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SUMMARY MINUTES
Regular City Commission Meeting
Thursday, June 20, 2002, 7:30 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 Samson at 7:35 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
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Action: Commissioner Kauffman led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, and Richard
Schulman gave an invocation.
3. APPRO V AL OF MINUTES
3A. Regular City Commission Meeting - May 14,2002.
3B. Special City Commission Meeting - May 21,2002.
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 (Additions/Deletions/Amendments)
4A. Items 7 A and 9A regarding the Florida Retirement System.
Action: Mayor Samson announced that this Ordinance has been withdrawn as well as
Item 9 A.
4B. Scheduling City Commission Workshops.
Action: Workshops for Planning and Land Development Regulations (LDR's) were
scheduled for Monday, July 8, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. and on Thursday, July 25, 2002 at
1 :00 p.m.
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5. SPECIAL PRESENT A TIONS
SA. Police Employee of the Month for June, 2002 - Police Officer Rick Reffitt.
Action: Sergeant Dwight Snyder introduced Police Officer Rick Reffitt as Police
Employee of the Month for June 2002 and presented him with a certificate, and a check.
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,
Requesting Membership in the Florida Retirement System ("FRS"); Providing the
City Manager with the Authority to Execute All Agreements and Amendments Necessary
for Enrollment into the FRS; Providing the City with the Authority to Withhold
Employees' Wages; Providing for the Appropriation of Contributions and Assessments
from the City as Provided by Law; Providing for Record Keeping; Providing for the
Acceptance of Terms and Conditions for Membership in the FRS; Providing for
Designation of Custodian; Providing for Notice to the Administrator of the Florida
Retirement System; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: Mayor Samson announced that this Ordinance has been withdrawn as well as
Item 9 A.
7B. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,
Amending Chapter 33 of the City Code to Provide for Waiver of Any Nonconformities
between Development Plans Approved Pursuant to Prior Resolutions and Development
Criteria of the Code Applicable to Each Property Affected by Said Resolutions;
Declaring that it is the Stated Legislative Policy of the City Commission to Waive
Enforcement of Any Previously Adopted Land Development Regulations Which Conflict
with Criteria Previously Approved at Public Hearing by the City Commission or
Predecessor Boards of Miami-Dade County; Providing for Severability; Providing for a
Repealer; Providing for Inclusion in the Code; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: [City Clerk's Note: Stanley Price and City Attomey Dannheisser each
introduced letters into the record] City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title. Vice Mayor
Iglesias reported and expressed concern that as a result of the Omnipoint judicial
decision, the developers holding zoning variance approvals have had the rules changed in
the middle of the process.
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Public Speakers: Steve Helfman, Esq.; Stanley Price, Esq.; Clifford Schulman, Esq.;
Bill Lone; Cecile Sippin
Steve Helfman, Esq. requested that for second reading of the Ordinance, the City
Commission also hold a public hearing in their capacity as the Local Planning Agency
(L.P.A.). City Clerk Brown-Morilla responded that since there had not been any notice of
an L.P.A. first reading, and no first reading by the L.P.A., there was no point in holding an
L.P.A. second reading public hearing.
Mayor Samson asked if any other municipality has adopted the proposed ordinance, and
Mr. Helfman said that several cities were reviewing the proposal, but he acknowledged
that the first city to consider adoption was Sunny Isles Beach. Mayor Samson expressed
concern about the potential for the City being embarrassed or sued and incurring
unnecessary legal expenses.
Mr. Price noted that the developers with Zoning approvals could not obtain financing due
to the Omnipoint decision. He said he had requested that the City Commission consider
tolling the time to obtain permits due to Omnipoint, but was told that the Administration
did not support his request. Mr. Price objected that he hadn't been allowed to address the
Commission on the issues he had raised in his letter to City Attorney Dannheisser dated
May 17, 2002. [City Clerk's Note: A copy was submitted into the record.]
Commissioner Kauffman expressed concern since City Attorney Dannheisser had said she
did not believe the proposed ordinance is legally sufficient. Commissioner Kauffman
stated that the Commission should rely on our Attorney's advice. She also said that she
would rather not have the City be on the front line. Commissioner Edelcup noted that our
City did not create this problem situation, rather it was as a result of the Omnipoint
judicial decision, and the City can't overrule Judge Fletcher. Mr. Price said that although
the City cannot overrule Judge Fletcher's decision, it can enact an amnesty ordinance.
