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SUMMARY MINUTES
Regular City Commission Meeting
Thursday, April 21, 2011, 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
Commissioner Isaac Aelion
Commissioner Jeanette Gatto
Commissioner George "Bud" Scholl
Acting City Manager Jorge Vera
City Attorney Hans Ottinot
City Clerk Jane A. Hines, CMC
Assistant City Attorney Fernando Amuchastegui
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / INVOCATION
Action: Ari Steiger led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, and Police Chaplain Rabbi Israel
Baron gave the invocation.
Mayor Edelcup gave opening remarks of decorum, and noted the City's new security system
that is in place.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3A. Regular City Commission Meeting - March 17, 2011.
Action: Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Aelion 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 - April 4, 2011.
Action: Commissioner Scholl 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. Additional Information: 10M. Brochure & Photographs of
Amenities for Heritage Park; Add-On: Item 100. Agreement with Alan J. Cohen, for the
City Manager Position, and hear out of order after Item 6A; and Item 12C. Discussion to
Sponsor the International Young Dancers Festival.
Action: Mayor Edelcup noted the above changes to the agenda.
Commissioner Scholl moved and Commissioner Aelion 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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5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
SA. City Commission Employee Recognition Program: Certificates of Appreciation to be
Presented to City Employees: Robert Mosley, Mario Matos, and Cledna Zuniga.
Action: Mayor Edelcup reported, and the City Commission presented the Certificates of
Appreciation and noted that each recipient will receive a $100 check. Robert Mosley and
Mario Matos helped rescue a kitten trapped in a 20-foot deep drain pipe for three days; and
Cledna Zuniga has continued safe and courteous bus driving services.
5B. Presentation by Michael S. Mills, Representing the Department of Defense, Employer
Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), to Police Officer Albert Porro, a Staff Sergeant
of the Florida Army National Guard and recent Bronze Medal of V alor Recipient for Actions
taken to save his unit when his unit was struck by an lED in Iraq last year.
Action: Michael Mills, Area Chair, ESGR of the Department of Defense, said their primary
mission is to gain and maintain active support from public and private employers for our
National Guard and Reserve. Staff Sergeant Porro and his wife Melissa joined him to
present Chief Fred Maas, who was joined by his wife Tracy and their daughter Catherine,
with the "Patriotic Employer Award" for contributing to national security, and protecting
liberty and freedom by supporting employee participation in America's National Guard and
Reserve Force. Chief Maas accepted the Award on behalf of the City Commission, the
Police Department, and the community.
5C. Presentation by the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau regarding Tourism.
Action: Ibis Romero, Executive Director of the Sunny Isles Beach Tourism and Marketing
Council, introduced Rolando Aedo of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau
(GMCVB) who did a power point presentation on the State of the Industry Address for
Greater Miami and the Beaches. Ms. Romero handed out information from the GMCVB, and
thanked Mr. Aedo noting that in June we will have a State of the Industry Address for Sunny
Isles Beach. Mayor Edelcup said one of the great partnerships we were able to create four
years ago was with the GMCVB and attracting Ibis Romero to head the Sunny Isles Beach
Tourism and Marketing Council. We have enjoyed being part of the overall Greater Miami
effort to attract tourism here in South Florida and in Sunny Isles Beach.
5D. A Proclamation Proclaiming April 2011 as "Water Conservation Month" in the City of
Sunny Isles Beach.
Action: Mayor Ede1cup read the Proclamation into the record; City Clerk Hines will mail it .
5E. A Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of May 1 - 8, 2011 as "Days of Remembrance
Week" in the City of Sunny Isles Beach.
Action: The Proclamation was accepted by Hap Levy of the Hollywood Holocaust Memorial
Museum, and Sam Gasson, a Holocaust survivor, who have been heading up the Holocaust
Memorial services in our City for over 15 years.
SF. A Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of April 24 - 30, 2011 as "Childhood Cancer
Awareness Week" in the City of Sunny Isles Beach.
Action: Mayor Ede1cup read the Proclamation into the record; City Clerk Hines will mail it .
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6. ZONING: ZONING HEARINGS ARE QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS.
6A. Request of Navarro Discount Pharmacies, LLC, Owner of the Property Located at
18500 Collins Avenue, for the Following: (Hearing #Z2011-01)
1. The Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use of spacing requirements as per Section 98-
4 of the City Code to permit the sales of alcohol, beer, and wine for off-premise
consumption under the Conditional Use approval requirement of ~98-8 of the City Code.
2. Pursuant to Section 265-63.1 of the City Code, the Applicant is requesting a Variance of
Section 265-56(B)(2)(b) of the City Code Sign Regulations to permit a third wall sign
where only two wall signs are permitted.
Protests 0 Waivers 0 Ex Parte 0
Action: Mayor Edelcup gave opening remarks on zoning procedures/decorum and City Clerk
Hines read a disclaimer for the Zoning hearing, and administered the oath to the witnesses for
the Zoning hearing. Acting City Manager Vera reported noting that the purpose of this public
hearing is to request Conditional Use of spacing requirements (Publix) to permit the sale of
alcohol, beer, and wine for off-premise consumption, and a Variance to permit a wall sign.
