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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-0219 Regular City Commission Meeting SUMMARY MINUTES Regular City Commission Meeting Thursday, February 19, 2009, 6:30 p,m. City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida A TTENTION ALL LOBBYISTS: CITY LAW REOUIRES 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 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 Amuchilstegui 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / INVOCATION Action: Information Technology Director Edel Fonseca 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3A. Regular City Commission Meeting - January 15,2009, Action: Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Brezin seconded a motion to approve the above-mentioned Summary Minutes. The motion was approved by a voice vote of 5- o in favor. 3B. Special City Commission Meeting - January 22, 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. 3C. Special City Commission Meeting - January 27,2009. Action: Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Scholl seconded a motion to approve the above-mentioned Summary Minutes. The motion was approved by a voice vote of 5- o in favor. ..... Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting February 19,2009 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 4. ORDER OF BUSINESS (Additions/Deletions/Amendments) 4A. Request to Hear Items. [City Clerk's Note: These documents were distributed at the Commission Workshop on February 13, 2009.] Additional Information: Item 5A Audit Report, with revised Memorandum; Add-On: Item 10Q Payment to Atlantic Broadband, Action: Mayor Edelcup noted the above changes to the agenda, Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Goodman seconded a motion to approve the above changes to the agenda. The motion was approved by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS SA. Presentation of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2007/2008, Action: [City Clerk's Note: A revised memorandum and additional information was distributed prior to the meeting. See action under Item 4A.] Assistant City Manager/Finance Doug Haag introduced Gerry Chioca, City Auditor of Rachlin LLC, who presented the City of Sunny Isles Beach Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2007/2008, and said the City is in very good financial shape, He noted on page 53 a recommendation for the Assistant City Manager/Finance to review and sign-off on the bank reconciliations, and Assistant City Manager Haag immediately implemented this formal policy, Mr, Chioca said this was a very clean audit, it went very well, and he thanked Assistant City Manager/Finance Doug Haag, Assistant Finance Director Linda Dosal, and staff for all their hard work. Commissioner Scholl moved and Vice Mayor Thaler seconded a motion to accept the Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2007/2008. The motion was approved by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 5B. Presentation of a FlagIPlaque by Army Sergeant Nick Perdomo to the City of Sunny Isles Beach through the Building Department Action: Building Official Clayton L. Parker said he was unable to contact Sgt Perdomo who may be out of the country, Mayor Edelcup said whenever Sgt, Perdomo is available to let the City Clerk know to put the presentation back on the agenda, 5C. Presentation of Artwork by Charles Wachsberg to the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Action: Mayor Edelcup introduced Artist Charles Wachsberg who presented the City with his original painting of the beach, He said he will be painting a 20-foot mural similar to this painting for the wall at the Sunny Isles Beach Community School. Mayor Ede1cup thanked Mr. Wachsberg and his wife Anna, and noted that he also painted the City Seal back in 1997, 6. ZONING None 2 Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting February 19,2009 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 7. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING 7 A, An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending Chapter 26 of the City Code to Provide for a New Article III to Incorporate General Election Provisions; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Repealing All Ordinances in Conflict; Providing a Severability Clause; Providing for Inclusion in Code; Providing An Effective Date, Action: City Clerk Hines read the title, and reported, Public Speakers: none Mayor Edelcup noted that this is a housekeeping item to bring the City Charter into compliance with what the residents voted on this past November, 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, March 19,2009, at 6:00 p.m. Vote: Commissioner Brezin Commissioner Goodman Commissioner Scholl Vice Mayor Thaler Mayor Edelcup yes yes yes yes yes 7B. An Ordinance ofthe City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending Section 265-46 of the City Code to Establish Security Lighting Requirements for Commercial/Retail Establishment, Apartment and Condominium Off-Street Surface Parking Lot Areas; Providing for Penalties; Providing for Severability; Providing for Inclusion in the Code; Providing for an Effective Date, Action: City Clerk Hines read the title, and City Attorney Ottinot reported and noted the effective date is 120 days after second reading in order to give adequate notice, Public Speakers: Bob Welsh Community Development Director Robert Solera said Code Enforcement will: conduct night- time research to identify locations, publish an article, send a reminder notice in 60 days to those that are not in compliance, and assign an inspector at night. City Attorney Ottinot clarified that compliance is approval of the Plan by the City Manager and Police Chief. Commissioner Scholl moved and Vice Mayor Thaler seconded a motion to approve the proposed ordinance on first reading. The motion was approved by a roll call vote of5-0 in favor. Second reading, public hearing will be held on Thursday, March 19,2009, at 6:00 p.m. Vote: Commissioner Brezin Commissioner Goodman Commissioner Scholl Vice Mayor Thaler Mayor Edelcup yes yes yes yes yes 3 Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting February 19,2009 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Other than Ordinances for Second Reading) None 9. