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Special City Commission Meeting
Thursday, January 21, 2010, 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 City Manager Rick Conner
Vice Mayor Lewis J. Thaler City Attorney Hans Ottinot
Comm. Roslyn Brezin Assistant City Manager /Services Jorge Vera
Commissioner Gerry Goodman City Clerk Jane A. Hines, CMC
Commissioner George "Bud" Scholl Assistant City Attorney Fernando Amuchastegui
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / INVOCATION
Action: Harvey Busch led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, and City Historian Richard C.
Schulman gave the invocation, including a moment of silence for the people in Haiti who
suffered a major earthquake on January 12, 2010.
Mayor Edelcup gave opening remarks of decorum.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3A. Regular City Commission Meeting — December 17, 2009.
Action: Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Goodman seconded a motion to
approve the above - mentioned Summary Minutes. The motion was approved by a voice
vote of 5 -0 in favor.
3B. Special City Commission Meeting — December 22, 2009.
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-
0 in favor.
4. ORDER OF BUSINESS (Additions /Deletions /Amendments)
4A. Request to Hear Items. Amended: Item 10J. Resolution Supporting Haitian Relief Efforts;
and Item 10K. Agreement with Greenberg Traurig; Hear Item 10K before Item 10A.
Action: Mayor Edelcup noted the above changes to the agenda.
Commissioner Brezin moved and Vice Mayor Thaler 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
5A. Annual Report on the "State of the City" by Mayor Norman S. Edelcup.
Action: Mayor Edelcup read the State of the City Address. He noted that the City continues
to be very secure and financially strong.
5B. Presentation by Mayor Norman S. Edelcup to Harvey and Sylvia Busch upon Winning the
"Senior Citizens Couple of the Year" Award from the City Advisory Committee.
Action: Mayor Edelcup presented Sunny Isles Beach Gift Bags /Watches to Harvey and
Sylvia Busch, upon winning the "Senior Citizens Couple of the Year ".
5C. A Proclamation to be Presented by Mayor Norman S. Edelcup to Charles Wachsberg.
Action: Mayor Edelcup presented a Proclamation and Sunny Isles Beach Gift Bags to
Charles and Anne Wachsberg as they are moving to Houston, Texas.
6. ZONING
None
7. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Other than Ordinances for Second Reading)
None
9. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING (Public Hearings)
Sitting in as the Local Planning Agency and the City Commission, to Consider the
Following Ordinances Amending the Land Development Regulations (LDRs):
9A.1 A Resolution of the Local Planning Agency of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,
Recommending to the City Commission of Sunny Isles Beach, the Ordinance Amending
Section 265 -44 of the City Code to Impose Occupancy Restrictions in Single Family Zoning
Districts, Attached as Exhibit "A "; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Hines read the title.
Public Speakers: none
Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Scholl seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. LPA Resolution No. 2010 -60 was adopted by a voice vote of 5 -0 in favor.
9A.2 An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending
Section 265 -44 of the Land Development Regulations to Impose Occupancy Restrictions
in Single Family Zoning Districts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Repealer;
Providing for Inclusion in the Code; Providing for an Effective Date.
(First Reading 12/17/09)
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Action: City Clerk Hines read the title. City Attorney Ottinot reported noting that this
Ordinance only applies to the single family areas of Atlantic Isle, Golden Shores, and Golden
Gate.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Scholl requested that a letter be sent to the affected property owners.
Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Scholl seconded a motion to adopt the
ordinance. Ordinance No. 2010 -341 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5 -0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Brezin yes
Commissioner Goodman yes
Commissioner Scholl yes
Vice Mayor Thaler yes
Mayor Edelcup yes
913.1 A Resolution of the Local Planning Agency of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,
Recommending to the City Commission of Sunny Isles Beach, the Ordinance Amending
Section 265 -11(K) and Section 265 -18(C) of the City Code for Administrative Approval of
Certain Site Plans, Attached as Exhibit "A "; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Hines read the title.
Public Speakers: none
Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Goodman seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. LPA Resolution No. 2010 -61 was adopted by a voice vote of 5 -0 in favor.
9B.2 An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending
Section 265 -11(K) of the Land Development Regulations; and Amending Section 265 -18(C)
of the Land Development Regulations to Provide for Administrative Approval of Certain
Site Plans; Providing for Repealer; Providing for Severability; Providing for Inclusion in the
Code; Providing for an Effective Date and Applicability.
(First Reading 12/22/09)
Action: City Clerk Hines read the title. Assistant City Manager Jorge Vera reported.