Public Speakers: George E. Peon, Architect; Barbara Aleman; Jose Teurbe- Tolon; Richard
Steinig; Jaclyn Matitydru
George E. Peon, Architect, representing Navarro Discount Pharmacies, LLC, reported and
presented renderings of the project. He noted that Navarro has been in the City for many
years and have 28 stores State-wide, and are expanding, improving, and upgrading their
facilities. This liquor store will be completely independent from the store, it will be attached
to it without having to build any square footage because they are relocating existing space.
They are proposing a separate entrance, with hours of operation similar to the store. They also
want to do a separate sign to describe what the store is. As part of their package they will do
landscaping improvements, and upgrade to the new City standards. Barbara Aleman of
Navarro said she is overseeing their stores and that they will be expanding 22 stores in the
next three years, and have been in business for 50 years. Mr. Peon said as part of their
proposal they are offering a mitigation contribution of$25,000.00 to the City. Mayor Edelcup
opened the hearing for public speakers. After public comment, Mr. Peon said that they do not
feel that this addition will impact traffic or use of the building, and it will help the community.
Vice Mayor Thaler said that he would like them to look at additional parking. There is a
parking lot behind the store, and whether you rent space or use space it is important to clean
up that parking area. Commissioner Scholl said small businesses are the fabric of the
community, and this is sending a terrible message to small business owners, as we have a
Code and it should be followed. Commissioner Aelion said the intent of the Code was to
establish a limit of sales of alcoholic beverages, by adding another liquor license it would be
imposing an addition to the guidelines established by the Florida Statutes.
Mayor Edelcup said that Navarro's is 750 feet away from schools and parks, however, Publix
is less than 750 feet away and sells liquor, and because of that, we are here tonight. If it
wasn't for that specific measurement, everything would be granted. He noted the comments
that we are pitting small businesses against large businesses, the last time he checked, Navarro
was a small business. It has been very successful and has grown throughout the State of
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Florida, and because of their success we are to take a different measurement in granting a
variance, no, he doesn't see that as a measuring stick. There is no need to worry about
competition, traffic is less of a problem, however he agrees with Vice Mayor Thaler that
Navarro should look at the possibility of renting space in the lot that is available behind the
store in answer to some people's concerns that there may not be enough parking in the area.
City Attorney Ottinot clarified that the reason we are here tonight is the fact that Navarro is
less than 750 feet away from Publix, and that is the only issue at hand. If Navarro met the
distance requirement they could have filed the appropriate permit application with the
Building Department and opened the store as a matter of right. With respect to the shopping
center issue, over the years he and Acting City Manager Vera have worked with Richard
Steinig who had wanted to open a liquor store in the 170th St. Shopping Center. Because Mr.
Steinig could not pay the fees and he wanted to get a Conditional Use, we created an
exemption that would allow a liquor store in a shopping center if they have 221 parking
spaces and a gross area of 45,000 square feet. Navarro was not able to satisfy any exemption
under the City Code. The standards for Conditional Use are outlined in the Report and in the
Code, competition is not a factor, in terms of factors, and staff has reviewed the factors, and
these factors are listed in the report.
City Attorney Ottinot clarified a minor amendment that Navarro is to provide a surplus
parking plan within 30 days of approval of the application.
Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion for approval, subject
to staff conditions, as amended. Resolution No. 11-Z-121 was adopted by a roll call vote of
3-2 (Commissioner Aelion and Commissioner Scholl against) in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Aelion no
Commissioner Gatto yes
Commissioner Scholl no
Vice Mayor Thaler yes
Mayor Edelcup yes
[City Clerk's Note: The City Commission took a short recess, and then heard Item 100
out of order.)
7. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING
None
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Other than Ordinances for Second Reading)
None
9. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING (Public Hearings)
None
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10. RESOLUTIONS
lOA. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Awarding
Bid No. 11-02-01 to and Entering into an Agreement with Snack Time LLC. Concession
Services, Inc. for Concessionaire Services for Samson Oceanfront Park, Attached Hereto
as Exhibit "A", Based on the Pricing, Terms, and Conditions Listed in the Bid Response,
Attached Hereto as "Attachment 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 noting that currently Samson Oceanfront Park only has vending machines,
and we were looking to put a concessionaire there. It is a one year agreement, $300
established per month, and at the end of that year we will look at their sales and renegotiate
the contract. Vice Mayor Thaler asked if it was for functions only, not something that is
permanently there, and Ms. Simpson said it is for when we don't have functions there, and it
is a moveable trailer, they will come, set up and sell, and will leave at the end of every day.
They also understand that they cannot park any permanent vehicles on Park property.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Aelion asked why only a $300 fee, he felt it was too low. Ms. Simpson said
we put out an RFP and had only one bidder/proposal, and she believes they came up with that
dollar amount because there was no established sales there. That is why we made it a one
year agreement, they had proposed a two-year agreement. The Concessionaire at Skateboard
Park sells concessions and entrance fees, and only pays the City $450 a month as of now, and
again we were establishing what the possibility was at that site. At the Pelican Community
Park, the agreement is established that they pay the City 10% of net, and on average we are
now looking at $150 a month.
