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SUMMARY MINUTES
Regular City Commission Meeting
Thursday, May 21,2009,6:30 p.m.
City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
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AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Edelcup at 6:30 p.m. with the following officials
present:
Mayor Norman S. Edelcup
Vice Mayor Lewis J. Thaler
Comm. Roslyn Brezin
Commissioner Gerry Goodman
Commissioner George "Bud" Scholl
Acting City Manager Rick Conner
City Attorney Hans Ottinot
City Clerk Jane A. Hines, CMC
Assistant City Manager/Services Jorge Vera
Assistant City Attorney Fernando Amuchastegui
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / INVOCATION
Action: Acting City Manager Rick Conner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, and City
Historian Richard C. Schulman gave the invocation.
Mayor Edelcup gave opening remarks of decorum.
3. APPROV AL OF MINUTES
3A. Special City Commission Meeting - April 16, 2009.
Action: Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Goodman seconded a motion to
approve the above-mentioned Summary Minutes. The motion was approved by a voice
vote of 5-0 in favor.
3B. Regular City Commission Meeting - April 16, 2009.
Action: Commissioner Brezin moved and Vice Mayor Thaler seconded a motion to approve
the above-mentioned Summary Minutes. The motion was approved by a voice vote of 5-
o in favor.
4. ORDER OF BUSINESS (Additions/Deletions/Amendments)
4A. Request to Hear Items: Hear Item 7F w/lOP re: Loan; Replace: Item 7P, Ordinance re:
Loan; Item lOP, Rate Lock-In Agreement; Add-On Items: Item IOU, Ratifying a Non-
Binding Letter of Intent to Purchase Property; Item 10V, Naming a Park Bench after George
Newman; and Item lOW, Naming a Park Bench after Lee Liebman.
Action: Mayor Edelcup noted the above changes to the agenda.
Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Scholl seconded a motion to approve the
above changes to the agenda. The motion was approved by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
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7B. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending
Section 265-710f the Landscape Code "Minimum Design Standards", Relating to
Hurricane Preparation; Providing for Severability; Providing for Inclusion in the Code;
Providing for Repealer; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Hines read the title, and Community Development Director Robert Solera
reported.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Brezin moved and Commissioner Goodman 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 held on Thursday, June 18,2009, at
6:30 p.m.
Vote:
Commissioner Brezin
Commissioner Goodman
Commissioner Scholl
Vice Mayor Thaler
Mayor Edelcup
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
7C. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending
Chapter 14 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Code of Ordinances to Provide for
Abatement Procedures and Authorizing the City to Recover its Costs and File a Lien;
Providing for Severability; Providing for Inclusion in the Code; Providing for Repealer;
Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Hines read the title, and Community Development Director Robert Solera
reported.
Public Speakers: none
Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Brezin 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 held on Thursday, June 18,2009, at
6:30 p.m.
Vote:
Commissioner Brezin
Commissioner Goodman
Commissioner Scholl
Vice Mayor Thaler
Mayor Edelcup
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
7D. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending
Chapter 14 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Code of Ordinances to Provide that Code
Enforcement Liens Shall have Priority Equal to Taxes and Superiority to All Other
Liens and Encumbrances; Providing for Severability; Providing for Inclusion in the Code;
Providing for Repealer; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Hines read the title, and Community Development Director Robert Solera
reported.
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9. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING (Public Hearings)
9 A. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending
Section 14-16 of the City Code, Codifying the Schedule of Civil Penalties; Providing for
Severability; Providing for Inclusion in the Code; Providing for Repealer; Providing for an
Effective Date.
(First Reading 4/16/09)
Action: City Clerk Hines read the title, and Community Development Director Robert
Solera reported.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Brezin moved and Vice Mayor Thaler seconded a motion to approve the
ordinance on second reading. Ordinance No. 2009-321 was adopted by a roll call vote
of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Brezin yes
Commissioner Goodman yes
Commissioner Scholl yes
Vice Mayor Thaler yes
Mayor Edelcup yes
98. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending
Section 26-6 of the City Code to Revise the Qualifying Period Dates of the General
Election for the Office of Mayor or City Commissioner; Providing for Repealer;
Providing for Severability; Providing for Inclusion in the City Code; Providing for an
Effective Date.
(First Reading 4/16/09)
Action: City Clerk Hines read the title and Mayor Edelcup reported that the County required
that we set the Qualifying Period dates different then it was initially.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Goodman moved and Vice Mayor Thaler seconded a motion to approve the
ordinance on second reading. Ordinance No. 2009-322 was adopted by a roll call vote
of 5-0 in favor.