Public Speakers: none
Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Goodman seconded a motion to adopt the
ordinance, as amended. Ordinance No. 2010 -342 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5 -0
in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Brezin yes
Commissioner Goodman yes
Commissioner Scholl yes
Vice Mayor Thaler yes
Mayor Edelcup yes
[City Clerk's Note: Item IOK was heard after 9B. See action under Item 4A.]
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10. RESOLUTIONS
10A. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing
the City Manager to Enter into a Parking License Agreement with Avila North
Condominium Association, Inc. for Parking Spaces Within the Municipal Parking Lot
Located at the Northeast Corner of 175 Terrace, in Substantially the Same Form as
Exhibit "A ", Attached Hereto; Authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to Do All
Things Necessary to Effectuate the Terms of this Agreement; Providing for an Effective
Date.
Action: [City Clerk's Note: Heard after Item IOK See action under Item 4A.] City Clerk
Hines read the title, and City Attorney Ottinot reported noting that the terms in the agreement
are not final as the attorney for Avila North has not gotten back to him yet, and therefore this
Resolution approves it in substantially the same form.
Public Speakers: none
Mayor Edelcup suggested that a sunset clause be inserted into the Resolution that if nothing
is done within the next 60 days and /or if there are any substantial changes, then the City
Manager's authority is voided and it will come back to Commission for approval.
Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Goodman seconded a motion to approve the
resolution, as amended. Resolution No. 2010 -1505 was adopted by a voice vote of 5 -0 in
favor.
10B. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving
a Publishing Agreement with Stern/Bloom Media to Produce Two (2) Editions of the
Sunny Isles Beach City Guide, 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 Administrative Services Director Alyce Hanson
reported noting that the guide also includes Hurricane Preparedness information, and it is
used to promote the City at various events.
Public Speakers: none
Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Brezin seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2010 -1506 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, Approving
an Agreement with Offshore Events, LLC, for Off -Shore Powerboat Races in Sunny
Isles Beach Scheduled June 10 -13, 2010, in an Amount Not to Exceed $40,000.00, in
Substantially the Same Form as Exhibit "A ", Attached Hereto; Authorizing the Mayor to
Execute Said Agreement; Authorizing the City Attorney and City Manager to Do All Things
Necessary to Effectuate the Terms of the Agreement; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Hines read the title, and Cultural and Human Resources Director Susan
Simpson reported noting that the City's commitment is $40,000 (in three payments) as well
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as in -kind services, and Howard Miller will be promoting the event.
Public Speakers: Brad Schoenwald
Brad Schoenwald of Offshore Events said the budget to put the event on is $500,000, and the
functional budget to get it done is closer to $200,000. He provided a Presentation Packet of
detailed information regarding the race and a Sponsorship Packet and would appreciate any
additional support for additional funds.
Commissioner Brezin clarified that our City will not be obligated to provide additional
funding, and Mr. Schoenwald said they would appreciate additional funding but the contract
they have with the City is very specific. Ms. Simpson noted that their Board member Katy
Steiger has already applied for some grants for additional funding. Mayor Edelcup suggested
contacting County Commissioner Sally Heyman for sponsorship through the County, and
Ms. Simpson said that last year the County provided in -kind services.
Commissioner Brezin moved and Vice Mayor Thaler seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2010 -1507 was adopted by a voice vote of 5 -0 in favor.
lOD. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving
an Agreement with the Town of Surfside for Transportation Services to Mount Sinai
Medical Center, 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 Hines read the title, and Cultural and Human Resources Director Susan
Simpson reported noting that this would be revenue to the City. The service should begin by
the end of February.
Public Speakers: none
Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Scholl seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2010 -1508 was adopted by a voice vote of 5 -0 in favor.
10E. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving
Appointments to the City Advisory Committee for the Calendar Year 2010; Providing
for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Hines read the title, and Mayor Edelcup reported.
Public Speakers: none
Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Goodman seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2010 -1509 was adopted by a voice vote of 5 -0 in favor.
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10F. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Ratifying the
Renewal of Mutual Aid and Joint Declaration Agreements Between the City and the
Village of Bal Harbour, Town of Bay Harbor Island, Town of Golden Beach, Village of
Indian Creek, City of Miami Beach, Village of Miami Shores, City of North Miami, City of
North Miami Beach, Town of Surfside, City of Miami and the County of Miami -Dade in
Substantially the Same Form as Exhibit "A ", Attached Hereto; Authorizing the City Manager
to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Hines read the title, and Police Chief Fred Maas reported noting that
these renewal agreements are effective for five years. The agreement with Aventura will be
renewed next year.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Scholl moved and Vice Mayor Thaler seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2010 -1510 was adopted by a voice vote of 5 -0 in favor.