Mayor Edelcup said as background information, up until last year we were trying to do the
concession work ourselves with our own employees, and spending a lot of the City's money
paying employees to be there, buying food, and throwing away food that didn't get sold. Last
year the Commission, while preparing the budget for the current year, instructed staffto take
the City out of the business of providing these types of amenities within our Parks and try to
find vendors that would take it on. And therefore, even though you are seeing a small $300
contribution here, you are seeing what isn't here, which is thousands of dollars that were
spent to staff it with our own personnel and to buy food and be responsible for running it, not
only on a straight time basis but a lot oftimes on an overtime basis for our employees. No
matter what, we are definitely winners by finding vendors and certainly we will always be in
a position that if we see that these vendors are successful that in turn may create competition
which would be to the benefit of the City. Ms. Simpson said that we used to budget
approximately $4,000 in expenses for that concession sales plus personnel, and now we have
a zero expense, and a $3,600 annual revenue.
Commissioner Scholl moved and Vice Mayor Thaler seconded a motion to approve this
resolution. Resolution No. 2011-1699 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
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lOB. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Awarding
Bid No. 11-02-02 to and Entering into an Agreement with Development Counsellors
International (DCI) for Public Relations Services for the City of Sunny Isles Beach, in
an Amount Not to Exceed $42,800.00, 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 this is for public relations services being performed currently by Howard
Miller who has been doing this for us for four years. He did an excellent job, he had us
ranked No. 1 through Trip Advisor, and has gotten the City internationally known. At this
time we are looking to expand what we have already established. DCI is a New York-based
company that specializes only in destination promotions. They took the limited money that
we had to spend and created an 8-month work plan where the bulk of the work is in, just in
time to fill out the seasons. Fortunately we had the GMCVB here today and they told you
about the shoulder season, they will work to help fill the hotels for that time.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Scholl moved and Vice Mayor Thaler seconded a motion to approve this
resolution. Resolution No. 2011-1700 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10C. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Ratifying an
Agreement with LIVS Associates for Professional Architectural/Engineering Services
for the Design of a Kayak and Canoe Rental Site at Bella Vista Bay Park, in an Amount
Not to Exceed $34,771.00, 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 Public Works Director Gio Batista reported that
this is on-going Bella Vista Bay Park improvements, and this is to ratify the Agreement with
LIVS for the conclusion of the design. Weare currently drafting an RFP, and hopefully it
should be hitting the street within the next couple of weeks.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Aelion asked that the design engineering services be examined carefully
before any implementation so that we can minimize or eliminate any deviation from those
guidelines with change orders, etc. Mr. Batista said within the body of the RFP, staff has
modified certain scopes for the construction and understand that things do slip through the
cracks, and we have done our best to include verbiage to minimize those.
Mayor Ede1cup said this is a design for kayak facilities, and Mr. Batista said yes, it allows
folks to utilize their kayaks and to launch them from that location. Mayor Edelcup asked if
we will still be providing boat dockage, and Mr. Batista said yes, we are using the facility
adjacent to the dock to allow the kayaks to launch. Mayor Ede1cup asked if we have
someone interested in taking on that facility, and Cultural and Human Services Director
Susan Simpson said yes, we have two companies that are interested. Commissioner Scholl
said to add standup paddle boards as well because they are incredibly popular, and she
agreed, and noted that we can add the paddle boards to the Grant.
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Vice Mayor Thaler asked how many docking spaces we have, and Ms Simpson said the
"Princess" Yacht is taking up two spaces, and so technically we have four left, one was
damaged but it will be repaired. As a point of clarification, in the RFP we included that
during construction they must allow access for anyone who is going to be utilizing the docks.
Commissioner Scholl moved and Commissioner Aelion seconded a motion to approve this
resolution. Resolution No. 2011-1701 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, Approving a
Street Lighting Agreement with Florida Power and Light (FPL) for the Removal of26
Concrete Streetlight Poles and 27 Light Fixtures Within the Central Island Area, in an
Amount Not to Exceed $29,487.15, 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 Public Works Director Gio Batista reported that
this Agreement allows us to complete the beautification for the Central Island area where we
have already done some street and roadway improvements. There are still some concrete
light poles out there that are going to be removed, and the execution ofthis Agreement would
allow FPL to move in and begin the process of removing those poles.
Public Speakers: none
Vice Mayor Thaler said after we finish here we should have FPL look at the rest of our City
and take down poles throughout all of Sunny Isles Beach. Mr. Batista said that this morning
he put together a transmittal to FPL requesting additional information as to who owns certain
poles so we can start picking out those poles that should/can be removed if they don't fall
under another undergrounding project, and we are going to be targeting those poles.
Mayor Edelcup said at the Workshop we had earlier this week, he had asked staff for an
update on the entire undergrounding project that was supposed to be a 10-year project 14
years ago and we are nowhere near the completion. But it would be good if staff would
present an update as to where we stand, where we need to go, and the projected time
references that we can use to guide us in the future as to when the City will be completely
underground and all the overhead poles taken down.
Commissioner Scholl asked if the removal of the Atlantic Island poles is in the current
contractor's agreement or are we relying on FPL to remove the poles when the last house is
hooked up, and Mr. Batista said that FPL will be removing those poles. When all the homes
are energized and their contractor comes in and makes the connection, FPL will be pulling
the permit. We have been in contact with them and they will be coming in quickly to do that.
Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Scholl seconded a motion to approve this
resolution. Resolution No. 2011-1702 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
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10E. A Resolution ofthe City Commission ofthe City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing
the Purchase of 48 HeartStart FRx Defibrillators from Phillips Healthcare, Inc. in an
Amount Not to Exceed $51,328.64, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A", Piggybacking offfrom
the Seminole County Contract No. IFB-3125-05/JVP; 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 Captain Michael Grandinetti reported that this
would be paid through a COPS Technology Grant. He noted that by piggybacking off from
the Seminole County Contract it gives us a 54% discount off the retail value.