V ote: Commissioner Brezin yes
Commissioner Goodman yes
Commissioner Scholl yes
Vice Mayor Thaler yes
Mayor Edelcup yes
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10. RESOLUTIONS
lOA. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a
First Addendum to Agreement with Otis Elevator Company by Adding Maintenance of
the Elevator at Pelican Community Center, in an Amount Not to Exceed $230.00 per
Month, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Said First
Addendum to Agreement; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to
Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Hines read the title, and Acting City Manager Conner reported.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Scholl moved and Vice Mayor Thaler seconded a motion to approve this
resolution. Resolution No. 2009-1408 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
lOB. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving
an Agreement with Sun Shade, Inc., D/B/A Industrial Shadeports, LLC, for the
Purchase and Installation of a Shade Cover Structure for Town Center Park, in an
Amount Not to Exceed $28,500.00, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the Mayor
to Execute Said Agreement; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to
Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Hines read the title, and Acting City Manager Conner reported noting
that Acting Public Works Director Bill Evans and Cultural and Human Services Director
Susan Simpson did a great job in getting this price. If a storm comes we can remove the
shade cover and then replace it ourselves after the storm.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Scholl asked what the timing is for the installation, and Acting Public Works
Director Bill Evans said two (2) weeks. Vice Mayor Thaler asked if we will use a similar
one for new parks, and Acting City Manager Conner said yes, and that we can actually
expand it without starting from scratch. There is already one in Samson Oceanfront Park.
Commissioner Brezin moved and Vice Mayor Thaler seconded a motion to approve this
resolution. Resolution No. 2009-1409 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10C. A Resolution of the City Commission ofthe City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a
Joint Project Agreement from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT),
Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A", for the Continuing Turf and Landscape Maintenance of
SR-AIA (Collins Avenue) and SR-826 (Sunny Isles Boulevard); 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: City Clerk Hines read the title, and Acting City Manager Conner reported noting
that the amount being paid to the City by FDOT has remained the same since the City
incorporated in 1997.
Public Speakers: none
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Mayor Edelcup said he would like the message sent to FDOT that the amount being paid is
not equivalent in 2009 as it was in 1997.
Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Brezin seconded a motion to approve this
resolution. Resolution No. 2009-1410 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10D. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing
the City Manager to Apply For and Accept a Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) Local Area Participation (LAP) Grant on Behalf of the City, in an Amount of
$456,640.00, for the Collins Avenue Streetscape Improvements Project from 183rd
Street to 172nd Street; Authorizing the City Manager to Take Any and All Action Necessary
With Respect to the Obtaining and Distribution of Grant Monies, as Appropriate; Providing
for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Hines read the title, and Assistant City Manager/Finance Doug Haag
reported. He said the next step would be waiting on approval of our project which should
happen sometime this summer, and once it is approved the next step would be to issue the
bids, we can't issue bids until we receive notification of approval of project from FDOT.
Public Speakers: none
Mayor Edelcup noted this is a grant coming indirectly from the Federal Government as part
of the stimulus package. We can't start these projects until the funds are received.
Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Scholl seconded a motion to approve this
resolution. Resolution No. 2009-1411 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10E. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Expressing
Support for the "Building Citizenship in the Community: Back to Basics" Initiative of
the Florida League of Cities, Inc., and in its Statewide Efforts; Authorizing the City
Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an
Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Hines read the title, and Cultural and Human Services Director Susan
Simpson reported.
Public Speakers: none
Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Brezin seconded a motion to approve this
resolution. Resolution No. 2009-1412 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
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10F. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving
an Agreement with Streeter's Catering for Catering Services for the City's 12th
Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, June 14, 2009, in the Amount Not to Exceed
$24,000.00, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Said
Agreement; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this
Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Hines read the title, and Cultural and Human Services Director Susan
Simpson reported that this is the caterer for our annual City's Anniversary Party at Samson
Oceanfront Park on Sunday, June 14,2009 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., in conjunction with
the Offshore Powerboat Race.
Public Speakers: none
Mayor Edelcup invited the residents to come to the party.
Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Goodman seconded a motion to approve this
resolution. Resolution No. 2009-1413 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
lOG. A Resolution of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving an Interlocal Agreement
with the State of Florida, Office of the State Attorney for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit
of Florida to Reimburse the State for the Cost of State Attorney Prosecution of Certain
Criminal Violations of the Code of the City of Sunny Isles Beach; Authorizing the Mayor
to Execute the Agreement; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to
Effectuate the Intent of this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Hines read the title, and City Attorney Ottinot reported.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Brezin moved and Vice Mayor Thaler seconded a motion to approve this
resolution. Resolution No. 2009-1414 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10H. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving
the Purchase of Two (2) "Luke" Master Meters from Parker Systems to be Placed in the
Parking Lots at Pier Park and the Ellen Wynne Beach Access, in an Amount Not to
Exceed $24,000.00; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate
this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Hines read the title, and Community Development Director Robert
Solera reported.
Public Speakers: none
Vice Mayor Thaler asked what will happen to the old meters and Mr. Solera said they will be
moved to the parking lot under the Lehman Causeway and to Bella Vista Park. Mayor
Edelcup noted that staff will set up an opportunity for people to learn how to use this with
either live demonstrations or on Channel 77 or the newspaper, can we get that done in the
next 30 days, and Mr. Solera said he already provided the newspaper article to Alyce Hanson,
and he has a meeting with Mike Tribby on Wednesday to discuss creating an info which will
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be on television within the next two weeks. Mayor Edelcup said the Commission would like
to participate in one of the Public Forums.
Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Goodman seconded a motion to approve this
resolution. Resolution No. 2009-1415 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
101. Easement Agreements with Florida Power & Light (FPL) for Undergrounding Project.
101.1 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Approving
Easement Agreements with Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), for Rights-of-Way
Within 172nd Street for Underground Conversions; Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute Said Agreements in Substantially the Same Form as the Attached Exhibit "A";
Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution;
Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Hines read the title, and Assistant City Manager/Services Jorge Vera
reported.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Scholl moved and Vice Mayor Thaler seconded a motion to approve this
resolution. Resolution No. 2009-1416 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
101.2 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Approving
an Easement Agreement with Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), in Oceania Park
for Underground Conversions; Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Agreements
in Substantially the Same Form as the Attached Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the City Manager
to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Hines read the title, and Assistant City Manager/Services Jorge Vera
reported.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Scholl moved and Vice Mayor Thaler seconded a motion to approve this
resolution. Resolution No. 2009-1417 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
101.3 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Approving
an Easement Agreement with Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), in Senator Gwen
Margolis Park for Underground Conversions; Authorizing the City Manager to Execute
Said Agreements in Substantially the Same Form as the Attached Exhibit "A"; Authorizing
the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an
Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Hines read the title, and Assistant City Manager/Services Jorge Vera
reported.
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Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Scholl moved and V ice Mayor Thaler seconded a motion to approve this
resolution. Resolution No. 2009-1418 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10J. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing
the Payment of $12,000.00 Pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement between the City and
the Municipal Undergrounding Utilities Consortium (MUUC), for the City's Share of
Legal Fees to Represent Local Governments Before the Public Service Commission,
Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary
to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Hines read the title, and Assistant City Manager/Finance Doug Haag
reported.
Public Speakers: none
Mayor Edelcup noted that the Consortium has been very effective in dealing with FPL and
FDOT, and that this is a voluntary group and contribution of $12,000 of $216,000 that is
being assessed for the whole group.
Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Brezin seconded a motion to approve this
resolution. Resolution No. 2009-1419 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10K. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Expressing
Support for the Use of Biodegradable Trash Bags in the City of Sunny Isles Beach;
Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution;
Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Hines read the title, and Acting City Manager Conner reported noting
that he is working with our representative from the janitorial service on getting us quotes for
several varieties and different approaches to the process. They also recommended that we
look at recycled materials used in the bags.
Public Speakers: none
Vice Mayor Thaler asked for a continuing update on where this is and the different cost
factors when this is put together.
V ice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Goodman seconded a motion to approve this
resolution. Resolution No. 2009-1420 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
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10L. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Ratifying the
Amendment to the Non-Binding Letter of Intent Between the City of Sunny Isles Beach
and Dezer Development Company, to Construct a Mixed Use Project Consisting of a
Conference Center, Medical Offices and a Car Museum; Authorizing the City Manager
and City Attorney to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an
Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Hines read the title, and City Attorney Ottinot reported noting that the
City has provided the developer with an option to lease the Alamo site for two years
(effective from April 21, 2009) under a contingent on the execution of a lease with the
Golden Strand property.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Brezin asked if a move like this would delay the construction of the building,
and if there was any other way that this can be resolved, and City Attorney Ottinot said that
there are circumstances beyond the control of the City and the developer, as there is a
financial issue/credit crisis that we are all dealing with.
