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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 0507 Special City Commission Meeting ~' SUMMARY MINUTES Special City Commission Meeting Tuesday, May 7, 2002, 7:30 p.m. CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA A TTENTION ALL LOBBYISTS: CITY LAW REQUIRES YOUR REGISTRATION PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES BEFORE CITY STAFF, BOARDS, COMMITTEES OR THE CITY COMMISSION. PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK FOR FORMS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDERlROLL CALL OF MEMBERS The meeting was called to order by Mayor Samson at 7:30 p.m., with the following officials present: Mayor David Samson Vice Mayor Danny Iglesias Commissioner Norman S. Edelcup Commissioner Gerry Goodman Commissioner Lila Kauffman City Manager Christopher J. Russo 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 called upon Richard Schulman who then gave the invocation. Mayor Samson made a statement on decorum. 3. ORDER OF BUSINESS (Additions/Deletions/Amendments) 3A. Action: Mayor Samson requested a motion to change the order of business and to hear the second agenda item first. Commissioner Ede1cup moved and Commissioner Goodman seconded a motion to hear the presentation by Spillis, Candela & Partners, Inc., Architects, of the Building Design and Floor Plan of the New Government Center as the first agenda item followed by the site plan and design for the City Park. The motion was approved by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 4. PUBLIC HEARING 4A. Discussion and Public Input on the Conceptual Site Plan and Design for the City Park and Community Center Located at North Bay Road and 181 Sit Drive in Sunny Isles Beach. Special City Commission Meeting Summary Minutes May 7. 2002 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Repealing Resolution No. 2000-254; 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 181 st Drive; Providing the City Manager With the Authority to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. (Scheduled on 4/18/02) Action: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and City Manager Russo reported. Public Speakers: City Manager Russo; George Puig, Project Manager, Miller Legg and Associates; Martin Cote, Project Manager of Borrelli & Associates; Ellen Wynne; Jacqueline Rosenfeld; Toni Packman; Lou Thaeler; Art Kapell; John Desjarden; Brandi Wisner; Ann Desjarden City Manager Russo noted that the deferral in the project's approval had allowed for some refinements to the building design to allow for additional staff space, and storage space in the kitchen. George Puig reviewed the history of their design experience for this project that included six meetings or presentations regarding the design. He also reviewed several artist renderings of the proposed park site, which is planned to include 14 parking spaces. Martin Cote, Project Manager of Borrelli & Associates, reviewed his design for the building, noting that he had drawn his inspiration from the elements of the water, sun and sky. The building would be approximately 52,000 square feet, of which the community room would be approximately 2,200 square feet. There is a sidewalk completely around the park on the outside of the park. Mayor Samson requested an expansion of the building to enclose an additional area. In response to the requests to also provide tennis courts and more parking, Mayor Samson suggested that the City could purchase the neighboring site that is approximately one and a half acres. He suggested that the park and the proposed building aren't large enough. It was noted that the City is having parking spaces installed along Atlantic Boulevard, which is very close. Vice Mayor Iglesias moved and Commissioner Goodman seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2002-440 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 5. DISCUSSION ITEMS SA. Presentation by Spillis, Candela & Partners, Inc., Architects, of the Building Design and Floor Plan of the New Government Center Facility Located at 18050 Collins A venue. Action: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and City Manager Russo reported. Project Architects Nina Gladstone and Larry Kline of Spillis, Candela & Partners, Inc gave a presentation. 2 Special City Commission Meeting Summary Minutes May 7. 2002 City of Sunny Isles Beach. Florida Public Speakers: Nina Gladstone, Project Manager; Larry Kline; Cecile Sippin; Ann Desjarden; Mary Rosenstein Mayor Samson asked if they would be ready to go by March 2003, and Ms. Gladstone said yes, noting that the construction of the shell of the Tony Roma restaurant was scheduled to take six months, with another 90 days for build-out. Ms. Gladstone reviewed artists' renderings of the proposed City Hall. Larry Kline explained that if approved the City Hall would be 52,000 square feet, with three stories of parking garage providing 115 spaces. The Commission Chambers will have an exterior of reflective tile, will appear to float over water, and will seat 100 guests. There will be 1,100 square feet for a post office. It will have two elevators for City functions and one for the Police Department. Vice Mayor Iglesias asked them to determine the cost of up- lighting the Royal Palm trees, and Mr. Kline said that they would like to see that happen, as well as up-lighting from the water lighting the Commission Chambers exterior. The Library would occupy about 7,500 square feet. The separate restaurant building will be 7,600 square feet, have outdoor seating and have approximately 100 surface parking spaces. Mayor Samson said he wanted the terraces eliminated, or redesigned considerably. Mr. Kline said they would use a very low maintenance pre-cast concrete with the appearance of stone for the exterior of the office tower, and dark polished stone (perhaps granite) for the exterior of the stairs/elevator tower. There will be a screened trellis for the roof of Tony Roma's to hide the equipment from view. City Hall's equipment will be at the top of the elevator tower, also hidden from view. The second floor will have the Police Department; one-quarter of the third floor will have the Police Department and three-quarters City Administration; and the fourth floor will be Administration and City Commission offices. On the issue of possible expansion of the building for future additional office space needs, Mr. Kline said it was not in the plans and the City Manager said he saw no need for expansion. The plan for the garage does not include support for an additional floor. There was a consensus among the members of the Commission in support of the design. 6. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Ede1cup moved and Vice Mayor Iglesias seconded a motion to adjourn the me~ting.. Th,e motion was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor and the meeting was adjotfrned-at 9:25 p.m. . ./ ", I .~ ~ . ...\ , I#' ,....'1.~ j ',j . ". ' , Re~p~ctfully sOQmitted by.~", . ..- ,,\ . ..... ... r, ---- ':') ~ ': ~. ~ \ \ . . l.t I"~~ ~~U:cr0V~ .. . "'. , It Richard'arown:.Morilla, City Clerk '" " ".- 0' # ~ ~1 (' " City cO?'7ion on May 14,2002 1/a11/f>---. David Samson, May.6r 3