Public Speakers: none
Mayor Edelcup asked that the old defibrillators be checked out to see if they are working and
then give them to a community that can use them. Captain Grandinetti said he did speak
with the vendor who indicated that he would come in and evaluate each one as to what is
operational and what should be taken offthe market. ChiefMaas said through this $200,000
Grant, the City will benefit from this equipment without spending tax dollars, and it was due
to the efforts of Captain Grandinetti and Detective Luke Plesa.
Commissioner Scholl moved and Vice Mayor Thaler seconded a motion to approve this
resolution. Resolution No. 2011-1703 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
10F. A Resolution of the City Commission ofthe City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing
the Chief of Police, in Accordance with the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984, to
Expend up to $72,000.00 from the Federal Forfeiture (DOJ) Funds for the Purchase of
Two (2) Outboard Boat Motors, Surveillance Cameras/Equipment for Heritage Park,
Motorcycle Trailer and Miscellaneous Community Policing Items; Providing for an
Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Hines read the title, and Police Chief Maas reported.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Scholl moved and Vice Mayor Thaler seconded a motion to approve this
resolution. Resolution No. 2011-1704 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
lOG. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing
the Purchase of Two (2) Outboard Boat Motors from TnT Custom Marine, Inc. for the
Police Department, in an Amount Not to Exceed $30,000.00, 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 Captain Michael Grandinetti reported noting
this includes installation. This is a 35% discount under the State contract and will be paid
through the Forfeiture Account. ChiefMaas noted that the Police boat has been in dry dock
as the five-year old engines need to be replaced, and are too costly to repair without warranty.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Aelion moved and Vice Mayor Thaler seconded a motion to approve this
resolution. Resolution No. 2011-1705 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
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10H. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving
an Agreement with Buildnet Corporation for the Purchase and Installation of a 32-
Camera and DVR System in the Heritage Park and Parking Garage, in an Amount Not
to Exceed $25,000.00, 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 Acting City Manager Vera reported noting that
the cameras will be installed throughout the garage and Park area, as well as the basketball
court under the William Lehman Causeway. He noted that an additional $6,240 has been.
added to this to provide conduits for the basketball court which was not foreseen at that time.
It will be paid through the Forfeiture Fund.
Public Speakers: none
Vice Mayor Thaler asked if 32 cameras were enough for both the garage and the Park, and
Acting City Manager Vera said he is discussing it with the Police Department. Mayor
Edelcup said to make sure you cover the area under the Lehman Causeway, including the
sidewalk from the Golden Shores Park to Heritage Park. He also suggested putting a camera
at the Public Works storage area. Commissioner Scholl asked if we are required to have the
lights on in the garage during the day, and Mayor Ede1cup said yes, it is a requirement.
Commissioner Scholl moved and Commissioner Aelion seconded a motion to approve this
resolution. Resolution No. 2011-1706 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
101. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving
an Agreement with Branch Banking and Trust Company (BB&T) for Government
Banking Services, Attached Hereto As Exhibit "A", Under the Housing Authority of the
City of Fort Lauderdale Proposal for Banking Services RFP No. 2010-05; Authorizing the
Mayor to Execute Said Agreement; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things
Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Hines read the title, and Assistant City Manager/Finance MinaI Shah
reported noting that we will receive more benefits with BB&T compared to Bank of
America, our current bank. Over the entire fiscal year, staff estimates a minimum of$l 0,000
in interest earnings on excess balances for the City.
Public Speakers: none
Mayor Edelcup said that in the Workshop you had commented that the 45 basis points is the
minimum and if interest rates in general change that this is renegotiable on an upward scale,
and Assistant City Manager Shah said that is correct and it is based on a formula.
Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Aelion seconded a motion to approve this
resolution. Resolution No. 2011-1707 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
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10J. A Resolution of the City Commission ofthe City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida" Approving
an Agreement with New World Systems, Inc. for Renewal ofthe Software Support and
Maintenance for a One-Year Period, in an Amount Not to Exceed $19,397.00, 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 Assistant City Manager/Finance Minai Shah
reported noting that this is required in order to maintain the requirements for our system.
Mayor Edelcup asked if this is priced essentially the same as the prior year, and Assistant
City Manager Shah said yes and that they had negotiated it down $1,000.
Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Aelion seconded a motion to approve this
resolution. Resolution No. 2011-1708 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, Approving
the First Amendment to Agreement with Granicus for Web casting, Annotated Minutes,
and Related Services, in an Amount Not to Exceed $22,896.00, Extending the Term of the
Agreement to September 18,2012, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the Mayor
to Execute Said 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 noted that it is at the same cost as in prior years.
Commissioner Gatto moved and Commissioner Scholl seconded a motion to approve this
resolution. Resolution No. 2011-1709 was adopted by a voice vote of5-0 in favor.