Commissioner Goodman moved and Commissioner Brezin seconded a motion to approve
this resolution. Resolution No. 2009-1421 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10M. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving
the Letter of Intent Between the City of Sunny Isles Beach and Golden Strand Ocean
Villa Resort Association, Inc. in Substantially the Same Form as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing
the City Manager and City Attorney to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this
Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Hines read the title, and City Attorney Ottinot reported noting that
Golden Strand will allow the City to lease the property for 99 years. The City would pay a
certain amount of rent, and the Commission will have the ability, if the joint project does not
go forward, to use this property for other purposes, or to walk away from it.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Scholl moved and Vice Mayor Thaler seconded a motion to approve this
resolution. Resolution No. 2009-1422 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
ION. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving
Maintenance Agreements with ADT Security Services, Inc. for Security System
Maintenance at the Government Center and Pelican Community Center, in a Total
Amount Not to Exceed $28,875.00, Attached Hereto as Composite Exhibit "A"; Authorizing
the Mayor to Execute Said Agreements; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things
Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Hines read the title, and Acting City Manager Conner reported.
Public Speakers: none
Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Goodman seconded a motion to approve this
resolution. Resolution No. 2009-1423 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
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100. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving
Budget Amendment No. BA0809-003 to Fiscal Year 2008/2009 Budget, to Fund Various
New and/or Additional Goods and Services Not Included in the Approved Budget, to Include
Equipment and Services for the Pelican Community Park ($45,290.00), Town Center Park
Lighting ($25,000.00), and Pedestrian Signal Heads ($129,165.00); Authorizing the City
Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an
Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Hines read the title, and Assistant City Manager/Finance Doug Haag
reported.
Public Speakers: none
Mayor Edelcup asked about the remote controls for the basketball backstop, and Acting City
Manager Conner said the original specs required that a switch system be installed but it
required a manual switch on the wall, the motor system all the electronics were there but
there was no switch installed in the process, and as part of the final agreement with Siltek,
since they didn't put in the manual switches we are going to make them put in the remote.
We went ahead and put in the remote as part of the list of items that was placed against the
monies that were due them for the completion of the Park. Mayor Edelcup said that was
basically where he was heading, even though it shows up as an additional item it really is
coming out of the settlement funds that we retained.
Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Scholl seconded a motion to approve this
resolution. Resolution No. 2009-1424 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
lOP. A Resolution of the City Commission ofthe City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing
a Rate Lock Agreement with Bank of America, N.A; Providing the City Manager with the
Authority to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an
Effective Date.
Action: [City Clerk's Note: A replacement Resolution/Agreement was handed out prior to
the meeting and heard with Item 7F. See action under Item 4A.] City Clerk Hines read the
title, and Assistant City Manager/Finance Doug Haag reported noting that the fixed rate is
4.03% and this agreement will allow us to lock in the loan rate as of now as opposed to
waiting until the closing which may not occur until June 8, 2009.
Public Speakers: Holly Kuhlman
Commissioner Scholl moved and Vice Mayor Thaler seconded a motion to approve this
resolution, as revised. Resolution No. 2009-1425 was adopted by a voice vote of5-0 in
favor.
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IOQ. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Tenex Enterprises, Inc., for the 172nd Street
Roadway Improvements Project, in an Amount Not to Exceed $258,818.14, Attached
Hereto as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Said Amendment No. 1 to
Agreement; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this
Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Hines read the title, and Assistant City Manager Jorge Vera reported
noting that this is a housekeeping item as the payment was already authorized by the
Commission.
Public Speakers: none
Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Scholl seconded a motion to approve this
resolution. Resolution No. 2009-1426 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
lOR. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving
an Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Sunny Isles Beach and the Miami-Dade
Transit Agency, for Federal Funding Pass-Through Arrangements with the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 Federal Transit Administration (FT A
5307) for the City to Operate Circulator Services, in Substantially the Same Form
Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Said Agreement;
Authorizing the City Attorney and City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate
the Terms of this Agreement; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Hines read the title, and Assistant City Manager/Finance Doug Haag
reported that this is our second grant application and project for Federal Stimulus Money of
$202,000 for purchase of two shuttle buses. This will also allow us to use Federal monies as
opposed to City monies and reallocate those monies to other projects.
Public Speakers: none
Mayor Edelcup noted the 5% fee that the County is attempting to extract before remitting the
money to the City, and he knows of many cities that are unhappy with the County in doing
this. He asked that in case any City, including ourselves, are successful in negotiating it
down then it would cause this one to be downward adjusted as well. He has asked the
Mayors and the Miami-Dade County League of Cities to take this up as a topic, and
hopefully we can see if our collective voices can be heard louder.
