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SUMMARY MINUTES
Regular City Commission Meeting
Thursday, April 18, 2002, 7:30 p.m.
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA
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AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDERlROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Samson at 7:32 p.m., with the following
officials present:
Mayor David Samson
Vice Mayor Danny Iglesias
Commissioner Norman S. Ede1cup
Commissioner Gerry Goodman
Commissioner Lila Kauffman
City Manager Christopher J. Russo
City Attorney Lynn M. Dannheisser
City Clerk Richard Brown-Morilla
Assistant City Attorney Hans Ottinot
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Action: Mayor Samson led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, and Richard Schulman
gave the invocation.
3. APPROV AL OF MINUTES
3A. Regular City Commission Meeting - March 19,2002.
3B. Special City Commission Meeting - April 4, 2002.
Action: Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Ede1cup seconded a
motion to approve the above-mentioned Summary Minutes. The motion was
approved by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
4. ORDER OF BUSINESS (AdditionslDeletions/Amendments)
4A. Request to consider a revised page 2 of Ordinance 7 A, and add a new item 9G to the
agenda, Expressing Support for CSISB 1418 Authorizing the Creation of a Citizen
Property Insurance Corporation (windstorm insurance rate accountability).
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Action: Mayor Samson reported that there was a revision to page 2 of 7 A; and a request
to add-on resolution, agenda item 9G.
Commissioner Edelcup moved and Commissioner Goodman seconded a motion to add
the above-referenced agenda item. The motion was approved by a voice vote of 5-0
in favor.
Mayor Samson read an introductory statement regarding decorum.
5. SPECIAL PRESENT A TIONS
SA. Presentation of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Audit Report for Fiscal Year
2000/2001.
Action: City Manager Russo introduced Gerry Chioca from the City Auditors, Rachlin
Cohen & Holtz, who then presented the City of Sunny Isles Beach Audit Report for
Fiscal Year 200012001.
Commissioner Goodman moved and Commissioner Ede1cup seconded a motion to
accept the Audit Report. The motion was approved by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
City Manager Russo praised the considerable work efforts of Finance Director Jean
Watson and her staff. Mayor Samson thanked the Manager and also Commissioner
Ede1cup and the Finance Committee members for their efforts.
5B. Police Employee of the Month for April, 2002 - Officer Marcos Lopez.
Action: Mayor Samson introduced and thanked Police Chief Fred Maas and the Officers
for their dedication to the welfare of the City. Chief Maas introduced Police Officer
Marcos Lopez, and read his report designating Officer Lopez as Police Employee of the
Month for April 2002. Chief Maas gave him a certificate and a check. Chief Maas also
presented a check from Steve Lesnick, Co-Chair of the Citizens Public Safety Advisory
Committee of Sunny Isles Beach.
5C. A Proclamation to be Accepted by Ms. Dorrie Lurie, Board Member of the Miami-Dade
County Equal Opportunity Board, Declaring the Month of April 2002, as "Fair Housing
Month" in the City of Sunny Isles Beach.
Action: Mayor Samson announced that the Proclamation was picked up by a
representati ve earlier in the day.
5D. A Proclamation Declaring the Month of May 2002, as "Civility Month" in the City of
Sunny Isles Beach.
Action: Mayor Samson read the Proclamation, and City Clerk Brown-Morilla will mail
it to the Florida Bar Association.
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6. ZONING
(No Zoning Hearings Scheduled)
7. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING
7 A. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,
Amending Ordinance No. 99-80, Permanent Point of Sales Signs in the RU-4 and RU-4A
Districts Which Amended Section 33-103 of the Code of Miami-Dade County as
Adopted by Section 8.3 of the City Charter, to Amend the Requirements for
Temporary Construction Signs; Providing for a Repealer; Providing for Severability
and Providing for an Effective Date.
