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Home My WebLink About2003-0116 Regular City Commission Meeting SUMMARY MINUTES Regular City Commission Meeting Thursday, January 16, 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 7:31 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 Attorney Lynn M. Dannheisser City Clerk Richard Brown-Morilla Zoning Director Jorge Vera 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Action: Vice Mayor Edelcup led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3A. Special Joint Local Planning Agency and City Commission Meeting — December 10, 2002: Second Reading on Land Development Regulations. 3B. Regular City Commission Meeting— December 12, 2002. Action: Commissioner Kauffman moved and Vice Mayor Edelcup 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 Withdraw Item 7A, and Add-on Items 5D and 11A. Action: Mayor Samson said that the City Attorney had requested to Withdraw Item 7A, and there were additional items, 5-D and 11A. Commissioner Iglesias moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to approve the above-mentioned changes to the agenda. The motion was approved by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. Summary Minutes:Regular City Commission Meeting January 16.2003 City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida 5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 5A. Annual Report on the State of the City. Action: Mayor Samson read the State of the City Address. 5B. A Proclamation to be Presented to Anh Castro Kaul by Mayor David Samson Proclaiming Monday,January 13,2003 through Sunday,January 19,2003 as"Anh Castro Kaul Week in the City of Sunny Isles Beach." Action: Mayor Samson introduced Anh Castro Kaul and her family and explained his role in helping her to bring her sister, father and brother from Vietnam to live in the United States. Mayor Samson and the City Commissioners presented Anh Castro Kaul with a Proclamation proclaiming the week of Monday,January 13,2003 through Sunday, January 19, 2003, as "Anh Castro Kaul Week in the City of Sunny Isles Beach." 5C. A Proclamation to be Presented to Alberto and Isolina Jorge by Mayor David Samson Upon Their 72nd Wedding Anniversary, Proclaiming Thursday,January 16,2003, as "Alberto and Isolina Jorge Day in the City of Sunny Isles Beach." Action: Mayor Samson presented Alberto and Isolina Jorge a Proclamation proclaiming today as "Alberto and Isolina Jorge Day in the City of Sunny Isles Beach." 5D. ADD-ON: City of Sunny Isles Beach Employee Recognition for Five Years of Service. Action: Mayor Samson presented Jorge Vera, Zoning Director, with a plaque in recognition of his five years of service to the City of Sunny Isles Beach (1998-2003). 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, Amending Section 508 of the Land Development Regulations Adopted by Ordinance No. 2002-165 to Provide for Additional Site Plan Submission Requirements; Establishing Objective Criteria to be Utilized in Connection with Site Plan Review by the Planning and Zoning Director; to Provide for Recommendations from Outside City Consultants for Site Plan Review; Providing for Final Review of All Site Plans by the City Commission as Well as the Establishment of Objective Standards for Such Review; Providing for a Repealer;Providing for Severability; Providing for an Effective Date. Summary Minutes:Regular City Commission Meeting January 16,2003 City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida Action: [City Clerk's Note: This item was distributed by memo on January 14,2003,and withdrawn by a memo from City Attorney Dannheisser on January 15, 2003.] 8. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING (Public Hearings) 8A. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Adopting a Revised Fee Schedule for the Building Department, Attached as Exhibit "A"; Providing the City Manager with the Authority to Review Annually All Building Department Fees; Providing for an Effective Date. (First Reading 12/12/02) Action: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and Zoning Director Jorge Vera reported. Public Speakers: None Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to adopt the ordinance. Ordinance No. 2003-166 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Goodman yes Commissioner Iglesias yes Commissioner Kauffman yes Vice Mayor Edelcup yes Mayor Samson yes 9. RESOLUTIONS None 10. MOTIONS None 11. DISCUSSION ITEMS 11A. ADD-ON: A Discussion on Naming the New City Hall. (Requested by Commissioner Iglesias) Action: Commissioner Iglesias asked the Commissioners to support him in directing that a resolution be presented for the next City Commission agenda to name the new City Hall in honor of Mayor David Samson. Commissioner Iglesias moved and Commissioner 3 Summary Minutes:Regular City Commission Meeting January 16,2003 City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida Kauffman seconded a motion to give that direction to staff. The motion was approved by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 12. CITIZENS' FORUM: REQUESTS,PETITIONS&OTHER COMMUNICATIONS None 13. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Goodman 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 7:57 p.m. t,iI ,.•, aespectafully submitted by: Approved by t ty Commis n Feb. 20, 2003 • , ' T1 i `.Jane'A. 1-Iines'Acting City Clerk David S. nson, Mayor • ;. < 4