10L. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing
the City Manager or Designee to Enter into an Agreement with RMPK Funding for
Professional Grant Writing Services, in an Amount Not to Exceed $20,000.00, 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 Assistant City Manager/Finance MinaI Shah
reported noting that the City was awarded two grants totaling $260,000. This year RMPK
have written two grant applications, one for the Skateboard Park, and one for the acquisition
of property for Intracoastal Park. The City is eligible to apply for two more grants.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Aelion moved and Vice Mayor Thaler seconded a motion to approve this
resolution. Resolution No. 2011-1710 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
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10M. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving
the Purchase of Concrete Site Amenities from Wausau Tile, Inc. for Heritage Park, in
an Amount Not to Exceed $35,000.00, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A", a Sole Source
Vendor; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this
Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: [City Clerk's Note: Additional information was distributed prior to the meeting.
See additional action under Item 4A.] City Clerk Hines read the title, and Cultural and
Human Services Director Susan Simpson reported that this amount was included in the total
figure to complete the Project, noting that a brochure and photographs were distributed.
Public Speakers: none
Mayor Ede1cup noted that it is a "green" product, and Ms. Simpson said yes we are using
recycled glass that will be blue, matching the Park, and our City logo will be included.
Commissioner Scholl moved and Vice Mayor Thaler seconded a motion to approve this
resolution. Resolution No. 2011-1711 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
ION. A Resolution of the City Commission ofthe City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving
an Agreement with Miami-Dade County for Information Technology Services Including
Updating and Maintaining the City's Website, in an Amount Not to Exceed $12,480.00,
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 Assistant City Manager/Finance MinaI Shah
reported noting that this is a one year contract at the same cost we have paid in prior years.
Public Speakers: none
Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Aelion seconded a motion to approve this
resolution. Resolution No. 2011-1712 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
100. Add-On:
A Resolution ofthe City Commission ofthe City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Ratifying the
Execution of an Agreement with Alan J. Cohen for the Position of City Manager of the
City of Sunny Isles Beach, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A"; Providing the Mayor and the
City Attorney with the Authority to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Agreement;
Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: [City Clerk's Note: Documents distributed prior to the meeting. This item was
heard out of order, after Item 6A. See additional action under Item 4A.] Mayor Ede1cup
reported that they had many applicants for the position of City Manager, and after meeting
with many applicants, he has determined that Alan Cohen is best suited for this job, and he
recommended him to the Commission for approval. Alan Cohen is originally from Ithaca,
New York, and he has spent many years there as not only the Manager but also its Mayor
because they have a Mayor/Manager form of government. Afterwards he spent a number of
years in the consulting business and most recently he has been spending time in Prance
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getting his Master's Degree in Business. Of all of the candidates that they interviewed, he
feels that Alan has the qualifications, desire and stamina to help build Sunny Isles Beach into
our great community. He noted that Mr. Cohen will begin on Wednesday, June 1,2011.
Alan Cohen was present and thanked the Mayor and the Commission.
Public Speakers: none
City Attorney Ottinot noted that there was one minor language amendment in the Agreement,
and Commissioner Scholl amended his motion that the City Attorney can make any
corrections to the language in the Agreement.
Commissioner Scholl moved and Commissioner Aelion seconded a motion to approve this
resolution, as amended. Resolution No. 2011-1713 was adopted by a voice vote of5-0 in
favor.
lOP. Add-On from Discussion Item 12A below:
A Resolution ofthe City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing
the City Manager and the City Attorney to Negotiate a Design/Build Contract with 4M
Investors, LLC., to Design and Build an Upscale Lifestyle Center in Gateway Park
Consisting of a Park, Parking Garage, and Restaurant(s); 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: See additional action below, 12A.] Mayor Edelcup reported.
Commissioner Scholl moved and Vice Mayor Thaler seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2011-1714 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
11. MOTIONS
None
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12A. Discussion on the Revised Proposal for the Gateway Park to be Located on Sunny Isles
Boulevard.
Action: [City Clerk's Note: A booklet of renderings of the project was distributed to the
Commission.] Mayor Edelcup asked Cliff Schulman, Esq., representing 4M Investors, LLC.,
to present the revised proposal for the Gateway Park project.
Public Speakers: Cliff Schulman, Esq.; Joe Milton; Eduardo Castifieira; Bob Welsh
Cliff Schulman, Esq., representing 4M Investors, gave background information of what has
occurred since the last time they appeared before the Commission [December 16,2010]. He
asked Joe Milton to explain to the Commission why the aquarium idea is no longer before
them tonight. Joe Milton gave some background on St. Tropez, the Town Center area, and
how the aquarium idea came about. He said that they went out for a feasibility study and to
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find ajoint venture partner to operate the aquarium. They met with four companies, of which
none had worked out for one reason or another. Basically there was not enough traffic
generated to support a 60,000 square foot aquarium, they would have had to have a garage
three times larger than what was proposed which was not feasible, and so they revisited the
site plan from a whole new perspective.
Eduardo Castifieira, Architect President/CEO ofAxioma3Architects, presented renderings of
the newly proposed project, noting a lot of it came from the comments and discussions ofthe
City Commission and the public. He went through the process of design as it applies to the
site with the same challenges as before. There is one aspect to the site that recently came to
their attention which is the imminent domain piece of land in the center of the overall site.
That presented another challenge as whatever they did relating to the retail, could not happen
now in that area. They wanted to create something that gave a more ample, visual feel as you
approach Collins A venue, and still have a pedestrian oriented street with the St. Tropez
project on the south side. They had to take into consideration the needs of retail, and at the
end of the day it is a project that has to marry two different attitudes, one is the needs and
visions of the City, and the other is the practical pragmatic needs of retail. Retail needs
parking, good visibility, and a more glass box type element with a lot of visuals through it.