(Deferred from 3/19/02)
Action: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and noted there were revisions that were
distributed on page 2 of the Ordinance. Zoning Director Jorge Vera reported. City
Manager Russo complimented the ordinance. Commissioner Kauffman questioned the
long existence of certain construction related signs. She questioned the use of large
banners, and Mr. Vera said that the County Code permits banners for grand openings,
special events, etc. for a certain period of time. She also questioned the use of vacant lots
for parking. Mr. Vera and Mr. Russo said that they had been given permission. Mayor
Samson noted that the parking lot was opened and not locked, under the William Lehman
Causeway.
Public Speakers: none
Vice Mayor Iglesias moved and Commissioner Goodman seconded a motion to approve
the proposed amended 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 Tuesday,
May 14,2002, at 7:30 p.m.
V ote: Commissioner Ede1cup yes
Commissioner Goodman yes
Commissioner Kauffman yes
Vice Mayor Iglesias yes
Mayor Samson yes
7B. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,
Rendering it Unlawful for Any Elected or Appointed Official or Employee of the
City to Cancel or Void a Traffic Summons Issued by the City's Police Department
Except by a Police Officer When the Issuance of Such Summons was in Error; Providing
for Repealer; Providing for Severability; Providing for Inclusion into the Code; Providing
for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and Mayor Samson reported.
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Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Goodman moved and Vice Mayor Iglesias 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 Tuesday, May
14,2002, at 7:30 p.m.
Vote: Commissioner Ede1cup yes
Commissioner Goodman yes
Commissioner Kauffman yes
Vice Mayor Iglesias yes
Mayor Samson yes
8. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING (Public Hearings)
8A. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City Of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,
Requiring Issuance of Permits for Any Construction in Public Rights-of-Way or
Works in Public Rights-of-Way; Providing for Conditions for the Issuance of Permits;
Providing for Withholding of Permits; Providing for Permit Fees; Providing for the
Submission of Permit Application; Providing for Penalties; Providing for Expiration of
Permits; Providing for Exemption; Providing for Construction Bond; Providing for
Indemnification; Providing for Protection of City Property; Providing for Emergency
Permits; Providing for Severability; Providing for Repealer; Providing for Inclusion in
the Code; Providing for an Effecti ve Date.
(First Reading 3/19/02)
Action: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and City Manager Russo reported.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Goodman questioned why in section 8 it appeared to exclude the cable
company. He also asked if there were any time limits within which the work had to be
completed.
Commissioner Kauffman moved, and Vice Mayor Iglesias seconded a motion to
approve the ordinance. Ordinance No. 2002-151 was adopted by a roll call vote of
5-0 in favor.
V ote: Commissioner Ede1cup yes
Commissioner Goodman yes
Commissioner Kauffman yes
Vice Mayor Iglesias yes
Mayor Samson yes
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SB. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,
Amending Section 8A of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as Adopted by
Municipal Charter Section 8.3 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach to Require Rental Car
Companies Located Within the Corporate Limits of Sunny Isles Beach to Make
Child Restraint Devices Available to Renters; Requiring Rental Car Companies to
Notify Renters of Requirements Regarding Child Restraint Devices; Amending Chapter
8CC to Provide Penalties; Providing Inclusion in the Code; Providing for Severability;
and Providing for an Effective Date.
(First Reading 3/19/02)
Action: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and Commissioner Goodman presented
his report. Commissioner Kauffman asked if the rental companies would be required to
provide the child restraint devices and Commissioner Goodman said that the companies
would have to advise the renters of the requirement to use the seats, and they will have
the restraint seats available for rent.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Goodman moved, and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to
approve the ordinance. Ordinance No. 2002-152 was adopted by a roll call vote of
5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Edelcup yes
Commissioner Goodman yes
Commissioner Kauffman yes
Vice Mayor Iglesias yes
Mayor Samson ~
9. RESOLUTIONS
9A. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,
Approving the Proposed Construction Agreement between Owner-Contractor on a Cost
of the Work Plus a Fee With the Negotiated Guaranteed Maximum Price by and between
the City of Sunny Isles Beach and The Weitz Company, L.L.c., Approving a
Construction Budget and Granting the City Manager the Authority to Increase the Budget
as Necessary in an Amount Not to Exceed Ten Percent (10%) Over the Proposed Budget
Contained Within the Construction Agreement; Authorizing the City Manager and City
Attomey to Undertake All Things Necessary to Effectuate the Agreement; Providing an
Effective Date.