Commissioner Ede1cup noted that earlier Mr. Price brought up, as an alternative, a
"tolling" until this issue was finally resolved; and that would be more acceptable to him.
Commissioner Ede1cup asked which projects Bill Lone was referring to when he said that
Omnipoint has stopped more than just the La Perla project. Mr. Helfman again asked the
Commission to approve the ordinance on first reading with the understanding that prior to
second reading they would attempt to obtain an adequate bond to hold the City harmless.
City Attorney Dannheisser commented that she hadn't advised the City Commission to
vote one-way or the other. She noted that she didn't believe that the proposed ordinance
was curative and wouldn't accomplish its goal since it did not address Judge Fletcher's
ruling that the zoning was unconstitutional, and that point needed to be corrected.
Vice Mayor Iglesias moved the ordinance, but there was no second.
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Mr. Price asked what steps the City was taking to correct the effect of Omnipoint to help
La Perla. He asked for a motion for tolling of the vested rights ordinance.
Commissioner Ede1cup made a motion to allow the tolling until there is a vested rights
ordinance.
Vice Mayor Iglesias again moved and then Mayor Samson seconded a motion to
approve the proposed ordinance on first reading providing that for the second
reading, there be included a full indemnification insurance bond for $1 million to
protect the City from any legal expense. The motion failed by a roll call vote of 2-3.
Vote: Commissioner Ede1cup no
Commissioner Goodman no
Commissioner Kauffman no
Vice Mayor Iglesias yes
Mayor Samson yes
City Attorney Dannheisser then asked Mr. Price if he wanted a motion on tolling for his
client, and he said yes. Commissioner Edelcup restated his motion and Commissioner
Kauffman seconded a motion to allow tolling of the two-year period beginning
March 8, 2002, until such time as the Omnipoint decision is finalized or corrective
legislation is enacted by the City, whichever is sooner (Commissioner Goodman
asked for clarification. See Mr. Price's explanation). [City Clerk's Note: City Clerk
Brown-Morilla asked the Commission if they would agree to have staff create a
Resolution to memorialize the vote, and they agreed.] Resolution No. 2002-448 was
adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
7C. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,
Amending Ordinance 98-44 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach and Further Amending
Section 2-11.1(s) of the Code of Ethics of Miami-Dade County, to Require All
Lobbyists, as Defined by the Code of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, to Register with
the City Clerk Prior to Lobbying Any City Personnel, Which Definition is Amended
and Restated to Include the Mayor and City Commissioners, All City Employees, and
City Board or City Committee Members; Requiring Written Disclosure of All Persons or
Entities the Lobbyist is Representing, Including a Letter of Permission Signed by Said
Person, Principal or Entity, Stating that the Lobbyist is Authorized to Represent Said
Principal, as Well as the Terms and Amounts of Compensation or Consideration for Such
Lobbying Activity(ies); Providing for Disclosure in Writing of All Government Officials
Directly or Indirectly Contacted by Such Lobbyist, Any Expenditures Involved in Such
Contact, Any Fundraising or Campaign Contributions Made by the Lobbyist to Any
Government Official; Providing for Fines for Late Filing; Providing for Disclosure of
Changed Circumstances; Directing the City Clerk to Publish Lobbyist Registration Logs
to the City Commission Prior to Every City Commission Meeting; Providing for the
Miami-Dade Commission on Ethics and Public Trust to Hear Appeals, and Conduct
Investigations; Providing for Penalties for Violation; Providing for All City Personnel to
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Ascertain Whether Persons Required to Register as a Lobbyist Have Complied;
Providing for Validity of Action; Providing for a Repeal of Conflicting Provisions;
Providing for Severability and an Effective Date.
Action: [City Clerk's Note: The proposed ordinance was verbally amended during the
meeting] City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and Commissioner Ede1cup reported.
Public Speakers: Susan Fried
Two amendments were read into the record by Commissioner Ede1cup to include the
following:
1) Page 2 of the Ordinance, Section 1, the last paragraph that is in bold, and add to it "At
such time as the Miami-Dade County Commission exempts lawyers in a quasi iudicial
proceeding from the definition of lobbyist, this ordinance shall automatically without
further action of this Commission, be amended to exclude the same."
2) In Section 2, third sentence from the bottom where we are asking for".. . compensation
or consideration to be paid by each principal to the lobbyist." Add the following
language.. .except as otherwise prohibited by law."