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING (Public Hearings) None 10. RESOLUTIONS lOA. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Reappointing Judge Robert Newman, Maurice Donsky, Sonja K. Dickens, and Mimi V. Turin as Special Masters, for a Period of One Year, in Accordance with City Code Section 14-3; Providing for an Effective Date, Action: City Clerk Hines read the title, and City Attorney Ottinot reported, Public Speakers: none Commissioner Scholl moved and Commissioner Brezin seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2009-1376 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, Deleting the Restaurant Use Restriction Contained in (1) (E) of Resolution No. 00-Z-42 Pertaining to the Property Located on 18660 Collins Avenue; 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: City Clerk Hines read the title, and City Attorney Ottinot reported, Public Speakers: none Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Brezin seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2009-1377 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 an Agreement with AT&T Mobility for Use of Air Cards that will Support the Police, Building, and Code Enforcement Department's Mobile Units, in an Amount Not to Exceed $35,079,84, 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 Information Technology Director Edel Fonseca reported, and noted that this is saving the City $7,000, Public Speakers: none Commissioner Brezin moved and Vice Mayor Thaler seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2009-1378 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 4 Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting February 19, 2009 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 10D. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving Budget Amendment No. BA0809-001 to Fiscal Year 2008/2009 Budget, to Fund Various New and/or Additional Goods and Services not Included in the Approved Budget, to Include the Property Tax Settlement with Miami-Dade County ($250,000), Re-Platting Costs for Heritage Park, Government Center and Avila Property ($60,000), Avila Property Improvements ($115,000), and Avila Property Acquisition and Related Costs for Appraisals, etc, ($2,207,600); 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 Assistant City Manager Doug Haag reported, Public Speakers: none Mayor Edelcup said this was discussed in detail at the February 13, 2009 Commission Workshop, and noted a $25,000 change in the General Fund, Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Scholl seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2009-1379 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, Approving Addendum No. 3 to Agreement with Lukes-Sawgrass Landscaping, Inc. for Landscaping Services for Capital Improvement Projects Based on a Unit Price Basis, in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,279,000,00, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Said Addendum No, 3 to Agreement; Authorizing the 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 Acting City Manager Conner reported noting a savings to the City of approximately $22,000 as some of the items have not been completed yet He also noted that people hit the medians on a regular basis, and sometimes we can get reimbursement except in the case of a hit and run, Public Speakers: none Mayor Edelcup asked if the insurance companies pay for the hit and run incidents, and City Attorney Ottinot said that Risk Management does submit claims. Vice Mayor Thaler asked that in the future these types of things be approved by the Commission first. Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Scholl seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2009-1380 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 10F. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing the Chief of Police, in Accordance with Section 932,7055, F,S, and the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984, to Expend $130,000.00 of Partial Law Enforcement Trust Fund (L.E.T.F.) Forfeiture Fund and/or Department of Justice (D.O.J.), for the Purchase of Firearms and Related Accessories for the Implementation of a Special Purpose Tactical Firearms Program, for Various Charitable Contributions, and for Legal Costs Associated with the Asset Forfeiture Process; Providing for an Effective Date, Action: City Clerk Hines read the title, and Police Chief Fred Maas reported, 5 .' I Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting February 19,2009 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Public Speakers: none Commissioner Goodman moved and Vice Mayor Thaler seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2009-1381 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. lOG. A Resolution ofthe City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving the Purchase of Fifty (50) Colt Commando (M4) Rifles, Vehicle Racks and Associated Equipment and Accessories for the Special Purpose Tactical Firearms Program from Colt Defense LLC, in the Amount Not to Exceed $70,000,00, 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 Police Captain Michael Grandinetti reported, Public Speakers: none Commissioner Goodman moved and Vice Mayor Thaler seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2009-1382 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 Ten (10) Handheld P7250 Police Radios and Associated Accessories from Miami-Dade County, Enterprise Technology Services Department, in the Amount Not to Exceed $42,600,00, 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 Police Captain Michael Grandinetti reported. Public Speakers: none Mayor Ede1cup asked in general what happens to the old equipment, and Captain Grandinetti said we will keep these radios to use for emergencies such as a hurricane, and with the buy- out of the cellular company, as part of their agreement they are responsible for coming in and trading us one-for-one any radio we have in place, Police Chief Fred Maas said we can also sell the old equipment like we do our vehicles, and Mayor Edelcup said we also can donate them to an organization that really needs them. Commissioner Brezin moved and Vice Mayor Thaler seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2009-1383 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 101. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a Payment to the Miami-Dade County Public Schools, in the Amount Not to Exceed $754,743.00, for Work Completed at the Sunny Isles Beach Community School, Including Drainage and Pavement Around the Community School, Maintenance of Traffic Around the Atlantic Boulevard Area, and the Perimeter Right-of-Way Around the Community School, Attached 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 Acting City Manager Conner reported that this is payment for work that is part of the Central Island Drainage Project We entered into an agreement with the School for $721,302, but there is a $33,441 change order that they have 6 - Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting February 19, 2009 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida submitted that was never executed, but if the school can provide documentation then we will pay it He asked that the Commission approve this full amount just in case they can verify documentation on the $33,441, otherwise our intent is to pay the $721,302, Public Speakers: none Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Goodman seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2009-1384 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. Mayor Edelcup said when we entered into an Interlocal Agreement with the School Board they were to use Pelican Community Park and reimburse us for the costs associated with operating the Park for their benefit, He asked if we have billed the School yet and how can we be assured that we are collecting from them, and Cultural and Human Services Director Susan Simpson said a letter was sent to them about two months ago asking for an amount just over $200,000 for the entire school year. Mayor Edelcup asked that she get confirmation on that letter and payment before making the above disbursement. Mayor Edelcup asked if we have used their facility, and Ms, Simpson said we are using it after school hours for our Drama Club and a dance class, However, the School Board cannot bill the City for use of the school as we are maintaining it. 10J. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Ratifying the Approval of the Agreement Between Fortin, Leavy, Skiles, Inc. and the City of Sunny Isles Beach, to Provide Platting Services for the Government Center, in the Amount Not to Exceed $25,000,00, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the City Manager and/or Designee 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 Vera reported noting that the rep1atting of the City Government Parcel will provide Tony Roma's with their own tax folio number so they will be taxed separately, and we can claim the full tax exemption for this Government site, Public Speakers: none Commissioner Scholl moved and Commissioner Brezin seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2009-1385 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, Ratifying the Granting of the Warranty Deed to Miami-Dade County for the Property Known as Atlantic Island, Sunny Isles Lift Station Parcell for Use by the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department; 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: City Clerk Hines read the title, and Assistant City Manager Vera reported that this is part of the Atlantic Isle Sewer and Drainage Project. The County requested that we deed that property to them, and on Tuesday we received approval from Atlantic Isle for their portion of the site to be deeded to the County. Public Speakers: none Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Brezin seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2009-1386 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 7 Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting February 19,2009 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 10L. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving the Purchase of a Prefabricated Restroom Unit from AES Precast Company, Inc. for the Senator Gwen Margolis Park, in an Amount Not to Exceed $53,800,00; 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 Acting City Manager Conner reported, He presented a power-point/color photo of the unit in Town Center Park which is identical to what we will have in Senator Gwen Margolis Park but it will be one-foot wider. Public Speakers: none Vice Mayor Thaler asked when the project will be completed, and Acting City Manager Conner said the completion date is Fall of2009, and we will be well within that parameter. Commissioner Brezin moved and Vice Mayor Thaler seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2009-1387 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 Second Amendment to Agreement with B & G Fences, Corp., to Provide Furnishing and the Installation of Fencing for the Parking Area of Avila North, in an Amount Not to Exceed $29,500,00, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Said Second Amendment 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 Vera reported that this is a six-foot high picket fence like the ones we have in the medians with double gates for entry, and he noted that the "Municipal Parking" sign has been ordered, Public Speakers: none Vice Mayor Thaler asked when this project will be completed, and Mr. Vera said the fence will be done this week. Acting City Manager Conner said we have other work to do on this lot including the lift station and drainage system, and no timeline has been established but it will be opened for the City's Anniversary Party in June, Community Development Director Robert Solera noted that the Master Meter has been ordered for this lot. Mayor Ede1cup said to make a real effort to get this project finished before June, Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Brezin seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2009-1388 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 a First Amendment to Agreement with Southeastern Engineering Contractors, Inc. to Construct a New Retaining Wall at Oceania Park, in an Amount Not to Exceed $4,494.49, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Said First Amendment 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 and noted that staff caused an internal complication partly because of the design, 8 Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting February 19, 2009 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Public Speakers: none Commissioner Scholl said the top of the cupolas are not commensurate with the quality of the open part of the structure however it is in the early stage, and Acting City Manager Conner said that staff will ensure that they are, Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Goodman seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2009-1389 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 100. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving the Selection of AvMed as the Provider for Employee Health Insurance, Lincoln Financial Group as the City's Provider for Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Accidental, Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance, and EyeMed as the City's Provider for Vision Care for a One- Year Period; Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into Agreements with these Providers, Provided Said Agreements are Approved as to Form and Legal Sufficiency by the City Attorney; Further 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 Doug Haag reported noting that by switching carriers at this time, the net analyzed savings to the City is approximately $500,000, due to the employees taking on additional cost sharing through higher deductibles, co-pay, etc. He thanked Benefits Administrator Yael London for a great job, and is currently in the 1 st Floor Meeting Room conducting the initial enrollment information session with City employees, Public Speakers: Bob Hollander Mayor Edelcup asked if the new plan has similar benefits as you had mentioned that the employees are going to be taking on more risk, is that a major or minor situation, and Bob Hollander of Brown and Brown, said the changes were minor. He said they went through it thoroughly with the City's committee, and the employees are happy with it Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Goodman seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2009-1390 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. lOP. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving in Concept the Renovation of the First Floor of the Government Center; Providing for a Total Project Budget in the Amount of $75,000,00; Providing that Any Agreements be Approved as to Form and Legal Sufficiency by the City Attorney; 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, and showed a power-point of a conceptual design of the first floor. He asked that we act essentially as our own General Contractor on this project. Public Speakers: none 9 Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting February 19, 2009 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Mayor Ede1cup asked about the timetable and Acting City Manager Conner said it will be completed before the POW WOW event in May, Mayor Edelcup said in addition to this, the Commission wanted to do something special for Richard Schulman to celebrate his 75th Birthday and to honor him as our City Historian. He said History Hall is the most popular site in our City and known throughout the world, and as a surprise to Richard, had asked staff to also remodel the "Richard C. Schulman History Hall" at the same time, and Acting City Manager Conner showed a conceptual design of the Hall. Commissioner Brezin moved and Vice Mayor Thaler seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2009-1391 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 10Q. Add-On: A Resolution ofthe City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing Payment to Atlantic Broadband for Undergrounding Cable Television Lines Along 172nd Street, in an Amount Not to Exceed $21,110,66; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: [City Clerk's Note: See action under Item 4A, adding this item to the agenda.) City Clerk Hines read the title, and Assistant City Manager Vera reported this is the last of the undergrounding on 172nd Street, FP&L and AT&T are already underground, Public Speakers: none Vice Mayor Thaler asked if this was known before the project went out, and Mr. Vera said yes, we already laid the conduits, etc, for the undergrounding, but Atlantic Broadband just came to us this month with their quote, Commissioner Scholl moved and Vice Mayor Thaler seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2009-1392 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 11. MOTIONS 11A. Call for a Motion to Confirm the Appointment of Janet Cini to Fill a Vacancy on the Historic Preservation Board (Vice Mayor Thaler), Action: City Clerk Hines read the title, and Vice Mayor Thaler reported, Commissioner Brezin moved and Commissioner Scholl seconded a motion to confirm the appointment. The motion was approved by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 12. DISCUSSION ITEMS 12A. Discussion/Presentation of a Beach Safety Video Played on the Hotels' Television Welcome Page Channel regarding Sunny Isles Beach Ocean Rescue, Action: Cultural and Human Services Director Susan Simpson and Ocean Rescue Supervisor Justin Broman presented the Video which is being shown here and outside the City in certain hotels, It was the consensus of the Commission to play it on the City's CATV Channel 77, Public Speakers: none 10 Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting February 19, 2009 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 12B. Add-On: Discussion on a Special Piano Serenade on Wednesday, March 18,2009 from 7:30 p,m, to 9:00 p.m, in the Commission Chambers, Action: Cultural and Human Services Director Susan Simpson reported on this event noting that it may be moved to Pelican Community Park if the performance is sold out The cost is $5 for residents, and $10 for non-residents, Public Speakers: none Mayor Edelcup asked for everyone to attend as we want this to be a sell-out performance, It was noted that there are flyers on the community buses, as well as at City HalL 13. CITIZENS' FORUM: REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER COMMUNICATIONS None 14. ADJOURNMENT Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Scholl seconded a motion to adjourn the .mt:eting, and Mayor Ede1cup adjourned it at 7:41 p.m, ( . ; . .- \ / ,i , ( . " 'Respectf:ully :s~brp.itted by: Approved by the City Commission on March 19,2009 .' ..' :', ,; X; ,'.'. " ~- t~1\~ ~ ~" lane'A, H;ines, CMC, City Clerk , I I' f - , ~ \ I- '. \. t.' . 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