Mr. Castifieira described where the "Great Lawn" area sits, which is the imminent domain
land and includes the garage. The garage is in the western portion of the property, and allows
the following three different green areas for parks: 1) a linear type park that will be more
heavily landscaped, which will also buffer the parking garage along with the architectural
screens; 2) the "Great Lawn" which is an open green area for people and kids to play; and 3)
a garden area that will be more tranquil and more secluded. On the north side is the back of
the house functions for retail/restaurant functions and will be behind walls and gates that will
operate open and close to allow trucks in. There will also be service areas there. This
building has three good facades: 1) the eastbound - Sunny Isles Boulevard; 2) the Collins
Avenue fayade which fronts the FDOT lot; and 3) the westbound fayade.
Eduardo Castifieira said part ofthe design is the combination of the interior of the restaurant
with the glass fayade, in combination of a Town Plaza which is an exterior trellis type
element that creates a buffer from the Great Lawn but at the same time an area that focuses
on the Great Lawn and allows people to enjoy an afternoon, and so the combination became
the architectural element that will be the signature piece that will be highly visible. The
square footage is 20,000 square feet, everything at ground level slightly elevated to meet
criteria, and double high space to create that visual ability to see right through the building.
They are introducing a strong architectural image, and capturing a quality of architecture that
is more on the contemporary but also a bit timeless in its nature. It is a very simple element
but has a lot of visuals such as introducing materials that would illuminate at night, and at the
same time this whole fayade is a very transparent glass with the trellis. They also did a
design of the four column composition that resembles a stack of palms or bamboo stalks that
we find so much of in South Florida. There is also the possibility of setting up tables and
chairs with umbrellas outside with stretched canvasses, similar to what Tony Roma's has
next door to the Government Center. Also in the landscaping you could introduce a beach
type atmosphere of sea grass, shells, etc., and there would be trellis, benches, landscaping,
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etc. He noted that the entrance and the exit to the parking are at the west side, and showed
an area that would be the stage with the Great Lawn in front of it.
Mr. Schulman said that they are prepared to start negotiating an agreement tomorrow, and
bring it back to the Commission next month with a revised concept if you find this concept
something which is acceptable.
Commissioner Aelion felt it was very impressive and futuristic, and very appropriate for the
needs of the City. Commissioner Scholl noted that Joe Milton and Ed Castifieira came by his
office and he is making an ex parte disclosure, and chatted a little about the project. He said
any agreement is contingent upon knowing who the restaurateur is going to be, because
clearly the occupant of the space makes a big difference in how the project is perceived.
Also that we revisit the economics of the City's contribution because those numbers have
changed a lot based on the fact that now we have a parking garage without a park on top of it,
a more traditional parking lot, and hopefully it should not cost as much to build. Vice Mayor
Thaler agreed but the success of this whole area will depend on the restaurants or retail that
we get and he believes we need a branded restaurant or retail of some sort in order to draw
people into the area. Whether we need more or less parking depends on the restaurants or
retail we get there. Commissioner Gatto said it is hard to go forward and make any kind of a
commitment in a vacuum by not knowing what restaurant will be the anchor of that area.
Mayor Ede1cup said he thinks it is unanimous that the Commission likes the project that has
been presented, and it is a fine second choice for us to move forward with. He said yes we
need to know who the restaurateur is going to be, and he is not necessarily convinced that we
want to see retail in there other than one or two restaurants and he would lean towards trying
to make this a restaurant destination and not some other retail. He doesn't mind seeing a
cafe, a coffee shop, or an ice cream parlor, something that relates to a park, but he is not
interested in seeing retail whether it be a clothing store, a souvenir shop, etc., he doesn't
think that befits the park environment. The site is not really available for construction until
February or March 2012, which means we have just under a year before the site is available.
In order for the Commission to make a determination, some timelines need to be created in
the negotiations with the City Manager and the City Attorney, and his suggestion would be to
set a timeline of no more than six (6) months to secure a restaurant that is mutually
acceptable. One of the things he would insist on is that it has to be a restaurant that is
mutually acceptable to the City as well as to 4M Investors. Mr. Schulman said they have no
objection as they consider themselves the City's partner, and therefore the partner should
have a definite say so on who the vendor is.
Mayor Edelcup suggested for the next 60 days to put together an agreement with City staff
keeping in mind that in that 60 days is a 180-day period to find a restaurant or a group of
restaurants because at the end of the 180 days if you haven't found somebody, than we will
need to revisit this and look at our options again to determine whether or not we want to wait
to find another restaurant or to move on to a different type of project for this Gateway Park.
Mr. Schulman said that they are anxious to move forward too, and with the Commission's
direction they are prepared to work on this agreement and get it back to the Commission
within 30 days, and once the agreement is agreed to and signed, then within that six-month
period we have no objections to moving forward to find a vendor. Mayor Ede1cup noted that
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the 30 or 60 days is included in the 180 days, however you can still be looking for the
restaurant because 6-months from today he would like to know if you have a restaurant
signed up because if not we should have the opportunity to see where we are at, at the end of
the six months as to whether or not we want to extend beyond that or look for a different
alternative. Mr. Schulman said the only caveat that he would give is that from their
experience, they have learned that without a signed contract with the City many vendors will
not even speak to you, and so they will really try to make that 180 days, and they will keep
the City informed of every contact they have with every vendor during that period of time,
and in fact may even solicit the City's assistance in finding a vendor, and Mayor Edelcup
said we would be more than happy to work with you on that.