Vice Mayor Iglesias objected to page 2 of the ordinance and page 4 regarding campaign
contributions from lobbyist.
Commissioner Kauffman noted that City Commissioners annually file a financial
disclosure report. She expressed the opinion that the County should act on their lobbyist
proposal first and litigate if challenged. She didn't believe it is appropriate to ask for the
disclosure of the compensation by the lobbyist.
City Clerk Brown-Morilla distributed copies of the City's Lobbyist Log and directed the
City Commission's attention to the column showing the date of registration and also to
the column titled fees paid, where they would note the large number of individuals who
have refused to comply with the registration law currently in effect. He also noted that of
all the many individuals listed on the registration log, almost all ofthem were individuals
that had spoken publicly at a City Commission meeting and so he had handed them a
registration form during the meeting and made note of their obligation to register. He
reminded the City Commission that the existing ordinance requires City staff to be
diligent to determine if a person has complied with the legal requirement of registering
and paying the lobbyist registration fee. [City Clerk's Note: see section 2-11. 1 (9)(s)]
There was discussion about why the City Clerk did not prevent Lobbyists from speaking
if their fees are unpaid, and he explained the concerns.
Commissioner Edelcup deferred the proposal until after Miami-Dade County
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approves their ordinance on second reading on September 12, 2002.
8. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING (Public Hearings)
8A. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,
Amending Ordinance No. 2001-118 Entitled Shopping Cart Regulations; Providing for
a New Procedure for Handling Identifiable Shopping Carts on the Right-of-Way;
Providing for Severability; Providing for Inclusion in the Code; Providing for Repeal of
Conflicting Provisions; Providing for an Effective Date.
(First Reading 5/14/02)
Action: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title, and Code Enforcement and Licensing
Director Christopher Steers reported.
Public Speakers: Christopher Steers; Jim Blanchard, Manager of Publix; Cecile Sippin;
Roslyn Brezin
Commissioner Kauffman, Commissioner Goodman and Mayor Samson asked many
questions, and Chris Steers and Jim Blanchard responded.
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Ede1cup seconded a motion to adopt
the ordinance. Ordinance No. 2002-156 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0 in
favor.
Vote:
Commissioner Ede1cup
Commissioner Goodman
Commissioner Kauffman
Vice Mayor Iglesias
Mayor Samson
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
8B. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,
Amending the Code of Ethics Ordinance No. 2002-149, to Include a Prohibition
Against Interests in Conflict with Official Duties Provision, Including Unwarranted
Privileges Unless Disclosure is First Made; Providing for Dissemination of Such
Disclosure by City Clerk; Providing for Disciplinary Action: Providing for Severability;
Providing for Repealer; Providing for Inclusion in the Code; Providing for an Effective
Date.
(First Reading 5/14/02)
Action: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title.
Public Speakers: none
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Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Ede1cup seconded a motion to adopt
the ordinance. Ordinance No. 2002-157 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0 in
favor.
Vote:
Commissioner Edelcup
Commissioner Goodman
Commissioner Kauffman
Vice Mayor Iglesias
Mayor Samson
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
9. RESOLUTIONS
9A. 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 the Florida
Department of Management Services Relating to Enrollment into the Florida
Retirement System; Providing the Mayor with the Authority to Execute Said
Agreement; Providing the City Manager with the Authority to Do All Things Necessary
to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: [City Clerk's Note: See agenda item 4A. The item was withdrawn]
9B. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,
Approving an Agreement with Miller, Legg and Associates, Attached Hereto as Exhibit
"A" in Accordance with Resolution No. 2001-360, for the Preparation of Design
Specifications and Construction Administration of a GazebolRestroom Building for
the Senator Gwen Margolis Park, and of a Lifeguard Stand for the Gilbert Samson
Memorial Oceanfront Park; Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Agreement;
Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate the Agreement;
Providing for an Effective Date.
(Deferred from 5/14/02)
Action: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and City Manager Russo reported.
Public Speakers: none
Mayor Samson had questions regarding pictures that were distributed at the meeting
showing samples of prefabricated structures. Mayor Samson suggested having a public
bidding process.
Mayor Samson passed the gavel and moved and Commissioner Ede1cup seconded a
motion to defer this item. Deferral was approved by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
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City Manager Russo asked for an alternate motion that in the interim he be able to
negotiate a rental of a brand new prefabricated lifeguard station from the City of
Hollywood, $500 per month, the City has to pay for the delivery, and that Hollywood
would rent it to us as long as it is needed.