10G. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing
the Purchase of Laptop Computers, Desktop Workstations and Associated Accessories
From Dell for the Police Department, Under State of Florida Contract #WN05ACA, in a
Total Amount Not to Exceed $81,000.00, 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 Information Technology Director Edel Fonseca
reported noting that the laptops are in a three -year cycle, and the desktops are in a five -year
cycle. The old equipment will be sold.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Goodman moved and Commissioner Brezin seconded a motion to approve
the resolution. Resolution No. 2010 -1511 was adopted by a voice vote of 5 -0 in favor.
10H. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending
Resolution No. 09 -Z -119, by Extending the Time Required to Obtain a Building Permit
Pursuant to Zoning Application Submitted by Arie Sunny Isles, Inc. (The "Applicant "),
(Z2009 -04), on the Property a /k/a One Netanya Centre, Located at 323 Sunny Isles
Beach Boulevard, in Accordance with Section 265 -11(L) of the Land Development
Regulations; Providing the City Manager With the Authority to Do All Things Necessary to
Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Hines read the title, and Assistant City Manager Vera reported noting
that with this approval the extension will expire November 19, 2013.
Public Speakers: none
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Mayor Edelcup asked if we can make the extension subject to landscaping being done on that
property to bring it up to Code within a reasonable period of time, and City Attorney Ottinot
said yes and asked for a motion to add this requirement to the Resolution.
Commissioner Scholl moved and Commissioner Brezin seconded a motion to amend the
Resolution adding the requirement to landscape the property. The motion was
approved by a voice vote of 5 -0 in favor.
Commissioner Goodman moved and Vice Mayor Thaler seconded a motion to approve the
resolution, as amended. Resolution No. 2010 -1512 was adopted by a voice vote of 5 -0 in
favor.
10I. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Accepting
the Final Replat for Sunny Isles Beach Government Center Properties; Authorizing the
City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an
Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Hines read the title, and Assistant City Manager Vera reported noting
that this includes Tony Roma's and Alamo.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Scholl moved and Vice Mayor Thaler seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2010 -1513 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, Directing the
City Manager to Send the Sum of $10,000.00 to be Deposited in an Account to be
Established by the Miami -Dade League of Cities to Provide Local Support to the
Residents of the Island of Haiti as a Result of Damage, Destruction, and Death, Caused by
an Earthquake on January 12, 2010; Providing for the Adoption of Representations;
Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: [City Clerk's Note: An amended report and Resolution were distributed prior to the
meeting. See action under Item 4A.] City Clerk Hines read the title, and Mayor Edelcup
reported noting that this will have a direct impact on South Florida.
Public Speakers: none
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission to appoint City Attorney Ottinot as
the City's Point person on this endeavor so he can keep the Commission informed as to how
the funds are being expended and if there are any further needs or actions that they should
take to support the reconstruction and the redevelopment of the people of Haiti. City
Attorney Ottinot thanked the Commission and added for the record that other cities have
already contributed, the City of Doral has contributed $50,000, and Miami Gardens and he
has contributed $25,000. Vice Mayor Thaler noted that the City's employees are also
donating cash to Red Cross, and clothing, shoes, food, etc. toward the Haitian relief efforts.
Commissioner Brezin moved and Commissioner Goodman seconded a motion to approve
the resolution, as amended. Resolution No. 2010 -1514 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-
0 in favor.
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10K. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing
the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with Greenberg Traurig, LLP to Provide
Legislative and Lobbying Services, in the Amount of $6,500.00 per Month, Attached
Hereto as Exhibit "A "; Providing the City Manager and the City Attorney with the Authority
to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: [City Clerk's Note: An amended Resolution and Agreement were distributed prior
to the meeting. See action under Item 4A. ] City Clerk Hines read the title, and City Manager
Conner reported that this is for Lobbying representation in Washington D.C., and noted that
this agreement is on a monthly basis.
Public Speakers: Clifford Schulman, Esq.
Commissioner Brezin moved and Commissioner Goodman seconded a motion to approve
the resolution, as amended. Resolution No. 2010 -1515 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-
0 in favor.
11. MOTIONS
None
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
13. CITIZENS' FORUM: REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
14. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Goodman moved and Vice Mayor Thaler seconded a motion to adjourn the
meeting, and Mayor Edelcup adjourned it at 7:23 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by:
Jane A. Hines, CMC, City Clerk
Approved by the City Commission on Feb. 18, 2010
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