(Deferred from 4/4/02)
Action: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and City Manager Russo presented his
report, and emphasized that the agreement would contain a guaranteed maximum price.
There were questions related to penalties and cost controls within the agreement.
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Public Speakers: Lou Laermer; Morris Brody
Commissioner Ede1cup moved and Commissioner Goodman seconded a motion to
approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2002-433 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0
in favor.
9B. Approval for Communications and Equipment Upgrades for Computer System.
B1.) A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,
Approving the Purchase of a Cisco Fire Wall PIX 515 Unrestricted Software Bundle,
Cisco PIX Module, and Cisco Secure PIX Upgrade, From CDWG Computing Solutions;
Approving a Service Agreement With CDWG Computing Solutions, With Renewal
Options for the Life of the Equipment, for Maintenance of the Fire Wall, at an Initial
Cost of $8,354.61, With an Annual Maintenance Fee After the First Year in the Amount
of $1,325.00, Attached As Exhibit "A", With the Description of Services Attached as
Exhibit "B"; Providing the City Manager With the Authority to Do All Things Necessary
to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Brown-Marilla read the title for both Resolutions B1 and B2. Mayor
Samson asked if these contracts had been obtained through a formal bid process. Alyce
Hanson, Administrative Services Director said that the City had followed its procurement
procedures, and the expenses for each agreement were less than $10,000, so the formal bid
process was not required. She then read her report.
Public Speakers: none
Vice Mayor Iglesias moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to approve
both resolutions. * Resolution No. 2002-434 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in
favor.
B2.) A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,
Approving an Agreement between the City of Sunny Isles Beach and UUNET/MCI
Worldcom Company, Attached Hereto as Composite Exhibit "A", to Lease a Tl Line for
Internet Communications Service, in the Amount of $637.80 Per Month for a Three-
Year Term; Providing the City Manager With the Authority to Do All Things Necessary
to Effectuate Said Agreement; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: [City Clerk's Note: see item 81 above for discussion and vote.}
*Resolution No. 2002-435 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
9C. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,
Rescinding Approval of the Citywide Streetscape Concept Plan Adopted by Resolution
2000-257, Directing the Finance Director to Collect and Utilize All Voluntary Proffers
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Previously Made in Accordance With this Plan to be Applied to the Citywide
Beautification Program (Which Will Include Aspects ofthe Streetscape Concept Plan),
and Authorizing the Zoning Director to Ensure that All Prior Zoning Approvals Which
Included Compliance With the Streetscape Plan Adopted by Resolution No. 2000-257, to
be Implemented in Accordance With the Beautification Plan as Amended; Providing for
an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and City Attorney Dannheisser reported.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Goodman seconded a motion to
approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2002-436 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0
in favor.
9D. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,
Approving a Contract, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A", by and between the City of
Sunny Isles Beach and the Firm of Calvin, Giordano, and Associates, Inc., Certified
Planners, to Assist With the Completion of the Land Development Regulations,
Waiving All Bidding Requirements of Ordinance No. 97-10; Authorizing the City
Manager to Execute and Effectuate Said Contract; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and City Manager Russo reported and
introduced Shelley Eichner, the Planner who will be working with the City.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Ede1cup seconded a motion to
approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2002-437 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0
in favor.
9E. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,
Approving the Conceptual Site Plan and Design Prepared by Miller, Legg and
Associates, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A", for the City Park Located at North Bay
Road and 181st Drive; Providing the City Manager With the AuthOlity to Do All Things
Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and City Manager Russo reported.