Commissioner Scholl moved and Vice Mayor Thaler seconded a motion to approve th,is
resolution, as revised. Resolution No. 2009-1427 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in
favor.
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lOSe A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving
the Naming of the Property Located at 165th Street and Collins A venue as "Oceania
Park"; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this
Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Hines read the title, and Mayor Edelcup reported.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Scholl said he has gotten a lot of complaints on the solid wall, and for future
reference we are not going to build another solid wall. Vice Mayor Thaler said a lot of
people from across the street, the Oceania, are calling as they can't see the waterway.
Commissioner Goodman moved and Commissioner Scholl seconded a motion to approve
this resolution. Resolution No. 2009-1428 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
lOT. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a
Contribution to the Anchors Away Foundation, in an Amount of $3,600.00, Toward the
Sponsorship of an Anchors Away Boat; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things
Necessary to Effectuate the Terms of this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Hines read the title, and Commissioner Goodman reported noting that
the surprise unveiling of the Boat named "Sunny Isles Beach Florida's Rivera" will be at the
Aventura Marketing Council Breakfast Meeting on July 21, 2009. This will give our
disabled children an opportunity to participate in this program, and Vice Mayor Thaler noted
that the Marine Academy actually trains the handicapped to use the boat so they can operate
it and go out on their own.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Brezin moved and Commissioner Goodman seconded a motion to approve
this resolution. Resolution No. 2009-1429 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
IOU. Add-On:
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Ratifying a
Non-Binding Letter oflntent to Enter into a Purchase Agreement Between the City of
Sunny Isles Beach and Regions Bank for the Property Located at 488 Sunny Isles
Boulevard; Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Purchase Agreement; Authorizing the
City Manager and City Attorney to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution;
Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: [City Clerk's Note: Added to the agenda prior to meeting. See action under item
4A.] City Clerk Hines read the title, and City Attorney Ottinot reported noting that by
purchasing this property, the City will be able to expand Bella Vista Park.
Public Speakers: none
Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Scholl seconded a motion to approve this
resolution. Resolution No. 2009-1430 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
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IOV. Add-On:
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving
the Naming of a Park Bench the "George Newman Park Bench" in Honor and
Appreciation of his Dedication to the City of Sunny Isles Beach; Directing the City
Manager and/or his/her Designee to Place Signage Commensurate with this Distinction on
Said Park Bench; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate
this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: [City Clerk's Note: Added to the agenda prior to meeting, and heard after Item 5R.
See action under Item 4A and Item 5R.] Mayor Edelcup reported and presented a Certificate
of Dedication to George Newman dedicating the "George Newman Park Bench", which is to
be located in Town Center Park.
Public Speakers: none
Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Brezin seconded a motion to approve this
resolution. Resolution No. 2009-1431 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
lOW. Add-On:
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving
the Naming of a Park Bench the "Lee Leibman Park Bench" in Honor and
Appreciation of her Dedication to the City of Sunny Isles Beach; Directing the City
Manager and/or his/her Designee to Place Signage Commensurate with this Distinction on
Said Park Bench; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate
this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: [City Clerk's Note: Added to the agenda prior to meeting, and heard after Item 5R.
See action under Item 4A and Item 5R.] Vice Mayor Thaler reported and presented a
Certificate of Dedication to Lee Liebman dedicating the "Lee Liebman Park Bench" which
will be temporarily located in Pelican Community Park, and will be relocated in Heritage
Park after its completion.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Scholl moved and Commissioner Goodman seconded a motion to approve
this resolution. Resolution No. 2009-1432 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
[City Clerk's Note: After presenting the Certificates of Dedicationfor Items IOV and IOW;
the Commission went back to Item 7A.]
11. MOTIONS
None
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
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13. CITIZENS' FORUM: REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
None
14. ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Brezin seconded a motion to adjourn the
meeting. Mayor Edelcup adjourned it at 7:43 p.m.
Res'pectfully submitted by:
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
The Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM:
Jane A. Hines, CMC, City Clerk
DATE:
6/18/2009
RE:
Approval of Summary Minutes of the Regular City Commission Meeting
- May 21,2009
RECOMMENDATION:
The Summary Minutes of the Regular City Commission Meeting for May 21,
2009 is presented for your consideration.
REASONS:
A TT ACHMENTS:
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