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Ede1cup seconded a motion to rent
a lifeguard station from Hollywood. The motion was approved by a voice vote of 5-
o in favor
9C. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,
Incorporating Recitals; Awarding Bid No. 02-04-01 to Pios & Sons Enterprises, Inc.,
for the Atlantic Boulevard Parking and Sidewalk Project, in an Amount of
$186,000.00, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Said
Agreement; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate the
Terms of the Agreement; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and City Manager Russo reported.
Public Speakers: none
Mayor Samson passed the gavel and moved and Commissioner Edelcup seconded a
motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2002-449 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,
Providing Conceptual Approval of a Program for the City Commission to Consider
Accepting Future Donations of Specific Architectural Artifacts for Public Display;
Providing that the City Commission Shall Recommend Procedural Guidelines for Having
a Committee to Review and Recommend Acceptance of Any Specific Architectural
Artifacts; and Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and Herb Abramson, Chairman of the
Sunny Isles Beach Civic, Cultural and Beautification Trust, Inc. (the Trust), reported.
Public Speakers: Herb Abramson; Phillip Chernoff
Mr. Abramson said that the Trust recommended Bob Caplan to suggest where artifacts
should be placed. There was considerable discussion regarding the process. The
consensus was for the Trust to make offers and recommend where to place the artifacts.
The City Commission will then decide if they want to accept the donation, and, if so,
then the City Commission will decide where to place the artifacts.
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Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Edelcup seconded a motion to
approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2002-450 was adopted by a voice vote of 4-1
in favor (Mayor Samson opposed).
9E. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,
Authorizing the City Manager to Submit Two Projects (Traffic and Pedestrian Calming
on Sunny Isles Boulevard [SR 826] Project, and the Central Island Drainage and Paving
Project), to the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) to Obtain Funding;
Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution;
Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title.
Public Speakers: none
Mayor Samson passed the gavel and moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a
motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2002-451 was adopted by a voice
vote of 5-0 in favor.
9F. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,
Approving an Agreement with Superior Park Systems, Inc., for the Purchase and
Installation of Shade Covers for the Golden Shores Pocket Park and the Senator
Gwen Margolis Park, in a Amount of $38,636.10, Attached as Exhibit "A"; Providing
the City Manager with the Authority to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate the
Agreement; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: [City Clerk's Note: photographs were distributed.] City Clerk Brown-Morilla
read the title and City Manager Russo reported.
Public Speakers: Susan Simpson, Cultural and Human Services Director; Mike Rosso
Commissioner Goodman asked how the structures are anchored and what materials they
are made of. In response to his question, Mike Rosso explained that the structures are
only for shade, not as rain shelters. Commissioner Goodman asked about placing one in
our Oceanfront Park.
Commissioner Goodman moved and Vice Mayor Iglesias seconded a motion to approve
the resolution. Resolution No. 2002-452 was adopted by a voice vote of 3-2 in favor
(Commissioner EdeIcup and Mayor Samson).
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9G. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,
Requesting Permission from Miami-Dade County for Use of a Small Portion of the
Right-of-Way at the Northern Edge of Haulover Park for Placement of a City
Entrance Sign; Directing the City Clerk to Transmit this Resolution to Miami-Dade
County for Approval by the County Commission; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and City Manager Russo reported.
Public Speakers: none
Mayor Samson offered to hand deliver the Resolution to the County after adoption.
Commissioner Goodman moved and Commissioner Edelcup seconded a motion to
approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2002-453 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0
in favor.
10. MOTIONS
None
11. DISCUSSION ITEMS
11A. Discussion regarding New Advertisement Rates in The Miami Herald.
Action: City Clerk Brown-Morilla reported, and Mayor Samson gave direction to the
City Clerk to continue to handle the public noticing as he deemed best for the City and
what is legally required.
12. CITIZENS' FORUM: REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
12A. Jordan Harding asked the City if they would put a shower at the beach access point at the
southern end of the City (around 160th Street). City Manager Russo said he would follow
up and get another shower installed similar to the one at the northern end (192nd Street)
that had been installed.
Mayor Samson asked for patience in resolving this request since there are about 18 beach
access easements and the cost can be prohibitive at this time.
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13. ADJOURNMENT
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Commissioner Kauffman moved and Vice Mayor Iglesias seconded a motion to adjourn
the meeting. The motion was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor and the meeting
was adjourned at 10:58 p.m.
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