Commissioner Scholl said in Joe Milton's defense, if we want a national tenant like we are
talking about, he thinks that Mr. Milton can show some substantial negotiations with some
tenant because they are hard to get to the table, and even harder to commit because they want
all kinds of studies, etc., and so it might be impractical to hold Mr. Milton to his tenant to
sign within six months, he knows they will do everything they can to get him to sign but he
doesn't want to make that a condition here tonight because if we do, there is a good chance
that it might not happen. Mayor Edelcup said that was not his intent, basically that this
cannot meander on forever, and ifwe are going to be hitting our heads against the wall, the
best time to stop is after six months. Mr. Schulman said that they have already started those
discussions with a vendor because they wanted to test the water to see whether or not there
was interest out there, and so they will make a good faith expedited effort to move this thing
substantially forward within the 180 days. Mayor Edelcup said as you indicated we are
partners on this deal, and so we want this project to succeed as much as you do, we will be
there to help sell the City to any restaurant that you feel it would be helpful for us to be there,
the City Manager and staff would be available to do that as well.
City Attorney Ottinot asked for a motion to direct staff to negotiate with 4M Investment
based on this concept and to bring back an agreement to the Commission in 30 to 60 days.
Commissioner Scholl moved and Vice Mayor Thaler seconded a motion to go forward with
the proposed proposal. The motion was approved by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. [City
Clerk's Note: This motion was turned into a Resolution and added as Item lOP.]
12B. Discussion regarding the Sound Study for Skate Park.
Action: Acting City Manager Vera reported and noted that Jeffrey Fuller of Kimley-Horn
and Associates, who did the Noise Assessment, is here via conference call. Acting City
Manager Vera said the conclusion of the sound study was that the sound exceeded the 60
decibels (dcb's) and there is a chart within the report. The additional sound level
measurements are from 68 to 80, and he included recommendations as to what can be done.
Public Speakers: Jeffrey Fuller, Kimley-Horn & Assoc.; Rachel Beyda; Jaclyn Matitydru;
Commissioner Gatto asked Jeff Fuller to describe how decibels and the levels work, and he
said that the decibels for this study was done based on the air wave sound scale (logarithmic)
which is the scale of how it is actually heard at the low and high end of frequency. The
sound level for one skater from Winston Towers 300 and 600 is 60 deb's, and with two
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skaters the sound increases by 3 decibels. If you had 10 skaters, it would be 70 decibels, 10
decibels higher, and to the person listening, it would sound twice as loud. He did
measurements (10 minutes at each location) from the pool deck at Winston Towers, two
units at Building 600, and three units at Building 300, and they found that the sound level
was approximately 10 decibels higher at the pool deck when the Skate Park is open. They
did similar comparisons at the units and it ranged from 62 to 80 decibels.
Commissioner Scholl explained logarithmic means if it is at 60 and it goes up 6 decibels we
would normally think that is 10% louder, what you are saying is when it goes from 60 to 70 it
is twice as loud to our ears, and so that means that the scale, and we always think of things in
a straight line or on a percentage basis, that is not the case here. If it goes up another 10
decibels, it could be 20 times as loud, the sound to our ear is much greater and not
necessarily proportionate to the number of decibels as it is increasing. That is important to
understand because we look at a chart like this and we say it is only 10 decibels higher, not a
big deal. The fact is to our ears it is a huge deal.
Commissioner Aelion asked Mr. Fuller ifthese options in his recommendation are as a result
of having conducted a pilot project testing because it is pretty specific, or is it out of your
experience that you feel will mitigate the sound issue. Mr. Fuller said it was based upon
acoustical calculations, which is the standard practice for evaluating effectiveness of a barrier
to determine the appropriate height. We know based on some calculations we can reduce it
below 60 but the height and the width of a barrier and the types of covering is going to have
to be determined based upon the materials and the options that the City may want to pursue.
Mayor Edelcup said the report came up with a couple of options which we can't do anything
about, or wouldn't want to do anything about, one would be to completely enclose the
skateboard park which he suspects none of them would want to see happen, and the second
one was to build walls so high that they are not practical. The only thing that really is before
us right now is to look at the construction of the acoustically absorptive sound solid barriers.
Our Consultant is suggesting that we contact three different companies in that business, and
so rather than to belabor this whole thing, we should instruct our staff to go ahead and
contact them to see what they can come up with, and see if it is practical and economical, and
we know it won't resolve the noise level to bring it down to zero.
Commissioner Gatto asked Mayor Edelcup why he does not see fully covering it as a
practical option, and Mayor Edelcup said because it is not fully covering it, it said the one
option would be to completely enclose it, and that means putting it inside of a building not a
covering, and the third option is what you are speaking about which is the construction of
acoustically absorptive solid barriers along the north or west side, the top is not going to
create it as our Consultant said that you are not going to get rid of the noise unless it is
completely enclosed. Commissioner Gatto said she is for totally enclosing it, and Mayor
Edelcup said he is completely against that. Mayor Edelcup said what he is trying to do is to
get to the steps that our Consultant has recommended to us and that was to pursue and look at
the third alternative which was the only practical one that he suggested, that we seemed to
agree is the next step, and let's at least go to that step.