Public Speakers: George Puig, Project Manager of Miller, Legg and Associates; Martin
Cote, Project Manager of Borrelli & Associates
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Commissioner Goodman asked why there are three access areas for the park and Mr. Puig
said that it was for pedestrian convenience. Mayor Samson asked if a second floor could
be added to the proposed one story building, and he suggested that it be seriously
considered. There was discussion about how the 14 parking spaces would be used.
Commissioner Goodman suggested having a series of workshops to involve the public in
the decision of the park and building design. Mayor Samson said that rather than voting
on this issue, he'd prefer to see other proposals and to have a workshop. After discussion
it was agreed to hold a Special City Commission meeting on Tuesday, May 7, 2002 at
7:30 p.m. (see Item 9F), to receive public input during a public hearing.
9F. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,
Amending Resolution No. 2002-430 Establishing a Revised Schedule for City
Commission Meetings for Calendar Year 2002, by Adding Special City Commission
Meetings on Tuesday, May 7, 2002*, and May 21, 2002, at 7:30 p.m.; Providing for
an Effecti ve Date.
Action: *[City Clerk's Note: amended at meeting to also add a Special City Commission
meeting on Tuesday, May 7, 2002 at 7:30 p.m.for a public hearing to consider Item 9E-
Design of City Park Located at North Bay Road and 181"1 Drive.] City Clerk Brown-
Morilla read the title as amended and reported.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioners Ede1cup and Kauffman reported they will not be able to attend the Special
Meeting on May 21, 2002. Commissioner Ede1cup and Mayor Samson emphasized that
the Special Meeting will have no add-ons.
Commissioner Ede1cup moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to
approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2002-438 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0
in favor.
9G. Add-On
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, FIOJida, Expressing
Support for CS/SB 1418 that Authorizes Creation of a Citizen Property Insurance
Corporation to Provide for Windstorm Insurance Rate Accountability; Strongly
Encouraging Governor Bush to Sign the Legislation; and Directing the City Clerk to
Forward a Copy ofthis Resolution to Governor Jeb Bush, and to Senator Ronald A. Silver,
Representative Sally A. Heyman and Representative Dan Gelber; Providing for an
Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and reported.
Public Speakers: none
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Commissioner Edelcup moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to
approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2002-439 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0
in favor.
10. MOTIONS
None
11. DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION ITEMS
11A. Tentative Dates and Locations for Informal Town Meetings in the Southern and
Northern Areas of the City.
Action: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and Mayor Samson reported.
Commissioner Kauffman suggested waiting to have the meetings until after the summer
when more residents will have returned to the City. There was a consensus to defer
scheduling the meetings until the fall.
lIB. ADD-ON Commissioner Goodman as Chairperson of the Community Traffic Safety
Team & American Disability Act Advisory Committee expressed concerns from the
Committee about the future of having large residential buildings built on the east side of
Collins A venue with the parking on the west side of Collins A venue, thereby causing
considerable traffic flow problems. He mentioned the Aqualina project as an example
where there will be traffic flow problems from the east-side residential building to the
west-side parking garage. He proposed that all new developments be required to provide
their parking on the east side instead of having the parking on the west side of Collins
A venue. Mayor Samson explained the traffic flow problems that the Aqualina project will
cause. Commissioner Goodman also mentioned a traffic problem at the new Millennium
Shopping Center entrances.
Commissioner Goodman also reviewed a traffic problem that exists at the Ocean II
building. Mayor Samson suggested contacting Frank Pratt, who controls traffic lights on
Collins Avenue.
11C. ADD-ON Mayor Samson asked when the Land Development Regulations (LDR's)
would be presented in workshop session for initial review: City Manager Russo said he
wasn't certain. Vice Mayor Iglesias encouraged having meetings soon to begin a review
of the issues.
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12. CITIZENS' FORUM: REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
None
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:18 p.m.
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