Providing for the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for Repealer; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: Acting City Clerk Hines read the title and Planning and Zoning Administrator Vera reported. Public Speakers: W. Donald Stewart Commissioner Kauffman asked when the alley is vacated will the homeowner be taxed for the additional land. Mr. Vera answered yes,whoever acquires the additional ten feet, will pay additional taxes because the land will be deeded to them. Vice Mayor Edelcup moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2003-511 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 Lease Agreement between the City of Sunny Isles Beach and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), for Use of the Right-of-Way Located on State Road 826,Under the Sunny Isles Boulevard Causeway Bridge, in an Amount of One Dollar (51.00) Per Year, for a Five-Year Period with Option to Renew, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Said Lease Agreement; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Other Things Necessary to Effectuate the Terms of this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: Acting City Clerk Hines read the title and City Manager Russo reported that the City is in need of additional parking spaces and this would increase our availability tremendously. He said that FDOT is willing to make similar arrangements for non- exclusive parking under the Sunny Isles Boulevard Causeway as we have under the William Lehman Causeway. This will not include parking in the retention areas that are on the east and west side of the City property. Public Speakers: none 5 Summary Minutes:Regular City Commission Meeting February 20,2003 City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No.2003-512 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, Providing for the City to Partner with the North Miami Beach Optimist Little League Baseball Program by Donating$1,000.00 to their Operating Fund;Providing for the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution;Providing for an Effective Date. Action: Acting City Clerk Hines read the title and Vice Mayor Norman S. Edelcup reported. Public Speakers: none Commissioner Goodman moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2003-513 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, Creating a Commemorative Plaque in Honor of Mayor David Samson to be Placed in the Lobby of the New City Hall and Designating the City Commission Chambers as the David Samson Chambers:,Naming the New City Hall in Honor of Mayor David Samson; Providing the City Manager with the Authority to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: Acting City Clerk Hines read the title and Commissioner Iglesias reported that he would like to see the City honor Mayor Samson by placing a plaque in the lobby of the building with his name on it, since he is the founding father of the City. Vice Mayor Edelcup agreed with Commissioner Iglesias stating further that the plaque should be placed by the Commission Chambers and that the Chambers be known as the "David Samson Commission Chambers", but that the building be known as the Sunny Isles Beach City Hall. Commissioner Goodman agreed that the building should be the Sunny Isles Beach Government Center and that it would be a good idea to name the Chamber after our Mayor and a plaque be put up outside the Chamber denoting the fact that he was the father of this City and served eight years as Mayor. Public Speakers: none Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to approve the resolution as amended. Resolution No. 2003-514 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 6 Summary Minutes:Regular City Commission Meeting February 20,2003 City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida 9F. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving the Ranking of Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc., as the City's Sole General Municipal Contract Services Consulting Firm;Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate Agreements with Same for Various Contract Services; Further Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate the Intent of this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. (RFQ No. 02-11-01) Action: Acting City Clerk Hines read the title and City Manager Russo reported. Public Speakers: none Commissioner Goodman moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2003-515 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, Approving a Consultant Agreement,Attached Hereto as Exhibit"A",in the Amount Not to Exceed $38,625.00, by and between the City of Sunny Isles Beach and the Firm of Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc., to Prepare a Study for the Town Center Zoning Overlay District of the Land Development Regulations;Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into Contract with the Firm of Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc.; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: Acting City Clerk Hines read the title and Planning and Zoning Administrator Vera reported. Public Speakers: Shelley Eichner Commissioner Goodman asked Shelley Eichner how long it will take for the study to be completed. Ms. Eichner said that the anticipation is no more than six months and noted that some of the backup work has already been started; and that they will be having a series of meetings with the community, and then report back to the City Commission. Vice Mayor Edelcup moved and Commissioner Kauffnan seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2003-516 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 9H. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a Consultant Agreement by and between the City of Sunny Isles Beach and the Firm of Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc., to Provide Capital Improvement Program Management, in the Amount Not to Exceed 5100,000.00 Annually, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into Contract with the 7 Summary Minutes:Regular City Commission Meeting February 20,2003 City of Sunny Isles Beach.Florida Firm of Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc.; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: Acting City Clerk Hines read the title and City Manager Russo reported. Public Speakers: none Vice Mayor Edelcup moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2003-517 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 9I. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving Construction Change Directive No. 4 in the Amount Not to Exceed S9,547.00 between the City and the Weitz Company,for Pile Installation Monitoring Services, Comprehensive Concrete Strength Monitoring and Testing Services, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A"; Providing for the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: Acting City Clerk Hines read the title and Planning and Zoning Administrator Vera reported. Public Speakers: none Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2003-518 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 9J. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Awarding Bid No. 02-12-01 to Professional Welding, Inc., for the Construction and Installation of Aluminum Fencing and Gates for Overflow Parking Area for the Golden Strand Development,in an Amount of$49,628.00,Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Said Agreement;Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate the Terms of the Agreement; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: Acting City Clerk Hines read the title and Planning and Zoning Administrator Vera reported. Public Speakers: none Commissioner Goodman moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No.2003-519 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 8 Summary Minutes:Regular City Commission Meeting February 20,2003 City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida 9K. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving an Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A", between the City of Sunny Isles Beach and the School Board of Miami-Dade County; Providing the City Manager and the City Attorney with the Authority to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: Acting City Clerk Hines read the title and City Attorney Dannheisser reported. Public Speakers: none Commissioner Goodman moved and Vice Mayor Edelcup seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2003-520 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 9L. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Establishing an Amnesty Period Refraining from the Enforcement of Section 901.5(9) of the City Land Development Regulations as Adopted; Establishing Certain Conditions of that Waiver; Providing for the Effective Period of the Amnesty from February I, 2003 through July 31, 2003; Providing for Penalties; and Providing for an Effective Date. Action: Acting City Clerk Hines read the title and Code Enforcement and Licensing Director Christopher Steers reported. Public Speakers: none Vice Mayor Edelcup moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2003-521 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 9M. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Directing the City Attorney to Retain the Services of Muller Mintz, Labor and Employment Attorneys as Outside Counsel, Specifically to Handle any Litigation that May Arise from the Dismissal of the Former City Clerk at an Hourly Rate; Authorizing the City Attorney and the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Assist in this Litigation; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: Acting City Clerk Hines read the title and City Attorney Dannheisser reported. Public Speakers: none 9 Summary Minutes:Regular City Commission Meeting February 20,2003 City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2003-522 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 10. MOTIONS None 11. DISCUSSION ITEMS 11A. ADD-ON: Recognition for the February 7, 2003 Website Launch Party. Action: City Manager Russo reported that this event celebrated the launching of the City's Website, and the completion, start and planning of over 540 Million of Capital Improvement Projects. He thanked City staff for a successful event but in particular the following people for their time, effort, and work that went into this event: Cultural & Human Service Director Susan Simpson, Administrative Services Director Alyce Hanson, and Public Works Director James Watts. He also recognized Planning and Zoning Administrator Jorge Vera, in recognition of his diligence and perseverance in getting the Capital Improvement Projects off the ground. On behalf of the City Commission, Mayor Samson presented each of them with an etched glass vase. 12. CITIZENS' FORUM: REQUESTS,PETITIONS& OTHER COMMUNICATIONS 13. ADJOURNMENT Vice Mayor Edelcup moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor and the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. •.s!Re"s}iecifnlly:submitted by: Approved y the City Commi ton on March 20, 2003 r ' �'i. ' `F' F.�d try > t //� ,,//,,rr //// 4r 3 tt !F£p,r , � '.3 L/f//� { ,, r c-�■it A ' 1.1 4 c Jane.A.'Hines;Acting City Clerk David Samson, ayor 10