Commissioner Gatto said we all agree that we have to do something. She has never felt it
was a decibel issue, it is like somebody banging pots and pans in your back yard 24/7, ten
hours a day. Mayor Edelcup said that it is really not 24/7. Commissioner Gatto said she
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meant it was all waking hours, ten hours a day. Mayor Edelcup said that the Skateboard Park
is closed during the school day, and closes at 8:00 p.m. He agrees that there is noise while it
is open but he does not want to magnify it to any greater extent than it is.
Commissioner Scholl said he doesn't think it would cost us much to indulge Commissioner
Gatto's perspective on enclosing it. We can get a rough estimate of how much it would cost
to enclose it based on the Consultant's perspective of what needs to be done. He wouldn't
mind seeing the outside, the middle, and the inside numbers because then we have a range of
options. For all we know the sound absorptive material might be prohibitively expensive and
so he would rather see a range of options as long as we are going to look into it and that way
we can make an informed decision.
Mayor Edelcup said Kimley-Horn was hired to give us a report, they gave us a report, they
gave us a recommendation, and the recommendation is all that he is asking us to do at this
point. If we don't like that recommendation, then we can go to any other step. He is
recommending we follow the Kimley-Horn suggestion and have the City Manager contact
the three firms as to the absorptive material, if we don't like the response we get, then we can
come back here and keep pursuing it. We can do one of three things, we can destroy the
Skateboard Park, we can completely enclose it, or we can try to reduce the sound by putting
in some acoustical material, those are the three options that we have. Commissioner Scholl
said obviously destroying it is not an option, but he would like to know what the two outside
options are so we will have a frame of reference.
Vice Mayor Thaler said we eliminated one ofthe three options tonight, and he can't see any
reason why we can't go out and get an estimate to enclose the whole thing which is what
Commissioner Scholl is eluding to, on top of what we are asking here to get these three
people to give us an estimate as to what the cost would be to minimize the sound, and we all
understand that doing it this way is not going to stop the noise entirely.
Mayor Edelcup said that has to be part of our deliberation, we have to admit up front that one
of the options, if we pursue it, will not eliminate all the sound, and is that something that we
will at least discuss because if we won't, then we are down to completely enclosing it or
leaving it as it is. Commissioner Scholl said that the public has to understand the people that
live in Winston Towers, it is driving them nuts but they have some sensibility, if they see a
$2 Million enclosure for a Skate Park versus $200,000 solution that is not going to eliminate
it totally, at least they have a frame of reference. His perspective is being differential to them
too, he doesn't want to dismiss something that we don't have a frame of reference on.
Mayor Edelcup instructed staff to follow the instructions of Kimley-Horn to check out the
vendors. In addition, get a cost calculation of what an enclosed building would cost for that
entire Skateboard Park area, because you would have to do the whole thing, there are not just
segments of it you can do.
12C. Add-On:
Discussion on Becoming a Sponsor for the International Young Dancers Festival being
Hosted by the Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida on May 8 - 15, 2011.
Action: [City Clerk's Note: Distributed prior to meeting See additional action under Item
4A.] Cultural and Human Services Department Director Susan Simpson reported that the
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Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida is requesting this, and the husband and wife that run it are
residents of Sunny Isles Beach, as well as several of their students. They are hosting the
International Young Dancers Festival and are bringing in 130 dancers with their directors and
they are looking for a donation of the rooms. The students/dancers find host families but the
directors/teachers do not and are looking for a donation of approximately $4,000.00. They
will receive a rate at the Marco Polo for $69 a night, for 8 nights, 7 rooms for a total of
$3,864.00. They are also seeing if they can get the performance room at the Ramada to do a
performance free for the City on behalf of the donation.
Public Speakers: none
Mayor Edelcup asked when they would do a performance for the City, and Ms. Simpson said
they are here May 8-16, and have performances in A ventura, North Miami Beach, and
Broward County on May 13, 14, and 15, and so it can be any day other than those days.
Mayor Edelcup said they are currently going to perform at the A ventura Arts and Cultural
Center, the Theater in North Miami Beach, and in the Broward Center. Ms. Simpson said
yes, and that they are willing to give us 200 free tickets to the North Miami Beach
performance that we could give to residents. Mayor Edelcup asked what the City's benefit
would be, and Ms. Simpson said we would be considered a sponsor. They have 288 media
publications that cover this international event, and have dancers from several different
countries including Japan, Germany, Holland, Denmark, Mexico, Peru, Venezuela, and all
the countries will be covering the event. Our City logo will be on all their publications.
They are holding up printing t-shirts, banners, programs, etc. until they hear back from us.
Mayor Ede1cup said that he doesn't see any benefit for the City by us providing hotel rooms
for performances that are taking place in three other cities, and the last minute get-together of
putting something on probably would be ill-planned and very difficult to execute. If it is
something that happens annually, we should be talking about it for next year with a
performance in our City, and pass on it for this year, and Vice Mayor Thaler agreed. Ms.
Simpson said they have also offered to do a performance with their school, not with the
international group, for anytime in September through May. They performed for us before
and we paid them $1,000, and as to next year, each year it is a different country host.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission to pass on it for this year.
13. CITIZENS' FORUM: REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
None
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ede1cup adjourned the meeting at 9:57 p.m.
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